Nº 12 Beveled Shadow Brush

Hourglass Nº 12 Beveled Shadow Brush has a tightly packed head cut on a slant, so the fibres meet the lid at an angle instead of flat. That bevel is what lets you drop colour exactly where you want it rather than wherever the brush happens to land. Synthetic fibre, weighted metal handle.

What it actually does

• Places shadow deliberately. Hourglass built the sloped edge and the dense packing together for strategic placement — the angle gives you a natural edge to work against.
• Dense enough to carry pigment. Because the bristles sit close together, the head picks up and lays down colour instead of dusting it thinly.
• High-grade Taklon fibre. The brand describes the bristle as ultra-soft, high grade, and approved by PETA.
• No animal hair involved. Hourglass presents Taklon as the cleaner option next to animal fibre, and a workable one if animal-hair brushes set off your allergies.
• Weighted handle in metal. The extra weight in the handle steadies your hand while you blend and apply.
• Takes every texture. Liquids, creams and powders can all go on this brush, per the brand.
• Vegan and cruelty free.

How to use

1. Hold the brush so the long side of the bevel runs parallel to your lash line.
2. Press colour onto the lid first, then use the shorter corner of the angle to push it into the crease.
3. Tap excess off the head before it touches your eye — a dense brush holds more than you think.
4. Cleaning: use a mild soap with water, working the head gently, then lay the brush flat and let it dry fully before the next use.

Questions

Why a beveled head instead of a straight one?

The slope gives the head two working surfaces — a broad face for laying colour down and a narrower corner for detail. Hourglass designed that sloped edge specifically for placing eyeshadow where you intend it to go.

Will it work with cream shadows?

Yes. The brand states the brush accepts cream and liquid formulas alongside powder, so a cream shadow base and a powder shade on top can both go on with it.

Is the bristle synthetic?

It is Taklon — a synthetic fibre, PETA-approved according to Hourglass, with no animal hair in the head. The brush is vegan and cruelty free.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stock we already hold ships at the fast end of that range; anything sourced in for your order takes longer. Working days do not count weekends or official holidays.

What payment methods do you take?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. There is no cash on delivery option.

What if it arrives damaged?

Tell us within 1 day of delivery. We accept returns for defective, damaged or expired items only; once confirmed, the refund is issued to your original payment method within 15 to 30 days.