sculpt tape™ brush

Tarte's sculpt tape™ brush exists to make contouring less of a gamble. It is a sculpting brush with laser-cut bristles, shaped to soften bronze product along the cheekbones and jaw so you get definition instead of a visible stripe. The bristles are soft, synthetic and vegan, and Tarte designed it to pair with its sculpt tape™ contour.

What it actually does

• Carves out cheekbones. Tarte's claim is more defined-looking cheekbones and a sculpted appearance — the brush shape puts the shadow where a natural hollow would fall.
• Blurs rather than smears. The bristles are laser cut so the edges of the brush head taper, which is what lets the bronze fade out seamlessly instead of ending abruptly.
• Keeps the result subtle. Used as the brand intends, the pigment is softened down to a quiet contour rather than an obvious band of colour.
• Built around a specific product. Tarte recommends it with sculpt tape™ contour for a chiselled look in seconds, though the technique transfers to other cream and liquid bronzers.
• Vegan synthetic bristles. Soft enough for daily use on the face, per the brand.

How to use

1. Place the product first. Draw or dot your contour below the cheekbones and under the jawline before you pick up the brush.
2. Buff below the cheekbone. Work the pigment along that line until the colour is softened and the edge is no longer visible.
3. Carry it to the jaw. Repeat underneath the jawline so the face reads lifted from the side as well as the front.
4. Do the hairline too. The same motion along the hairline adds depth around the top of the face — just keep blending so no hard lines are left anywhere.
5. Wash it regularly. Cream contour builds up fast; clean the bristles with warm water and a gentle shampoo, then dry flat.

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