PRECISION SHADER BRUSH - MEDIUM - 228

The 228 Precision Shader Brush is the dense, rounded paddle in MAKE UP FOR EVER's eye range — a workhorse rather than a specialist. Because the head has no sharp corners and the fibres flex, it applies, blends and smudges in one pass and leaves colour looking even and solid. Creams, loose powder and pressed powder all sit on it.

What it actually does

• Three jobs, one brush. MAKE UP FOR EVER describes it as a basic for applying, blending and smudging eye product quickly.
• No hard edges. The rounded paddle has no sharp angles, so it doesn't leave a visible line where the brush stopped.
• Dense but flexible. That combination is what gives the even, intense finish the brand attributes to it.
• Reaches the brow arch. The brand points to the eyebrow arch as well as the eyelid as areas this head suits.
• Straight fibres, three textures. Listed as straight-fibre, and recommended for cream, loose and compact powder formulas.
• Favoured for sharp work. According to MAKE UP FOR EVER, artists in film choose it for its precision when makeup has to read as flawless and realistic on a large screen.

How to use

1. Pat colour on. Press the flat of the paddle onto the lid; the density means the shade transfers at close to full strength.
2. Roll the rounded edge to blend. Small circular motions along the top edge of your colour diffuse it without leaving a border.
3. Smudge along the lashes. Turn the brush sideways and work shadow into the lash line to soften a liner.
4. Use it on the arch. The shape also places product around the eyebrow arch, as the brand suggests.
5. Wash and reshape. Clean with a gentle brush soap, press the head back to its paddle shape and dry it horizontally.

Questions

How is this different from the 226?

Shape and feel. The 226 is a flat brush with a tapered end; the 228 is denser and rounded with no sharp angles at all. The brand frames the 228 as the one that gives an even, intense result and handles applying, blending and smudging in a single tool, which makes it the more general-purpose of the two.

Is it a good first eye brush?

It's a reasonable one to start with, because MAKE UP FOR EVER calls it a basic that covers application, blending and smudging. If you only want to own one eye brush, a shape with no hard edges is more forgiving than an angled or very fine one.

Will cream shadow ruin the fibres?

No — cream is one of the textures the brand recommends for it, alongside loose and compact powders. Creams do cling to fibres more than powders, so wash it more often if that's mainly what you use.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. In-stock items leave sooner; items we source for your order land nearer the far end of the range. Weekends and official holidays are not counted as working days.

Payment and returns?

Pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallet — cash on delivery isn't available. Returns are accepted for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, with the refund issued to your original payment method within 15–30 days.