Details & care
What it is: A synthetic-bristle smudge brush with a short, dense head.
What it does: Designed for use with cream, powder or liquid products, this brush is perfect for using to blend eyeliner or dark eyeshadows to create a sultry look. It's made with high-grade, ultrasoft Taklon bristles and features a weighted metal handle to provide total control for effortless blending and application.
- Synthetic hair
- Cruelty-free
- Item #1024861
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HOURGLASS
Innovative beauty brand HOURGLASS was founded in 2004 when industry veteran Carisa Janes sought to transform high-end cosmetics. Today, HOURGLASS is known for combining science, beauty and luxury in its breakthrough formulations, technological innovations and complexion products with groundbreaking active ingredients to create the most flawless finish possible.
Most helpful positive review
July 8, 2025
Love these brushes
I only use hourglass brushes now. They are beautiful, this applies my eyeshadow effortlessly, and they wash really well! The brush is the perfect size to create my eyeliner for a really simple, effortless look. The brush isn't too hard as I have very sensitive skin, but Hourglass brushes are so soft and have never caused me any issues
Anonymous
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Most helpful critical review
May 3, 2018
Poor Handle
I'm not sure why exactly the handle is no longer aligned with its head anymore. I have many Hourglass brushes and this is the only brush that has behaved thus. I prefer my Tom Ford liner/shader brush instead.
FShaf
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Anonymous
Reposted from spacenk.com
July 8, 2025
Love these brushes
I only use hourglass brushes now. They are beautiful, this applies my eyeshadow effortlessly, and they wash really well! The brush is the perfect size to create my eyeliner for a really simple, effortless look. The brush isn't too hard as I have very sensitive skin, but Hourglass brushes are so soft and have never caused me any issues
shopuntilyoudrop001
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Aug 25, 2024
Great brush
This is yet such another great brush from Hourglass there are pricey but the quality is great. I was looking for a small brush for precieze application lots of brush are not soft enough this one is it does not scratch whan you use it for example in the inner corners of the eyes. So happy with this purchase.
D79
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Aug 18, 2023
Great
Another excellent brush from the hourglass range. I needed something to soften my liner, especially when I’ve made a mistake but don’t have time to start again. It smudges the product perfectly and it’s not too firm so it’s not an uncomfortable process. Would recommend this brush to anyone looking to update their makeup accessories.
BellaDonna81
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Oct 24, 2022
Perfect for shadow on lower lash line
I've recently purchased several different eyeliner brushes looking for something to apply shadow to the lower lash line without making a mess, and something the ideal width. If I'd discovered this one first I could've saved a bit of money - this one is perfect for exactly that. The width is ideal, not so fine that I don't get a smoke effect, and not so thick that have to clean up with a cotton bud afterwards. Plus it is the softest brush. It's also great for adding a smokey effect with powder over eyeliner on the upper lid.
Jen88
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Verified purchase
Mar 25, 2022
Perfect smudge brush
I bought this to replace an old Laura mercier smudge brush I’d had about a decade. I’ve got quite a few hourglass brushes and love the quality. This one didn’t disappoint either. I use it to smoke out my wing linger and it does the job well without any “drop out” under my eyes. Picks up just the right amount of eyeshadow. Hoping this will last me a while to justify the price.
lovepalettesforever
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Dec 28, 2019
Expensive but effective
I've been using this to apply creamy eye shadows rather than the intended eye liner. it's got reasonably stiff bristles but it's good for applying creamy eyeshadows. It's possibly a little on the expensive side and there are similar brushes that are slightly cheaper but this feels like a quality brush and will last and last
