When I first saw Smith brushes, I was immediately drawn to their unique design in their brush heads and handles. They were so easily distinguishable from the rest and looked so inviting. My first ever brush was the 118, purchased as an all-rounder brush for my bronzer, blush, powder products. It was only until a year after purchasing when I realised the amazing quality of these brushes and my constant use of them.
Inspired by painting artists' brushes and their ergonomic design, these brushes are such a delight to use. They're perfectly balanced in the hand and are lightweight enough that your hands don't experience any fatigue.
[118] Blush/Powder Brush
Pictured left to right: 118, 230, 256, 202, 302, 205, 211
Hair: 50/50 Goat:Synthetic
Use: Cream bronzer, liquid blush, foundation finisher, and powder bronzer.
Blendability: Medium blend, great for keeping colours in a concentrated area with blended edges.
My first Smith brush ever. Lightweight, despite its size, making it easy to buff and swipe all over the face without getting an arm workout. The bristles are soft, yet firm which helps to create flawless blends in cream products. I love this for finishing foundation or applying cream bronzer for that sun kissed glow. I wouldn't use it for precision work like contouring as it would be way too wide for any face. The blend of synthetic and natural hairs make it extremely easy to wash.
[230] Quill Crease Brush Small
Hair: Goat
Use: Eye shadow blending, concealer buffing, precision contouring
Blendability: Medium due to its fairly small, dense size you get a good precise blend.
A staple blending brush in my kit. I use this often as an eye shadow finishing brush as it helps perfect the shadow edges without taking away too much colour. It's smaller than most blending brushes you see on the market. This is ideal in my line of work as it can fit most creases without blending colour too high.
[302] Lip Brush
Hair: Synthetic (Sable)
Use: Lip brush
I thought I had seen most lip brush shapes out there but the Smith one caught me by surprise.This rounded asymmetrical tip is perfect for filling in large areas of the lip as well as perfecting sharp edges. The longer side hugs right under the lip and can reach right into the corners of the mouth. It's ideal for makeup artists and amateurs. Added bonus, I've used it countless times and it hasn't frayed after washing.
[256] Arrowhead Laydown Eyeshadow Brush Large
Hair: Pony
Use: Eye shadow application, blending, and concealer.
Blendability: HIgh due to it’s soft bristles.
If you needed 1 brush in your collection this is the end all be all. Don't be fooled by its sword-like tip, this brush is great at applying washes of colour and has a perfect shape for blending shadow into and above the crease. This is similar to the MAC 217's of the world but so different at the same time. The Smith brush is far more softer and fluffy, making it a great brush for soft applications of colour. The pointed edges serve as a socket definer if you're in a rush.
[205] Angled Liner Brush
Hair: Synthetic (Sable)
Use: Brow, liner
You'll find this differs from other angled liner brushes as it has shorter bristles, has a flatter slant and ultra thin stroke. I love this for drawing in brow hairs and creating a natural brown shape. The brush also distributes the right amount of product on skin as it doesn't pull/drag. IT can be used will gel liner as well or for cleaning up edges with concealer.
[202] Microliner Brush
Hair: Synthetic
Use: Eyeliner
Thin, sharp, precise lines are all you'll get with this brush. I've only used this a handful of times but each time has delivered a precise application. The tip is a bit small to my liking so I tend to use it to sharpen edges of liner.
[214] Spoolie Brush
Hair: Synthetic
Use: Brow spoolie
Quite possibly the most talked about brush when I use it in my kit. It's length provides the right amount of leverage to brush up all brow shapes. The tight shape differs from other brow spoolies you might find on the market as it is much tighter and shorter. I find this grips the hairs thoroughly and brushes them in a tighter formation. The angle is just the cherry on top with this brush as it allows me to see the model/client's face while brushing.