Body Shop The Body Shop Smudger Brush Review

 The Body Shop Smudger Brush

I've used this applicator for a long while and decided that it's time I review it.

Frustrated by small shadow applicators, I hunted for a wider tip/head tool to apply a quick base of neutral color onto my lids before proceeding with other shades. When I found The Body Shop Smudger Brush I immediately loved the rounded oval shape and the wideness of this tool, however, this is by no means a brush, there are no bristles so don't think that's what you'll get if you order it from the Body Shop website.

The head measures about a half inch by a half inch in size, a good quality wide foam / sponge tipped applicator that lays down an even layer of shadow, blends it out nicely and does it quickly. It has a smooth velvety feel so it's really soft on the lids. Overall it measures approximately 5 inches long.

There are times when I just don't feel like getting fussy with eye makeup application and this helps to get shadow on in almost one swipe across lids, with a little blending it softens whatever color you're using and gives a great smudged look, especially if you like darker shades, this really helps give that sexy "smokey eye" .  The edge is great for blending the lower last line too. I find I use this applicator more than any of my other eye shadow brushes that's how much I like it.

Cost wise, this is $10.50 in Body Shop stores and their website, I don't find it on sale often but, it lasts me a long time so I really don't buy a new one very often either. I have one for darker shades and one for lighter so I'm set for a while. Sponge is washable and dries quickly, I use baby shampoo to wash all my applicators and brushes, it rinses clean faster than most other shampoos.

My Take: this is a good long lasting beauty tool that I'd hate to be without.