Step 4:Finishing touches, if you want to add more volume or length to your lashes, you can repeat steps 2 and 3 by applying another coat of mascara with the regular wand followed by using the LashFan® Mascara Fan Brush for separation. Be sure to let each coat dry slightly before applying the next one to prevent smudging or clumping. Have you ever felt like applying mascara with a regular wand is just not enough sometimes? I experience this quite often because my lashes tend to dry up and droop throughout the day (womp womp). That’s why you may want to think about applying your mascara in a new and innovative way — with a fan brush. This not only increases your mascara coverage , it also keeps your lashes looking lifted. Because there are so many different kinds of fan brushes, I've narrowed them down to a few categories, and obvi provided you with the best ones on the market: If you need an explanation ASAP, but don't necessarily want to read the fan brush bible, here's the TL;DR: A fan brush is a versatile makeup brush most commonly used to apply powder products such as highlighter, contour, bronzer, and blush, explains Allen.

Step 2:Apply mascara, open your mascara tube and remove any excess product from the wand by wiping it against the rim of the tube. This helps prevent clumps and ensures an even application. Hold the LashFan® brush vertically, with the bristles facing towards your lashes. You can also use a fan brush to catch fallout from eyeshadow. To do this, place the brush under your eye to provide a barrier between your skin and the shadow, explains Allen. If any manages to make its way onto the skin, use the fan brush to wipe it away gently. For skincare products such as masks, creams, and cleansers, simply brush the product on. "The application will be nice and smooth," says Allen.Keep reading for the ultimate guide on fan brushes, and discover the many things you can do with them, below. Because there are so many ways to use a fan brush, different techniques will apply. For a powder, " swipe the brush in the product, tap the excess off, and apply the powder all over the face, or where you want to accentuate (in the case that you're using a highlighter, bronzer, or contour)," says Allen. Step 3:Use the fan brush, Once you've applied mascara using the regular wand, switch to the LashFan® Mascara Fan Brush for additional separation and definition. Hold the fan brush horizontally, with the bristles facing outward. Want to try it yourself? We love the Sigma E04 Lash Brush and the L’Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara to get the job done. And boom — there you have it, an entirely new way of applying mascara, and your lashes will be lookin’ fiiiire. Step 1:Prepare your lashes, before using the LashFan® Mascara Fan Brush, make sure your lashes are clean and dry. Remove any residual mascara or makeup using a gentle makeup remover or cleanser. It's important to start with a clean canvas for the best results.