For overall blending purposes, it’s good to have 4 eyeshadow colors: a black, dark brown, medium brown, and nude. These are for blending out harsh lines or creating your “go to” everyday look. Here’s my recommendations for various brands:
Tools are also super important when it comes to blending- the right tools make all the difference! For a detailed list of my favorite brushes and how to use them, check out this article:Top 10 Makeup Brushes
Must have brushes for the eyes:
Flat stiff brush for patting on color on the lid: MAC 239
Stiff dome brush for creating a smokey eye: MUG Stiff Dome
Outer V brush for defining the outer corner of the eye: MUG Outer V
Pencil brush for smudging along the lashline: MAC 219
*optional: Crease brush for applying color softly in the crease: MUG Crease Brush