Obviously to apply makeup you can use your hands but I find that harder and I don’t really like the mess it makes but you do whatever makes you happy, or you can use BRUSHES!!You might have the best products for you but what are you going to apply it with?!? So these eyeshadow real technique brushes are from Asda they are normally £20 but they were on sale for £10!!!! They are very soft on the eyelid and on the under eye lash line. They distribute the shadow well and gives good coverage also the pigment is great!! GO GET YOURS!!