BLEND in very well using whatever you're used to the most . You can use a blending stump, a qtip , even a small piece of paper/cloth or a small soft brush , which is what I used . Although it takes longer to blend , you have more control over what you are doing , using the brush . Under any circumstances do NOT use your FINGERS , it's messy and gross . After blending use a dark pencil , preferably an 8B or darker, to make the darker shadows .