Mary Kay® Cosmetic Brushes
Mary Kay®
Cosmetic
Brushes
Mary Kay® Cosmetic Brushes
Why Invest in Brushes?
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The way to a perfect finish is to start with the perfect brush.
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Makeup brushes are designed to pick up and distribute cosmetic
product without absorbing it.
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In addition, the use of brushes generally limits the amount of times
your fingers come in contact with the face. Therefore, there is less
pulling and tugging of the skin.
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Anyone, from a novice to a professional, can benefit from using the right
tools. The high-quality Mary Kay® brushes are designed to offer a
polished and professional application every time!
Mary Kay® Cosmetic Brushes
Mary Kay® Brushes
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Mary Kay offers a variety of brushes including a Powder, Cheek,
Eye Crease, Eye Color, Eyeliner/Eyebrow Brush as well as Cream
Eye Color/Concealer, Liquid Foundation, Mineral Foundation and
Eye Smudger Brush for a complete look.
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Mary Kay® cosmetic brushes are handcrafted and designed
specifically to complement Mary Kay® color and face products.
Longer, fuller bristles distribute product over large areas of the face
while short, compact bristles allow product to be applied to very
defined, specific areas.
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Each brush is customized to perfection, from the platinum ferrule
(the metal band that holds the bristles to the handle) to the deep,
dark brown uniform color of the bristles. And each handle has been
uniquely shaped to maximize comfort and control. The result is a
prestige appearance with precise results.
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The uncompromised quality and performance means your brushes
are designed to last when properly cared for.
Mary Kay® Cosmetic Brushes
Mary Kay® Brushes
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The hair for the brushes is specifically chosen based on each
brush’s function and purpose.
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Synthetic fibers are the best choice for liquid- and cream-based
products because the bristles hold their shape and don’t expand
when wet. This is important for achieving a smooth, precise
application. Our Liquid Foundation, Eyeliner/Eyebrow and Cream
Eye Color/Concealer brushes are made from high-quality
synthetic bristles.
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Natural hair is the best choice for powder-based products
because it easily picks up, holds and evenly distributes powder
on the skin. Natural bristles are softer and more porous, which
allows them to hold on to the product without absorbing it to
optimize the payoff. Our Powder, Cheek, Eye Crease, Eye Color,
Eye Smudger and Mineral Foundation brushes are made from
top-of-the-line natural bristles.
Mary Kay® Cosmetic Brushes
Mary Kay® Liquid Foundation Brush
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What it’s for: Applying liquid foundation.
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Why it works: The unique, flat, tapered shape allows the brush to go
places that fingertips can’t. It ensures that every contour on the face is
covered. The bristles won’t absorb product. Using a brush is more
hygienic than using your fingertips.
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How to use it: Start at the center of your face, at the nose or forehead
and use broad, even strokes, working out to hairline and chin to sweep
and blend the makeup.
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Products that complement it: All Mary Kay® liquid foundations
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Brush hair type: Synthetic fibers for a smooth, precise application
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Mary Kay® Mineral Foundation Brush
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What it’s for: Applying mineral powder foundation
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Why it works: The short, dense bristles are designed to grab
the mineral powder foundation and evenly distribute it over all
facial contours. The brush allows for buildable coverage.
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How to use it: Lightly dip brush into the powder and tap
against the rim of the jar to remove any excess. Apply starting
in the center of the face, working outward in a circular motion.
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Product that complements it: Mary Kay® Mineral Powder
Foundation
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Brush hair type: Natural hair to easily pick up, hold and
effectively distribute the foundation onto the face, allowing for
buildable coverage.
Mary Kay® Cosmetic Brushes
Mary Kay® Brush Collection: Powder Brush
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What it’s for: Applying loose or pressed powder to help “set” foundation.
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Why it works: Voluminous bristles provide an even, flawless application
when using loose or pressed powders to help “set” foundation. It also
imparts an all-over glow from a bronzer or can be used to contour the face.
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How to use it: Sweep brush across pressed powder or dip into loose
powder; tap gently to remove excess and apply to the face from forehead to
chin using long, light strokes.
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Sheer Mineral Pressed Powder,
Mary Kay® Loose Powder, Mary Kay® Mineral Bronzing Powder and Mary
Kay® Mineral Highlighting Powder
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Brush hair type: Natural hair, which is softer and more porous to hold onto
the powder and optimize payoff.
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Mary Kay® Brush Collection: Cheek Brush
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What it’s for: Applying and blending cheek color, including bronzing and
highlighting powder
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Why it works: Fluffy, domed-top bristles provide greater versatility to apply color
directly to the apples of cheeks or can be held at an angle to sweep color along
cheekbones for a soft glow.
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How to use it: Using the tip of the brush, apply color to the apple of the cheek
and stroke upward at an angle along cheekbone, stopping just below the temple.
Blend.
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color, Mary Kay®
Mineral Bronzing Powder and Mary Kay® Mineral Highlighting Powder
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Brush hair type: Natural hair to easily pick up, hold and effectively distribute
color onto the cheeks
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Mary Kay® Brush Collection: Eye Color Brush
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What it’s for: Applying and blending powder eye color evenly.
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Why it works: The precise, beveled bristles are designed to
conform to the contour of the eyelid for smooth, even application
and beautiful blending.
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How to use it: Softly sweep across the eyelid and then lightly
above the crease for a natural yet polished look.
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Product that complements it: Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color
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Hair type: Natural hair, which is softer and more porous to hold
onto the color and optimize payoff
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Mary Kay® Brush Collection: Eye Crease Brush
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What it’s for: Applying powder eye color in a targeted area and accentuating
the crease.
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Why it works: Tapered, voluminous bristles help provide precise application
for depth and definition along eye crease.
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How to use it: Begin by placing the brush at outer corner of eye and sweep
inward following the natural crease. Blend.
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Product that complements it: Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color
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Hair type: Natural hair, which is softer and more porous to hold onto the color
and optimize payoff.
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Mary Kay® Brush Collection: Eyeliner/Eyebrow Brush
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What it’s for: Applying eyeliner and brow color. Shaping eyebrow hairs.
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Why it works: Angled brush: The firm, angled bristles are designed for precise
application of color to lash line or brows. Brow brush: The stiff brush bristles tame
eyebrow hair.
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How to use it: Eyeliner: Place angled brush at top lash line, and glide on a thin line
of color from the inner corner towards the outer corner. Repeat along bottom lash line
starting with the outer corner and working in. Eyebrow: Use short, upward strokes of
the angled brush to fill in brows with color. Use the stiff bristles to brush brows in the
opposite direction from which they grow, removing any excess foundation or powder.
Then gently brush brows back upward, following their natural shape.
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Bonus: This brush also includes an eyelash comb which is great for separating
lashes immediately after applying mascara!
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color, Mary Kay® mascaras
and Mary Kay® brow pencil or liner.
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Brush hair type: Synthetic hair, which is stiffer than natural hair to help create a
precise application.
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Mary Kay® Eye Smudger Brush
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What it’s for: Precise application, blending and diffusing color along the lash
line.
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Why it works: Short, flat, dense bristles help allow for diffusing color or for
smudging eyeliner along the lash line for a soft, smoky effect.
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How to Use it: Use small strokes along the lash line for precise application of
eye color or wiggle back and forth to diffuse eyeliner. For a dramatic smoky
eye look, blend eye color and eyeliner together.
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color and Mary
Kay® Eyeliner
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Brush hair type: Natural hair to easily pick up, hold and effectively distribute
color as well as to create soft lines
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Mary Kay® Cream Eye Color/Concealer Brush
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What it’s for:
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Why it works: Perfectly sized, round, soft bristles provide beautiful coverage of
cream-based color and a more comfortable, natural fit on the eye lid, especially in
the corners. Also ideally shaped for precise application of concealer.
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How to Use it: Cream Eye Color: Dip brush in color and apply to lid using short,
sweeping brush strokes. Layer color for desired effect. Concealer: Apply a small
amount of concealer to back of hand. Dip brush in concealer. Use the tip to cover
tiny imperfections and use the flat end to help cover larger areas of skin. Blend.
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Cream Eye Color and Mary Kay®
Concealer
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NOTE: For hygienic reasons, it is recommended to dedicate one brush for use
with concealer and one brush for use with cream eye color.
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Brush hair type: Synthetic fibers to provide even distribution of cream-based
products as the bristles do not expand when wet.
Applying any cream product
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Compact Powder Brush
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What it’s for: Compact-based applicator for any of the pressed
powders.
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Why it works: The brush helps to evenly distribute powder on
the face.
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How to use it: Sweep the brush into product, then apply to face
using light strokes.
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Sheer Mineral
Pressed Powder, Mary Kay® Mineral Highlighting Powder, Mary
Kay® Mineral Bronzing Powder and Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek
Color
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Bonus: The Compact Powder Brush was specifically created to
fit inside all Mary Kay® compacts.
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Compact Cheek Brush
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What it’s for: Compact-based applicator for cheek color.
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Why it works: The brush helps to evenly apply cheek color to
the face.
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How to use it: Sweep brush into product, lightly sweeping color
from the apple of the cheek up to the temple; blend well.
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color,
Mary Kay® Mineral Highlighting Powder and Mary Kay® Bronzing
Powder.
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Bonus: The Compact Cheek Brush was specifically created to
fit inside all Mary Kay® compacts.
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Eye Applicators
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What it’s for: Compact-based applicators for eye color.
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Why it works: The Eye Sponge Applicator is designed to provide
buildable, even coverage for the eyelid. The Eye Brush Applicator
is intended to provide sheer to buildable coverage of eye color.
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How to use it: Softly sweep across the eyelid; blend well.
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color
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Bonus: The Compact Eye Applicators were specifically created
to fit inside all Mary Kay® compacts.
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Cosmetic Sponge
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What it’s for: Applying and blending cream and liquid
foundations, powder and compact-based products.
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Why it works: The micro-fine texture of the sponge allows for
even distribution of product. The unique shape helps ensure
smooth, flawless application.
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How to use it: Sweep sponge into product and blend, beginning
at the center of the face working outward.
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Creme-to-Powder
Foundation, Mary Kay® Day Radiance® Cream Foundation, Mary
Kay® Sheer Mineral Pressed Powder and Mary Kay® liquid
foundations.
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Bonus: The cosmetic sponges were specifically created to fit
inside all Mary Kay® compacts.
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Mary Kay® Brow Tools
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What they are for: Tweezers, Spooley Brush and Angled Eyeliner
Brush can help create the right brow shape to make the perfect frame for
the eyes and can make the face look years younger.
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Why they work: The high-quality, slanted-tip Tweezers are the perfect
tool for all your hair-removal needs. The Spooley Brush helps brush hairs
into place while the Angled Eyeliner Brush can be used with Mary Kay®
Mineral Eye Color to fill in brows.
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How to use Tweezers: Prior to tweezing, make sure skin is clean.
Tweeze in the direction of hair growth to avoid breakage. Tweeze from
below the brow to create a clean shape, following the brow's natural arch.
Use the point to tweeze smaller hairs and the slanted side for general
tweezing. Tweeze slowly and carefully, checking the brow shape.
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Products that complement it: Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color; Indulge®
Soothing Eye Gel can be applied to skin post-tweezing to help soothe skin.
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Mary Kay® Brush Cleaner
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What it’s for: To give your brushes the care they deserve and help ensure their
purity in just minutes. Effectively eliminating makeup residue to provide proper
hygiene and helping to provide stay-true color between applications of different
shades and textures.
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Why it works: Wipes away build-up from natural and synthetic
brushes between weekly deep cleansing, conditions bristles to
protect your investment and leaves brushes smelling fresh and
clean with a fast-drying formula that won’t damage brushes.
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How to use it: Spray brush cleaner directly onto brush hairs until
thoroughly dampened. Gently sweep brush over a tissue to remove
excess moisture and to wipe away makeup residue and
color. Reshape brush hairs with a clean tissue, lay flat,
and allow to air dry before using. Allow brush to dry
completely before reuse.
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Products that complement it: All Mary Kay® natural and synthetic brushes
Mary Kay® Cosmetic Brushes
Brush Cleaner Care and Handling
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Instructions
It is critical to follow safe, hygienic practices to minimize the possibility of spreading
bacteria and germs between customers. Do not allow use on customers with broken
skin or visible skin outbreaks. Never allow brushes to be shared between guests at
the same appointment. Brushes must be sanitized and thoroughly air-dried between
each customer. Cleaning brushes between each use ensures that customers can
sample the product safely and effectively.
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Sanitize
After every customer use, clean the brush using the Mary Kay® Brush Cleaner.
Follow the instructions on the label.
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Dry
Allow the brush to dry naturally by laying the brush flat on a clean tissue until it
completely dries. Always allow the brushes to dry thoroughly before storage and
avoid touching the brush hairs with bare hands. Store the cleaned, completely dry
brushes individually in a clean plastic bag between demonstrations.
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Brush Care and Handling for Personal Use
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It is best to clean brushes with the Mary Kay® Brush Cleaner between
different shade applications using the same brush and for day-to-day cleaning.
Then, deep clean brushes weekly. To deep clean, wet the brush hair with
warm water. Squirt a mild cleanser in your palm and sweep bristles back and
forth in a circular motion.
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Rinse well. Squeeze out excess water with a clean towel; reshape bristles
and lay brush with hairs extending out over a ledge to dry. Never dry brushes
upright, as water can seep in and weaken the handle.
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Keep your Mary Kay® Brushes looking nice by storing them in their case when
not in use.
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By following the brush care and handling instructions above, you can extend
the life of the brushes.
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Brush Care and Handling — Precautions
Please note the following precautions:
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The use of regular rubbing alcohol for brush sanitation is not recommended
as it may significantly damage the brushes.
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Never dry brushes upright as the cleaner may weaken the handle.
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Never use a hair dryer or sunlight for drying as they will damage the brush
hairs.
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Never allow brushes to be shared between guests at the same appointment.