We should learn from Korean and Japanese makeup brush factories

Although many Chinese makeup brush manufacturers somewhat dislike Korean and Japanese companies, we are indeed fall behind them in business. Japanese and Korean are excellent nationalities; they always require perfect goods and never allow “almost good” products. While most Chinese makeup brush companies often say “almost” during working and manufacturing.

 

What does “almost” mean? The Korean and Japanese can not understand, and strongly dislike the word. That is the most important reason that many customers prefer to buy makeup brushes from them despite of their price much higher than Chinese makeup brush supplier. Their makeup brushes can make customers relax on quality.

 

I once worked in a Korean makeup brush factory, once a customer visited us with a makeup brush sample, he said: “there are so many Chinese makeup brush factories around, but I come here because I trust your makeup brush quality.” We even not show him our products, he has placed orders. I believe if it is a Chinese makeup brush factory, customer must require to check its existing products even if the brushes are really good in quality. So it is difficult for Chinese makeup brush companies to compete with Korean and Japanese companies in short period.

 

Since Chinese makeup brush factories have price advantage, why not try best to manufacture the best makeup brushes? We should learn from Korean and Japanese makeup brush manufactures, “almost” good makeup brushes are equal to bad brushes. To compete with Korean and Japanese companies, we must try best to meet all customer requirements and make the perfect makeup brushes.

About the Chinese makeup brush manufacturer

In 2003, the makeup brush manufacturer in China is about 400 companies, and the number keeps slightly rising year by year, in 2009, the Chinese makeup brush manufacturer reaches 500.

 

Within 7 years, the quantity only increase by 100, it can be seen that the makeup brush is a not hot industry, not too many suppliers aim to enter into this industry.

 

It can also prove that many existing manufacturers in China have been in this industry for more than 7 years, Toney makeup brushes Co., Ltd is among it. We have rich experience in makeup brush manufacturing, management, quality control, makeup brush supply and marketing. Please feel free to contact us for professional service from Chinese makeup brush supplier.

Makeup Brush Ferrules

Ferrule is the tapered metal tube that holds the makeup brush hair filaments and is designed for the basic shape and size of the makeup brushes. These are made of different materials - aluminum, nickel, gold, satin, copper lacquered, chrome, black chrome and nickel-plated. Seamless nickel-plated ferrules usually appear shinier, with darker tone than aluminum. While manufacturing, there is a high stress on its dimensional accuracy and perfect surface finish.

 

Apart from the normal shapes like conical, cylindrical & fan, ferrules also come in special shapes and in different sizes such as curved, ringed, etc. Ferrules made of corrosion-resistant steel, brass, and nickel, are designed to hold and reinforce the brush knot and improve the makeup brushes appearance and add life. Brass, an alloy metal, makes the strongest ferrules. Though sometimes left plain or with a clear or gold colored coating, copper and brass ferrules are usually nickel-plated for appearance and corrosion resistance. Aluminum ferrule are much weaker but cheaper to produce and appear on lesser quality makeup brushes.

 

Quality makeup brushes features a seamless ferrule, regardless of the metal type. Ferrules with seams tend to pull apart and allow paint, solvents, and water to accumulate, thereby causing loosening or damage to the handle. In some brushes, a flexible natural or plastic quill is used in place of a metal ferrule.

The waste animal hair brings 400 billion RMB profit.

Before, the animal hair was always thrown away, while now it is From Trash to Treasure, be exported to worldwide and be changed to money. Zhangdian in Henan is originally a traditional agricultural town, but in recent years, due to the rise of animal hair industry, Zhangdian has become a well-known towns and the famous manufacturing base of Chinas animal hair.

 

Zhangdian locates in the southwest of Luyi County; the total area is 64 square kilometers, 55,000 acres of farmland, 12,060 families, and 52,000 populations. Up to now, about 70% (about 21000people) are engaged in hair processing, the annual manufacturing reaches almost 2600tons which bring abut 4 billions output values. Among this, two companies annual output value reaches 20 million RMB; 13 companies reach 500 million RMB; more than 186 large workshops reach 50 -100 million RMB; more than 2,100 families’ annual output value are more than 20 million RMB. There are 9 hair categories and 50 hair types, which are sold to 21 countries and regions, for example Japan, the United States, Korea, Southeast Asia, Western Europe etc. the productivity and sales amount of ZhangDian animal hair takes about 70% market share in China, it is the largest production base of the animal hair and the largest distribution center of finished product.

 

In 1975, just before reform and opening, Guoyin Xie got known that Tianjin hair processing market has great prospect, so he took the lead in the hair processing, after a bitter defeat, he finally get the recognition from the national import and export companies, and got the first international orders. After becoming Rich, he used his customer relationship and lead villagers to process animal hairs in the "company + farmer" form. In 2002, to resolve the marketing problem and improve processing efficiency, he invested 500 million to establish a brush factory. Now, the factories annual productivity of finished hair reaches 300tons, output value reaches 26 millions RMB, and help to absorb more than 200 labor force.

 

Xueyin Hu, a ordinary farmer, found a makeup brush factory together with a Korean company, the annual output value reaches 20 million RMB and help to absorb more than 150 labor force. Under the leadership of Guoyin Xie and Xueyin Hu, the hair process industries developed quickly in Zhangdian, and have become one of the mainstay industries in Luyi.

 

According to the report, now the worldwide annual consumption of various brushes reaches 500 millions, so the related animal hair demand is more than 100,000 tons, among this, goat hair takes about 42%, while the main process base of goat hair mainly locates in China（71%）, Australia（21%）, Canada (6%), just so few countries.

 

Now Zhangdian government has released many policies to support the animal hair industry, they aim to become the international processing base for worldwide customers in makeup brushes, industrial brushes and so on.

Some important tips for applying Lipstick

The most important thing needed is the proper shade of lipstick. Besides this, you will need lip base or lip balm, lip liner, lip-gloss. All of these are accessories, which you can apply according to your taste.

Applying Lipstick

- Before you start applying lipstick, do not forget to smear moisturizer on your lips to make them smooth and soft.
- After moisturizing, you should apply foundation on the lips with the help of makeup sponge. Sponge will help reach the foundation to every crease of the lips. Foundation will serve as primer for the lipstick.
- After applying foundation, dust a little face powder over the top of foundation. It will help lipstick longer on your lips.
- Now place your elbow of your hand on a stable and firm surface and using a lip pencil, draw an outline on your lips. You can warm the pencil between your palms so that it can glide easily over lips without stretching them.
- Draw carefully Cupid’s bow on the upper lip and also draw edges of the outline of upper lips.
- Fill the outline with lipstick using a lip brush. Fill in the every little crevice on the lips. To fill the corners properly, open your mouth so that brush can move easily.
- After first coat of the lipstick, blot it using tissue. It will give a semi matte and attractive finish to the lips. Then reapply lipstick to let it stay longer.

Some important tips for applying Lipstick

Application of lip liner helps define the shape of lips and it prevents lipstick to flow out of the lips. Lip liner should match the color of lipstick and it is in pencil form. Start applying lip liner from the center of the lips and drawn towards the corner of the lips. Outline the lips along the natural lip line. This is a trick; you can exfoliate dead skin cells around the mouth area by softly brushing around lips by a soft toothbrush.  It will help to give clear shape to lips. Application of foundation helps lipstick to stay longer. Fill in the lipstick with gentle and slow strokes. There are lip conditioners in the lipstick, which makes it stronger enough to stay longer at lips. It keeps lips nourished and moist.

- Do not use dark lip liner with lighter shade of lipstick. It should match the lipstick or lip-gloss.
- If you are blessed with full lips, wear the frothiest and lightest lipsticks, you can get.
- You can prevent excess lipstick from sticking to teeth, by putting finger in mouth and pulling it out.
- People above 40 years of age should avoid matte finish lipsticks. Little shine on lips works best for you.
- If lipstick gets to your cloth, you can remove it by applying glycerin on the spot and washing it as usual.
- You can use old lipstick by digging them out and put on a lipstick palette case.
- You should keep lipsticks in fridge to prevent them from melting.
- Do not use old lipsticks as they cause discoloration of lips.
- Lip-gloss is applied to make lips look fuller. Apply it over lipstick.
- Do make sure that your lip liner is sharpened before using it.
- If you have dark colored lip liner, you can lighten it by applying little foundation over it.

Makeup Powder: Offers Smooth&Oil Free Look

Makeup powder is applied to make foundation stay longer. It will give your face a matte look and absorbs any oiliness on the face. Your face will have shine free finished look by application of makeup powder. Makeup powder gives smooth appearance to your skin.  It helps to set all the makeup on place whether pencil or cream makeup. It keeps face fresh all the day. Makeup powder is used for touch ups through out the day to control the makeup. Makeup powder should be translucent to the maximum. Texture of the powder should be as sheer as possible. It acts as invisible fixer of foundation over which color cosmetic can be easily applied.

 

Another application of makeup powder is really interesting. While applying powder eyeshadow, dust a little loose makeup powder under the eyes. It will catch any falling eyeshadow particles, which can later be brushed away easily and softly without leaving color streaks at undesired place. The photographers specially like makeup powder, as the look it provides to the face is natural and even in artificial as well as natural lighting.

 

Kinds of Makeup Powder

 

Loose Powder: Loose powder is the most popular type of makeup powder among the professionals. It is used generally in the morning and it helps to keep the makeup fresh all the day as it lasts longer than other form of powder.  Loose powder has airy light consistency and less chances of streaks formed on the face. With its application, your face will have smooth and matte look.

 

Pressed Powder

 

These are called pressed powder or compact powder as they are pressed to fit in a small pack. Great pressure is applied on the pressed powder to make it in cake form and some oil formulation is added to let it stick together They are easy to carry along and are good for touching during the day. Women keep the compact powder in their handbags. These pressed powders are provided with sponge but it is better to use a powder brush for right application.. This kind of powder can form streaks on the face.

 

Selecting Makeup Powder

 

You should choose makeup powder according to your skin type. If you have dry skin, go for compact powder as it will not absorb much of the oil on your face while if you have normal to oily skin, go for translucent powder to let it absorb excess oil.

 

Application of Makeup Powder

 

Makeup powder is applied after foundation and also take care that there are no lines and creases in the makeup before applying powder. This is because when you apply makeup powder over face, all the makeup will get set. Do not apply makeup powder on moist face, as it will form clumps. Blot your face dry with a tissue. Take a large brush for applying powder. It should be round tipped and move it outwards and downwards. Brush should be chosen carefully as it is very important for flawless application of the makeup powder. Brush should be softer, dense and made up of natural fibers. Take small amount of powder at a time and add more to it if desired. Avoid upward movement as it lead to standing of small facial hair and spoil the look of the makeup. To soften the effect of over application eyeshadow or blush, dust a little translucent makeup powder. Makeup powder should be applied in such a way that it leaves barely-there effect. Other person should not know that you have applied powder.

 

 Some Tips For Makeup Powder

 

- Prefer a makeup brush to sponge or powder puff for applying makeup powder, as both of these get excess of powder to the face at once.

- For perfect powder application, dip the brush straight into the loose powder and wipe of extra powder on its bristles. Motion of the powder brush should be the same as that of foundation.

- Apply makeup powder only when foundation and concealer have been applied and blended but before eye makeup.