A Questionnaire on Makeup Brushes

From March 20th, 2009, Toney Makeup Brushes Co., Ltd paid a lot of money and time to do the market research on makeup brushes, and till today (Dec 21st, 2010), we have received many feedbacks from people in different fields. The following is the statistical results of all questionnaires we have received.

Question 1:  Your gender:

Male	17.2%
Female	82.8%

Question 2   Your job occupation？

Students	51.7%
Office Lady	24.1%
Service	3.4%
Artist	0%
Worker	13.8%
Teacher	3.4%
Others	3.4%

Question 3   Do you use any professional makeup brushes？

Yes, always	13.8%
Sometimes	41.4%
Never	44.8%

Question 4  Do you used the free makeup brushes in the cosmetic box, or buy more professional and better makeup brushes？

I always use the free makeup brushes in the cosmetic box, never buy brushes seperately	41.4%
For some special makeup brushes, I will buy professioanl brushes.	48.3%
I always buy professional makeup brushes, never use the free brushes in cosmetic box.	10.3%

Question 5   Do you think it is necessary to buy professional makeup brushes?

Yes, it is very necessary to buy professional brushes, it will greatly improve the makeup effects.	34.5%
Yes, it is necessary but I have not buy any professional brushes yet	48.3%
Not necessary, I think the sponge and fingers can makeup too	17.2%

Question 6   How many makeup brushes do you know?

I know all kinds of makeup brushes, for example foundation brushes, eyeshadow brushes, lip brushes, powder brushes, Eyeliner Brushes etc	41.4%
I know 3-4 types of makeup brushes,just the basic brushes, for example foundation brushes, powder brushes, blush brushes, Eyeliner Brushes etc	24.1%
I only know 1 or 2 makeup brushes	10.3%
I know nothing about makeup brushes	24.1%

Question 7   How many brushes do you have? And what is their function?

More than 6 brushes, I have all professional brushes for every position, foundation brushes, eyeshadow brushes, lip brushes, powder brushes, Eyeliner Brushes etc	17.2%
2-3 brushes, I only use makeup brushes on the important position	37.9%
only 1, because I can not makeup without this brush.	6.9%
I never use makeup brushes	37.9%

Question 8   Do you buy very expensive or cheap makeup brushes?

Yes, I think expensive brushes is very great	17.2%
I think for some brushes, there is no great difference on expensive and cheap ones	51.7%
I always use cheap brushes, they are cost-effective and durable.	31%

Question 9   A professional makeup brush, how long will you use？

I use the free makeup brushes in the cosmetic box, and will throw them away once the cosmetic is used up	17.2%
About one half an year to one year, the brushes will get dirty if used too long, which will be harmful to our skin	51.7%
2-3 years, I treat the brushes gently and timely clean them, once the brushes lose bristles or become deformed, I throw them away.	20.7%
More than 3 years	10.3%

Question 10   If you have not use any makeup brushes yet, which brushes you would like to start from?

The basic brushes, for example foundation brushes and powder brushes etc.	55.2%
The lip brushes, blush brushes and Eyeliner Brushes etc	37.9%
Others	6.9%

Question 11    Do you know how to maintain makeup brushes?

Yes, very clear	10.3%
I only know some	58.6%
Not at all	31%

Question 12   How frequent will you maintain your makeup brushes？

Once a week	10.3%
Once a month	31%
Once several months	10.3%
Once half an year	6.9%
Longer	41.4%

Question 13   If you are a male, what kind of female you like？

Cute	24.1%
Elegant	10.3%
Intellectual	24.1%
Sexy	17.2%
Others	24.1%

Question 14   Do you think female should makeup?

Yes, makeup is a kind of respect to others	82.8%
No, natural is beauty	17.2%

Question 15   Do you think which one is better? Buy makeup brush sets or individual brushes？

Makeup brushe sets	48.3%
Individual brushes	51.7%

Question 16   For the following makeup brushes brands, which one do you prefer?

BOBBI	27.6%
MGPIN	6.9%
MAC	34.5%
Others	31%

Question 17   How do you get known the famous makeup brush brands?

Friends	17.2%
Advertisement	37.9%
Website	17.2%
Company	3.4%
Magazine	20.7%
Others	3.4%

Question 18  Where would you prefer to buy the makeup brushes?

Super market	17.2%
Exclusive Shop	58.6%
Optional	10.3%
Others	13.8%

Question 19   Why do you like brand makeup brushes?

Can protect skin	27.6%
Some brand fit your skin	3.4%
Have quality assurance	44.8%
Just get used to some brand	13.8%
Others	10.3%