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Toney brushes

Toney was founded over 10 years ago and has an excellent reputation for manufacturing makeup brushes. Our products are often used by many professional makeup artists around the world. We use high quality materials and skilled craftsmen to create our makeup brushes, and has gained great fames as a professional makeup brush manufacturer and makeup brush supplier in China.

 

We provide several types of makeup brushes for most makeup needs including brush sets for various situations. The entire line is of high quality overall. The blush brushes which are pure animal hair are the most comfortable brushes you will ever feel. If you are someone who uses high price makeup brushes, you will still be satisfied with the performance and feel of our brushes. The powder brush is very large and full with a nice soft feel to it, great for anyone looking for those qualities. The Kabuki brushes also feel very good. There has not been any shedding problems and apply makeup very smooth and evenly.

 

Although our makeup brushes are not the most known brushes, don’t always fall into the trap of buying something just because of the famous brand. These products are hidden gems that often get overlooked until someone tries them. Then they realize what they have been missing all along. They are great travel brushes, feel and look great, and are of high quality without costing you tons of money. If you are looking to give these a try, check out the Kabuki brush and feel what everyone else has been missing.

 

If you are looking for the most comfortable makeup brushes, great quality, affordable price, and something that is great but doesn’t need to be brand stamped, Try the Toney Brushes and you will be pleasantly surprised.

How to recognize fake BB makeup brushes

Many girls are crazy for BB makeup brushes; under such situation, many makeup brush suppliers or beauty shop declare that they have BB makeup brushes with much lower price. While after receiving such makeup brushes, many experienced girls realize that they are cheated, because these brushes are not real BB brushes.

 

Here are some tips to recognize the fake BB makeup brushes for your reference:

 

1.       In the form of makeup brush set. We have been in makeup brush industry for many years, BB is very smart, they deliver their brushes to different OEM factories in different countries in case of the huge outflow of their brushes. Although China is the biggest manufacture base of BB brushes, it is hard for Chinese makeup brush supplier to collect all BB brushes. So be careful to the so called BB brushes in the form of makeup brush sets.

2.       Free makeup brush bags. The Chinese makeup brush manufacturers are only responsible for brush production, the brush bags are made in other factories, so if some makeup brush supplier declare that they will offer free OEM brush bags, it is impossible, be careful.

3.       The logo is heavier than the real BB brushes, and is printed on the outmost surface, the character is also very so clear.

4.       Brush handle is more whiter than real BB brushes

5.       The black ferrule of brush head shows purple color if the light is good.

6.       The bristle is fewer and rough.

7.       With foundation brushes. The Chinese OEM factory has not made this foundation brushes for more than a year. BB is very smart; they deliver their brushes to different OEM factories in different countries in case of the huge outflow of their brushes. China makeup brush manufacturer have stopped to make the BB foundation brushes, so the foundation brushes are certainly not made in China.

 

Gross Output of makeup brushes industry in China

From 2003-2009, makeup brushes manufacturing output value increases rapidly

 

In 2003, the total output of makeup brush industry in China is 600K RMB, in 2004, it rises to 800KRMB; in 2005, rises a little to 1million RMB; in 2006, it becomes 1.3million, and 2007 is1.6million RMB, 2008 is 1.8million, 2009 is 2.4 million RMB. It can be seen that the makeup brush output value is evenly increasing.

 

However, after calculating the growth rate, we find that the grow rate does not keep rising. In 2004 is about 28%, and it rise to about 30%, then drop to 15% in 2008, and in 2009, it rise to 20% again. We believe that the future of makeup brushes will be surely good and potential.

 

Now, more and more people, no matter females and males, have pay more attention on their appearance, makeup has become a trend, so we believe makeup brushes will take more and more important role in china.

Makeup brushes is a consumable

Even the professional artists may still use the makeup brushes whose bristles have been worn, however, the makeup brushes are consumable, we should immediately replace them once find the bristle worn.

 

The makeup worn includes bristle broken, crack, irregular or aging, the worn phenomenon depends on the hair types or use frequency. However, if we feel the brushes hold less powder or have worse touching feeling, it is the time to change the makeup brushes.

 

Generally, we should change makeup brushes once 3-5 years. Also, after long time, the bristles will be easy to break and crack.

Squirrel Hair Brushes

Most squirrel hair for brushes comes from Canada and Russia. There are three main types of Squirrel hair: Talahoutky is brown in color and used mainly for sign brushes; Kazan is brown-black and mainly used in brushes for watercolor, wash brushes, and watercolor mops; Sacamena is blue-black, the softest of all the Squirrel hair, and is used for making some of the best watercolor brushes. This soft, absorbent hair points well when wet, but has little spring. Squirrel hair brush has good elasticity and is ideal for washes, letting and makeup.

 

Squirrel hair brushes are very similar to Kolinsky brushes; they point very well and have thick "bodies" to hold paint, but they lack the "snap" or springiness of a Kolinsky. This lack of "snap" makes them almost totally useless when painting with thick paints. Often squirrel hair is used in the production of "camel hair" brushes and many other brushes made from mixtures of hair.

A voting result of the preferred makeup brushes

Now, there are so many makeup brushes in the market, and their quality also varies. So it is rather a challenge for us to choose proper brushes.

Different girls like different makeup brushes; some prefer famous brush brands, while some prefer cheap and durable Chinese makeup brushes.

The famous makeup brushes are very expensive, good quality, sell well, but with too many fake which is hard to distinguish.

While Chinese makeup brushes are very cheap, also good quality, but sell very bad, many china makeup brush suppliers are hard to move forward.

Here is a voting result of the preferred makeup brushes in a Chinese makeup forum:

Chinese makeup brushes
9 (15.00%)
make up show
7 (11.67%)
dscosmetic
1 (1.67%)
Other makeup brush brands
9 (15.00%)
MAC
24 (40.00%)
BB
6 (10.00%)
Shu Uemura
4 (6.67%)
ID
0 (0.00%)

Enter into Zhangdian, Feel new countryside

Zhangdian, the biggest animal hair processing base in China, emerges much good news.

 

From animal hair to makeup brush factory- the upgrade industry of animal hair processing

 

Zhangdian has about 50,000 populations, and 35,000 people are engaged in hair processing, now its hair productivity and export has taken 70% Chinese market share, and the annual output value reaches 400 million RMB.

 

However, even if Zhangdian has more than 20 years experience in hair processing, it still not breakthrough in industry-level. The main product is semi-finished product which has low added value.

 

To change this situation, in July, Yongming Chen invested 700,000 RMB to found a makeup brush factory. The factory can manufacture 10 thousand makeup brushes, which is very popular in Shenzhen, Wuhan etc due to the high quality and low price.

 

He told the journalist: even if the worst animal hair, if made to makeup brushes, the price will be doubled, and if use good hair to make high-grade makeup brushes and sell to worldwide customers, the profit will be great!”

 

Now, cars have become very common in Zhangdian, some families even have several cars. The Zhangdain people told us that each family will earn more than 10 thousands RMB every year. To delivery products more conveniently, many people buy cars. Just during this National Holiday, more than ten families buy Changan Suzuki, and the village has more than 30 cars.

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.

Chinese Industry Standard of Makeup Brushes

The Flavor Fragrance Cosmetics TCS of China National Light Industry for has released the Industry Standard of makeup brushes, as the production guidance of Chinese makeup brush factories.

 

This standard is applicable for all kinds of makeup brushes, cosmetic brushes and sponge applicators made of natural hairs or synthetic fiber, includes blush brushes, powder brushes, Kabuki Brushes, eyeshadow brushes, eyeshadow applicators, lip brushes, eye brushes etc.

 

The standard stipulates the classification, requirements, testing, inspection, marking, packing, shipping and storage of makeup brushes.

 

According to the standard, makeup brush hairs should be even in color, be straight, with good elasticity, no instinct furcated hairs, and the buckle hairs should be no more than 5; the brushes handle should be smooth, no sharp edge, no burr. The standard also has specific requirements on the microbial indicator of bristles.

 

For the package of makeup brushes, according to the standard, it should have product name, manufacturer name, factory address, package size, quality standard, and instruction etc.

Why use makeup brushes

There are so many kinds of cosmetics in the market, such as powder, foundation, lip gloss, eyeshadow, blush etc. Then how to evenly apply these cosmetics into your face? Traditional makeup is finished by powder puffs and makeup cotton. However, when we pay some attention to cosmetic related news, we can find that the makeup brushes that originally used by makeup artists become more and more popular these years. And many cosmetic brands become to promote the makeup brush sets for nonspecialists, with the hope that the customers can use more elegant tools to apply cosmetics.

 

While some makeup learners may be puzzled, as there usually has had some mini sponge and mini brushes with the cosmetics, why should pay more to buy the professional makeup brushes? The professional makeup artists think that the given sponge is not easy to handle, and can not apply eyeshadow perfectly. If with professional makeup brushes, there will be no such problem, that is why we use professional makeup brushes.

 

However, can these professional makeup brushes totally replace traditional makeup tools? Shall we abandon the powder puffs and makeup cotton? The answer is no. For example, the powder puff is still the best to apply foundation, but after applying powder, we should remove the extra powder with powder brushes, which will make the whole face more natural. Therefore, the makeup brushes, the traditional makeup tools should supplement each other and make us more beautiful.

A Few Questions and Answers for Makeup Beginner

Q: Use fingers or makeup brushes?

A: Makeup Artists think finger is the best makeup tool due to the good touch feeling, however sometimes fingers can not do everything. Also makeup brush is cleaner than finger tips, which can reduce the spread of bacteria. It is known that bacteria are the main cause of skin disease. Makeup brushes are specially designed, each brush hair and fiber has its own function, for example mixing colors or highlight edges. Makeup brushes are better than fingers during makeup.

Q：I never use makeup brushes, which ones should I choose?

A:  You can choose some basic makeup brushes, for example some good quality blush brushes, it can be also used as power brushes, and it is easy to use, can learn quickly.

Q：Should I buy all kinds of makeup brushes?

A：Of course not, for new learner, it will be enough to have a powder brush, a multi-function face brush, an eyeshadow brush. These brushes will be enough for most occasions.

Q：How should I clean the makeup brushes

A：Generally, if you use makeup brushes every day, you should clean the blush brushes and eyeshadow brushes once one or two weeks, and clean the foundation brushes every two or three days, and the lip brushes should be cleaned every day. It is best to use special solution to clean the makeup brushes, if unavailable, can also use shampoo instead. While cleaning the hairs, be careful not to dip the whole brushes into water, or the inside glue may lose and the hair may separate from the handles.

The 6 Basics Tools For Perfect Makeup

Makeup Brushes

You should have a collection of makeup brushes that you can use for eyeshadows, foundation, powder, blush and eyeliner. You should also have a brow brush – a clean toothbrush works fine.  

Cotton Swabs 

It’s a good thing that cotton balls come in large bags and are inexpensive. This staple is great for removing make up as well as applying astringents.

Eyelash Curler 

There are a number of excellent eyelash curlers available. If the classic curler is difficult for you to use, you might consider using the wand style. Light weight, compact, and easily portable, these battery operated curling wands can be tossed into a purse or cosmetic bag for that instant refresher.

Tweezers

Invest in a good pair of tweezers. Not only will they last longer, but they’ll be more effective to use.

Sharpener

Have several sharpeners available. Separate them for lip, eye or concealer pencils and crayons. 

Latex Cosmetic Wedges

These are handy, inexpensive, and great for applying make up. Smooth and gentle to the skin, no make up drawer should be without them.

Trick: Purchase makeup brushes in a good art supply store; they are much cheaper and are better quality. 

And last, but not least, now that you have this beautiful face - not just naturally beautiful, but beautifully madeup, too - use it! Laugh! Smile! Send a million flirtatious looks and enchant him

Makeup Brushes: A True Beauty Investment

Makeup articles in magazines and makeup textbooks instruct women on several ways to apply cosmetics, such as using fingertips, wedge sponges or cotton swabs. However, makeup brushes are the most effective cosmetic tools in any makeup collection to achieve the most natural and even application. Makeup brushes are created for various types of cosmetics (foundation, eye shadow, etc.) and bristles are made with either synthetic or natural hairs. While there are numerous types of brushes available with both types of hairs, the best investment is a set of natural hairbrushes. These brushes are made with sable or squirrel hairs that are sewn into the ferrule, or metal part of the brush. Unlike synthetic makeup brushes, natural brushes are durable, long lasting and the hairs ensure a smooth application and keep colors looking true.

There are numerous makeup brush kits available either in stores or online; however, each kit should contain brushes for the following cosmetics:

·           Concealer

·           Large fluffy brush for loose/pressed powder

·           Eye shadow

·           Blush

·           Lip

A minimum of these five brushes is also ideal for traveling or on-the-go touch-ups. Other brushes that are helpful in any collection include:

·           Foundation brush – creates a smooth, “air-brushed” look.

·           Eyebrow brush – perfect for blending powder and pencil into eyebrows.

·           Eye liner brush – for using eye shadow as liner or powder eyeliner to create a softer line.

·           Eyelash comb – to separate any mascara clumps.

·           Bronzer brush – use a separate brush when applying bronzer to avoid distorting with other colors (i.e. blush).

·           Fan brush – perfect for sweeping any loose eye shadow under the eyes to avoid smudging makeup or quick touch-ups of blush or loose powder.

When storing brushes, use either an upright glass container large enough to accommodate all brushes or a flat storage case with a separate compartment for each brush so bristles aren’t clumped together.  

Washing each brush is very essential not only to maintain bristles but also to ensure proper color application and remove oils, bacteria, dirt and debris. When using brushes every day, clean with a bottled, spray-pump, antibacterial makeup brush cleaner.   Wash brushes thoroughly with mild baby shampoo or liquid soap using the following guidelines:

·           Foundation brush – once per week.

·           Loose/pressed powder, blush, bronzer and fan brush– once per week.

·           Eye shadow brush – every 2-3 days.

·           Eyeliner brush – after each use.

Wash by hand and never let brushes soak. After cleaning, pat bristles gently with a cotton towel, “reshape” the bristles and allow to air dry. Keep in mind that squirrel brushes are the most absorbent and may take longer to rinse out.

Some advices on buy makeup brushes

There are many makeup brushes to choose from, for there are all different shapes and sizes. How to choose and buy makeup brushes? What kind of makeup brushes should you look for? Below are steps to help you buy makeup brushes.

First - realize that you will need several makeup brushes. You will need one, for example, for powder, one for foundation, one for eye shadow. Dependable on its usage, each makeup brush will be a different size.

Second - consider the bristle of your makeup brushes. You can buy good quality synthetic brush fibers.

Third - test the bristles. Twirl the bristles on your inner wrist. Feel if the makeup brush is soft or rough.

Fourth - spread the makeup brush slightly to see how secure the bristles are, especially noting any stray bristles that have or look about to fall off.

Fifth - ask yourself how it feels to hold the makeup brush. Does it fell awkward? Does it feel comfortable and natural?

Sixth - inquire to whether the makeup brush is hypoallergenic. This is especially important if you have sensitive skin.