Tensile Test of makeup brushes

Due to the different requirements on makeup brush quality and grade, during custom makeup brushes, some of our customers may require tensile test on the makeup brushes.

 

As a makeup brush manufacturer, we can do the tensile test for customers; however, we can not do it by ourselves but should send our makeup brushes into special institute for test, so it will generate certain cost.

 

For sponge applicator, the tensile test is to test the pull force between sponges and handles, and between ferrule and handle. For pull force between sponge and handle should no less than 0.5 lbs, and the ferrule and handle should no less than 2.5 lbs.

 

For lip brush, the tensile test is to test the pull force between bristle and handle, and between ferrule and handle. For pull force between bristle and handle should no less than 2.5 lbs, and the ferrule and handle should no less than 3.0 lbs.

 

Generally our quotation is just EXW price, not including any special requirement or test, so our quotation does not include the fee of tensile test.

 

If customers want to do the tensile test, please firstly contact us for quotation.

The naming rule of our makeup brushes

For makeup brush manufacturers, as there are so many existing makeup brushes in their sample book, and once there are customers want to custom makeup brushes, the confirmed samples must also be added to the sample book. So every makeup brush manufacturer must have its own naming rule for makeup brushes, although the rule varies from makeup brush factory to makeup brush factory.

 

As for Toney, our makeup brush names are mainly base on the handle size and brush type. For example, 1152C means that the handle size is 11*52mm, C refers blush brush; and 327B means the handle size is 3*27mm, B refers sponge applicator. In our factory, A refers lip pencil, B refers sponge applicator, C means blush brush, and D means lip brush.

on makeup brushes

Not everyone uses makeup brushes. Eyeshadow can be applied on the eye with a finger. Lipstick doesnt need a brush, and mascara, of course, comes with a brush of its own. So why bother to buy makeup brushes?

 

Atually, makeup brushes are not just an optional extra. They help you apply your makeup with greater accuracy and precision, and they create a significant difference to the finished look. Therefore, if you take your face seriously, a set of good quality makeup brushes could be the best investment youll make.

Types of Makeup Brushes

Unfortunately, when buy makeup brushes; it is definitely not a case of "one size fits all". Different types are designed for different purposes, and for the best possible results, it is a good idea to buy a small selection.

Here are the main types of makeup brushes available:

• Foundation Brush

While most of us simply rub foundation in with our fingers or apply it with sponge, we are actually missing out on something. A foundation brush has a flat shape and long bristles, making sure that your foundation is absolutely applied and flawlessly blended.

• Concealer brush

Again, you can just use your fingers, but whether youre using your concealer to disguise a blemish or lighten under eye shadows, a concealer brush is better. It will allow your concealer to be concentrated on the area youre trying to cover and that has to be a good thing!

• Powder brush

The momentous of all makeup brushes, your powder brush is used to dust loose powder over your face, setting your makeup and eliminating any shine.

• Eyeshadow brushes

Makeup Artists use three separate brushes on the eyes: a medium-sized one on the lid, a small one to line the socket of the eye, and a larger one to add highlighter to the area under the brow. You can also buy eyeliner brushes to apply liquid eye shadow or to blend eye shadow around the eyes for a smoky, sexy look!

• Blush brush

As the name suggests, a blush brush is used to add color to the cheeks. One of the larger of the brushes youll use, it has soft bristles and is intended to blend color as well as apply it.

• Lip brush

While lipstick is designed to be applied directly from the case, using a lip brush will provide even more and accurate coverage, plus make your lipstick last longer too! For the longest-lasting application, use your foundation brush to cover your lips with a thin layer of foundation, dust with powder, apply lipstick, dust again, then blot.

Where to Buy

Youll find a selection of makeup brushes for sale anywhere that sells cosmetics. Many people, however, like to buy a matching set, and this can be a good idea as a set will normally contain each of the brushes youll need.

Brush Care

Makeup brushes never last forever. Frequent use that involves coating them in various types of makeup, it is important to make sure that you care for them appropriately. Your makeup brushes should be stored out of harms way after each use, and cleaned regularly with warm water.

Assemble a Makeup Brush Kit

Purchasing a preassembled makeup brush set is not always the best way to use your money. The following shows how to choose essential makeup brushes by yourselves.

 

Follow These Eight Easy Steps

 

1   Pick a powder brush

The powder brush should be soft and fluffy and have a medium dome so the powder is distributed evenly over your face.Kabuki brush is also ok.

 

2    Pick a blush brush

Your blush brush should have slightly angled bristles and be at least three inches at its longest tip to avoid streaking.

 

3    Pick a foundation brush

The foundation brush can be used as an alternative to your fingers or a sponge for applying liquid foundation; it should be flat and have stiff bristles that allow for sheer coverage.

 

4    Pick a concealer brush

Similar to the foundation brush, the concealer brush should have fine dense bristles that help cover blemishes accurately.

 

5    Choose two eyeshadow brushes

A brush with small bristles should be used to apply shadow; a flat brush to blend the shadow.

 

6    Pick a brow brush

The eyebrow brush should have a tiny comb on one side and stiff bristles on the other.

Tip: In a pinch, you can use a toothbrush to tame your brows.

 

7    Pick an angled brush

Used for applying eye liner or for filling in your eyebrows, a thin stiff-bristled brush provides the most precision.

 

8    Pick a lip brush

For applying lipsticks and glosses, you’ll need a small dense brush.

Makeup with Toney brushes

Applying foundation makeup and blush evenly is the key to a flawless appearance.  When applying makeup, using good quality makeup brushes made of natural hair can make a difference between a gorgeous complexion and a blotched, uneven look often caused by blotting foundation on with a sponge or by hand. 

 

Just as a makeup artist equips himself with a variety of makeup brushes to achieve each brush stroke, your tool kit should include a set of high quality makeup brushes to enhance each look you wish to achieve, from work-time conservative to night-time seductive. 

 

All Toney makeup brushes are made of the finest natural and synthetic fibers, and comfortable handles for a comfortable grip and smooth application..

 

Our best makeup brushes may be purchased separately, or as a set.  Our makeup brush set consists of all essential eye, face and lip brushes.  Mini travel brushes are also available in various sizes, including a dual-sided eye and eyeliner brush, lip brush and blush brush.  These compact-size brushes may be purchased separately or together.

 

Our synthetic brush is designed to blend and distribute evenly for full coverage and works well with our full range of cosmetics for all skin types.  To hide imperfections, use our Concealer Brush.  The synthetic bristles and oval shape are ideal for applying flawless coverage to our not-so-flawless skin.  

Using your makeup brushes to create a professional look

Makeup is not just a matter of cosmetics the accompanying application tools, the skills of the person using these are equally important. More often, it is the ‘right angle’ and the ‘right pressure’ applied skillfully while using the professional makeup brushes that can work wonders. Not everyone is a professional makeup artist but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a professional look when applying your makeup.

Having a wide range of makeup brushes that are different shapes and sizes greatly helps when trying to perfect a look and then our advice for creating a professional looking application is to practice.

Don’t be scared of your makeup if you apply it and it doesn’t turn out the way you hoped, just wash it off with a simple cleanser and try again. If you start with your eyeshadow and don’t apply any mascara and face makeup until you are happy with that then removing it shouldn’t cause red puffiness as eyeshadow can be removed with a sweep of water on cotton wool. Use one eyeshadow brush for the lighter shade all over your eye and an angled or smudge eyeshadow brush with a darker shade to define your socket. Eye liner can be applied using a flat, liner eye brush or a pencil that can later be smudged.

When applying blusher or bronzer, an angled makeup brush will help you get the right shape of your cheek and the trick is to apply one layer then apply powder then another layer, this will help it stay on and not look streaky.

When creating the perfect lips, it’s a good idea to use a natural nude lip liner to define the shade and then apply a color with a lip makeup brush. If you have gone for dark or very bright eyes then you should keep the lips glossy but not full of color, only use a deep or bright shade on your lips if you eyes are understated, as you don’t want to look like a show girl when your aiming for an everyday look.

Remember that with the right makeup brush, the right amount of makeup can be applied. The material from which the hair of brushes is made determines their powder holding capacity and how will transfer when it touches the skin, so investing in natural hair brushes will really help you achieve that professional look and they will last you a life time if you care for them in the correct way.

Makeup Tools: A Beginners Guide

Remember using those tiny sponge applicators with play makeup when you were a kid? Its time to ditch those wee makeup brushes and wands that come packaged with compacts and eyeshadow palettes. Sure, theyll work in a pinch, like when youre running late for work or need a quick pre-date touch-up, but to get the most out of her makeup collection, a girl really needs the right tools for the job.

Makeup Brushes

To create a work of art, whether on canvas or your eye crease, artists will often reach for a makeup brush. Specialized makeup brushes exist to help us apply and blend colors to create different makeup looks. When it comes to makeup brushes, hoard them like pirate treasure! Buy as many different makeup brushes as you can comfortably afford. Youll use your brushes every day, and you wont regret having a variety from which to choose.

Makeup brush design varies across brands and according to function. Brush heads may be made from natural fibers like squirrel (yes, squirrel), goat, sable, or horse hair, while others are made from synthetic fibers. Dont be afraid to experiment with a variety of brushes made from different fibers. Theres no better way to find your ideal brush, but be aware that some people are allergic to certain animal hairs. Try to use just a single new brush or beauty product at a time, and limit its use initially. That way, if your skin does react, youll know which product to blame.

Face Brushes

We use them to apply foundation, concealer, powders and blush.

Foundation Brush: Used to apply foundation to the face and typically made from synthetic fibers. Most foundation brushes have a small, rounded brush head shaped like a tiny spatula.

Concealer Brush: Concealer brushes look like mini foundation brushes. Being smaller than foundation brushes makes them better suited for covering blemishes or for applying liquid concealers in hard to reach places like the corners of the eyes.

Powder Brush: With a large, fluffy brush heads and soft bristles, powder brushes are ideal for applying loose powder to the face.

Blush Brush: They resemble smallish powder brushes with either a sloped or rounded tip. Great for applying blush or bronzer to cheeks.

Eye Brushes

There are lots of eye brushes to choose from, which is a blessing for brush hoarders like me (I own over 30, yikes) but a curse for makeup newbies. Start your collection with the essentials.

Eyebrow Brush: Eyebrow brushes have firm, angled brush heads like the tip of a marker. Use them to apply powders, creams or waxes to brows.

Eyeshadow Brush: Not as stiff as an eyebrow brush, eyeshadow brushes have square heads used to evenly apply both powder and cream shadows to eyelids. I reach for this brush so often that I might as well have it permanently attached to my hand! Expect to use these a lot.

Blending Brush: Like the name implies, blending brushes are used to blend different colored products and to wipe out harsh lines. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not as firm as eyeshadow brush heads, the heads of blending brushes are usually tapered. This will be your second staple brush (behind your eyeshadow brush).

Concealer Brush: Used to cover blemishes and imperfections on the face, concealer brushes have a thin, pointed tip, much like a fine-tipped paintbrush.

Crease Brush: Fluffy and soft, crease brush heads come in several different shapes, from thin and tapered to round and fluffy. The shape you choose will depend more on personal preference than anything else. Look for a brush head that feels soft against your eyelid and fits into the hollow of your eye.

Lip Brushes

At one time or another, most of us have applied lipstick straight from the tube. As much as I love my brushes, I have to confess: I do this all the time! Lets face it, applying lipstick straight from the tube is much easier than reaching for a lip brush, and sometimes you just dont have the time. However, when you feel like rocking a deep, dark scarlet or a bright matte fuschia, a lip brush is the only way to go. It provides more control and precise lipstick application than a tube. Like concealer brushes, lip brushes have a firm, thin tip. For on-the-go lipstick application, look for a covered lip brush, which comes with a cover to protect the brush head while youre traveling.

Choosing the Right Makeup Brush

Brushes range from budget-friendly (less then $10) to uber-expensive ($250, ouch!). Save for them and cough up the dough, girlfriend, because theyll get plenty of use. Buy the best makeup brushes you can afford. MAC Cosmetics brushes have a good reputation, but shop around. Sonia Kashuk, sold at Target stores, is another good brush brand for the money.

How to Clean Your Brushes

Regularly cleaning makeup brushes extends their useful life. Some makeup lines sell liquid brush cleaning solutions, but baby shampoo and water also work well. Antibacterial wipes provide a quick way to clean brush heads in the car or wherever water would make a mess. After cleaning your brushes, reshape the brush heads with your fingers and line them up on the edge of a shelf or sink to dry.

Short- Versus Long-Handled Brushes?

Brush handles come in different lengths and weights, and which one you choose depends on your personal preference. Small hands might prefer short brush handles.

How to Store Your Brushes

For cheap, easy brush storage at home, stand them up in a glass (brush heads up). When youre on the road, use a brush roll, which is a folding bag with slots for each brush. It rolls up like a sleeping bag.

Selection of Makeup Brushes

You’re getting ready to go out for the evening and it’s time to apply your makeup. Well before you begin here are some good Makeup Brush Application Tips for you. There are five good makeup brushes you will need to apply your makeup correctly. One is your Blush Brush. This brush will be slightly tilted so you can apply the blush into the hollow of your cheek. Many like to put blush on the apple of the cheek and this is good but be sure you don’t go to dark with color. It is best to do the hollow of your cheek first and then if you want a little more light on the cheek then highlight the apple of your cheek. This can really bring out the face and even make your eyes more prominent.

 

Your next brush is a good Eyeliner Brush. This brush should be very thin at the tip and slim in length. This will help reach between the lashes and the outer corner of the eye. Eyeliner applied correctly can open your eyes and make them truly come alive. Be sure to have a good Eye Shadow Brush, this brush should have a flat edge so you can get into the crease of the eye and corners. The brush will also be used to blend colors together and should be soft and pliable. Use color to bring out the color of your eyes. For example: (green eyes are beautiful, when pink, plum or light brown shades of shadow are applied). The color of your shadow should never be the same color as your eyes. Gold or bronze can also bring the color of your eyes alive.

 

Lets not forget the lips; Your Lip Brush will also be thin at the tip, so your lipstick can flow with the shape of your lips. After all we want our entire face looking good. This Makeup Brush can also be used for lip liner if you decide to use it. Remember your liner should be close to the lipstick shade as not to stand out. This way you look well put together.

 

There are many different types of Makeup Brushes to choose from, knowing exactly what kind of brush to use for what type of look is very important. It can mean the difference between makeup looking amazing or just so so.

 

Another Makeup Brush Application Tip is a full brush for all over application of face powder, highlighter or shimmer. This brush should be a full fat brush. If you decide to put shimmer on after applying your makeup use this brush and be sure to tap the brush to get off any extra power or shimmer.

 

It is very important that you keep your brushes clean. They should be washed weekly with mild soapy water and be sure to rinse well and lay flat to dry, this helps keep their shape. There is one more Makeup Brush Application Tip you need to know; those brushes made from animal hair are your best investment. They may cost a little more, but these brushes last much longer and hold their shape better.

 

Finding a great makeup brush is the key tool you will need in your search to achieve that perfect look. Having the right tools to do the job can make all the difference in your overall appearance.

something on makeup brush set

Q: I want to buy a makeup brush set, and wonder how many brushes in a makeup brush set, and what is their function?

 

A: It depends on your personal habit, generally there are the following brushes: 3 eyeshadow brushes in different size (large size, middle size and small size), 1 eye brushes,1 lash curler, 1 lip brush, 1 blush brush, 1 powder brush.

 

For many ladies, they usually use eye brush, blush brush and powder brush. Lash brush is not essential because now the mascara is very good in quality, there is no need to use lash brush. Lip brush is not necessary because many females are using lip gloss not lipstick which needs lip brushes. Some use finger instead of eyeshadow brushes for eyeshadow makeup.

 

Many girls buy the makeup brush sets which have too many makeup brushes, while they often not use them all, so it is somewhat a waste to buy a full makeup brush set. It is suggested to buy individual makeup brushes according to personal demand.

Makeup brushes

Makeup brushes are manufactured to last for years and not only make applying makeup easier, but also get a much better look. There are different manufacturers, sizes, functions and materials used to make these brushes. The bristles of makeup brushes can be natural as well as synthetic. Sometimes synthetic bristles are more durable for the job they do, like working with cream consistencies. As an entire group, the best makeup brushes include everything from a commonly shared application brush, like a large powder brush, to specialty needs brushes like a mascara fan. Few important makeup brushes are:

 

Concealer Brush: Ideal for blending under eye, concealer brush generally has square head to tapered corners. Made from fine quality natural as well as synthetic hairs, these have long handle, good weight and are great for application precision.

Foundation Brush: Ideal for liquid or cream foundations, these brushes are fairly large, with wide, tapered flat head.

Large Powder Brush: Ideal for loose powder, these brushes can also be used for compacts with pressed powder and loose beads. These are large, full, rounded brush (dome shape), and can also be use to brush off excess powder.

Blusher Brush: These have full, large head with slight tapering (not as large as powder brush) designed for even distribution and natural looking definition across the cheeks and cheekbone.

Eyeshadow Brush: These brushes are designed for sweeping color across eye lids and blending. Usually possessing square head, medium to large, with slight taper at corners, flat, a bristle head that is firm but soft for the delicate eye area. By using its edge, it can be used for defining eyelid crease.

Slanted Brush: These brushes are designed for application of fine lines such as close to the lash line, blending and softening color edges and have a small, narrow, angled, flat brush head with soft but firm bristles.

Lip Brush: Designed for blending lip liner and lipstick applications, these brushes are great for blending lipstick colors too. These are small, narrow, flat tapered edge brushes.

Eyebrow/ Eyelash Brush: This brow brush is perfect for shaping the brows, separating eyelashes and removing and mascara clumps or debris.

To choose appropriate makeup brushes

There is an old Chinese saying: A workman must sharpen his tools if he is to do his work well. Makeup brushes, as the most important makeup tools, should have good quality to help the makeup become perfect. The brush hair is the most important factors of makeup brush quality.

 

There are various hairs on the market, as we introduced before, the hairs can generally divided into natural hair (animal hair) and artificial hair (synthetic fiber). The professional makeup artists think that we can not say natural hair is definitely better than artificial hair; it depends on the brush function.

 

Generally, the animal hair, as being very soft and with bigger angle, is better for the makeup brushes on the face, for example powder brushes and blush brushes etc. While artificial hair, stiffer but with longer life and easier to clean, is perfect for eyeshadow brushes or lip brushes. However, the artificial hair in the eyeshadow brushes, can not be too stiff, or it will hurt the face skin, it can not be too soft either, or it will not be able to apply perfect makeup. Therefore, the makeup brushes are usually with mix hair (mix natural hair with artificial hair). Besides, the natural hair will have some odor which should be eliminated during makeup brush manufacturing.

 

Many Chinese know that when buying writing brush, we should check if the brush tip is flat. The brush handle can be sharp or flat or with some angle, while the brush hair should be with natural arch shape, no manual shave.

 

Therefore, while choosing makeup brushes, if we find the brush tip is shaved, that means the brush hair is not so good. However, natural hair has its limit too, it often looses bristles. So before using the new brushes, we should puff the makeup brushes, brush on our hands for several times to remove the extra bristles.