Do not compare makeup brush price in long time span

We know that it is not the first time for most customers to buy makeup brushes from chinese makeup brush manufacturers. Some must have been in this field for many years and have cooperated with many worldwide makeup brush factories for many years. So they can estimate the rough price range of the brushes they need even if no manufacturer can offer the exactly same price with the others.

 

Even those customers who just step into the makeup brush industry will also send their inquiries to manufacturers as many as they can, so that they can compare the price between different suppliers and try to find the best one from them.

 

We can understand that customers need to compare price between different suppliers to have a rough idea on the price system of the makeup brushes. However, such comparation should be in the same period. It will be the best if the time span can be shorter than one month. That is, customers send same inquiry to many suppliers in early 2013 March, and get all quotation within one month, then they can compare all quotation.

 

If the time span is too long, such comparation will be meaningless, as the price must have great difference. For example, one customer sends us an inquiry for our quotation, and we quote our best price according to their drawings and samples, but they are surprised by our price and said our price is double of their previous supplier. The fact is their last order was placed in 2011 Jan, so they can get great price from their previous supplier. However, when they want to order again from that supplier this month, the supplier increases the price a lot, otherwise, the supplier will not accept this order. Therefore, they try to find another supplier who can offer the same price as they get in 2011. Of course, now they will not be able to get the same quality brush with such price.

 

The makeup brush manufacturers will know that the cost has increased a lot comparing with 2011. The increase of all cost such as material cost, labor cost and other operation cost, have decided the price trend of the makeup brushes.

 

Therefore, customers should not compare the current price with that in 2011. In fact, the price will change even within one month due to the mateial cost change. That is why the valid period of our quotation is 30 days.

 

 

Real samples are the best for quotation

Some customers can not understand why the makeup brush manfuacturers always require real samples for quotation during customizing makeup brushes. As they have specified their detailed requirements on the material/size/color of the brush bristle/ferrule/handle/logo, they believe these information will be enough for quotation. However, detailed description is not always enough, for example the bristle material and workmanship.

 

Recently, we received an inquiry from a customer who have sent us their detailed requirements on the required makeup brushes including the brush drawing and notes of the material and color of each part. Therefore, we quoted accordingly. However, they are surprised by our price and said our price is 50% higher than their current price. We realize that something must be wrong, as our cost will never so higher than others. Therefore, we try to communciate with the customer and get the real samples from them. After evaluating their samples, we know where is the problem. Customer requires #10 goat hair for their brushes, but there are so many grades for #10 goat hair, so we quoted the best grade, but the real material of customer’s real samples are with much lower grade #10 goat hair. Therefore, we requote according to the exact hair grade and customer feels very satisfied with our price.

 

The workmanship is another factor which is not so easy to clarify and explain, but as a manual product, without knowing the requirement on the workmanship, it is not easy to offer exact quotation of the brushes. Different workmanship will cause great difference on price.

 

Sometimes, customers are not so professional on the material and workmanship, so they can not specify exact material grade, which will cause misunderstanding of the makeup brush factory. Therefore, the best effective and safty way is to send real samples to the makeup brush factory, then the factory will know customer’s exact requirements on material and workmanship from the samples.

 

Therefore, during custom makeup brushes, if you have real samples in hand, or if they are available, it will be the best if you can send the samples to us.

 

 

The cost construction of makeup brushes

Many customers may wonder the price construction of the makeup brushes, as they can not understand why some suppliers quote high price while some quote very low price. Here we would like to explain the cost construction of the makeup brushes.

 

For makeup brush factory like us: the cost construction includes: the material cost, the rejection rate, the production cost, the workers’ salary, the operation cost during production, and after adding certain profits, that will be the price we quote customers.

 

Then why different makeup brush manufacturers quote different price. The key points are the material cost, rejection rate and profits. As the production cost, workers’ salary and operation cost are almost the same in China market. For material cost, some bad manufacturers may use inferior material on the brushes, but declare that the brushes are in high grade. For rejection rate, the high grade makeup brushes have higher rejection rate than low grade brushes, so during quotation, we will also consider such cost. We have strict quality inspection system, if the brushes are unqualified, we will need to rework or scrap them, which will cause cost. While some manufacturers have no quality inspection system, and will send brushes to customers no matter they are in good quality or not, so they will have no cost on the rejection rate. For profits, some manufacturers may aim to get profits as more as they can, so they quote rather high price.

 

For the dealers and wholesalers, besides the cost/price from the makeup brush factory, they also need to add their cost and profit, for example, their running cost, staff salary etc, and their profit, so if buy from them, the price will be much higher than from makeup brush factory.

 

Therefore, before customize makeup brushes, customers should know if they cooperate with the factory or dealers, if the factory has strict quality system, and if the factory are reliable enough. Only after understanding details, they can ensure that they will get satisfied makeup brushes.

Makeup brush manufacturers in Shenzhen VS Yiwu

It is known that most Chinese makeup brush manufacturers and factories locate in Shenzhen and Yiwu. Shenzhen as the origin of Chinese makeup brush industry, attract the most skillful workers and crafts; while Yiwu is known as its low price.

 

For many customers who are not so familiar with Chinese market, it is really difficult to find a good supplier from China. Sometimes, they send a same inquiry to different makeup brush suppliers in China, but get greatly different price, for example, some may quote USD1.0 while some may quote USD0.2….. Most customers become puzzled then, they do not want to choose the supplier with the highest price, but are not dare to choose the lowest price due to quality consideration.

 

If customers are somewhat familiar with Chinese makeup brush market and manufacturers, they will know that Shenzhen price is usually expensive than Yiwu price, and of course, the quality is much better. The manufacturers in these two places have their own understanding on quality; Shenzhen manufacturers will firstly quote the good quality while Yiwu manufacturers will quote the lowest price. Therefore, even if customers send them same picture, the price may vary a lot.

 

If customers only care price, they will prefer Yiwu manufacturer; for example, most Indian customers will only source makeup brushes from Yiwu who can offer them the lowest price, they do not care the brush quality as long as it is a makeup brush.

 

While for most European and American customers, they care more about the quality; they firstly would like to buy good quality brushes and then if the price is low that will be the best for them. Usually they will not choose the Yiwu manufacturers in case of bad quality.

 

Yiwu suppliers will also source from Shenzhen makeup brush manufacturers, they only aims to the lowest price; sometimes, we believe some brushes are not qualified, they will accept them all. So the brushes sold to Yiwu market will be much cheaper than to HK market.

 

To know who can offer the best price with the same quality, customers should send real samples to the manufacturers for exact quotation. Only after checking the material and craft of the samples, the manufacturers can have the same understanding on the brush quality and then quote the accurate price.

About the price negotiation of makeup brush

After getting quotation, most customers must wonder if it is the best price; if the makeup brush manufacturer leaves any space for negotiation; if it is cost-effective to buy makeup brushes at such price. We can understand customers’ such consideration. All of us want to get the best goods with the lowest price.

 

At the very beginning of international business, most Chinese factories and exporters got huge profits through the business with foreign buyers. As the foreigners do not know the situation in China and can not imagine how low the cost in China. Therefore, many Chinese factories and suppliers sell the goods at very high price although their cost is very low.

 

Generally, with the reform and opening-up policy, China is known by more and more foreigners and Chinese goods become popular, more and more people become familiar with China, they get known that Chinese products have very low labor cost, so they realize that they must negotiate with the Chinese factories during business to get better price. And most Chinese factories and suppliers will leave negotiation room at the initial quotation.

 

While now, we have known that our customers have been familiar enough to China, most of them can even calculate our production cost, it becomes unnecessary to leave any negotiation room. Therefore, we always offer the best price at our initial quotation and let customers know it has been the best price, no negotiation. It will greatly save the time of both sides and can push every business move forward quickly.

 

Therefore, we hope that customers will not do negotiation after getting our quotation on makeup brushes, we always quote the best price at the very beginning to save time and win customers. Due to the fierce competition, most makeup brush manufacturers will accept orders as long as they can get some profits.

Brush length also affects price

We have explained a lot on the importance of ferrule diameter to the brush price, while some customers may find that even with the same material and ferrule size, the same makeup brush supplier may quote different price at different situation.

 

That is because the length of each part also affects the brush price. If the makeup brush manufacturers quote according to the pictures from customers, they will know the size of each part, and then quote the price accordingly. While sometimes the customers are puzzled, after measurement, they find the ferrule size of two brushes is the same, but they have different price!

 

Sometimes, even with the same total length, the brush price will also be different, that is because the length of each part is different. The most importance length is the hair length, especially for Kabuki brushes, the hair length will greatly affect the price. If the hair material is top grade, such affect will be much bigger. If the ferrule is copper, the ferrule length will also affects the brush price, it is easy to understand: longer ferrule will use more material.

 

Most makeup brush manufacturers only need to know the ferrule diameter and material for quotation because they can quote according to standard and traditional length. But during custom makeup brushes, some customers may need special and unique brushes to highlight its creativity. Then the customers will need to list all detailed size of each part, besides the ferrule diameter and material, the length of each part will be essential.

 

Why you get quotation with big difference on makeup brushes

Many customers may have such experience: they have purchased makeup brushes from a certain makeup brush supplier for long time, one day, on impulse, they find another supplier and then send emails for inquiry, the result is they are shocked by the significant difference on the quotation and become puzzled: what is wrong? Why so big difference? Do I suffer great loss on previous purchasing?

In fact, it is really normal, the price varies a lot due to different material and dimension. So, while enquiring, you should clearly explain your material, dimension and all other requirements on the makeup brushes.

If you have described the totally same requirements to different suppliers and still get quotation with big difference, that maybe because of your supply source.

1.       If your suppliers are from the same location, the price difference maybe because they are not the makeup brush factory or manufacturer but the distributor. That is you do not get the factory direct price. For example, the EXW price of makeup brush is $1.0, the first distributor will quote at least $1.2 (some even quote $2.0), the second distributor may quote $1.5, and so forth. Then the quotation to the end customers may reach $3.0 which is three times of the original EXW price.

2.       If your suppliers are from difference country, that is easier to understand, just think about that buy a makeup brush from a Chinese makeup brush factory may just need $1.0, but if you buy form an European makeup brush manufacturer or factory, the factory price may reach $20.0

3.       If your suppliers are the Chinese factory and European distributor, the price difference will be much bigger, we usually get known that we offer makeup brushes to our overseas customers at $1.0, and their selling price is $100.0. The shocking difference, right? But it is really the truth.

That is why so many customers prefer to custom makeup brushes directly from Chinese manufacturers, they can get much more profit from such sourcing with the same quality,

Different regions have different quality requirements on makeup brushes

It is known that different countries have different quality requirement level, even if they have the same quality description, such as “good quality”, the real standard is different. The following is some opinions of different quality requirements of different countries; we conclude this during our business of makeup brushes. Please note that it is not always true, just for references and some suggestions to the Chinese makeup brush factory.

European and Japanese customers: If a Germany customer said that they need top quality makeup brushes, they must mean the perfect quality, and the unit price of each brush may reach $30.0. They have extremely strict requirement on handcraft and material, as well as the package and all other details. Japanese customers have the same strict requirements, the only difference is that they also pay much attention on the price; they would like to get best quality but lowest price. Therefore, negotiating with Japanese customers on the price is really a great challenge to many Chinese makeup brush manufacturers.

Asian and African customers: Customers from Asian usually pay much attention on the price, they may also declare that they need good quality makeup brushes, but their target price is too low, the makeup brushes with such low price can never list in good quality brushes. Indian customers are the representation, they would firstly require good quality, and after getting your quotation, they will be surprised by the high price, and will ask you to offer the lowest price with any material you can use, as long as you can meet the target price.

American and Canada customers: The customers from America and Canada may be the ones who know Chinese people and Chinese factories most. They are the first group of people who do business or import products from China. After years of cooperation and contact with Chinese people, they have been too familiar with the way to negotiate with Chinese; they know how to get the best price from a Chinese makeup brush factory with the good quality. Now American and Canada customers pay a little more attention on the price even if quality is still very important to them.

Since different customers have different understanding on “good quality”, how should we do during their custom makeup brushes? Quote them the best top quality makeup brushes or the lowest price? In fact, we needn’t bother so much. We can firstly ask them about their target price, and then quote them details accordingly.

In a word, no matter of the quality level, we should firstly ask customers’ target price during custom makeup brushes.

If not satisfied with our makeup brush price

We know that our price can not always make customers satisfied; no makeup brush supplier or manufacturer can promise that its price is the lowest in China or worldwide.

 

If you are not satisfied with our price, please do not hesitate to contact us, we can further communicate. It is known that the makeup brush with different material has significant difference in price.

 

If you would like to buy makeup brushes in low price, it is ok, we can discuss with you to change some material, the bristle material and ferrule material can greatly affect the price, change their material to relatively lower grade will certainly reduce the price.

 

If you have your target price on the makeup brushes, please let us know, we can give you some suggestion on the material base on your target price.

 

So having any concern or comments on our quotation or price, please immediately contact us, we will try best to meet your requirements.

About quotation of makeup brushes

These days, we received a lot of emails to ask for quotation, some emails are really hard to reply, as customers just tell us like this" we need some makeup brushes, please send me quotation."

 

We are makeup brush factory, not makeup brush dealers who just have certain types of brushes. Having thousands of existing makeup brushes with different size and material, also offer service to custom makeup brushes, we can not send all quotation with all makeup brushes, if so, it must shock the customers!

 

If customers can send us samples, that will be the best, we can review and send you exact quotation; to custom makeup brushes for cosmetic box, it is better to also send us the cosmetic box, so that we can determine if the brush is ok for the box.

 

If customers do not want to send samples, we will be very happy to receive emails which include all the below information:

 

1. Bristle material and length, or send us the picture which shows the length of each part, like the below picture.

 

2. Ferrule material, length, and diameter

 

3. Handle material and length

 

4. Logo requirement

 

5. Package requirements

 

6. Quantity

 

7. Required lead time

 

Having the above information, we will certainly and promptly quote you, and ensure our cooperation to be established ASAP.

Affordable Makeup Brushes

Buying makeup brushes will cost a lot of money.

 

Inexpensive makeup brushes are hard to find, and if you do happen to buy them at as reasonable price, then you have to worry about quality.

 

If you find your purse is begging for mercy or your credit card begins to sweat when you plan to buy new makeup brushes, relax, Toney can offer you various affordable makeup brushes with good quality.

 

We are a Chinese makeup brush manufacturer to custom makeup brushes, if you have any ideas on makeup brushes, please feel free to contact us, we and other Chinese makeup brush suppliers will certainly satisfy you.

Why Toney is MORE professional

Some customers may ask: since there are so many Chinese makeup brush manufacturers and suppliers, why you are more professional? What is the reason you declare you are a professional makeup brush supplier?

 

The key reason is that we ONLY sell and manufacture makeup brushes. Not like the other makeup brush manufacturer or supplier, who sell various beauty or makeup products to avoid of any risk, which include brushes, mirrors, makeup, cosmetic, comb etc.

 

While to be more professional and to train more skillful workers, Toney only manufactures and sells makeup brushes. Our workers have rich experience in making good quality makeup brushes.

 

Also, due to the location advantage, we have lower labor cost, which will directly reduce the whole cost to manufacture makeup brushes, so our makeup brush price is also much lower than those makeup brush manufacturers.

 

We aim to be the best makeup brush supplier in China and supply makeup brushes to worldwide customers with good quality and low price.

Price list is available upon request

Many customers send emails to ask for price list of our makeup brushes, we know that they need to ensure if our makeup brushes is really cheaper than other makeup brush supplier. We totally understand this, and have tried our best to list the price of some makeup brushes.

 

While we should clarify that the price list is just for reference, as a professional makeup brush factory in China, we have had thousands of makeup brushes, it is too hard to list all, so we just list some for your reference. Also, even some brushes look totally same; the price will be different if you prefer different materials. And the price will change too if the order quantity is different.

 

After checking our price list, you will find that our makeup brush price is surely very competitive. While before placing orders, customers should confirm with our sales for the price and all other details, price may change due to many reasons, so the final price is subject to our confirmation.

The technology of makeup brush manufacturing

Many famous brands sell their makeup brushes at very high price, while many Chinese makeup brushes are much cheaper. Some must think: the expensive makeup brushes must have advanced technology than the cheaper brushes.

 

Here I would like to clarify that makeup brush is a handmade product, except the material difference, there is no difference on technology. The manufacturing of bristle, ferrule or handle, no significant difference, almost the same.

 

The makeup brush price greatly depends on the bristle, if with high-grade bristle, the brush price will be high, and with low-grade bristle, the price will be lower. That is the only significant factor which can affect price. If with the same bristle, the price should not have big difference.

 

The truth is many famous brands have their Chinese OEM factories, manufacture makeup brushes in China at low cost, label their own brand and sell to customers with much higher price. Now more and more china makeup brush manufacturer realize that they should build their own brands, so they begin to enlarge production scale, improve quality and explore international market.

 

Toney makeup brushes Co.,Ltd is such a Chinese makeup brush supplier, we believe we will win more and more international business with our good quality, low price and great service.

The extravagant trend of makeup brushes-the selling price of one make brush set reaches 2500RMB

The selling price of one make brush set reaches 2500RMB, which is more expensive than many cosmetics. These years, many top cosmetic brands enter into China, which leads to the extravagant trend of makeup brushes.

Recently, due to the quick development of China economic, many famous international cosmetic brands are attracted to China, such as Bobbi brown, HR, Givenchy, Estée Lander, Chanel etc.

The makeup brushes of these top cosmetic brands are also very expensive, according to different function, makeup brushes have many types , such as powder brushes, blush brushes, foundation brushes, eyeshadow brushes, lip brushes, sponge applicators etc. And each brush types have different colors, size and shapes.

These makeup brushes are rather expensive, Bobbi brown has a kind of powder brushes, which use natural goat hair, completely made by hands, the unit price reaches 680RMB; also the unit price of one 8pcs makeup brush set reaches 2500RMB, while the unit price of its foundation, eyeshadow, lip gloss is just 300-400RMB.

According to the makeup artists, makeup brushes have great value, for example, round blush brushes can have very cute makeup, while slant brushes will have rather mature affect; eyeshadow brushes will give you light makeup, while sponge applicator will have heavy affect.. So to have perfect makeup, many females are willing to pay a lot of money for good makeup brushes.