Great makeup brushes

Great makeup brushes are key to polished, gorgeous makeup application. Whether you’re looking for cruelty-free synthetic bristles or brushes made from natural hair, a small travel brush set or a full collection of quality makeup brushes, we have something for every makeup artists. When you start with the right makeup brushes, you’re already on your way to a flawless finish.

please firstly select synthetic brushes

Natural hair Makeup brushes are commonly made from squirrel, mink, sable, horse (sometimes called "pony" or "camel"), or goat hair. All animal lovers should realize that unless a makeup brush is specifically labeled as synthetic, Taklon, or nylon, its going to contain animal hair.

 

We often hear some makeup brush manufacturers claim that their animal-hair brushes are cruelty-free, or that no animal was harmed. However the only way we can be sure of purchasing and using makeup brushes that no animal suffering, is to use 100% synthetic brushes. (Some makeup brush manufacturers combine animal hair with synthetic, and then may say their makeup brushes are synthetic. Make sure theyre completely synthetic.)

 

In fact, theres no reason to use animal-hair brushes, especially when there are so many high-quality synthetic brushes available.

 

Now, there are still so many users who are crazy for natural hair brushes, and many so called makeup artists suggest us use the natural hair brushes due to the superior quality. As a reliable makeup brush factory who can custom makeup brushes, we can manufacture natural hair brushes as well as  synthetic brushes, and we are eager to getting more and more orders from worldwide customers and users , however, we prefer every customers to choose synthetic brushes other than natural hair brushes, so that we can protect more and more animals.

Are natural hair brushes really Cruelty-free

As an important makeup tools for many users, makeup brushes have many brands, types and materials. While the two major categories are: man-made (synthetic) and natural animal hair brushes. 

 

First of all, what is a cruelty-free makeup brush? Some makeup brush factory may tell you that their natural-hair brushes are 100 percent cruelty-free, promising that no squirrels, camels, badgers, or any other animals used to make natural-hair brushes were harmed in the manufacturing process.

I am really doubt with such promise. While I do not mean that these makeup brush companies are dishonest, but in fact, many makeup brush suppliers dont make their brushes in house but buy from the makeup brush manufacturers in other countries, so they do NOT know how the animals were treated. 

 

Actually, even if the animals are well-cared for during the manufacturing process, its still not totally cruelty-free, because the animals are kept and maintained for the purpose of using their hair to make brushes.

 

This brings us to synthetic makeup brushes, the truly, 100 percent cruelty-free makeup brushes.

 

Synthetic brushes have man-made, synthetic fibers. They dont contain any animal hair and are vegan and in most cases eco-friendly.

 

Better than natural-hair brushes, synthetic bristles are hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin. Theyre soft, clean, and overall superior products.  

Depending on the brand, the costs of synthetic brushes are different, but comparing to natural-hair brushes, they are much cheaper.

 

Toney, a Chinese makeup brush factory since 2000, have manufactured various synthetic brushes.

 

Now, there are still so many users who are crazy for natural hair brushes, and many so called makeup artists suggest us use the natural hair brushes due to the superior quality. As a reliable makeup brush factory to custom makeup brushes, we can manufacture natural hair brushes as well as  synthetic brushes, and we are eager to getting more and more orders from worldwide customers and users , however, we prefer every customers to choose synthetic brushes other than natural hair brushes, so that we can protect more and more animals.

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.

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Makeup brushes are a good example of when synthetic can actually be simpler on your life. Synthetic brushes are easier to clean and easier to use with wet makeup than their much more expensive natural bristle cousins (which can come in pony, squirrel, goat or badger hair).

 

That said, cheap makeup brushes wont last nearly as long as well-made brushes. For this reason alone, I suggest investing in affordable brushes from Sephora, M.A.C. or Sonia Kashuk (available at all Target stores). These brushes arent "cheap" but they wont break your bank, like my bevy of Trish McEvoy brushes broke mine years ago when I invested in them. Just as you a gourmand need only three types of kitchen knives to cook like a chef, you need only 3-4 makeup brushes to get flawless makeup like a model.

 

Extra tip: Always throw out the tiny brushes that come with department store makeup. Youll get a much smoother, flawless finish with a professional makeup brush.

Camel Hair Makeup Brushes

A "camel" brush is not made of camel hair. It is a generic term for soft-haired makeup brushes that are made of various inexpensive hairs such as pony, bear, sheep, and lesser grades of squirrel mixed together and supposedly named after the man who originated it. Camel hair brushes received their name from "Mr. Camel", who invented them.

 

Actual camel hair is too woolly for brushes and they range greatly in softness, quality and cost. These soft-haired brushes are made of pony, ox, goat or other inexpensive hair, or a mixture. Horse of pony hair is taken from the mane, tail, hock or belly. Natural tips are used in better brushes. Camel hair brush is most commonly used in inexpensive school grade brushes or as makeup brush. Ox hair is taken from the ears or hock. It has medium stiffness and resiliency, carries much fluid but will not point well s it has a blunt tip. Goat hair has a naturally blunt tip but retains a large volume of fluid.

 

Camel hair brushes are used in mottler, mops, makeup brushes and Oriental brushes. Lesser grades are used in school brushes and, like pony, it can be used in blends or filler. These brushes work well for dusting parts and also in touch-up work for applying paint and adhesives.

Natural makeup brushes

Natural brushes are made from a variety of natural hair such as sable, squirrel, pony hair, goat and badger.  Due to their “scaled” hairs, they hold powders and pigments best.  They are usually more costly, but looked after well, will last for a long time whilst being pleasing to use and on the skin.

Badger hair brushes

Badger brushes appear bushy as the hair is conic shaped with a thick belly near the tip and thin near the root. Actual badger hair is light grey with a dark brown-black stripe through the centre and is primarily used in making blenders. Badger brushes come from various parts of the world and are more readily available than most animal hair, although the quality varies greatly. Badger hair is thickest at the point, and relatively thin at the root, so it has a distinctive "bushy" appearance.  Badger hair is rather stiff and is taken from the back of the animal and can be as long as four inches. Commonly, badger-hair brushes are found in a fan shape or a bushy round shape with a flat top called a "badger blender."

Camel brushes

A "camel" brush is not made of camel hair but is a trade name for soft-haired brushes made for a mix of hair types such as pony, squirrel, goat and/or pony.  Camel hair mixes most commonly used in less expensive makeup brush and received their name from "Mr. Camel", who invented them. Actual camel hair is too woolly for brushes and they range greatly in softness, quality and cost.

Pony hair brushes

Pony hair comes from the mane of young horses and is very fine and soft. These are the typical hair used in the traditional makeup brush. Natural tips are used in better brushes and the rest of the hair is cut into lengths and used in cheaper brushes. It is strong, slightly coarse, and resilient and with the exception of sheep hair, is the most absorbent. Pony hair doesnt hold its shape well, nor does it point. It is used as a filler to reduce the price of a brush. Horse or pony hair is most commonly used in inexpensive school grade brushes or makeup brushes.

Red sable brushes

Often called red sable because of its reddish-brown colour. This soft brush hair comes from the tail of the Asiatic weasel, a type of marten. Golden red in colour, the hairs are not as fine or springy as Kolinsky sable and are only half as expensive. It is generally conceded to be the best material for precise layering of color, especially for creation of specific gradations due to its strength, spring and ability to retain its shape ("snap").  It holds a very fine point or edge for precise application that is favored by professional makeup artists around the world.  This is considered a professional grade of hair, and if properly cared for, Kolinsky sable brushes will last for many years.

Goat hair brushes

Goat hair is one of the coarsest hair used in makeup brushes and is the probably the most common as they tend to be light and fluffy.   Because the hair picks up powder and pigments wells and deposits smoothly, it is idea buffing and blending, since goat hair naturally brings luster to the skin.   Goat hair is often mixed with other types of bristles in makeup and cosmetic brushes because of its all round performance.

Squirrel hair brushes

Most squirrel hair for makeup brushes comes from Canada and Russia and is the softest natural hair type with the hair tips coming to a fine point.  Squirrel hair brushes have has good elasticity and is ideal blending to a very smooth finish.