So-called “kabuki” brushes have become pervasive in the cosmetics industry. But if you shop around, you may find yourself wondering: What is a kabuki brush anyway? Historically, it was easy to identify a kabuki brush by its distinctive appearance: A cosmetic brush that had a short stem, or ferrule, with a flat bottom that allowed […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Natural Fibers’ category
What is the Perfect Brush For Covering Zits?
We really wish there was one super-awesome, double-ended makeup brush on the market for covering zits. Which requires both concealing and blending. But, alas, there is not. And, honestly, with all the brushes on the market, we are disappointed about this very apparent gap in the marketplace.There are a lot of zits out there, people! […] Read more…
Oooh, Baby. Uncut Brush Tips.
When shopping for makeup brushes, many women do consider whether the hair on the brush is natural or synthetic. But do you ever consider whether the hair is cut or uncut? Uncut hair tips are considered top-of-the-line in the world of makeup brushes. Whether the hair comes from a goat, pony or squirrel, these uncut […] Read more…
Warning: Graphic Studies of Makeup Brush Bacteria
Most women simply do not clean their makeup brushes. On a routine basis. Or at all. Even the experts over at Vogue know it. In an article titled “The Dirty Truth,” brush experts said they know women aren’t cleaning their brushes. Although Manhattan dermatologist Julie Karen, M.D., told the magazine there are plenty of reasons […] Read more…
One Beauty Blogger’s Makeup Brush Obsession
“Be-wa-re, do not try to do this at home.” So says Sonia, over at the blog Sweet Makeup Temptations. Her passion for makeup brushes is legendary. The self-described “brushpeologist” has a collection that is very Japanese in origin and so large that she just dedicated an entire dresser to her collection. It also happens to […] Read more…
The Makeup Brush Guide @ The Non-Blonde
Over at The Non-Blonde blog, Gaia Fishler has done an excellent review of brushes she recommends. Most are on the luxury end ($$$) and are Japanese. But it’s good perspective if you want to make an investment. 🙂 Read more…
Hall of Fame: M-A-C 217 Blending Brush
The My Brush Betty Hall of Fame is reserved for elite makeup brushes, and the M-A-C 217 Blending Brush has earned its spot. The 217, which retails for $24, is one of the most highly reviewed, and most frequently reviewed, makeup brushes of all time. It’s also highly versatile, which makes it a good investment. […] Read more…
Mirror, Mirror – The History of Makeup Brushes
To understand the history of makeup brushes, you must also understand the history of mirrors. For without a mirror, a makeup brush isn’t a very useful tool. Unless you have someone else to put on your makeup, of course. Until 1835, when a German chemist invented a method to mass produce mirrors by depositing a […] Read more…