First of all, we’d like to say THANK YOU! to Cora at Vintage or Tacky! The initial launch set of Wayne Goss brushes has been hard to come by, since Beautylish was taking advance orders for a long time. And then there’s also that issue of the steep ($210 for eight brushes) price tag … […] Read more…
When MAKE UP FOR EVER came out with its epic 76-model Artisan Brush Collection, it chose esteemed French brush maker Raphaël to manufacture the line. Founded in 1793 by a man simply called “Mr. Parent” on the company’s website, the Raphaël company was purchased by Charles Sauer in 1859 and has been handed down through […] Read more…
MAKE UP FOR EVER’s new Artisan Brush Collection is earthy, exquisite, and epic in range. Seriously. There are so many brushes — SEVENTY-SIX — that the collection has its own classification, and sub-classification, system. MUFE calls it “the most expansive luxury brush collection available today.” Even for a brush-aholic, or a professional makeup artist, just […] Read more…
We talked with TaikiUSA President/CEO Jim Perry about the growing problem makeup brush makers face with animal hair, as well as new antimicrobial technologies and the competitive, global business of makeup brushes. While there are hundreds of companies that make cosmetic brushes around the world, there are only about five major players that supply quality […] Read more…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
If you are truly serious about makeup or makeup brushes, chances are you already know Wayne Goss. If not, he is a rock star makeup artist, instructor and vlogger, with more than a million YouTube subscribers. In what may be one of the most anticipated makeup brush launches ever, “Wayne Goss, The Collection” debuted exclusively […] Read more…
