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…
October 31 is officially the last day of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which started 25 years ago to promote breast cancer awareness and issues. Every year, pink brushes and brush sets are released to mark the occasion. Some of the retailers say that funds will go to support breast cancer causes. Others are not […] Read more…
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…
The Too Faced Retractable Kabuki Brush ($32) is one of the most popular kabuki brushes on the market today. It features an exterior metal case, which appears to be aluminum, outfitted in a variety of pretty pink-ish designs, as seen above, as well as synthetic hair that Too Faced has branded “Teddy Bear Hair.” (We’ve emailed the company to find […] Read more…
In this episode of Brush-aholics Worldwide: Watch Dutch sisters Brigitte and Cornelia from babycake390 get giddy about their international makeup brush swap with redheadphd from the US! It’s fun with beauty and accents! Make sure to follow these ladies, as they are highly entertaining! Read more…
O Christmas Tree! It’s not even November yet. But the makeup brush sets for the holidays are already rolling into stores. And we tell you this now because some are “limited editions,” which means you need to get them now or, perhaps, never. Here are some of the prettiest collections for under your tree, minorah […] Read more…
Not every MVP has to be a M-A-C. Nor does it have to cost an arm and a leg. Case in point: The Sonia Kashuk Synthetic Flat Top Multipurpose Brush – No 04, sold exclusively at Target. The current price is $15.79. (Which is actually an increase from its original $14.99 and shows people are […] Read more…
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…
