Carstina starts off by saying she’s “no expert on makeup brushes” — but we think she has just as much of a right to her opinion as the next beauty expert. After all, she has a pet bunny named Sesame! So here’s Carstina’s list of favorite brushes. It’s a solid list of affordable, synthetic brushes! […] Read more…
The Osbourne Family Makeup Brush Set
In the latest edition of celebrity-endorsed makeup brushes, we have Mommy Sharon and Daughter Kelly going all platinum-purple, pinky-red on us. And we have to take a break for a long sigh here — looooong siiiiiiiiiiigh — because M-A-C has once again not provided information on the fiber materials used in the brushes. All they […] Read more…
Debbie Downer Days
Momma told me there would be days like this. No matter what you do, there are always some big bummers. And there have been plenty working on this project. There have been days where label colors came out wrong, quotes for work came in a lot higher than I wanted, or could afford, and website […] Read more…
We’ve Got Reviews! The Bareskin Perfecting Face Brush
Here’s the word on the street about the BareSkin Perfecting Face Brush, which is part of Bare Escentuals’ new bareSkin line. The reviews are pretty mixed, and you can see in watching the videos that the size of the brush head is small compared to some other kabuki brushes. You will notice a few women […] Read more…
Get it While It’s Hot: Nars Ita Back in the House!
The $55 Nars Kabuki Ita is back in stock, although our guess is that it won’t be available for long. Good luck getting your hands on one! You may want to read this article before you buy one – and you may find a suitable dupe for a more affordable price. Start your search here! […] Read more…
On The Brow Beat: Brushes Crush Pencils
If eyes are the windows to the soul, than your eyebrows are surely the frame. Whether that frame is natural and bushy in the style of Brooke Shields circa 1980, full and defined à la Kim Kardashian or neat and clean like a wholesome Cate Blanchett tends to be somewhat personal – and sway a little bit with the trends of […] Read more…
Still Searching: More Nars Ita Replacement Suggestions
Yes, the $55 Nars Ita is still out of stock, leading to continued widespread disappointment in the Land o’ Beauty. Based on our emails and web traffic on the issue, this is a contouring crisis! So based on even more demand for even more Nars Ita dupe suggestions, we have another one for you. This […] Read more…
Hall of Fame: Stila’s One Step Wonder
This $32 brush is a double-ended synthetic brush that is like having an extra index and ring finger — but better! While the hair is soft, it is tightly packed, or dense, so there is some stiffness to the toe. So this one won’t splay on your face, although it does offer some nice flex. So why […] Read more…
Nars Ita! Still Out of Stock
We’ve been covering this story closely and the Nars Ita brush, now $55, is still out of stock. In the meantime, check out our suggested replacement here or a full list of possible dupes here. Just to wet your appetite: Read more…
Spectacularly Beautiful & Innovative New Makeup Brushes
Hi ladies and gents! A while back, we wrote about MAC’s innovative new oval and linear Masterclass brushes that look like toothbrushes or loofahs or the like. The brushes were actually the brainchild of Matthew Waitesmith, a former senior vice president at MAC Cosmetics, who is now a consulting partner at Taiki USA, a leading […] Read more…