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 2013 archive
Brushing Up For Breast Cancer
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…
A Lesson in Kabuki (Brushes!)
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 Many Faces of The Too Faced Retractable Kabuki Brush
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…
Watch Grown European Women Get Giddy About Makeup Brushes
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…
It’s That Time of Year: Limited Edition Makeup Brush Sets
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…
Hall of Fame: The Sonia Kashuk Flat Top Multipurpose Brush
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…
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…
Imitation: The Best Form of Flattery
This is the home of the full list of dupes for the M-A-C 217, which is in our Hall of Fame for being an all-time best makeup brush. If you see any brushes we’re missing, let us know! E.L.F. Essential Blending Brush. $1. Coastal Scents Pro Blending Fluff Brush. $4.95. Crown C433 – Pro Blending […] 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…