November 2013 archive

Round Two: Engineering Improvements

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After testing my first prototype out for a month, I knew I wanted to make some changes to the design. The threading on the twist-off top and bottom needed to be more secure, to prevent leaks, so I wanted to make it a little easier to “catch” or screw on. I put a spongy cap liner (F217) […] Read more…

What’s Your Magic Brush Number?

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How Many Makeup Brushes Do You Use on a Daily Basis? Over at the Makeup and Beauty Blog, Karen said she can sometimes use up to 30 makeup brushes a day! Her daily list includes the MAC 217, 224, 239, 182, 109, 129 and 139, as well as the Hourglass No. 2 and a Burberry […] Read more…

Is it a toothbrush? Is it a loofah? No, it’s the newest thing in makeup brushes!

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Follow my blog with Bloglovin They might look like toothbrushes, or, perhaps, a loofah. But the M-A-C gods say they are what’s hot and what’s next in the innovative world of makeup brush design: “Introducing an ultra-modern range of unique brushes that delivers a high level of performance and revolutionizes personal makeup application. Ergonomically designed […] Read more…

The Artisan Brush Collection: Earthy. Exquisite. Epic.

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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…