Mineral makeup — tiny particles of mineral, such as iron oxide or talc, that have been ground, milled or micronized — has become one of the most popular types of foundation on the market, and its sellers proclaim many benefits for the skin. But the finish you achieve with those teensy-weensy particles has a great deal to […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Goat Hair’ category
You’ve Prolly Got a Goat in Your Purse!
Even though most women believe they are using a synthetic makeup brush, chances are good you are actually using one made with goat hair. About 95% of powder brushes on the market today are made with animal bristles, mainly goat or pony hair – even though 67% of consumers believe their brushes are made of […] Read more…
Just Sayin’ – A Tough Review of Those $$$ Wayne Goss Brushes
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…
Competition Brings New Innovations in Makeup Brushes
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…