Archive of ‘Brush Brands’ category

Woop-woop: Makeup Brushes Key to Cosmetic Company’s Growth

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Ever heard of Paris Presents? Probably not. But we’ll bet you’ve heard of the affordable no-nonsense brushes they sell under the brands EcoTools and Real Techniques, in addition to other cosmetics products, like loofahs and shower gloves. But — woop-woop! — it’s the brushes that are key to lifting sales, and Real Techniques is its […] Read more…

The Pretty Forget-You-Nars-Ita-Brush

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Tired of waiting for the Nars Ita or scrambling to get it during one of the small windows of inventory-opportunity? Well, here is what you’ve been waiting for. This is our recommended Forget-You-Nars-Ita-Brush! This brush is BETTER and even more artsy and cool than the Nars Ita! And it costs almost the same — $60 […] Read more…

Dear Becca: We Knew Your Brush Was Too Good to Be True

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Let’s start with the *big* promise of Becca’s “The One Perfecting Brush,” which sells for $49. According to the claim on Sephora’s website: “This patent-pending brush cuts makeup application time in half by replacing 10 other brushes and tools.” Sounds great — if true! On its own website, Becca further states: “From start to finish, […] Read more…

Where Have All The Ferrules Gone? To the Land of Toothbrush-es Every-one …

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We have noticed an interesting trend blooming, just like the spring flowers we hope to see soon. More and more brushes, it seems, are coming to market without the grip of metal ferrules, which are typically made of aluminum or brass, around their waist. While you might say this is a kabuki-inspired trend, it also […] Read more…

Look Into My Sultry, Smoky Eyes …

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And get out your notebooks, because smoky eyes can be complicated! But first, is it smoky or smokey, with the “e”, as many cosmetics marketers seem to believe? It definitely feels more Old English with the extra vowel, even though it’s not the preferred spelling anymore … Oh, bother. Smoky, smokey – you get the […] Read more…

BRUSH WATCH! A Stippling Brush For You Skunky Pointillists

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Applying makeup is very much like painting, and a stippling brush is useful for those who want to take their notes from the hip-for-their-time pointillists — such as pixelation experts Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. In its March issue, which features Victoria Beckham waxing oh-so-ironic about how she wants her privacy, while sitting for an […] Read more…

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