Surely, looks aren’t everything – but why shouldn’t a beauty tool be beautiful? Here, we’ve compiled some of the prettiest brushes on the market that aren’t just outfitted in ho-hum black and your everyday aluminum ferrule. We’d love to call it our Top Ten list of the prettiest brushes, but there’s too many supermodel brushes […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Colors’ category
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…
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…
Think Twice About That Colorful Makeup Brush Hair
In its “Best Beauty Buys” section of its March issue, People StyleWatch featured a pretty set of makeup brushes from Aéropostale at the low, low price of $9 for for four brushes! What a deal, right?! Um, maybe yes — but, then again, maybe not. The style of brushes in the set (three eye brushes […] Read more…
The Artisan Brush Collection: Earthy. Exquisite. Epic.
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…
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…
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…
New Rihanna Brushes From MAC
Expect more celebrity-endorsed makeup brushes as the makeup brush industry continues to develop more materials and styles. Today, MAC Cosmetics unveiled Rihanna’s new #RiRiHeartsMAC Fall collection, which includes several unique brushes. It’s available at MAC Cosmetics, in stores & online! The blush-pink handles bear Rihanna’s signature in a deep pink. The ferrules are a pretty […] Read more…
One Beauty Blogger’s Makeup Brush Obsession
“Be-wa-re, do not try to do this at home.” So says Sonia, over at the blog Sweet Makeup Temptations. Her passion for makeup brushes is legendary. The self-described “brushpeologist” has a collection that is very Japanese in origin and so large that she just dedicated an entire dresser to her collection. It also happens to […] Read more…
Behold: Art on a Stick
Follow my blog with Bloglovin The makeup brush industry is exploding with creativity. Innovative cruelty-free synthetic fibers (which are more hygienic and hold their shape better than naturals) have inspired new displays of traditional and exotic patterns. Non-ferrous ferrules sporting a new range of finishes, from matte to high gloss to pick-your-color, have taken center […] Read more…