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…
Archive of ‘Types of Brushes’ category
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…
The Debate Over Powder Application (Yes, there is one …)
Despite the fascination with enormous, soft, fluffy powder brushes, there’s a pretty good case for never using one. At least not the way most women do. There are a number of potential pitfalls when applying powder with a big fluffy powder brush, which is why there is a fair amount of conflicting advice out there […] Read more…
The Makeup Brush Guide @ The Non-Blonde
Over at The Non-Blonde blog, Gaia Fishler has done an excellent review of brushes she recommends. Most are on the luxury end ($$$) and are Japanese. But it’s good perspective if you want to make an investment. 🙂 Read more…
Hall of Fame: M-A-C 217 Blending Brush
The My Brush Betty Hall of Fame is reserved for elite makeup brushes, and the M-A-C 217 Blending Brush has earned its spot. The 217, which retails for $24, is one of the most highly reviewed, and most frequently reviewed, makeup brushes of all time. It’s also highly versatile, which makes it a good investment. […] Read more…
They’re he-re … About those Wayne Goss brushes
If you are truly serious about makeup or makeup brushes, chances are you already know Wayne Goss. If not, he is a rock star makeup artist, instructor and vlogger, with more than a million YouTube subscribers. In what may be one of the most anticipated makeup brush launches ever, “Wayne Goss, The Collection” debuted exclusively […] Read more…
Mirror, Mirror – The History of Makeup Brushes
To understand the history of makeup brushes, you must also understand the history of mirrors. For without a mirror, a makeup brush isn’t a very useful tool. Unless you have someone else to put on your makeup, of course. Until 1835, when a German chemist invented a method to mass produce mirrors by depositing a […] 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…