This is why I love makeup brushes: Every once in a while a new one comes along and it’s really, really different than everything else on the market and exciting. Which is a feat, honestly, because there are a lot of brushes on the market, and a lot of same. But the NARS #23 Wet/Dry […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Unique Brush’ category
Hey Beauty Bunny: Anodize This!
There’s some pretty new ferrules on the market. MAC recently launched its “Wash and Dry” brushes, which feature a rainbow ferrule of anodized aluminum. They are very pretty. And different. In addition to their fancy ferrules, they feature an equal split of natural and synthetic fibers. This can be a very useful toe design, when […] Read more…
A Spinning Makeup Brush for Grandma? …
The Clairisonic-inspired makeup brush you never asked for is here! Doll 10 (which makes an excellent illuminating blush that I use most days) has come out with the “BlendSmart Rotating Foundation Brush.” I bought one to test out, and it’s not here yet, but fair warning: Sticker! Shock! For $59.98, plus shipping, I will be […] Read more…
What is the *Very* Best Foundation Brush?
Finding a good foundation brush should be so simple, right? But if you’ve ever had difficulty finding a foundation brush that works great for you, take comfort: you’re in good company, and there’s a legitimate, logical explanation for all the frustrating trial and error. First of all, there are tons of different types of foundation […] Read more…
Exclusively at Neiman Marcus – Artis Fluenta
The Artis Fluenta brushes, exclusively at Neiman Marcus, are just like their lovely sisters, the Artis Elite Mirror Collection brushes. I am a fan of this style of brush, and, as such, the Artis Oval 10 is in My Brush Betty’s Hall of Fame. If you’re new to these Cosmefiber brushes — the brainchild of […] Read more…
Dolce! AAA-Grade Goat Hair, Baby
You rarely see this out in the beauty-sphere, but the Italian luxury house Dolce & Gabbana has come out with a line of brushes that it says are made with AAA-grade goat hair. While it may be common for such disclosures in Japan, that’s not usually the case here in the U.S., but we’re delighted […] Read more…
A (Fun!) Review of The Estee Lauder Sculpting Foundation Brush
Happy New Year Brush Lovers! Below, Victor Salazar of the Makeup Talks vlog gives a review of Estee Lauder’s Sculping Foundation Brush, a unique brush with a time-saving design that is a very innovative in several respects. If you haven’t taken a closer look at this brush, we strongly encourage you to do so. The […] Read more…
Hall of Fame: The Artis Elite Oval 10
To be honest, I really did not expect to like the new Artis Elite Collection brushes. At all. From the onset, I thought they were spectacularly beautiful — mirrored in chrome as they are — but I wondered if a drastically different approach to the makeup brush was really, truly needed? I also worried the […] Read more…
We Likee! Estee Lauder’s New Sculpting Foundation Brush
On the heels of the creative new Bare Escentuals BareSkin Perfecting Face Brush, we have another new shape on the market: Estee Lauder’s new Sculpting Foundation Brush 2 has a bit of a sickle-like shape that is longer on one side and shorter on the other and hugs the contours of the face. This […] Read more…
Nars Ita Update: Back In Stock
(For the moment). For $55. Get it while it’s in stock. … Otherwise, you may miss your opportunity. CHECK OUT OUR ONGOING NARS ITA COVERAGE, WITH LESS EXPENSIVE AND EVEN PRETTIER DUPES, HERE!!! Read more…