topic make up brushes in Beauty

make up brushes

goldensrbest — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:53:46 GMT

My brushes are very old,not used in a few years, so i need a few new ones ,i know nothing about whatit considered good brushes, what makes for good ones?

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OKPrincess — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:12:10 GMT

I buy brushes from Ulta or Sephora which both are close by. I tell the ladies what I’m looking for and they are great help. My fav is Ulta.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:27:48 GMT

IMO, it comes down to a matter of preference combined with budget. In the past, natural bristles were all the rage, but now that more people want cruelty free synthetic have gotten more common. There are traditional styled brushes but in recent years brushes with all the bristles on one side (Artis and dupes) have gained a following. Brand wise, IT Cosmetics makes nice brushes, but they're really pricey on their own. The Real Techniques brand is very nice and has a good variety in both the traditional style brush and the side oriented style. Morphe are nice too, and not expensive. E.L.F. brushes work pretty well and they are very inexpensive.

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:38:44 GMT

IMO, IT brushes are the best and I own a lot of other brands.

They can be pricey as many good brushes are, but good deals can be found on ebay.

Usually every year around the holidays they sell IT brush sets here on Q at a great price.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:43:24 GMT

You can get some nice brushes at Family Dollar. I used to QA make-up brushes and they are pretty much all the same.

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marmarbrooklyn — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:57:50 GMT

@goldensrbest

Hi since I switched a few years ago to cruelty free brands . I have been quite pleased with ELF brushes .They are extremely affordable .I also use Bdelllum brand which are also very reasonable . A bit more of a splurge but worth it is Sigma I have their kabuki brush , cat eye eyeliner and one of their new line which are angle type kabukis they are great for going around and under eyes ,sides of nose . I have found that you don't need an arsenal of brushes but just a few good quality brushes . One thing nice about SIgma customer service is I have emailed them with questions and they respond back within day . good luck

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JustJazzmom — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:20:02 GMT

IMO the best brush is the one you take care of. Wear makeup daily? Wash the brushes weekly, let air dry on their sides.

I have Lancôme brushes & they are several years old. They didn’t have a kabuki brush at 1 point & I ended up buying a Sephora one & a retractable ELF to switch off. Both are great.

If brushes start shedding from the get go, find another brand. Brushes may shed their hairs over time but I don’t expect that until at least several years for that to happen. So far so good with the Lancôme brushes.

With the Lancôme Elite Rewards, I used my reward points for a brush at a time. Even when Ulta had 20% off sales on prestige brands, I got them that way. Still during Holiday season, Lancôme might offer a 3 piece makeup brush set as part of their special Holiday makeup offering.

That is how I got my Lancôme brushes.

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scatcat — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:31:00 GMT

Real Techniques makes nice affordable brushes

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wvumountiefan — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:39:55 GMT

I have quite a few different brands of brushes. For my eyes, Morphe is what I have the most of for blending brushes. I have purchased 2 Wayne Goss Eye brushes and they are very nice. They are not scratchy at all, and very soft and easy blending. I favor the white bristle Eye brushes for blending.

For the face I have a variety of brands also. I have an IT blush brush that I really love. I have a couple Wayne Goss face brushes, one I use for bronzer, and the other for setting powder. I have RT, Vintage Cosmetics Company, Sigma, BH Cosmetics, ABH, ELF, etc. There are a lot of choices out there, and very affordable. I do wash my brushes weekly and I have a few that I rotate also.

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Fressa — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:46:49 GMT

I have brushes from Bobbi Brown, Bare Minerals, and Mally. I wash them and let them air dry when needed and they last and last. First, set your budget and the types of brushes you need/want. This will make it a bit easier. Everybody makes brushes and the price and quality are all over the place. I would purchase the basics and from a line that you use or prefer. Check the reviews. You may want to experiment with an eyeshadow brush or eyeliner brush first to see how it works and lasts. Usually the eye brushes are more budget friendly than a facr or blush brush.

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Alison Wonderland — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:17:10 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinchwrote:
IMO, it comes down to a matter of preference combined with budget. In the past, natural bristles were all the rage, but now that more people want cruelty free synthetic have gotten more common. There are traditional styled brushes but in recent years brushes with all the bristles on one side (Artis and dupes) have gained a following. Brand wise, IT Cosmetics makes nice brushes, but they're really pricey on their own. The Real Techniques brand is very nice and has a good variety in both the traditional style brush and the side oriented style. Morphe are nice too, and not expensive. E.L.F. brushes work pretty well and they are very inexpensive.

Yes to all of this!

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suzyQ3 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:32:09 GMT

I dumped my brushes some time ago, and bought several (understatement) Sedona Lace synthetic brushes. I love them, and they look like new.

I much prefer synthetic because the brushes don't absorb product, and they wash easily and dry quickly.

Highly recommend.

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StraytoStay — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:09:51 GMT

I prefer synthetic brushes because I hate natural hair brushes that shed or break hairs. Plus synthetic brushes are also cruelty free, well most brands.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:19:52 GMT

@goldensrbest Real Techniques makes excellent brushes at a reasonable price. I purchased a 3 piece set from ULTA. You can also find online at other companies. Very soft yet durable. Wash nicely.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:26:32 GMT

I own a few different brands of brushes. All have synthetic bristles. Depending on the type of brush I need for the task at hand, I have researched them out and found the ones I use to be best for my liking and pocketbook. Some of the better, affordable ones are the e.l.f. and Real Techniques brushes. One of my all-time faves is a flat buki brush made by Honeybee Gardens...they make organic cosmetics but I like their brush most of all. Another good brand is EcoTools.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:43:16 GMT

What few i have are losing their hairs.

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momoftwo2007 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:43:36 GMT

Another vote for Real Technique brushes.

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Boehm Collector — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:47:42 GMT

@goldensrbest .. I would recommend MAC, IT, or Sigma Brushes.

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VenturaHighway — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:11:03 GMT

@goldensrbestI love and have used "Jane Iredale's" brushes for years. Yes, the price is high but will last a long time.

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Snoopp — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:05:50 GMT

I like the Iredale brushes too. ELF and Eve Pearl are nice.

TJ Max carries Real Techniques and Echo Tools, fyi.