Am planning to buy mac or bobbi brown makeup brushes...are they any good? i really aint got any good ones! do they make a big difference? also i have one bobbi brown mini brush for eyeshadow...it seems good! i bought one to test it!
In my opinion, the kinds of brushes you use make a HUGE difference! I used to buy really cheap ones from Target and Walgreens and recently started investing in the more expensive ones. I now have the whole collection of MAC brushes! The reason I love them so much is because they are handmade and can last up to 10 years if you take care of them. They are costly though, so I reccomended you make a small purchase of some eye brushes first (those are a definite NECESSITY to me) and then see how you like it from there. If those turn out to be too pricey for you, I realllly like the Sonia Kashuk brushes from target-those are almost as equally good to me! If you take my advice, here is the list of MAC brushes i just cant live without, and I hope you try it out because once I first tried it, I never used anything else!!!!
1. my number one favorite shadow brush is MACs 224 tapered blending brush- it's amazing...just buy it! you can use any flat brush (a cheap one even...) to pack in the shadow to make it vibrant and then use the 224 brush to blend it out
2. MACs 242 flat eyeshadow brush (ideal for smaller lids) or a 252 brush (for larger lids)
3. MACs 217-another blending brush! but it's slightly smaller than the 224, so it makes it easier to control.
4. MACs 187 or 189 (i cant remember which one it is) but its a duo fibre foundation brush. It's really expensive but in my opnion it's well worth it! But i listed this last, because my eyeshadow brushes are much more important to me!
Hope I helped! =)
angieangel86 | Mar 06, 2008
depends what kind of makeup you are using. If you are using drugstore makeup, it doesnt matter how good your brushes are, the makeup will still look like crap. I say go with the brand that you use for foundation, if you use nice foundation, otherwise dont waste your money.
-shannon- | Mar 05, 2008
mac is good but i have a napolean one which is the best! big rnage of them a little expensive
chilla | Mar 05, 2008
I disagree with the answer above. I actually buy my brushes from Walgreen's and save my money for the actual makeup! I really like the brushes I have, they are really soft and apply the makeup well. They can also be washed with regular soap, and last forever. So I've just never seen the need to spend more. Test one, tell me what happens :)
Christine | Mar 05, 2008
broen bobbi makeup all the way gurl!!!!
Britt | Mar 05, 2008
im sure they are good, but you know, professional makeup artists have told me that even soft paintbrushes are just as good when it comes to applying makeup as the "professional" ones.
pinkieboox3 | Mar 05, 2008
The black tips on my makeup brushes are coming off with the makeup. How do I fix?
Jan 19, 2009 by Deidara | Posted in Makeup
For Christmas, I got a set of brand-new brushes (foundation, powder, blush), all of which are white with black on the ends.
The first time I used the foundation brush, when I went to brush it over my face, the black came off with the makeup and left this dark smear all across my skin.
I don't know why they're doing this. Could I wash them and it stop? Or buy new brushes?
I would suggest washing them with a bit of makeup or nail polish remover. Then rinse them well with water and try them again.
Hannah | Jan 19, 2009
What makeup brushes should I get to start my collection?
Nov 27, 2008 by hellofashionista | Posted in Makeup
I am trying to start a collection of makeup brushes, and so far, I have zero (ha ha). I just need the basic brushes to use and possibly where to get them. Also I don't want them to be crazily expensive. Like I know a lot of MAC brushes can be pretty pricey.. so, you know I'd like some good quality brushes but not overpriced.
I'm a big fan of the Sonia Kashuk line for Target. They're of good quality (usually goat hair) and are usually only $10-$15 a piece. When you can, stay away from synthetic materials. Animal hair is better quality and much softer. Some good basic brushes:
-powder brush
-all over eyeshadow brush
- eyeliner brush
- lip brush
- foundation brush
A basic 5 brush set is a good place to start.
beaucoup | Nov 27, 2008
How often should you change your makeup brushes?
Sep 16, 2007 by Jasmine | Posted in Makeup
I was curious to find out how often other people change their makeup brushes. I have been using clinique makeup for several years now but lately I've seem to be having some sort of allergic reaction on my skin (mainly cheeks). I don't believe its the makeup since I never had a problem with it before. I am thinking it might be my makeup brushes (i.e., blush and powder brush). Can these brushes, if not changed often, cause a reaction? For instance, too much buildup on the brush. Thanks.
Clean them with baby shampoo once a month. About every 3rd month, use a brush cleanser that will also sanitize (MAC has one, the Sephora one may also do this).
Pour a bit of the cleanser or shampoo in your hand. Swirl the brush around in it for a few moments. Rinse. If it still looks dirty or the water was dirty, then do it again until the water runs clean. Smooth out the bristles and place it on a papertowel overnight. Voila!
MACgirl | Sep 16, 2007
What are the essential makeup brushes you use or recomend?
Apr 14, 2007 by RaggedAnn | Posted in Makeup
Just the basic brushes one would use for everyday makeup application - nothing too fancy. What are the essentials, the brushes everyone should really have for the easiest/most effective makeup application? Thanks!
I like a slanted eyeshadow brush and a big blush brush. I use a good wedge sponge for my foundation.
clskrokchyk | Apr 20, 2007
Temptu: New Year, New You
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We are a few weeks into 2010 and it is high-ranking to confront the new decade with your most excellently face deliver. One way to do this is with Temptu , a anarchist at-home airbrush makeup system that is sold at Sephora.
I was charmed enough to try out the system for about a week and I was hellishly impressed with the results.
The Temptu system is composed of a runny foundation pod that attaches to the airbrush which releases a unveil spray from the gun. This is a wonderful way to bring into being buildable, unimpeachable coverage.
The airbrush is very gentle to use. You simply stuff it in, turn it on and journos the trigger to disenthral the makeup spray. There is an balance on the device that will run the amount of makeup sprayed at once so you can select a lighter growth or a heavier one depending on your desired coverage.
I loved that there were no makeup brushes and no blending confused. It was a simple treat that probably took a perfect of 5 minutes once I got the remain of using the spot of bother.
The results were as a matter of fact wonderful. My outer layer looked even-toned and shimmering. My flaws were covered and the institution looked surely natural. There was no caking at all. The one obsession I did notice was that the organizing felt wet for a few minutes after claim, so I would recommend letting it set for a bit or brushing it with some finishing grind before heading out the door.
The system is not lousy. It will set you back $225 for the system with an added $55 for each organization pod. However, the makeup will last a long era because you use to little on each attention. If you have been looking for that spotless, finished look and fall short of to have it every day, then I would definitely guide Temptu. For more knowledge, check out Sephora.com .
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