Make-up brushes...?

I recently purchased a lot of new make-up and I need brushes to apply it with. What company makes the best make-up brushes? What is the proper way to clean them and how often should you clean them?


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there are a few brushes every woman should have: concealer, powder, blush, flat shadow, and eye crease/contour. these are essential to a basic face, and some can double usage. additionally, you can get foundation, lip, eyeliner, mascara wand or fan, eye shader, eye smudger, etc.





if price is an issue, try palladio brushes from sally beauty supply. they are $7-17 each, and last forever. i have a flat shadow brush from this line that has never lost a bristle.





mark by avon has a mini set they sell all year long that is $19 for concealer, lip, eyeliner, shadow, and blush.





merle norman stores have full-size sets out of 5 of their most popular brushes and a brush cleaner for $29.





stila at sephora has nice brushes. some of them are dual-ended, so you get more for your money. they have a nice eye duo brush for $30, with a dense contour and smudger.





for foundation brushes, i actually have one from avon that has done well for years now. lancome has a great one, but it is pricey.





you have lots of options for washing brushes. i personally use a few methods to keep my brushes clean.





for quick cleans during the day, i use Brush Off. $14 at sephora. this is a spray that can be applied to any brush that has a powder makeup on it. the spray causes the powder to bead to the top of the bristles, and then you just swipe on a tissue to clean. this is a quick fix only, and not to be used as a substitute for regular washing.





for weekend washing, i use Merle Norman Conditioning Brush Cleaner. $5 at merle norman. this is a liquid that is added to a bowl of warm water, and can clean powders and liquids from bristles. add a capful, and swirl brushes. let sit for 5-10 minutes, then rinse under warm water until water runs clear. reshape bristles and lay flat. let dry completely before reuse.





both natural and synthetic brushes should be cleaned regularly for optimal performance and sanitation. mac and sephora also offer brush cleaners at about $10. johnson baby shampoo or dial hand soap (the ';gold'; one) can also be used to wash brushes. NEVER use a brush that is not completely dry.Make-up brushes...?
I like Sonia Kashuk brushes from Target.
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bee luscious makes the best brushes. they are the real deal. they won't fall apart like cheap brushes. make sure you use a brush cleaner on any brush you buy. this will help them last longer. regular cleanser will damage the bristles.
Mac. Mac also sells a makeup brush cleaner. They're really good. :]
Probably Sephora. They're expensive, but once you get them, you generally don't need to replace them. A good investment :]
if you buy them at Dillards i think they have a lifetime warranty to them....but they cost alot depending on the brush you are planning on buying! they told me you clean them at least every other day with warm water and a little bit of makeup remover...the same kind you use on your face...
Hi,


I know how frustrating it is to find a brush that irritates you're skin, or worse, doesn't give you desired results! MAC cosmetics makes fabulous brushes, and sephora does too, depending on where you live, I don't know what stores you have, but I know in Ontario and in the States, these stores are very widely available. You should clean you're brushes after every use. Put mild soap in them, and brush the tips lightly on the palm of you're hand, until the colour of the product you just used has mainly drained out. Then towel them off in the direction of the growth of the bristles. If you need assitance on how to use the brushes, just give my account an email!


Good luck with you're makeup!





xoxo, Hana