How to Choose Makeup Brushes
1It is best to choose natural bristle brushes, as natural bristle brushes are soft and elastic, feel comfortable when in contact with the skin, and are easy to adhere to powder particles, resulting in a natural and even application. Although synthetic bristle brushes are smoother, they are less likely to evenly apply the powder.
2The brush hair should be soft, smooth, tight, full, and not easily detached, and the handle should also be convenient to use.
3When selecting a brush, you can feel its elasticity by hand, or you can press the brush directly on the table. High-quality bristles will be distributed in a circular shape without any gaps.
4Sweep the bristle brush back and forth on the back of the hand several times, and the one without bristle loss is the superior product.
5The method to identify the authenticity of the bristle is to blow hot air from a hair dryer onto the bristle, and the one that maintains its original shape is animal hair, while the one that curls up is made of synthetic fibers.
How to Clean Makeup Brushes
1You can choose a special hairbrush cleaner or use gentle cleaning products (such as baby shampoo) for cleaning. When using a hairbrush cleaner, squeeze a coin-sized amount of cleaning paste onto the makeup brush after soaking it, gently rub it, and then rinse it with cold water.
2Do not wash against the hair.
3After cleaning, use a face towel or makeup cotton pad to gently press the bristles to quickly drain the water. Remember not to twist the bristles, which could cause them to become loose or even shed.
4After drying the brush, you can hang it up with the bristles facing down to allow it to dry naturally. Do not use a hair dryer to heat dry it or expose it to direct sunlight, to avoid damaging the material.
How to Store Makeup Brushes
1Most makeup will come with corresponding makeup bags, and you can also purchase them based on the number and size you have. Usually, small makeup bags are suitable for storing short-handle brushes or travel brushes, which are more commonly used; the larger ones are suitable for storing professional makeup brushes.
2Brushes that are not in use for the time being should be inserted with the bristles facing up into the makeup container. Long-handled brushes are convenient to use, but they are not convenient to carry. It might be a good idea to have a shorter, larger brush that fits the size of your makeup bag.