Tip: How to Choose and Maintain Makeup Brushes

  1. Basic makeup brushes: concealer brush, eye shadow brush, eye liner brush, blush brush.

  Section Two: Material Issues: It is best to choose soft, elastic, and non-irritating animal hair to ensure that the makeup applies evenly and stays on well, without easily flaking, creating a perfect look.

  3. Common Materials: Animal Hair: Mink, Horse, Mountain sheep, Squirrel, Pig Brush. Synthetic Hair: Made of nylon and synthetic synthetic fibers.

  Comparison of Common Materials:

   Mink hair: is the finest bristle, with a soft and moderate texture. Horse hair: is harder than goat hair, and is often used for eye shadow brushes.

    Wool from mountain goats: the most common brush hair, with a soft and durable texture.

   Squirrel fur: cheaper than mink, soft in texture.

   Synthetic fibers: Harder than animal hair, suitable for thick, paste-like makeup.

   Nylon: The hardest material, often used for eyelash and brow brushes.

  5. Tips for Choosing Makeup Brushes: Soft and Smooth Brushes, Tight and Filled Structure, Easy to Hold and Use.

 Instructions: Use your fingers to grip the bristles of the brush and gently comb downwards to check if the bristles will come off; press the brush lightly on your hand and draw a semi-circle to see if the cut of the bristles is even; to distinguish between real and fake bristles: blow hot air on the bristles to keep them in place for animal hair, and if they curl up, they are synthetic fibers.

 6. Cleaning methods for makeup brushes:

  Daily Maintenance: After use, wipe off excess makeup with a tissue, following the brush's direction.

 Regular maintenance: Maintain once a week by soaking the brush in a diluted warm soapy water, cleaning it along the hair, and then rinsing it with cold water. Use a paper towel to slightly absorb the moisture, and then arrange it on a dry towel to dry.

  Notes: Allow the brush to dry naturally, do not use a hair dryer to dry it, or leave it in the sun to dry, as this may damage the material; after cleaning, you can also soak it in hair conditioner for a while, which will make the bristles softer.