★ It is best to choose natural hair bristles for makeup brushes, as natural hair bristles are soft and elastic, providing a comfortable feel when in contact with the skin, and are easy to adhere to powder, resulting in a natural and even application. Synthetic bristles may be smoother, but they are less effective at evenly distributing powder.

The brush hair should be soft, smooth, tight, full, and not easily detached, and the handle should also be convenient to use.

When 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 with no gaps.

Scrub the bristle brush back and forth on the back of the hand several times, and the one without bristle falling off is the top grade.

To identify the authenticity of the bristle, use a hair dryer to blow hot air onto the bristle. If it maintains its original shape, it is animal hair; if it curls, it is synthetic fiber.

 How to Clean Makeup Brushes

★You 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.

Never clean against the hair.

After cleaning, use a tissue 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.

After drying the brush thoroughly, 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, as this may damage the material.

How to store makeup brushes

Most makeup brands will provide corresponding makeup bags, and you can also purchase them based on the number and specifications you have. Usually, small makeup bags are suitable for storing short-handle brushes or travel brushes, which are more commonly used; the large ones are suitable for storing professional makeup brushes.