Synthetic vs real, What kind of hair is the best for an eyeshadow brush?
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Dec 17, 2014
W J.
Synthetic vs real, What kind of hair is the best for an eyeshadow brush?
Hello 😁 I have a question about the hairs that make up a good eyeshadow brush. I've been using art brushes ( like from the art supply store ) for my makeup for years, I find that synthetic brushes work great with gel eyeliners but I'm clueless when it comes to powders like eyeshadow and bronzer. would a real hair brush work better than a synthetic hair one with powders? Thanks so much for your help 😄😊😘😘😘
Dec 17, 2014
W J.
Btw I buy art brushes because they're waaaaaay cheaper than makeup brushes and they like come in every shape and size available at good art stores
Dec 17, 2014
W J.
*shape and size at good art stores
Dec 17, 2014
Rissa G.
I feel like natural brushes work better with powder products. they have more texture than synthetic ones to which they can pick up more powder.also natural hair brushes more more freely rather than synthetic brushes do giving it.a more natural blend
Dec 17, 2014
Rissa G.
move more freely*
Dec 17, 2014
W J.
Thanks Renay! Is there any type of hair in particular I should look for?
Dec 17, 2014
Kimberley T.
Check out Ecotools, they have awesome natural brush sets for suuuuper cheap and they're made out of recycled materials :) I got my starter set for about $20 AUD for a blush, foundation, eyeshadow, angled eyeliner,
Dec 17, 2014
Kimberley T.
Brow and concealer brush!
Dec 17, 2014
Eden S.
Yes I also recommend ecotools for ten American dollars I got a mini kabuki, eye shadow brush, concealer and mineral powder brush.
Dec 17, 2014
Eden S.
It also came in a reusable makeup bag.
Dec 17, 2014
Kathryn R.
Just to add to what Sandra said, I was taught in makeup school that real hair (brown) brushes are meant for powder and synthetic are meant for creams and liquids. My synthetics don't pick up or deposit powder very well.
Dec 17, 2014
Rebecca S.
From a hygiene-only standpoint, synthetic brushes tend to harbor fewer bacteria and are easier to clean. Your eyes are some of the germiest areas of your face, so if you're concerned about that sort of thing, I'd recommend synthetic.
Dec 18, 2014
Jenni L.
My natural hair brushes make it so much easier to pick up powder products and they make blending a breeze. MAC is reasonably priced though I'm a sucker for Hakuhodo Japanese brushes (but those are a splurge for me). Synthetic is good for cream shadow and I prefer them for gel liner or brows because they tend to be stiffer and better for precision.
Dec 21, 2014
Kathryn R.
What a great run down! I'm saving all of that info. How did you learn all that?