Makeup Brushes - Natural vs. Synthetic Hairs - Comparisons

Whether you are a pro at applying make up and have been doing it for many years or someone just starting out on one of the most creative adventures for a woman and her appearance, you will need clean, good quality makeup brushes for a flawless application. It only makes sense when you buy the best makeup for your skin type and coloring that you would prefer to use the best makeup brushes you can afford as basic makeup application tools.

However, sometimes it may be hard to decide which type of makeup brush to use. Here you will find comparisons of various natural and synthetic hair makeup brushes and their uses.

Makeup brushes consist of three components; they are the handle, which are available in various materials, the metal piece or the ferrule and the hair. Hair in makeup brushes can be made of various materials. Knowing a bit more about them will aid you in determining the right type of brush for your makeup application needs.

- Natural Hair

Natural hair makeup brushes are made of animal hair, such as sable, squirrel, pony, goat, badger, pahmi and mongoose or various combinations of these hairs. Using natural brushes with creams only cause stickiness and will not apply makeup well. They are a bit more expensive than synthetic brushes; however, they do offer a flawless finish while using them. If you have any reservations in using animal hair, you can always choose to use synthetic materials. Natural hair makeup brushes are very popular with makeup artists and enthusiasts, because of the ease of makeup application as well as the finish appearance it creates with makeup.

These brushes work best when applying powder makeup, such as eye shadow, blush and face powders.

- Synthetic Hair

Synthetic hair makeup brushes are made of Taklon or nylon. They do provide a heavier coverage than do natural hair makeup brushes. Many good synthetic brushes look and feel like real hair, this type of brush will not absorb any makeup; however, they will cake up quicker than natural brushes. Over time, a synthetic brush will become harder, unlike the natural softening of age that comes to natural brushes.

These brushes work best with any type of cream foundation, concealer, and lipstick. Eyebrow brushes generally come in synthetic as well. They are less expensive than natural brushes and they dry faster after you wash them.

Tips for choosing your makeup brushes

* Remember that natural brushes are best for applying powder products, while synthetic brushes are best for applying creamy products.

* When you purchase mineral makeup, you should also buy the corresponding brushes for the best effects of applying your makeup. Sometimes you might also be able to find quality makeup kits that include the required application brushes. This can be a real savings.

* You should wash and dry your makeup brushes once weekly, whether they are natural or synthetic, for the best results in your makeup applications. You can clean them with a special solution of brush cleaner or simply with your favorite shampoo. Wash them gently, rinse and reshape and allow them to dry naturally overnight, flat on their side on a counter top.

• Choosing a good quality makeup brush and keeping it clean can provide you with many years of quality service while applying your makeup. It really is worth it!!!


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