An overview of the most common makeup brushes and their materials: what to choose?

Cosmetics are different, as are professional makeup brushes. For each type of makeup and its application technique, there is a suitable brush, which has the right shape and the right bristles. In the WoBs range you can find a wide selection of makeup brushes, which you can choose according to the techniques and materials you want to work with. However, if you are having a hard time deciding – this article is for you, because we will look at the most common basic makeup brushes, to choose the right brush model and its bristles.

Professional makeup brushes made of natural bristles are a great choice because they have a number of advantages:

softness;

elasticity;

durability.

The material of such bones can be very different, but let's consider the main options:

• Goat hair makeup brushes are soft and flexible. They are good for powder, blush, bronzer and highlighter. They are suitable if you want to buy makeup brushes on a budget.
• Raccoon hair brushes are best for sensitive skin, soft and can also be used as a powder and blush brush.
• Pony or squirrel bristle brushes are soft, dense, and absorb product well. They are ideal for applying shadows, contouring, or blending.
• Lynx hair makeup brushes – stiff and elastic, designed for clear lines – are used for eyeliner, drawing arrows or eyebrows.
• Sable makeup brushes are soft, dense, very elastic and durable. Suitable as a base for eyeshadow, powder, contouring and blending.

Read more in the article: " Goat Hair Makeup Brushes: What Are They and Why Are They So Popular? "

Advantages of buying makeup brushes made of natural bristles:

Softness and elasticity ensure comfortable work and pleasant contact with your face, especially if you have delicate skin.

Durability – proper care will help natural bones last you for years.

Hypoallergenic – many people with sensitive skin prefer brushes made from natural materials, as they do not irritate the skin as much as synthetic ones.

Variety – there are brushes made with different bristles and shapes, so they meet a variety of needs

Also pay attention to synthetic makeup brushes, which can be made of different materials:

1. Taklon : This is the most common material for makeup brushes. Soft, flexible, and durable, they are suitable for a wide range of cosmetic products: blush, powder, highlighter, bronzer, eyeshadow, and blending.
2. Silicone brushes: flexible and elastic, easy to care for, suitable for cream and gel textures. Will help in applying foundation, concealer, cream blush, wet eyeshadow.
3. Corn fiber brushes : soft and elastic, completely environmentally friendly. Suitable for various cosmetic products such as highlighter, blush, powder, eyeshadow and more.

Durability – they are generally more durable than natural ones and less fussy about their care.

Environmental friendliness – such brushes are made from environmentally friendly materials and do not contain animal hair.

Hypoallergenic – suitable for people with allergies to animal dander.

Availability - a budget option that will become an alternative to expensive analogues.

Variety – they also come in a wide variety of brush shapes and types, so you're sure to find something for yourself.

Types of makeup brushes and their uses:

The answer to the question “What should makeup brushes be made of?” depends on the products you want to use. There are a few things to consider when choosing a brush material:

1. Professional makeup brushes made of natural bristles are softer and more elastic. These brushes are good at applying dry cosmetics, but they also pick up cream cosmetics just as well. They are pleasant to the touch, but require careful care and are more expensive.
2. Synthetic makeup brushes are not as soft, but they are also comfortable to work with and are more durable. These brushes will last you longer and are a reliable option. They sometimes don't pick up wet makeup as well, but they are easier to care for.

Having decided on the question of which material is more suitable for you, you may have thoughts: what kind of brushes are needed for makeup in general? Let's consider the basic selection of tools and what they should be:

• It is better to choose a brush with dense bristles and a flat shape for foundation . This brush will help create an even and flawless finish.
• Use a large, fluffy powder brush ; it will help evenly distribute the powder all over your face and set your makeup.
• A blush stick is a medium-sized, rounded brush that will help you apply a light, natural blush.
• Eye makeup brushes come in many different shapes. A small, dense, rounded brush is best for applying eyeshadow. A fluffy brush is best for blending eyeshadow.
• The eyeliner pencil should be thin and have a pointed tip. This will help you draw the smallest details. You can also use a pencil with a beveled tip for eyeliner.
• The eyebrow pencil can have different shapes: beveled or pointed tip, be flat or thin and also have an eyebrow brush. In any case, drawing eyebrows should be comfortable for you.

The care of different makeup brushes varies, as it all depends on the pile they are made of. Let's take a closer look:

Natural pile

Natural bristle brushes are more sensitive and require gentleness: never use alcohol-based products, as this will dry out and damage the bristles.

It is better to use a special product for cleaning brushes. You can buy a spray for cleaning makeup brushes on our website and follow the instructions: spray the product on the brush, wait a few seconds for the active ingredients to take effect. Clean the brush with a cotton pad or napkin and wait for it to dry completely. This product gently cleans the brushes and does not require drying.

Synthetic pile

For synthetic bristles, you can use something coarser. You can use shampoo and scrub in a circular motion to clean, then rinse thoroughly. In this case, you will need to wait for the brushes to dry: using a hair dryer or heater will only damage the bristles and may melt the glue. Spread the brushes out on a towel and let them dry naturally.

If you want to avoid cleaning too often, which can also lead to lint loss, you can opt for brush cleaning wipes that will thoroughly clean the lint without damaging it. They will also save you time on drying.

On our website you can read an article that goes into more detail about caring for blush brushes and other products.

Read more in the article: " How to properly care for blush brushes? "

Our online store of professional makeup brushes WoBs offers a line of effective care products for your brushes - this will extend their life regardless of what kind of bristle they are made of.

So, both natural and synthetic bristle brushes can have a number of advantages and can be useful for your makeup work. Therefore, it is worth having at least a few of both options in your arsenal.

Your best decision in this case will be to choose us, because WoBs is a Ukrainian manufacturer of makeup brushes that cares about quality and affordability for its customers. Our website presents the largest range of brushes that you can find on the market: on WoBs you can buy a makeup brush made of goat, pony, squirrel, raccoon and lynx hair, as well as synthetic analogues made of taklon, silicone and corn fiber. We offer a unique opportunity to choose from a wide variety of shapes and sizes so that our customers can find the perfect brush for themselves. Makeup brushes that you can buy in our store are made of carefully selected and tested materials, and are designed in an ergonomic and stylish design, so we guarantee their reliability.

Our professional managers will be happy to advise you and help you choose which makeup brush to order from WoBs according to your needs. Go to the online catalog and buy the best makeup brushes from WoBs.