pomba gira Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 This is for Brenda and our other makeup goddesses... I want some decent brushes to go with that in-fukkin-credible L'Oreal H.I.P. makeup . (thanx for the tip on that line- I love almost every one of the eyeshadows!) Right now I have a few brushes by Palladio and Face Secrets, both from Sally Beauty. Both are better than cheaper ones I've bought at drugstores; the FS seems more ergonomic tho. Are these considered decent quality lines? Any suggestions would be welcome! What are some better but not outrageously priced lines? Does natural/synthetic fiber make a difference? What brushes does one need for a basic set? A more elaborate set? Finally, what's the best way to store them? I have some brush cleaning stuff (more Face Secrets) that works nicely so I think I'm OK there. Thanks sistagirls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Starrr Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 L'Oreal has some decent ones. If you want to spend the cash, MAC has great ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holliwood66 Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Sonia Kashuk (spelling?) at Target makes awesome brushes...soft,pliable hairs that don't shed or scratch. I've had some of my Sonia brushes for 2-3 years and no problems. They are inexpensive: $5-$12 each. I've also bought sable or fine camel-hair brushes from discount art-supply stores and saved a bundle on what would have cost a ton from a big label cosmetic line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomba gira Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Sonia Kashuk (spelling?) at Target makes awesome brushes...soft,pliable hairs that don't shed or scratch. I've had some of my Sonia brushes for 2-3 years and no problems. They are inexpensive: $5-$12 each. I've also bought sable or fine camel-hair brushes from discount art-supply stores and saved a bundle on what would have cost a ton from a big label cosmetic line. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> groovy... I meant to ask if artist brushes would work but forgot to put it in there. That's great to know. & Brenda- I was surfing eBay last nite & the prices on MAC brushes inspired me to write a movie treatment about a possessed makeup brush... I made the comment "for that price the damn things better put the makeup on all by themselves without me touching them", and the story popped into my head fully formed. Maybe I should post it in the appropriate forum... Two more questions: What are the flat, fan-shaped brushes used for? What's the expected lifespan of a properly-cared for brush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holliwood66 Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Flat, fan brushes can be used for blending or for light contouring of the face. Good brushes can last for 3-5 years with good care (washed evey 2 weeks with mild shampoo, air dry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Starrr Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 You can't blend Jack Shit with those fan brushes! They're better used for light powder applications. Just my .02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Megalicious Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I'm with Bren here, I have a couple of Loreal ones, but the majorty of what I have is Bobbi Brown. They are a little expensive, but worth every penny. Not to mention Ive had them forever and they still work just a wonderful as when I boutght them =) People are always asking how my make up looks so good, well ... it really does come down to the blending .. and to blend awesome you need awesome brushes. This is one of those rare things I allow myself to splurge on =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Starrr Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Yeah.... Amazing blending HAS to be done withan excellent brush. Those cheap ghetto brushes will NOT do it without irritating your skin. Your face is nothing to fool with. Use the right tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrassFusion Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 someday someone pretty's gonna have to sit me down and teach me how to do makeup. i mean, all this "blending..." what ARE you blending, exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Starrr Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Colors. You don't want obvious lines. It's not pretty. You want to look like you're radiating color. Not like it hit you in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrassFusion Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 so... blush and stuff? i never really got into the blush thing, i think it looks unnatural on me. i'm already kinda pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Starrr Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Depending on your natural tones, blush could ease that up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrassFusion Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 i thought blush was for people who wanted to be pink... so if i'm already pink, why would i wear it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Starrr Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Nope. There are more colors to the palette than just pink. You wear foundation and powder to tone down the pink, then apply a blush that suits your skintone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomba gira Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 All makeup has to be blended right, not just blush. I'm just discovering what a difference using decent brushes makes... it really is a revelation. The little foam wands that come with eyeshadow & the little spongie puffs that come in powder & foundatio compacts are pretty much useless for creating anything but the crudest look. I've been a makeup lover since I was a young girl, but I didn't really get an understanding of what makeup is all about, & the possibilities, until I saw those two Kevyn Aucoin books- Face Forward & I can't remember the other one. He was really a genius... & sounded like a beautiful spirit, too. I like his books 'cos he did so much to de-mystify the amazing transformations he created- you really feel like "yeah, I could do that!" & BF, maybe one of our makeup queens could do a workshop for us... I think a DGN grrl's day doing something like that would be helly fun. I would be happy to chip in to cover supplies, refreshments & the artist's time... what do you ladies think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrassFusion Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 That sounds like it would be fun!!! I'd pay for my part, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Starrr Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Kevyn Aucoin's books: The Art of Makeup Making Faces Face Forward You should read his life story, "A Beautiful Life" as well. Really inspiring stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomba gira Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Kevyn Aucoin's books: The Art of Makeup Making Faces Face Forward You should read his life story, "A Beautiful Life" as well. Really inspiring stuff. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Making Faces was the other one I had. I can imagine the life story is good, just going by the stuff about his life in the other books. This will sound helly lame... but after I read Making Faces I actually cried 'cos he sounded like such an incredibly beautiful person and I would never get to meet him. I'm turning into such a sniveling little bitch in my old age... you'd never believe I actually used to be a hardass, would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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