Recs for makeup brushes or brush sets

yunity

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Jan 16, 2003, 4:33:57 PM1/16/03

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I'm looking chiefly for a powder and a blush brush, or a set that
includes both. I need one with hairs that are very soft. Anyone have
any recommendations that won't cost me over 100 bucks? I'm also
curious if anyone has opinions on the newer Body Shop brushes, the
Sephora ones and also the ones from Japonesque.

PaganGrrl9

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Jan 16, 2003, 6:23:47 PM1/16/03

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For pure softness, I love the Stila #21 brush for powder. I call it my
"puppy," its so soft! I think it rings in around $40-60. I'm also very in
love with my MAC #116. Its a great size for blush and very soft indeed--I like
it a lot more than the #129, which isn't soft enough and a little too full.

Laura mercier makes some super kick ass soft brushes, but her stuff is way
spendy.

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Maladicta1

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Jan 16, 2003, 6:59:58 PM1/16/03

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Many powder brushes are made of goat hair and conditioning them works wonders.

LDR NIEVA

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Jan 17, 2003, 3:49:20 AM1/17/03

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There's a brush set at Nordstrom's by a brand called l.e.i.f. It's a separate
brand.. You can find it in the cosmetics area in the aisles on a display.
They're a full set of brushes. (i.e. eyeshadow, concealer, lip, powder, blush,
blender, all over shadow, brow, eyelash comb, ) In total, there are 11
brushes.. And it's $80. As a makeup artist, I can honestly say that these are
an excellent deal, and the brushes are soft in comparison to all my other high
end brushes.

Hope this helps, Lorie

yunity

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Jan 17, 2003, 2:11:09 PM1/17/03

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malad...@aol.com (Maladicta1) wrote in message news:<20030116185958...@mb-fe.aol.com>...

> Many powder brushes are made of goat hair and conditioning them works wonders.

What would you recommend using to condition as well as clean them?

Maladicta1

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Jan 17, 2003, 2:16:04 PM1/17/03

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I think any shampoo or deep conditioner would work. I just use what's around.

Maladicta1

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Jan 17, 2003, 2:18:47 PM1/17/03

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>From: yun...@excite.com (yunity)

I've also used Infusium on brushes after a deep conditioning to shape them.

There is the possibility that putting this on a brush might break you out, but
it's never happened to me.

yunity

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Jan 25, 2003, 5:55:13 PM1/25/03

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Well, I've ended up purchasing the Japonesque Travel brush set from
folica.com, which was about $29. I think it's a pretty good deal for
the price. It's a 7 piece set that comes in a pouch. The hairs are
decent quality, not the best I've seen but for the price I think it's
pretty good. I'm using Trish's brush cleaner with them, I think
that'll condition them enough. I also got Cat's Kabuki brush, and let
me tell you, it has truly spoiled me--every other brush really pales
in comparison in softness and density, and cute factor. I find I just
can't put it down, and end up using it not only for the Glominerals
foundation I have, but also powder and blush as well. Maybe I should
have just purchased a few of these instead of the brush set! Can't
afford it though, maybe next time...

Dr. Sooz

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Jan 26, 2003, 1:49:44 PM1/26/03

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I buy most of my makeup brushes at an art supply store, when they're on sale.
They never fall apart, holding up incredibly well to cleaning. (I make an
exception for powder brushes, which have no real representation in art supply
stores......) I was a painter and a makeup artist, so I know how to choose and
treat my brushes with some degree of competence. LOVE art supply stores for
beauty brushes.
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Sooz
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Maladicta1

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Jan 26, 2003, 2:47:08 PM1/26/03

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>I make an
>exception for powder brushes, which have no real representation in art supply
>stores......)

Actually:.
Those japanese hake brushes--bamboo pipes with soft white bristles--will do
the job.

I saw a gorgeous squirrel mop brush at Utrecht that would be fantastic. It was
$33. but an equivalent brush would run well over $60.

Dr. Sooz

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Jan 26, 2003, 3:26:00 PM1/26/03

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>>I make an
>>exception for powder brushes, which have no real representation in art
>supply
>>stores......)
>
>Actually:.
>Those japanese hake brushes--bamboo pipes with soft white bristles--will do
>the job.

They don't have enough oomph for me, so I don't use them.

yunity

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Feb 1, 2003, 4:35:12 PM2/1/03

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yun...@excite.com (yunity) wrote in message news:<f2dea641.03012...@posting.google.com>...

It has been about a week or two and these brushes SUCK! I don't think
they are of the same quality as their "regular" brushes. These shed
like crazy and the handles feel like they are about to pop off. BAD
BAD BAD! So I guess, I still need help finding a good blush and
powder brush...

Maladicta1

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Feb 1, 2003, 6:29:13 PM2/1/03

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>t has been about a week or two and these brushes SUCK! I don't think
>they are of the same quality as their "regular" brushes. These shed
>like crazy and the handles feel like they are about to pop off. BAD
>BAD BAD! So I guess, I still need help finding a good blush and
>powder brush...
>
>

Diane likes Paula's Choice and Makeupmania, IIRC. Lots of people here like
Sonya Kashuk. I heart WTF's Kabuki brush as a powder brush. For a blusher
brush, it really depends on whether you want a bounce brush for the apples of
your cheeks or something narrower and more angular to play up cheekbones.
I'd check Sephora. I really do like their brushes, which are made in France.

J Rogow

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Feb 2, 2003, 8:11:43 PM2/2/03

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"Maladicta1" <malad...@aol.com> wrote in message
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I just realized that it has been over a year since I bought new make up
brushes - my Sephora ones really have held up.

I have individually purchased ones, the travel set in the silver tube, and
several of the tiny sets that are in attaches. gear bags, and desk drawers.