Make up brushes-?

I have three face applicating brushes and three eye brushes from bare minerals eye and face starting kits; is it really necessary to buy new ones every so often? Why? If so, how long before I should toss my old ones?


As for cleaning- I hear antibacterial soap can destory the coating of makeup brushes, and to use shampoo instead. Any truth behind this?


Also, I'm kind of appauled that most makeup brushes are called ';goat hair';; I even saw one made of ';pony hair';; are these real animal hair, if so, can I opt for synthetic?


Lastly, what are your favorite applicators, how much, and whyMake up brushes-?
If you buy quality brushes you might not have to throw them out for years. If hair is falling out and they have lost their shape then you need to toss them.


Most companies make brush shampoo: use that instead of other products.


Jane Iredale has amazing brushes that are made of real animal hair but it is harvested from live healthy animals: check out their website for more information. Go to the information for vegans part of the website.


I love Jane Iredale brushes, cruelty free, last for ever kind of pricey though 10-50 dollars; also mac and chanel make a great product especially MAC #116 great for blush, and foundation (for an airbrushed look)Make up brushes-?
Stay with natural hair, it's kinder to your skin. You can get a spray brush cleaner from Ulta or at the good cosmetics counters. Or use a mild soap or face cleanser and warm water. The good quality ones should last a long time if you keep them clean.
actually cleaning then gets all the access residue off the brushes too so it does contribute to how good u apply the make up..to clean my brushes i use a brush cleanser by M.A.C..its specially made to clean the brushes...but you dont have to use that, you can rinse your brushes off with warm water too....as for when to toss ur old brushes out? i would say when you start to notice that it is losing alot of its hairs and applying your make-up with them just doesnt give the same results!





but i really recommend cleaning your brushes at least once a week..
You don't need to buy new ones that much, just as long as you take care of them.


The whole washing part is really simple. Some makeup companies like Mac make a special soap for them. Also if you just leave them soaking in water than it will work also. You should do this everytime you are done using that brush.


Its true that some brushes are made of animal hair. A Mac representative told me that they use animal hair in their products but that they don't KILL that animal. It all depends on your morals, if you feel like using a brush that is made from some innocent animals hair then fine. I heard that animal hair brushes work better but i have never seen any difference between them and the synthetic brushes. They are simple to find, just look around and ask questions.


I live for eyeshadow brushes, the small one for the little details and the angled one is my favorite. I don't know what i'd do without them. I have a lot of lines and detail in my eyeshadow so they really help me out.


As for the whole germ thing, you should be concerned. Of course it is going to change the way that your eyeshadow looks because of the colors. If you don't fully wash your brushes then the colors just stay in the brush and mix, causing your eyeshadow to look like you just mixed a bunch of colors. It doesn't matter how easily you break out, you need to keep all that stuff out of your face. Eventually all that makeup and all those germs are just going to biuld up and when you do break out it will be 10 times worse
clean your make up brushes twice a month. to do this-


take a cup fil it with warm water. add a few drops of mild shampoo and dip your brushes in it and swirl in the warm water for a few minutes. then rinse the brushes in clean clear cool water and let them air dry on a soft towel. remember to store your brushes upright to preserve the bristles.


i hope i helped you.


good luck!!


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You should wash your brushes every 7-10days to maintain them....





MAC has a good brush cleaner...just get a cup place some cleaner in, then add a little warm water. Place brushes in...swish around a little...leave for a couple minutes...rinse then mold back to original shape.





If you take care of your brushes they should last you for quite sometime...considering how much they cost...this is a good thing!





...Regarding the materials...I'm not sure, but I'm sure that you can ask any make-up counter!





Good Luck!