Welcome to my final installment on makeup brush hair types. Today's topic is synthetic hair. Sometimes faux is the way to go! Cosmetics companies make makeup brushes from a synthetic material like nylon as opposed to natural hair because this type of bristle is less expensive, and it provides a smooth and even finish for cream products. (Since it lacks a cuticle, it can't trap makeup.)
A common type of synthetic hair used to apply concealer, cream shadow, cream blush or cream foundation is taklon. This is a fine-grade nylon that is less absorbent than natural hair.
An excellent nylon brush is this Laura Mercier Creme Blush Brush ($36) which happens to be the perfect size to add natural definition to the cheeks. The downside of taklon is that it is less durable than natural hair brushes, and synthetic brushes also tend to become very stiff over time.
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1love it!
2Real or fake both work just fine to me!
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I love great brushes!
4these are the only kind i use since they are vegan. Aveda makes great synthetic brushes that have sustainable flax-seed handles.
5i agree synthetic ones are only good for cream stuff, NOT POWDER.
6I use the Body Shop Blush Brush and that's amazingly soft! It cost me a bit so I have to use it with powder as well since I can't splurge on something else!
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