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How to visually recognize good makeup brushes

Published Time:Wednesday on Dec 01 2021 10:55:40 Source:未知 Read:

Not like professional makeup brush manufacturers, most consumers do not know how to judge if a makeup brush is good, as they are not familiar with makeup brush material or production process, and can only judge from appearance and touching. Before, we have introduced the standard QC process of  brush bristlesaluminum ferrulecopper ferrule, handlebrush head and assembly. But that is from the manufacturers’ view which is difficult for final consumers.

Here we list some simpler ways for customers reference when you receive makeup brushes from online shopping, or site shopping at physical stores:


Brush Bristles:
 
A good makeup brush bristles should be smooth and soft, no scratchy or uncomfortable- test on your back hand or face to see if any scratchy, for eye brushes, test on your eye skin, as eye skin is more delicate, the brushes may be comfortable on face skin but scratchy on eye skin.

A good makeup brush bristles should pick up and transfer pigment easily- test with required cosmetics to see if the brushes work well.

A good makeup brush bristles should not fall out, clock-wisely sweep the brush head back and forth for 20 times, no more than 7 hairs falling;

A good makeup brush bristles should not fade:soak the brush head into a transparent cup with 70 ℃~ 80 ℃ warm water for 3-5 minutes , or  rub back and forth 500 times on A4 white paper, to see if any fading;

How the brush hair part is glued to the handle - like if it becomes loose and insecure.

 

Ferrule
 
A good ferrule should be no visible scratch or oxidation spots or dirt on ferrule surface;

A good ferrule should be no printing or painting falling- Use 3M adhesive tape to test the logo surface and painting surface for 3 times;

A good ferrule should be tight and should be held into place firmly to prevent the brush from slipping-use your hands to pull the brush ferrule and handle;
 

Handle
 
A good makeup brush handle should be  ergonomically-designed for easier and better makeup application.
A good makeup brush handle should be no visible scratch or dirt;
A good handle should be no printing or painting falling- Use 3M adhesive tape to test the logo surface and painting surface for 3 times