Buying cosmetic brushes

lucille · 06-10-2008, 01:25 PM

I realized this morning that my set of makeup brushes were ten years old - yuk. So I am planning on replacing them. I noticed Target sold a store brand variety of brushes. But I was not sure if they were really good or not, or what qualities make good cosmetic brushes either. I am guessing it is like paint brushes where better quality or smaller bristles might be better because they apply things smoother.
So I'm not sure if I need to sink some major cash into some expensive brushes at some place like Macys or Sephora or if Brushes from Target or Sally Beauty will do just as good of a job.

DistilledRose · 06-10-2008, 02:01 PM

Honestly, your make up brushes are something you should splurge on. If you can, I would go for Mac. But buy the brushes individually and only buy ones you know you will use.

Megan · 06-10-2008, 04:39 PM

I have a really nice set of brushes that I bought from Sephora about five years ago, and it was definitely a worthwhile purchase. If you get a good set of brushes and take care of them (I wash mine with mild shampoo a few times a month), they last a long time.

lucille · 06-10-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Megan

I have a really nice set of brushes that I bought from Sephora about five years ago, and it was definitely a worthwhile purchase. If you get a good set of brushes and take care of them (I wash mine with mild shampoo a few times a month), they last a long time.

Do you have any idea what brand they are?

pidgeon92 · 06-10-2008, 06:33 PM

Try the Sonia Kashuk brushes from Target.... They are reasonably priced, and very nice....

Jason830 · 06-11-2008, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pidgeon92

Try the Sonia Kashuk brushes from Target.... They are reasonably priced, and very nice....

I bought these for my wife, and so far no complaints LOL

Megan · 06-11-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lucille

Do you have any idea what brand they are?

They're Sephora's store brand.

purplefdu · 06-12-2008, 07:02 PM

Definitely splurge here. Spending the cash for good brushes in the type and size you need will make even cheap makeup look better.

I've got a set I've got no clue what brand they are, but I have heard good things about the Sonia Kushuks, and there is no doubt Sephora's would be amazing.

JudiBluz · 07-16-2008, 08:03 PM

Any of the brands mentioned are good. I always go for the natural bristles. It is important to wash your brushes regularly to extend their life. I use a very small amount of baby shampoo and rinse well. The most important thing is to dry them upside down (brush end down) so that the moisture does not creep into the wooden handle. This prevents loosening of the bristles. I have brushes that are over ten years old and still going strong.

06-10-2008, 01:25 PM	#1
lucille Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 434 Reputation: (31)	Buying cosmetic brushes I realized this morning that my set of makeup brushes were ten years old - yuk. So I am planning on replacing them. I noticed Target sold a store brand variety of brushes. But I was not sure if they were really good or not, or what qualities make good cosmetic brushes either. I am guessing it is like paint brushes where better quality or smaller bristles might be better because they apply things smoother. So I'm not sure if I need to sink some major cash into some expensive brushes at some place like Macys or Sephora or if Brushes from Target or Sally Beauty will do just as good of a job. __________________ Dark Style Blog http://darkstyleblog.blogspot.com/

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DistilledRose Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 81 Reputation: (10)	Honestly, your make up brushes are something you should splurge on. If you can, I would go for Mac. But buy the brushes individually and only buy ones you know you will use. __________________ Distilled Rose Personal Finance Blog Make Money Online with Cash Crate

06-10-2008, 04:39 PM	#3
Megan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 306 Reputation: (63)	I have a really nice set of brushes that I bought from Sephora about five years ago, and it was definitely a worthwhile purchase. If you get a good set of brushes and take care of them (I wash mine with mild shampoo a few times a month), they last a long time. __________________ Counting My Pennies

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purplefdu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eliot, ME USA Posts: 491 Reputation: (27)	Definitely splurge here. Spending the cash for good brushes in the type and size you need will make even cheap makeup look better. I've got a set I've got no clue what brand they are, but I have heard good things about the Sonia Kushuks, and there is no doubt Sephora's would be amazing. __________________ Homeward Bound Puppy Blog&Personal Blog best general coupon site & organic grocery coupon help

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06-10-2008, 06:33 PM	#5
pidgeon92 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Waukegan IL Posts: 29 Reputation: (12)	Try the Sonia Kashuk brushes from Target.... They are reasonably priced, and very nice....

07-16-2008, 08:03 PM	#9
JudiBluz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: (10)	Any of the brands mentioned are good. I always go for the natural bristles. It is important to wash your brushes regularly to extend their life. I use a very small amount of baby shampoo and rinse well. The most important thing is to dry them upside down (brush end down) so that the moisture does not creep into the wooden handle. This prevents loosening of the bristles. I have brushes that are over ten years old and still going strong.

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