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Mon May 31, 2010 2:34 pm  |
I am new to mineral makeup and I tried a bit today, which I liked but I had a Mac brush and felt it harsh on my skin. I am worried it could scratch it and damage it.
Are natural fibers better than synthetic and do they exist for applying MMU, I think is kabuki brush they type of brush?
Please recommend.
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Mon May 31, 2010 4:01 pm |
Thank you Girlie, but the kabukis are out of stock  |
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Mon May 31, 2010 7:14 pm |
Jane Iredale has a great brush for minerals called the Handi brush. The make-up artist I know quite likes the quality of the Jane Iredale brushes, as do I!
Myself, I prefer synthetic fibres as they don't feel itchy on my skin when I apply my minerals.
Alima also makes some great brushes as well
http://www.alimapure.com/roi/772/Mineral-Cosmetics-Tools/
I have their #25 brush and really like it.
All in all I have 3 brushes for my minerals - they take a bit to dry once washed so I find its good to have more than one on hand for that purpose.
If I may also add, the two most important items (in my experience) are a quality brush and some 'spray' to lightly mist on your face once you have applied your minerals and blush etc. It helps the minerals meld or blend into the skin and avoids the dry,powdery look that can happen. You can use some rosewater, Jane Iredale makes some hydrating sprays - I am sure there is a forum on EDS that discussed sprays for this purpose and everyones favourite(s) |
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Mon May 31, 2010 10:46 pm |
Thank you myamax!
Very good and complete information. I'll try the Jane Iredale one and will wait for the one that Girlie recommended too, so I have more than one, because as you say, they take time to dry. |
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:59 am |
I also use Jane Iredale handi brush for my mineral makeup, it's the one they recommend for the pressed powder as opposed to the loose powder, it's made from goat hair. Sephora also has a nice range of brushes for applying mineral makeup, both natural and synthetic. I actually preferred Sephora's natural fiber brush because the handle is a bit longer and it allows you to sweep the mineral powder over your face better.
The kabuki brush is the preferred brush for loose mineral powder. You will find all the MMU brands, like Jane Iredale, Young Blood, Glomineral, Purminerals, just to name a few all have a range of brushes just for MMU. Natural fibers are usually considered better and they are bit more expensive. |
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:12 pm |
Thank you very much skincareaddicted, those are very good recommendations too. |
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Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:20 am |
you're welcome, i hope you find a wonderful brush  |
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Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:49 pm |
I highly recommend synethic brushes for MMU. I have two kabukis from Lumiere; one is at least four years old.
I also have Forever Female brushes and flat top and new kabukis brushes purchased from Blusche (Canadian supplier).
The scratchiest brush I have is from Red Earth.
I also prefer synethic concealer brushes.
There is a couple of suppliers that do not charge for shipping such as Adorned with Grace (I have eye brushes) and Lucy Minerals. Just watch shipping charges. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:47 pm |
| I have to disagree Autumn and agree with fongflyer5 after using MMU for well over 16 years I love how beautifully soft my natural hair brushes are for application and only use synthetic for any creamy make up like concealers and shadow primers. I have too many to list but the well made natural hair brushes work the best in my opinion and experience. |
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Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:55 am |
Are those "teddy bear hair" Too Faced brushes any good?
I actually have not bought makeup brushes for at least 5 years (exept a painbrush at dollarama which is awesome).
For my mineral blush, some containers are too small so I am using a square looking nylon painbrush..actually works very well
only thing is too long handle...but great brush for $2
I'm looking for something with a shorter handle for my makeup,medium coverage.
Smashbox brushes I'm not too impressed, my dollar store brushes are 100x better (not joking there,)
My other brushes are /trucco, dior (not the ones for sale at stores,but got them from a dior rep years ago....they actually have metal handles..kinda klunky, and MUFE |
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Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:54 am |
Natural fiber brushes are typically better with powder products like mineral foundation. Many people feel that they do a better job of picking-up the right amount of product and blending it nicely. Synthetic fibers work well with cream or liquid-based products.
No matter whether you choose natural or synthetic fibers, the key is to use a good quality brush. MAC is good quality brush, so it must have just been the type of fibers that they use that didn't feel nice against your skin. Not all natural fibers will feel that way.
Synthetic fibers have come a long way in recent years and there are now some that have been designed to replicate the look, feel and application benefits of natural fibers. This is particularly good news for people who want the feel of natural fiber, but want a vegan-approved solution.
Kabukis are great for MMU, but you can use a more traditional brush as well. Best of luck with whatever you choose. |
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Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:19 am |
I love a flocked sponge for mineral foundation...finding a quality sponge (as opposed to a cheapie foam sponge) is usually the problem.
Tks, BF |
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Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:07 pm |
I use this brush from PUR minerals: http://www.purminerals.com/Powder-Mineral-Makeup-Brush
I think it's softer and applies better than my kabuki or chisel.
Also, I agree w/myamax about lightly misting your face after you apply your MMU. I just use distilled water. |
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Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:45 pm |
| Barefootgirl wrote: |
I love a flocked sponge for mineral foundation...finding a quality sponge (as opposed to a cheapie foam sponge) is usually the problem.
Tks, BF |
I like to use a flocked sponge to finish my MMU. I got over lightly to be sure I don't have too much MMU in one area. I read it on one MMU site under tips. I also like to fold it and use it in small corners (eye, etc.)
It is hard to find suppliers of flocked sponges. I had previously purchased mine from MMU suppliers and I no longer buy from those companies.
Why do you buy your flocked sponges? I have one left but would like a backup. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:54 pm |
So interesting all this.
I am still struggling with my old brushes while waiting for the ones I order but I don't want to go buy one at the drugstore or department store right now which cost around 50 dollars. The technique is also important too, I don't know how much or how little, to swirl it or not, etc., but I will learn as I go.
I am using Dior which is the only MMU that I have liked and does not sink in my wrinkles and does not make me look dry no matter how much I put on. The color matches perfectly with a slight shade of rose. I bought it at the department store where there is no specialist from Dior and the girls don't know much about the line and they did not tell me how to apply it, so I am just guessing. |
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Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:55 am |
| Although they don't call them by that name, don't recall exactly what they do? Sally's Beauty Supply carry the same type of sponges very inexpensively. |
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Sat Jun 05, 2010 2:49 pm |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
| Although they don't call them by that name, don't recall exactly what they do? Sally's Beauty Supply carry the same type of sponges very inexpensively. |
I will take a look at Sally's the next time I am in. Canadian Sally's do not carry all the things the US stores do. But they are adding things. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:30 am |
| The refillable brush from Bare Minerals is rather nice - very soft, bristles don't fall out much, comes off easilly to clean. |
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Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:46 am |
| Josh wrote: |
| The refillable brush from Bare Minerals is rather nice - very soft, bristles don't fall out much, comes off easilly to clean. |
Interesting, I haven't tried theirs after a few different brands of refillable that felt harsh and shed like mad I stopped blowing $$$'s on them. I may have to take a look at Bare Minerals brand. |
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Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:44 am |
| Tried coastal scents. Feel good. |
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Thu Aug 26, 2010 2:40 pm |
hi Margarett!
Just wondering how your experience with mineral make-up was coming along. Hopefully you have some great brushes etc...let us know if you need any other information! |
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Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:02 pm |
Kabuki brushes kind of annoy me, and I have a few good ones.
I happen to like smaller brushes over bigger fluffy brushes.
I am using my blush brush for my mineral powder and happier w that, also using a nylon brush bought at a dollar type store..only annoying thing is the handle is a bit long for travel.
For blush instead of my nice blush brush I have too many darker shades and my blush brush is too big for those jars..so I found asmall nylon fan brush at the dollar store too.
It is a fan brush,but a very fine and soft one,it does not hold too much powder-which is exactly what I wanted.
It also feels like a feather on your face!
Quality is surprizingly great, I've washed it 3x a week for at least a month and it is like new!
For $2 for 2 brushes I am amazed.
Maybe look at Michels crafts for some paintbrushes to use for blush.
I actually like those better than my expensive blush brushes. |
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