Natural VS Synthetic? Which kind of bristle is better for synthetic cosmetic brushes?
1. Natural animal hair (squirrel hair, wool, mink hair, etc.)
Advantages: The hair scale structure has strong adsorption, suitable for smudge powder products (loose powder, eye shadow, blush).
Disadvantages: High price, sensitive skin may be allergic, and regular deep cleaning is required.
Suitable for: Professional makeup artists or users who pursue the ultimate smudge effect. Synthetic Cosmetic Brushes
2. Synthetic fiber (nylon, polyester, etc.)
Advantages: Washable, environmentally friendly, suitable for liquid/paste products (liquid foundation, concealer).
Disadvantages: Weak powder holding power, need to touch up more frequently.
Suitable for: Oily skin, sensitive skin or daily users who pursue cost-effectiveness. Synthetic Cosmetic Brushes
How do I know if my makeup brush is animal hair or synthetic fiber? Synthetic Cosmetic Brushes
1. Appearance
• Animal hair: usually thick at the root and thin at the tip, with natural and layered hair scales. The thickness of the same hair may vary, and the overall thickness is uneven. The hair color is natural and may have mixed colors. For example, the hair color of wool brushes is mostly natural tones such as white and beige, and there may also be black or brown mixed hair.
• Fiber hair: The thickness of the hair is relatively uniform, the hair scales are regular and uniform, the color is bright and uniform, there is no natural mixed color, and there are obvious traces of artificial dyeing, such as pure black, bright pink and other bright and single colors.
2.Touch
• Animal hair: soft and elastic, feels smooth to the touch, the hair is fine, the elasticity is moderate, and it can rebound naturally after being grasped and released. For example, squirrel hair makeup brushes feel extremely soft and fluffy.
• Fiber hair: relatively stiff and elastic, some fiber hair feels plastic, not smooth enough, and rebounds quickly and is stiff after being grasped.
3.Smell
• Animal hair: When in contact with water or heated, it will emit a protein smell similar to burnt hair. For example, if you quickly roast an animal hair brush on a lighter, it will smell like burning hair.
• Fiber hair: No obvious odor when in contact with water, but will produce a pungent smell similar to burning plastic when heated.
4.Water absorption
• Animal hair: Strong water absorption, can quickly absorb water and make the bristles moist and soft. For example, when a wool brush is dipped in water, the water will be quickly absorbed, and the bristles will become heavier and softer.
• Fiber hair: Weak water absorption, water will form water droplets on the surface of the bristles, which are not easily absorbed. After dipping a fiber brush in water, water droplets can be seen hanging on the bristles, and the changes in the bristles are not obvious.
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