Faces By KLM

Brush Kabuki

We started with non-animal tested cosmetics. Industry responded. As our awareness grew, we added vegan makeup to our vanity tables. Now, we are realizing that the makeup brush industry causes as much harm to helpless creatures (mainly ponies, horses, squirrels, rabbits, all fur animals such as sable, cats, dogs, and many other innocents) as the cosmetics industry did.

But we can change that - you and I. All we need to do is make sure that any future brushes we buy are 100% synthetic. Still, we want great brushes. We want to look good.

Here's a review of some of the popular brands.

Color Brushes has great prices, excellent quality brushes, and a large selection. Their Kabuki brush is soft, but still firm enough for a flawless mineral makeup foundation application. The Round Powder brush is ultra-thick and luxurious and the softest brush I've ever used. The tapered Eye Shadow brushes come in head widths of 0.37" and 0.43." (www.colorbrushes.com)

Valana Minerals' Velvet Plush Brush collection was created specifically for mineral makeup, but can be used with other textures as well. Also called The Faux Collection©, the brushes are supple, soft, and durable. They offer two Kabuki brushes, one for medium coverage and one for full coverage. Their Round Eye Crease brush is perfect for detailing eye makeup, and their ultra-thin eye liner / lip liner brush feels soft, but maintains the firmness necessary for a perfect application. (www.valanaminerals.com)

The Branded J Collections brushes are absolutely gorgeous, and they have an enormous variety from which to choose. The sets are nothing short of professional. The prices are up there, but you can save money by buying single brushes instead of a complete set. You can get a flawless liquid or cream foundation application with The Betty Mae brush. Choose Hopscotch for a soft but sturdy flat-top liner. Or choose Hannah for an angled liner brush that allows for maximum control. Hannah also doubles as a brow color application brush. The Branded J site has a lot of information about brush care, and about the vegan brush industry in general. Definitely worth reading, especially if you are "on the fence" about choosing vegan brushes. (www.brandedjcollections.com)

Makeup Junky is a fun site to explore, and they have a huge variety of Taklon brushes - something to meet every makeup need. I especially like their Travel Brush Set, which is reasonably priced, and includes 7 brushes and a case. The individual brushes range in price, and the selection of eye shadow brushes is enormous. Their powder brush, Emily, is a full, lush brush that can be used for setting powder, blush or bronzer, and even body makeup. For mineral makeup, they have different sizes of Kabuki and Flat Top brushes. (www.makeup-junky.com)

There are so many luxurious synthetic brushes that there's not room to review them all.

Now that vegan makeup brushes are as lush and professional as any brush out there, there's no reason a woman can't be gorgeous and compassionate at the same time.

You can get a further list of companies at MyMakeupMirror's vegan brush page.

Suzann is a technical writer and copy editor, and a graduate of Northwestern University. She runs the beauty and makeup website My Makeup Mirror.

has anyone use glominerals Kabuki brush?

I use Glominersl pressed powder and I have the Kabuli brush but its a bit too big, is does any of the other ones work?

ARTISTRY Brush Set
Powder Brush
Great for loose or pressed powder
100% natural bristles
Shaped perfectly to ensure full coverage with a natural look
Blush Brush

100% natural bristles
Precisely proportioned for defining the cheekbone
Eye Shadow Brush

Lush, 100% natural, slightly tapered bristles
Designed to blend and contour eye colour all in one step
Eye Contour Brush

Angled, 100% natural bristles
Fits perfectly in the crease of the eye
Defines, shapes, and creates the depth needed for beautiful eye colour application
Eye Liner/Brow Brush

A "must" to define eyes and brows
Angled for easier application
Firm synthetic bristles beautifully enhance features creating flawless results
Eye Brow/Lash Brush

Great for both brows and lashes
Firm nylon bristles
Helps shape and refine even the most unruly brow
Work through lashes to remove mascara clumps and separate lashes
Lip Brush

Creates a softer, more natural finish when applying lip colour
Tapered nylon bristles provide smooth, even, long-lasting coverage
Convenient cap is perfect for traveling
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Review: MAC 183 brush (flat top kabuki)

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