Makeup brushes: Natural VS Synthetic

Makeup brushes are the most crucial tools in defining your look and application therefore, you want to get the best. The question that most makeup enthusiasts wonder about is whether natural or synthetic brushes are the right choice.

The short answer to this is both, it all depends on how you plan to use them.

Understanding both types of brushes is the key to getting started, keep reading as we break down the difference between both.

Natural Brushes:

As the name suggests, natural brushes are made using animal hair such as goat, sable,  squirrel, or pony. Like our hair, natural hair on a makeup brush also has cuticles, which help lift and absorb powdery pigment, blending them seamlessly across the face and giving it an unnatural, non-blotchy appearance.

Natural brushes give a more sheer finish, making them great for HD application. Therefore, a natural fiber makeup brush will help soften the edges of makeup by smoothing things out.

In summary, natural brushes are the best choice for powder-based products; they blend smoothly and naturally.

Some of the natural brushes from The Nari Studio you need to have in your makeup vanity are as follows:

- Blending L

- Blending  M

- Flat M

Powder-based makeup products, such as eyeshadow, finishing and setting powders, blushes, and bronzer, work best with natural makeup brushes.

Synthetic Brushes:

These brushes are made from man-made materials like nylon and polyester fibers. Synthetic brushes are softer than natural brushes, and they're more affordable because they're made from easy-to-find materials.

Since synthetic bristles have no cuticles, they do not absorb oils or powdery pigments like natural hair, making them ideal for use with cream or liquid products.

Unlike natural bristles, synthetic bristles tend to cling together and are not as spread out when applied pressure.

Some of the must-have synthetic brushes from The Nari Studio are as follows:

-  Multipurpose  S

- Concealer M

- Concealer  S

-  Pencil M

- Smudger S

- Smudger XS

Unlike natural brushes that shed hair, synthetic brushes that are made from manmade materials don't deteriorate like human hair over time. In fact natural brushes when new tend to shed bristles for the first couple of uses. These brushes need a lot more TLC compared to synthetic brushes.

So which ones do you add to the cart?

We would suggest having the best of both worlds, using each for their strengths and pigment playoff! Remember, that the best makeup brush is the one that does the best job for you.