Love for Brushes

[AMK721]

I'm developing a love for brushes of all kinds.  I bought a few higher end brushes and they are amazing.  They are incredibly soft and my makeup glides on like a dream.  There are so many interesting shapes. I am really interested in creating a beautiful brush collection.  Show your brushes and share any cleaning and storage tips and let us know which ones are your favorites.

[HoneyBrownBunny]

Have any of u guys tried brush guards before? They're like these woven mesh sleeves for your brush. Good idea to keep the shape of the brush. I see they're at Beautylish but I suspect they can be found cheaper. 

[heartsmyface]

You can get them on Amazon for cheaper.   I used to use these to dry my brushes upside down long before I got a brush tree.   I never really use them anymore.  

[jadeann]

I haven't used these yet, @HoneyBrownBunny, but I was considering ordering a set to protect my brushes while I travel for vacation. I think they are cheaper on Amazon.

[samls324]

Here are my brushes

[Mochapj]

I am a lover of brushes, especially Japanese ones.

I just gave most of mine a bath so they are wet and not looking their best, but here's a photo I took of my Japanese ones recently (showing off what I did with the Pat McGrath sparkles).  This is mostly Chikuhodo, with a few TF.

I'll be updating this soon, as I have a bunch of new brushes en route from Japan.

And this is all of those laid out:

[Cahlee]

I will forever kick myself for not getting obsessed with brushes sooner. That Chikuhodo holiday set from 2014 is gorgeous as is the beautylish collaboration with Chikuhodo. So many unattainable pretties! 

[Mochapj]

@Cahlee don't lose hope yet!

I couldn't get the Etoile brushes when they launched because at the time they weren't shipping to Canada.

I ended up buying them from someone who had bought the set but never gotten around to using them (sacrilege! 😮 ) so you never know when you might be able to score some.  

[darkiceis]

@Mochapj Have you obtained an insurance policy on your brushes? Actually, I think you have the biggest collection of everything. Brands should be sending you free products for your generous loyalty. Maybe an insurance policy for all? 🙂

[Mochapj]

LOL @darkiceis!  I don't, but I probably should 😄

[AMK721]

Gorgeous!  They are lovely and you can tell you take great care of them.

[spadersgirl]

Beautiful! I love Japanese natural hair brushes as well.

[makeupobesessed]

So much love!

[liv545]

So lovely!!!

[heartsmyface]

Ouhhhhhhh, the sequins are super pretty!   

[heartsmyface]

Mine are just all clustered together in two Allegory lipgloss holders.  I've been enjoying this system much more than the beads I had before.  Less messy.  

I enjoy the Hakuhodo brushes the most but am not so fond of the Sephora version of them.  They pale by comparison.  I really want to get a backup set this year.

[Cahlee]

Your way of storing brushes is amazing. I will definitely have to try this. Thank you for sharing

[doriangray]

This is brilliant!

[liv545]

This soothes my soul. The organization is beautiful.

[Anonymous]

Omg I love your organization!!  I wish I could keep mine all nice and neat but I have everything in a train case and its all scattered lol

[heartsmyface]

It took so many storage changes for me to get this organized.  I used to store all my stuff in jars and boxes.  At least a traincase is meant for makeup right? 😉 

[HoneyBrownBunny]

OMG I looove your filing system. I might have to get some of these. Also, how do the MUFEs fit? I know the face brushes have very chunky handles. 

P.S. Can't agree with you more about the Sephora Hakuhodo brushes! I have the highlighter one and it's very stiff so I don't love it for blending at all!