Top 11 Makeup Brush Manufacturers [+Guide] | SBLC Cosmetics (2024)

• Munich, Germany 🇩🇪

In addition to offering color cosmetics and skincare products, we also specialize in makeup brushes.

We have a wide range of premium makeup brushes starting from just 1000 units MOQ. You can customize everyhting: the material and color of the handle, the print of your logo, the shape of the bristles and much more.

Pricing depends on custo­mization but to give you an idea, it starts at $1.5 per brush.

• Casalm­ag­giore, Italy 🇮🇹

• Atlanta, USA 🇺🇸

• London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

• Bechhofen, Germany 🇩🇪

• New Jersey, USA 🇺🇸

• Wieseth, Germany 🇩🇪

• New York, USA 🇺🇸

• New York Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

• New York, USA 🇺🇸

• Florida, USA 🇺🇸

Guide

There was a time when makeup brushes were strictly the tools of profes­sional makeup artists.

Today’s makeup consumer wants a specia­lized brush for every single product. For makeup brands, offering top-tier brushes can be a real selling point!

This guide to makeup brushes covers every­thing brands in the beauty market need to know about creating high-quality brushes.

The first question that arises when creating custom makeup brushes is whether to use synthetic or real hair.

The vast majority of brushes are made from synthetic brush fibers. They are made from nylon and other synthetic materials.

Synthetic brush hair is suitable for any type of product: cream, gel, liquid and powder. Synthetic hair also uses signi­fi­cantly less product as it lies on top of the hair. Natural hair brushes, on the other hand, tend to soak up liquid and creamy products rather than spreading them well on the face. Also, they are nor cruelty-free or vegan.

Once the materials are selected, a brand can design a range of makeup brushes for different appli­ca­tions of its products.

Here is a look at the most common makeup brushes offered by cosmetics brands today:

Makeup brushes manufac­turers create brushes using a variety of different materials. However, the blueprint for a brush is universal. The three components of a makeup brush are the bristled crown, the handle, and the ferrule.

The ferrule is the metal “connector” on the brush that links the handle and head.

Next, take a look at the typical step-by-step process that goes into creating a makeup brush.

The most important thing to know about this step is that all bristles are carefully weighed after selection to ensure that each brush has the same density. After bristles are weighed, they are smoothed out to ensure that they provide smooth, knot-free perfor­mance when picking up makeup.

This step is important because knots or incon­sis­tencies in a brush could result in streaking.

Finally, a special machine is used to align all of the bristles in the same direction. Bristles are often placed into special molds to create precise shapes.

Next, bristles are secured together with wire or another binding material. This is where loose strands become a “brush.” Based on the type of brush being made, the shape and size of the bristled brush head will vary.

The bristles will also be shaved down to create a curved, angled, tapered, or blunt shape that can be used for various appli­ca­tions. Any bristles that haven’t neatly conformed on the brush head will be pulled out.

If a brush needs to have a flat shape, it will be compressed.

The next step is turning the bristles and ferrule into a single unit that can be attached to a handle. In order to secure the treated bristles to the metal ferrule, an adhesive is applied to the ferrule.

Next, the bundle of bristles that make up the brush head are placed in the base.

Handle production can look different based on the material that is selected. With a wood handle, the wood is put through a mill featuring rotating blades that create an elongated shape. For plastic brushes, plastic is formed in molds.

If a makeup brush handle is being branded, a stamping machine will be used to dips a stamp into paint before pressing it against the handle.

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Consumers know when a brush just doesn’t cut it from the first moment they dip it into their favorite concealer or eyeshadow. That’s why it’s so important for brands to only work with high-quality makeup brush manufac­turers.

There are two main features to look for when choosing a manufac­turer to bring your designs to life. The first is the capacity to create a wide range of different brush styles and sizes. The second is impec­cable quality control.

To evaluate the quality of a cosmetic brush, you should take a closer look at the following three main components:

• Bristles: Start by checking the bristles. Run your fingers over it to feel the softness. High-quality bristles are soft, elastic and retain their shape even after being squeezed. Make sure that the bristles are evenly cut and that no hairs fall out when you gently pull on them.
• Ferrule: Next, examine the ferrule, the metal part that holds the bristles to the handle. The ferrule should sit firmly on the handle without wobbling and be made of a sturdy, rust-free material such as aluminum or brass. A seamless finish without sharp edges is also important.
• Handle: Finally, check the handle of the brush. It should be made of a robust material such as wood or high-quality plastic and be well-balanced in the hand. Make sure that the handle does not have any cracks, splinters or uneven paintwork.

Although some parts of the production of cosmetic brushes can be automated, high-quality cosmetic brushes are still predo­mi­nantly made by hand.

This allows for more precise control over the shape and density of the brush, which is parti­cu­larly appre­ciated by premium brands and luxury products.

In many cases, there is also a hybrid approach where parts of the process are carried out by machine while other steps, parti­cu­larly the finish, are done by hand.

As you probably don’t have time to test the brushes for months, only work with a manufac­turer that carries out regular and extensive product tests.

These tests check the perfor­mance and durability of the brushes.

They ensure that the brushes retain their shape and do not lose any hairs with regular use and cleaning.

A good brush should retain its shape and perfor­mance even after several months or years of use.