Find out how natural makeup brushes, made from real hair, differ from synthetic makeup brushes, and what experts have to say about natural brushes and animal cruelty. Skip to main content.

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Usually, synthetic brushes aren’t as fluffy and can be stiff. Natural animal hair, on the other hand, is shiny, hard, and smooth--and tearing synthetic bristles is really hard.

Makeup brush bristles are available in three main categories: natural, synthetic, or a blend of the two. If you adhere to a vegan lifestyle, prefer vegan products, or have any allergies to animal ...