Beauty & personal care
Vegan alternative to animal-hair makeup brushes
Short answer
Taklon synthetic brushes is the best all-round replacement for animal-hair makeup brushes — foundation and powder. 1:1.
Why animal-hair makeup brushes isn't vegan
Made from squirrel, goat or pony hair.
Best vegan substitutes
| Substitute | Best for |
|---|---|
| Taklon synthetic brushes | Foundation and powder |
| Recycled-fibre brush sets | Full kits |
Conversion ratio
1:1.
Pro tip
Synthetic bristles pick up less product, which actually gives better cream-product blending.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best vegan alternative to animal-hair makeup brushes?
- Taklon synthetic brushes is the closest all-round swap — foundation and powder. 1:1.
- Why isn't animal-hair makeup brushes vegan?
- Made from squirrel, goat or pony hair.
- How much do I use instead of animal-hair makeup brushes?
- 1:1.
- Any tips for getting it right?
- Synthetic bristles pick up less product, which actually gives better cream-product blending.
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