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May 2024
59m 12s

How Makeup Brushes Are Made with Anisa T...

Jennifer Sullivan & Jessica Matlin
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Consider this podcast a masterclass in makeup brushes—even if you’re a makeup artist, we promise you’ll learn something new! Anisa Telwar Kaicker’s company, Anisa International, has been manufacturing brushes for top beauty brands since 1992, and its innovations in cruelty-free fibers have helped to make the industry more ethical. Anisa is also the founder of Anisa Beauty, her own line of responsibly made vegan makeup tools. In this episode, she explains the art of brush making, its cultural heritage, and all the variables that affect a brush’s performance, including the diameter and texture of the bristles, the shape of the head, the glue in the ferrule, even the length and weight of the handle. 


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