Brush guides

How to choose, use and care for makeup brushes.

Plain guides from the people who make the brushes. What each shape is for, how to tell a good brush from an expensive one, how to wash them without destroying them, and how long a set should really last.
A model holding the red BERRY GOODS travel case with the brush handles fanned out beside her face
What Each Makeup Brush Is For: A Numbered Cheat Sheet
A ten-second lookup. Every brush by its number, what it does, and the three to learn first. Read more...
BERRY GOODS brush guide cover: How to clean makeup brushes, and the one mistake that ruins them
How to Clean Makeup Brushes (and the One Mistake That Ruins Them)
How often to wash makeup brushes, the five-step method, and the drying mistake that quietly destroys a brush from the inside. Read more...
Four BERRY GOODS eye brushes held against a model's cheek, their heads holding a clean tapered shape
How Long Should Makeup Brushes Actually Last?
Most people replace makeup brushes without questioning whether they were meant to fail that quickly. This article breaks down what actually determines brush lifespan, what “normal” wear looks like, and... Read more...
BERRY GOODS bronzer brush number three resting on a swatch of loose powder and liquid foundation
Why Expensive Makeup Brushes Aren’t Actually Better (and When They Are)
What we’ve been taught about expensive makeup brushes isn’t always true. This article breaks down what actually determines brush performance, when higher prices make sense, and how to evaluate quality... Read more...
All twelve BERRY GOODS makeup brushes laid out in a row and labelled, from powder brush at number one to fan brush at number twelve
The Complete Guide to the 12 Makeup Brushes Every Beauty Lover Needs (And All the Ways to Use Them)
Explore the full guide to all 12 brushes in our luxury-soft vegan set, including their primary and secondary uses for flawless, versatile makeup application. Read more...
Close-up of a BERRY GOODS powder brush held between finger and thumb, showing the density of the Microcrystalline Silk Fiber bristles
How to Know If a Makeup Brush Is Actually Good (Without Wasting Money Again)
Learn how to spot a high-quality makeup brush, what actually matters in softness and performance, and why modern fiber technology finally makes luxury-level brushes accessible. Read more...