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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Anisa Telwar Kaicker
Anisa Beauty
Anisa International
Anisa Pinnacle Foundation Brush - For all of Anisa’s products, use code FATMASCARA50 at checkout for 50% Off
Anisa Beauty Pinnacle Skin Brush
Anisa Beauty Quick Dry 2.0
Anisa Buffing Bronzer Brush
Anisa Beauty Travel Pinnacle Foundation Brush
Anisa Beauty the Wash 2.0
Anisa Brush Cleaning Pad
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Spf 30
Makeup by Mario Surrealskin Liquid Foundation
Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Haus Labs Color Fuse Talc-Free Powder Blush with Fermented Arnica
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
Saie Hydrabeam Brightening + Hydrating Under Eye Concealer
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Powder
Nars Laguna Talc-Free Bronzing Powder
Hermes Ombres D'hermes Eyeshadow Quartet
Dior 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette
Valentino Beauty Mini Rosso Lipstick
Gucci Rouge À Lèvres Voile Lipstick
Hermès Rouge Hermès Satin Lipstick
Nest New York Grapefruit Votive Candle
Homecourt Candle Collection
Sesderma C-Vit Moisturizing Serum
Clayton Shagal Aha Exfoliant Mask
Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Robe Dove Gray 2
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