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ISOMA's premium-quality 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder apron is a unique design and is one of the most useful items that have been made for the professional makeup artist. ISOMA's 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron is an impressive and well-crafted necessity for the professional. This quality-made textured and cleanable work apron features the ISOMA name embossed on the front. This extraordinary holder features across the upper front of the apron: 16 of our very popular premium-quality brushes in a flattering ivory-cream and black color, plus two empty spaces for holding two lipliner or eyeliner pencils of your choice. On the lower part of the apron there are three large pockets for holding a variety of makeup items such as: three of the five ISOMA foundation paletts; powder puffs; pressed powders or a loose powder shaker container; individual foundation compacts, extra sponges; etc. Also, there are four removeable storage pockets that slide on or off the belt, which permits the wearer to remove them when desired or to wear one or two or more of the pockets on each side of the apron belt. These four extra storage pockets are ideal for holding a variety of useful items, such as: face wipes, a small package of tissues; individual cheek color or eyeshadow compacts; a small bottle of spray water; mascara, eyedrops; breath mints, etc. This splendid design by ISOMA permits the artist to carry and have easy access to a variety of items and allows the artist to use both hands to enhance or touch-up the talent. The 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron is ideal for the makeup artist’s personal use or it may be presented as an appreciative gift to another makeup artist in the industry. An original creation by ISOMA.

ISOMA's premium-quality 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron is only $150.00. If you were to purchase the smart- looking, well-crafted brush holder, and each of the exceptional brushes separately, they would cost over $490.00

The 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holer Apron that is shown in the above photo with the ISOMA name in silver, is only available with the ISOMA name embossed in black on the cover of the case at this time. The 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron with the ISOMA name in silver is out of stock and will be available at a later date.

The 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron

Next to the makeup artists knowledge, expertise and skill as a professional, one's application tools and products are essential to the success of the makeup application. In reference to brushes as application tools, the quality of the brush materials used, their construction by skilled craftspeople, the shape and design of each different brush and the type of natural hair or nylon fiber that are used in ISOMA brushes are essential to the successful performance of the brush and the artist's flawless creation.

ISOMA's line of professional makeup artist brushes are carefully crafted to ISOMA's exacting specifications by experts in the art of brush making and they are made from fine quality materials that have been carefully selected by ISOMA. Such meticulous attention to detail helps to ensure the professional makeup artist of high-quality craftsmanship and materials that will (with proper care) not only provide a long brush life but will give excellent application results.

16 brush set

The wood of the pear tree is one of the preferred materials in the manufacture of high-quality woodwind instruments, fine furniture, and artistic carvings. The handles of ISOMA brushes are also made from the hardwood of the pear tree. The metal part of the brush that binds the brush hair to the handle is made of nickel-plated brass ferrules. ISOMA has selected a variety of natural hairs (red sable, weasel, squirrel, badger, goat, raccoon, horse, and boar,) for specific uses of its various brushes. Only nature's highest quality natural hairs from these species are selected for softness on the skin and their ability to superbly perform the application function. Also, high quality nylon filaments are the preferred choice of material for brushes that are to be used with cream and liquid products. ISOMA's brushes are tapered at the ends to provide flexibility, ease of application and the desired results.

The International Society of Makeup Artists is pleased to offer its premium-quality line of professional makeup brushes to the international community of multi-media makeup artists for their artistic creations.

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ISOMA Brush Descriptions
16 Brushes are in the Accessory/Brush Holder Apron

The brush images shown here are not actual sizes. These images have been enlarged to accurately show the shape of each brush head. Actual sizes vary for each brush style.

ISOMA BRUSHES ARE SOLD ONLY AS BRUSH SETS

1. Luxurious powder brush (large size) . . . This is a sumptuously soft, very large, full, and dense brush that is tapered at the ends. It is excellent for applying a sheer amount of powder to the face in order to set the makeup, eliminate shine, and to use for touch ups during the day. Also, it may be used to dust a light amount of powder on the face in order to blend and soften blush colors. It is useful for applying loose and pressed powder.

Luxurious powder brush (large size) is $45.00 USD

2. Plush blush brush (large size) . . . This is a very popular, large size, full-bodied, plush blush brush that is gently soft-to-the-touch and is tapered at the ends. It is used for applying just the right amount of blush to the cheeks and face to create a smooth even application of blush for natural, fashion character, unique and special effect looks. It may also be used for applying contour or highlights to the face or body.

Please note that there are two Plush blush brushes in this ISOMA brush holder. ISOMA has provided an extra plush blush brush because the professional makeup artist needs two of these most frequently used brushes for their numerous makeup applications on men and women.

Plush blush brush (large size) is $35.00 USD

3. Plush blush brush (small size) . . . This is a very popular, small size, full-bodied, plush blush brush that is gently soft-to-the-touch and is tapered at the ends. It is used for applying just the right amount of blush to the cheeks and face to create a smooth even application of blush for natural, fashion character, unique and special effect looks. It may also be used for applying contour or highlights to the face or body.

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Plush blush brush (small size) is $35.00 USD

4. Flawless angled contour brush . . . This is a soft-to-the-touch full-bodied brush that is angled and tapered at the ends. Its design is specially angled for applying contour color in a meticulous manner to the skin to sculpt the contour areas of the face and neck in a gentle soothing manner. It may also be used for applying a small amount of blush or highlights to the face or body for natural, fashion, character, unique or special effect looks.

Flawless angled contour brush is $35.00 USD

5. Camouflage paddle brush (extra-large size) . . . A high-quality extra-large size nylon brush that is shaped like a paddle with a rounded edge and tapered ends. It is used mainly as a face and body brush, but it may also be used to apply and blend cream and liquid foundations as well as camouflage products to all areas of the face and skin to create a smooth, even finish and flawless appearance. One may use it to apply a sheer, medium or opaque amount of coverage as desired.

Camouflage paddle brush (extra-large size) is $35.00 USD

6. Eyelid/under eye camouflage brush I (standard size) . . . A high-quality standard size nylon brush that is shaped like a fluff brush with tapered ends. It is used as an under eye concealer brush and it may also be used as an eyelid brush to apply cream or water-based eyeshadow or eyeliner products to enhance the eyes for natural, fashion, character, unique or special effect looks. It is a firm, but supple brush that may be used to apply cream or liquid products to all areas of the face and skin to create a smooth and flawless appearance. One may apply a sheer, medium or opaque amount of coverage as desired.

Eyelid/under eye camouflage brush I (standard size) is $25.00 USD

7. Eyelid/under eye camouflage brush II (mini size) . . . A high-quality classic size nylon brush that is shaped like a fluff brush with tapered ends. It is used as an under eye concealer brush and it may also be used as an eyelid brush to apply cream or water-based eyeshadow or eyeliner products to enhance the eyes for natural, fashion, character, unique or special effect looks. It is a firm, but supple brush that may be used to apply cream or liquid products to all areas of the face and skin to create a smooth and flawless appearance. One may apply a sheer, medium or opaque amount of coverage as desired.

Please note that there are two Eyelid/under eye camouflage brush II brushes in this ISOMA brush holder. ISOMA has provided an extra Eyelid/under eye camouflage brush II brush because the professional makeup artist needs two of these most frequently used brushes for their numerous makeup applications on men and women.

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Eyelid/under eye camouflage brush II (mini size) is $20.00 USD

8. Eyelid/under eye camouflage brush II (mini size) . . . A high-quality classic size nylon brush that is shaped like a fluff brush with tapered ends. It is used as an under eye concealer brush and it may also be used as an eyelid brush to apply cream or water-based eyeshadow or eyeliner products to enhance the eyes for natural, fashion, character, unique or special effect looks. It is a firm, but supple brush that may be used to apply cream or liquid products to all areas of the face and skin to create a smooth and flawless appearance. One may apply a sheer, medium or opaque amount of coverage as desired.

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Eyelid/under eye camouflage brush II (mini size) is $20.00 USD

9. Classic eyeshadow brush I (plump medium size) . . . A plump, medium size, classic style, eyeshadow brush that is a soft, but firm, oval-shaped brush that is made of natural hair and is tapered at the ends. Its classic size has been the industry standard for picking up and smoothly applying and blending eyeshadow colors to the eyelid areas for natural, fashion, character, unique, or special effect eye looks, or for enhancing the eyelid with highlighting colors.

Classic eyeshadow brush I (plump medium size) is $25.00 USD

10. Classic eyeshadow brush II (medium size) . . . A medium size, classic style, eyeshadow brush that is a soft, but firm, oval-shaped brush that is made of natural hair and is tapered at the ends. Its classic size has been the industry standard for picking up and smoothly applying and blending small amounts of eyeshadow colors to the eyelid areas for natural, fashion, character, unique, or special effect eye looks, or for enhancing the eyelid with highlighting colors..

Classic eyeshadow brush II (medium size) is $25.00 USD

11. Classic eyeshadow brush III (small to medium size) . . . A small to medium size, classic style, eyeshadow brush that is a soft, but firm, oval-shaped brush that is made of natural hair and is tapered at the ends. Its classic size has been the industry standard for picking up and smoothly applying and blending small amounts of eyeshadow colors to the eyelid areas for natural, fashion, character, unique, or special effect eye looks, or for enhancing the eyelid with highlighting colors.

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Classic eyeshadow brush III (small to medium size) is $25.00 USD

12. Classic eyeshadow brush IV (small size) . . .. A small-size, classic style, eyeshadow brush that is a soft, but firm, oval-shaped brush that is made of natural hair and is tapered at the ends. Its classic size has been the industry standard for picking up and smoothly applying and blending small amounts of eyeshadow colors to the eyelid areas for natural, fashion, character, unique or special effect eye looks, or for enhancing the eyelid with highlighting colors.

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Classic eyeshadow brush IV (small size) is $20.00 USD

13. Smudge brush . . . This is a soft, rounded brush that is tapered at the ends. It looks like a pencil eraser since it is gathered together like a pencil-shaped eraser tip. It is used for precision shading or smudging colors on the eyelid, in the crease of the eye and along the eyelash line areas. It is a very useful brush for blending and smudging eyeshadow and eyeliner colors to create well-blended, sexy or smoky-looking makeup applications for natural, fashion, character, unique or special effect looks. Because of its unique shape, it is also an excellent brush for shading the sides of the nose with contour color and for highlighting the bridge of the nose with highlighting colors.

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Smudge brush is $20.00 USD

14. Angled eyebrow brush . . . A firm angled nylon brush that is made especially for applying brush-on-brow products to the eyebrows in order to create definition and a rich enhancement of the eyebrows and eyes. It may also be used to soften brush-on-brow products and eyebrow pencil designs that have been applied too strongly to the eyebrow area.

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Angled eyebrow brush is $20.00 USD

15. Eyebrow brush/eyelash comb . . . This is a dual-purpose makeup tool that has a brush on one side that is made of nylon and is used for brushing the eyebrows into the desired shape for natural, fashion, character unique or special effect looks. On the opposite side of this brush is a comb with fine plastic teeth that is used for separating the eyelashes that may cling together during mascara application and for removing excess mascara from the lashes. The brush side may also be used for cleaning artificial lashes and applying graying or darkening color products to the face hair or head hair for various natural, fashion, character, unique or special effect looks.

Eyebrow brush/eyelash comb is $20.00 USD

16. Classic Lipstick brush . . . This classic style lipstick brush may be used for mixing lipsticks on a spatula in order to create customized colors and for applying lipstick and lip gloss to the lips in a smooth, quick and precise manner. It is ideal for enhancing and defining the lips to create various lip designs. This useful multi-purpose brush may also be used for lining the eyes, creating fashion, character, unique and special effect eye looks with powder or cream products. It may also be used for applying camouflage products to cover small blemishes, freckles, old age spots, veins, birth marks, tattoos, scars, etc.

Classic lipstick brush is $20.00 USD

The 16-PIECE ACCESSORY/BRUSH HOLDER

The 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron is an attractive, sturdy, well-crafted textured holder that is cleanable with a soft cloth and a mild cleanser. If properly cared for, the holder will help keep your brushes in an orderly manner and well-maintained condition for many years. The 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron is 17 1/2 inches wide X 11 inches high and features an adjustable belt that allows one to adjust the size. The 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron comes with 18 holder spaces across the upper front of the apron that hold the 16 professional brushes that are mentioned above, and there are two additional empty useful holder spaces next to the brushes which may be used for holding two lipliner or eyeliner pencils of your choice. And on the lower front of the 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron there are three large pockets that are useful for holding a variety of makeup items, such as: three of the five ISOMA foundation palettes; powder puffs; pressed powders or a loose powder shaker container; individual foundation compacts, extra sponges; etc. Also, there are four removeable pockets that slide on or off the belt, which permits the wearer to remove them when desired or to wear one or two or more of the pockets on each side of the 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron belt. These four extra storage pockets are ideal holding a variety of useful items while working on the set, such as; face wipes; a small package of tissues; individual cheek color or eyeshadow compacts, a small bottle of spray water; mascara, eyedrops, breath mints, etc. These useful pockets allow the makeup artist to carry more items and have them ready for quick use on the set and allows the artists hands to be free to work freely and quickly, without having to bend over many times while working from a set kit that may be sitting on the ground. Also, the weight of the items in the apron holder and pockets may be evenly distributed around the waist of the wearers body, unlike a shoulder bag which strains the shoulder/body area of the wearer while working from such a bag when it is on your shoulder. Since the 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron is worn around the waist, it is the ideal choice for the professional to use because there is no need for it to be put on the ground when it is wet or snow covered. The 16-piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron is not only safe from the elements but it is also safe from theft since it is worn on the body.

ISOMA BRUSH BAG

The 16-Piece Accessory/Brush Holder Apron Set comes in its own brush holder and is placed in its own brush bag with the ISOMA name proudly displayed on both.

Cleaning ISOMA Brushes

It is important to keep your makeup brushes in a clean and sanitary condition in order to avoid irritating the skin of those that you apply makeup to and to protect your makeup products from contamination. Any unsanitary makeup brush can collect oil, create excess makeup build-up on the brush hairs, attract dust particles and can contain bacteria.

Clean brushes enable the artist to create better makeup applications, give a professional appearance in the work area and provide the artist with esteem in the eyes of the talent, maintain and lengthen the life of the brushes and protect the makeup artist from any liabilities due to unsanitary brushes.

Professional Brush Cleaning Fluid Method

One may clean their brushes by using a professional brush cleaner that is available from one of the numerous professional makeup supply stores. Such brush cleaning fluids dry quickly . . . Often in a few minutes. As for a brush cleaning container, one may purchase from an art store, a glass brush cleaning container. It features a coiled device in the bottom of the contai

ner to permit excess waste to fall to the bottom of the container while cleaning the brushes. Immerse your brush hairs into the cleaning solution at a slight angle and gently brush the brush hairs over the coil to remove any unwanted properties from the brush. Do not permit the solution to soak or seep into the metal ferrule area of the brush. To do so can weaken the adhesive inside the ferrule that holds the hair to the brush and it may cause shedding of hair from the brush ferrule and make the brush handle become wobbly. Once you feel that you have cleaned the brush well, stroke it against the sides of the top of the container wall to remove as much excess cleaning liquid from the brush hairs. Afterwards, gently brush the brush hairs against several layers of tissues or a few folded soft paper towels in order to permit any remaining cleaning fluid to be absorbed into the tissues or folded paper towels. Once you have done this to see how clean the brush is and to remove as much brush cleaning fluid as possible, shape your brush into its normal brush shape. Afterwards, place the brush over the edge of your makeup counter or a table so air can circulate all around the brush hairs and permit the brush to quickly air-dry. This liquid cleaning fluid method dries quickly.

It is important to remember that some cleaning fluids can scar and stick to plastic items (such as plastic eye shadow, blush and lipstick palettes,) and possibly scar or damage fine furniture, so do not let your brush or the brush cleaning product touch any item that is plastic or comes into contact with fine furniture or any items that can be damaged by the cleaning fluid that you have selected to use. Please remember to be aware of this matter when using any liquid brush cleanser.

Instant Spray-on Brush Cleaning Method

There are several instant spray-on brush cleansers (available at professional makeup supply stores,) that one may purchase and use to cleanse their brushes with while one is working on an assignment. These instant cleansers are fine for those makeup artists who may have a need to quickly cleanse their brushes in between multiple makeup applications. Such instant cleansers have disinfectant properties and dry quickly. But one should never substitute such a cleaning process for a regular immersion cleaning method that provides a thorough cleansing of the brush.

Using a Good Quality Shampoo Method

One may also use a good quality hair shampoo to clean their brushes. However, avoid a shampoo that contains any kind of oils, glycerin or heavy conditioners. Such products tend to soften and make brushes feel greasy and less fluffy like real hair does if it was not rinsed well and still contains too much shampoo or conditioner in it. Make sure you rinse your brushes very well. When using this method, place a small amount of shampoo (that has been semi-diluted with water) in the palm of your hand and gently stroke the brush back and forth over the shampoo to permit the shampoo to be absorbed into the hair and cleanse the hairs of the brush. Do not let the shampoo get into the metal ferrule area of the brush. After cleansing, gently rinse your brushes well under clean, lukewarm running water. Then use cool water as a final rinse water. Afterwards, gently blot the brush with tissues or a soft folded paper towel to remove any excess water. Finally, shape your brush hairs into its normal shape and permit the brush to dry by placing your brush over the edge of a counter or table so the brushes can dry as quickly as possible in an even manner by permitting the air to circulate around the brush hairs.

One should note that this shampoo cleaning method takes a longer period of time to dry the brushes (especially brushes that are thick and full), so it is best to clean your brushes at night when using this method so they will have ample time to dry.

No matter which cleaning method that you may select to use, please do not permit your brushes to stand on the hair ends, to do so will distort the shape of your brush hairs. Also, do not permit your brushes to dry with the brush hair and ferrule facing upwards. To do so will allow brush cleaning fluid or water to enter the metal brush ferrule and weaken the adhesive that holds the hair to the brush. Weak adhesive can cause the brush to shed hair and make the brush handle become wobbly.

ISOMA's premium-quality makeup brushes are an important asset to the professional makeup artist and their ability to perform their craft to the best of their ability in order to create a variety of artistic creations. Such brushes are an equally important investment in the makeup artist’s current and future career, so proper maintenance and care is advisable in order to ensure their premium-quality condition and ability to perform well for you.