Keep those brushes clean....

A gentle option for washing your brushes....

Dettol is anti-bacterial for added safety....rinse properly with water...


Jillian's little secret for washing her brushes....oh la la!

And IPA alchohol (100%) for quick on-set clean-ups...harsh on brushes so only use while shooting or on the job!

Mulain is so excited for tomorrow...Airbrushing is on!....Jillian LaGasse our airbrush instructor has arrived from London town and is loving India and very excited about starting the airbrushing workshops tomorrow at the fat mu academy currently running in Bandra...Woo hoo!

We have been chatting make-up all weekend and swapping and exchanging ideas and creative thoughts....Mulain loo-ves getting his mind stretched and pushed! Mulain was washing his brushes with a gentle soap at home....and Jillian said she washes her brushes with Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil Face Wash. She said she loves it as it's gentle on the brushes while also 'killing all the nasties'...meaning it's anti-bacterial properties clean your tools properly thus protecting you and your kit! Tres importante my darlings.......also remember to rinse with water after and shape your brushes while drying....never soak them upside-down!!!!

Look after your brushes and they will look after you!

So til tomorrow my friends....caio and hope you are surviving the heat!

Mulain x

Brush 217!

A brush us artistes could n't be without...MAC brush No. 217!!! Mwah..mwah...mwah...we at fat mu hq love you! MAC's website describes this brush in the following way...."For shading or blending of colour or creamy products. This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature wood handles and nickel-plated brass ferrules..". This brush is oh-so-much-more...a blending dream and wash paradise for artists, it takes away any edges, gives you the subtlety and understatedness you sometimes need for your work plus is super easy to handle and delicate on the eye-lids.....if you go onto YouTube or Google and type in the No.217 you can read the reviews yourselves and see the brush tutorials devoted to this little number. Just marvellous....an artist is nothing without tools....they are an extension of us my darlings....treat them well and they will be with you for life! So we recommend this little treasure for sure...just watch how it transforms your work.



An ever-helpful Mulain x

Brush up...

.... on your brushes....!.... they are the tools of the trade my dears and so today I am going to tell you about a few of them that will help make your life a lot easier in zee world of maquillage and also give your look the finesse of a true professionnelle!

So no more excuses on badly applied make up... as you've probably 'eard the saying ...' a bad carpenter always blames his tools...' ... and we dont want to be one of those now do we...? So look closely at the ones I have selected below and pick the ones that suit you...

Foundation brush: For smooth and flawless application. Can be used with liquid and cream foundations.

Duo-fibre brush: This one's multi purpose. These brushes are great for an overall light buffing of the face after foundation for that glowing polished look... for a soft light dusting of powder or pigment... Perfect for bronzing.... and.. the smaller versions of these can be used to apply cream blushers for a lovely soft finish.

Concealor brush : Yes.. you can apply concealor with your fingertips.. but its good to have this brush to get into all the little nooks and cranny's ... plus its great for spotting concealor onto blemishes and spots.


Powder brush: A must have unless you prefer to press down with a puff. Powder is needed to set the make up so it stays on looking fresh and lovely all day long and of course to get rid of any excess oil and shine. No point having a beautifully made up face only to end up looking like and oil slick non ....

Blush brush:If you love powder blushers this is one for you.... slightly angled to sweep your blusher perfectly on to your cheekbones. Can be used to apply blusher just on the apples of your cheeks too and for contouring (sculpting) those cheekbones...( and jaw line if necessary...)

Eye smudger brush : Whether its smoky eyes you're after, adding a little definition into the contours of your eyes or simply just to blend your eyeliner... this is the brush for you.

Eyeshadow brush: Shadows can be applied easily with fingers too , but wether its a wash of colour or something more intense an eyeshadow brush can give you just the right amount of control and colour needed to achieve your look.

Eyeliner / Eyebrow brush: Dual use... great for eyelining wet or dry and for filling in the brows.

Lip brush: Dont you just hate it when your favourite lipstick is over only to realise that the beauty company has discontinued it...well don't throw away the 'empty' lipstick as there's still plenty left inside and this is one other time the lip brush comes in handy....(other than the obvious first reason which is for precise application).... scoop out the leftovers and put it in a pot and use the lip brush to continue applying as always till you find another perfect match to your old one... you'll be surprised at what a long way it'll go!

Insider tip - I personally also love using lip brushes for applying cake or gel eyeliner .. gives a great sweep and a lot of control- no wobbly lines....!... try it...!

Note: Most brushes are available at all cosmetic counters, for a wider selection try MAC (slightly expensive but worth it), Bharat and Doris and Vega ( cheaper and not bad...)

Mini brush sets are also available from MAC, Vega, Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier to name a few.

Hope this helps...!

Mx