Though they may perform the same tasks, all makeup brushes are not created equal, and that’s why Gabriel is synonymous with top-notch cosmetic tools.  The type of hair used in a brush determines its porosity (ability to hold and disperse pigment) and flexibility.  Each brush head is hand-stacked, never cut, to retain the soft, natural point of each hair.  Hard, blunted edges can irritate sensitive skin and the delicate eye area.  Goat and pony hairs are gathered each winter as they’re shed from the animals’ tails (that’s when they are the softest), so no creature is ever harmed.