How do I compare makeup brush supplier quotes fairly?
Compare the same product or set, quantity unit, construction, logo, packaging, sample scope and delivery basis. List optional items and exclusions separately. A lower headline price is not evidence of equivalent specifications or approval conditions.
| Quote field | Ask each supplier to specify | Why it changes the comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Product and quantity unit | Exact brush or set, number of pieces per set and quantity per design or finish. | A price per brush cannot be compared directly with a price per set. |
| Construction | Head profile, recorded sizes, fibre specification, handle and ferrule. | Similar-looking brushes may have different agreed constructions. |
| Logo and packaging | Marking method, positions, artwork scope, packaging contents and setup items. | A base brush price may not include the finished presentation. |
| Sampling and revisions | Paid sample scope, proposed revisions, approval process and separate charges. | The first sample and a revised custom sample may involve different work. |
| Delivery scope | Destination, packing, dispatch basis and which transport or destination charges are included. | Compare the same delivery scope and confirm exclusions in writing. |
Send one clear brief to compare like with like.
Start with a product code or reference, formula and use, target quantity, colour, logo requirements and packaging. Mark anything still undecided. Ask for alternative specifications as separate options so a lower quote is not mistaken for the same product when a component or finish has changed.
Count pieces and sets explicitly.
PRETTY counts single brushes in pieces and collections in sets. For arithmetic illustration, 500 sets containing five brushes represent 2,500 individual brushes, but that calculation is not a confirmed minimum order or production offer. Confirm whether quantity thresholds apply to each model, colour or packaging version.
Confirm the applicable minimum and paid sample scope.
Some PRETTY products have a minimum of 500 and others 1,000; the selected product determines the applicable minimum. A new concept does not carry a confirmed minimum from its image. Sampling is paid, and the sample fee, timing and revision arrangements are reviewed for the actual project.
Separate a cheaper specification from a better quote.
Ask what the price includes and which elements are optional. Compare the fibre and head requirements, finish, logo, packaging and approval conditions beside the commercial figure. Avoid treating a claim such as “premium quality” as a substitute for a written specification and physical sample.
Record the conditions before committing.
Confirm the quotation’s validity, selected options, approval point, delivery scope and any exclusions. If your launch has a fixed date, share that requirement before agreeing a schedule. The website can help prepare your brief; the final commercial terms belong in the quotation for your chosen construction.
Put the idea into a brief
What should your brush do?
Bring your formula, customer context and preferred feel. We will discuss the brush, materials and paid sample together.
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Use one reference and one written configuration for the comparison, then record any alternative as a different option.
