Provided is an antibacterial brush material for make-up with long-lastingantibacterial properties, wherein the lossof the antibacterial agent through washing or the like is prevented bytreating a synthetic fiber with a phenol compound and one ormore quarternary ammonium salts saelected from among: alkyl ammonium salts,alkyl benzyl ammonium salts, and alkyl pyridini-umsalts. Further provided is an antibacterial make-up applicator that uses thebrush material.