allthingsglam
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now I must got look up Fitch Thanks for posting v
Japanese brushes - Chikuhodo, Koyudo, Hakuhodo, Suqqu, etc
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Quote: Originally Posted by Chuchie
If someone else is willing to take the powder then that would be awesome (and even the small detail brush if you really want it).
If the powder brush is still available, I'd love to split this set.
Quote: Originally Posted by allthingsglam
the handles look short I really don't like short handle brushes.
The cheek brush is supposed to be about the same size as the Chikuhodo Z4, if that's any help. I don't really mind the length and was more worried about them being made of bamboo, which is supposed to make them lightweight; hopefully they're well-balanced too.
If someone else is willing to take the powder then that would be awesome (and even the small detail brush if you really want it).
If the powder brush is still available, I'd love to split this set.
Quote: Originally Posted by allthingsglam
the handles look short I really don't like short handle brushes.
The cheek brush is supposed to be about the same size as the Chikuhodo Z4, if that's any help. I don't really mind the length and was more worried about them being made of bamboo, which is supposed to make them lightweight; hopefully they're well-balanced too.
Yeah, I understand that, but even then it still depends on purpose and preference. Blue squirrel is very soft, but can also be floppy and not apply much product (good for when you want a diffused application, bad for packing it on). Certain goat hairs can be just as soft (I'm thinking of Saikoho), but are better for when you want a stronger application of colour (packing on the eyelid, a strong blend, that sort of thing), or when you don't have a lot of time to sit and layer colour on because it has more give and resistance. Goat hairs also work well with cream products.
TinTin
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I got an email last night for a Beautylish conference call you could join in where there is a price reveal and they could answer questions live. They didn't specify a date, so I assumed it occurred at 12 pm ET today.
I did get a text for the pre-order though. I asked them to place the order. Price for the set is $215.
I did get a text for the pre-order though. I asked them to place the order. Price for the set is $215.
boschicka
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yeah, they said on the conference call today that they are travel brushes.
allthingsglam
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thanks for posting this They did look shorter then your normal brushes I'm for sure skipping I soooooo dislike short handle brushes I own some but don't want anymore Good luck ladies I hope all that want them get them
Vineetha
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I dont know if they are travel sized! looks comparable to handles of Takumi , Suqqu cheek brush etc. Here are some comparison pics Glammy. hth
https://instagram.com/p/4SUkUqgyJC/ https://instagram.com/p/4SLz55gyH9/ https://instagram.com/p/4SLkwhgyHN/
boschicka
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I think that's what they meant when they said travel size. They are on par with other Japanese brushes which are short compared to MAC brushes or other commonly used brushes in the US.
That's what I was thinking as well. I'm used to Koyudo so I assumed that these would be similar in shortness.
I didn't realise that signing up with a cell phone number would mean you get to pre-order sooner
I just went now to re-sign up and inputted my number but I haven't received anything so I am thinking it's a US thing perhaps... I've got to admit....I am kinda nervous about missing out on these! Eep!
mysteereous
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I provided my number when I signed up and... no text. *checks phone for the millionth time*
Yay!
Now you can relax and wait for your new brush babies! Arrghh, C'mon Beautylish! Send me a text!
Vineetha
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Yes!! Thank you!! I hope you get the msg soon too!!Yay!
I just got their pre-order txt! :bigthumb: Phew, now I can relax as well! Can't wait to get them!Yes!! Thank you!! I hope you get the msg soon too!!Yay!
MissTT
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Mine just arrived! I'm not home so my comments won't be indepth.
Face - I can definitely feel the inclusion of goat hair vs the cheek brush with all squirrel. (I opened cheek first so I'm biased.) It's making me want to invest in a full squirrel for face.
Cheek - I have two other Chikuhodo cheek brushes. This brush feels closest to my Z-4. The bristles feel silky on the back of my hand. Perfect for those with sensitive skin. The bamboo handle is very lightweight. I'm not sure how I feel about that. It feels hollow. My daily cheek brush is Tom Ford so perhaps I'm just thrown off. I prefer short handles for personal use - especially eye brushes so I don't bump the mirror when I lean in, however, most of my brushes are long handle.
Shader - More dense than I'd imagined. A bit of an oval head compared to my MAC 239. I already have a light hand so not sure I have a need for a packing brush that will require layers.
Blender - Very interested in using this little guy. He looks like an actual animal's tail. Hairs are long and pliable. This will only be for a very soft blend. If you use a light hand you can get a very precise, soft blend but if you apply pressure it may get a little messy/big. Might be best to use on lids of you're adding a lot of pressure.
Pencil - The pencil brush is stiff and scratchy. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to kinda break down the crustiness or what. I'll see what other people have to say before I do.
Beautifully packaged. Lovely design. Will likely just sit in their box.
With me having darker skin I don't really have a need for brushes that remove the impact of pigment. I love the way squirrel hair feels, but I need hairs that will grab.
Face - I can definitely feel the inclusion of goat hair vs the cheek brush with all squirrel. (I opened cheek first so I'm biased.) It's making me want to invest in a full squirrel for face.
Cheek - I have two other Chikuhodo cheek brushes. This brush feels closest to my Z-4. The bristles feel silky on the back of my hand. Perfect for those with sensitive skin. The bamboo handle is very lightweight. I'm not sure how I feel about that. It feels hollow. My daily cheek brush is Tom Ford so perhaps I'm just thrown off. I prefer short handles for personal use - especially eye brushes so I don't bump the mirror when I lean in, however, most of my brushes are long handle.
Shader - More dense than I'd imagined. A bit of an oval head compared to my MAC 239. I already have a light hand so not sure I have a need for a packing brush that will require layers.
Blender - Very interested in using this little guy. He looks like an actual animal's tail. Hairs are long and pliable. This will only be for a very soft blend. If you use a light hand you can get a very precise, soft blend but if you apply pressure it may get a little messy/big. Might be best to use on lids of you're adding a lot of pressure.
Pencil - The pencil brush is stiff and scratchy. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to kinda break down the crustiness or what. I'll see what other people have to say before I do.
Beautifully packaged. Lovely design. Will likely just sit in their box.
Enjoy!Mine just arrived! I'm not home so my comments won't be indepth.
Face - I can definitely feel the inclusion of goat hair vs the cheek brush with all squirrel. (I opened cheek first so I'm biased.) It's making me want to invest in a full squirrel for face.
Cheek - I have two other Chikuhodo cheek brushes. This brush feels closest to my Z-4. The bristles feel silky on the back of my hand. Perfect for those with sensitive skin. The bamboo handle is very lightweight. I'm not sure how I feel about that. It feels hollow. My daily cheek brush is Tom Ford so perhaps I'm just thrown off. I prefer short handles for personal use - especially eye brushes so I don't bump the mirror when I lean in, however, most of my brushes are long handle.
Shader - More dense than I'd imagined. A bit of an oval head compared to my MAC 239. I already have a light hand so not sure I have a need for a packing brush that will require layers.
Blender - Very interested in using this little guy. He looks like an actual animal's tail. Hairs are long and pliable. This will only be for a very soft blend. If you use a light hand you can get a very precise, soft blend but if you apply pressure it may get a little messy/big. Might be best to use on lids of you're adding a lot of pressure.
Pencil - The pencil brush is stiff and scratchy. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to kinda break down the crustiness or what. I'll see what other people have to say before I do.
Beautifully packaged. Lovely design. Will likely just sit in their box.With me having darker skin I don't really have a need for brushes that remove the impact of pigment. I love the way squirrel hair feels, but I need hairs that will grab.
Shars
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So beautiful!! And thanks for the first impressions review!Mine just arrived! I'm not home so my comments won't be indepth.
Face - I can definitely feel the inclusion of goat hair vs the cheek brush with all squirrel. (I opened cheek first so I'm biased.) It's making me want to invest in a full squirrel for face.
Cheek - I have two other Chikuhodo cheek brushes. This brush feels closest to my Z-4. The bristles feel silky on the back of my hand. Perfect for those with sensitive skin. The bamboo handle is very lightweight. I'm not sure how I feel about that. It feels hollow. My daily cheek brush is Tom Ford so perhaps I'm just thrown off. I prefer short handles for personal use - especially eye brushes so I don't bump the mirror when I lean in, however, most of my brushes are long handle.
Shader - More dense than I'd imagined. A bit of an oval head compared to my MAC 239. I already have a light hand so not sure I have a need for a packing brush that will require layers.
Blender - Very interested in using this little guy. He looks like an actual animal's tail. Hairs are long and pliable. This will only be for a very soft blend. If you use a light hand you can get a very precise, soft blend but if you apply pressure it may get a little messy/big. Might be best to use on lids of you're adding a lot of pressure.
Pencil - The pencil brush is stiff and scratchy. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to kinda break down the crustiness or what. I'll see what other people have to say before I do.
Beautifully packaged. Lovely design. Will likely just sit in their box.With me having darker skin I don't really have a need for brushes that remove the impact of pigment. I love the way squirrel hair feels, but I need hairs that will grab.
boschicka
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Very helpful and the packaging looks gorgeous! And I love that they will just sit in their box. Guilty of the same with certain things!Mine just arrived! I'm not home so my comments won't be indepth.
Face - I can definitely feel the inclusion of goat hair vs the cheek brush with all squirrel. (I opened cheek first so I'm biased.) It's making me want to invest in a full squirrel for face.
Cheek - I have two other Chikuhodo cheek brushes. This brush feels closest to my Z-4. The bristles feel silky on the back of my hand. Perfect for those with sensitive skin. The bamboo handle is very lightweight. I'm not sure how I feel about that. It feels hollow. My daily cheek brush is Tom Ford so perhaps I'm just thrown off. I prefer short handles for personal use - especially eye brushes so I don't bump the mirror when I lean in, however, most of my brushes are long handle.
Shader - More dense than I'd imagined. A bit of an oval head compared to my MAC 239. I already have a light hand so not sure I have a need for a packing brush that will require layers.
Blender - Very interested in using this little guy. He looks like an actual animal's tail. Hairs are long and pliable. This will only be for a very soft blend. If you use a light hand you can get a very precise, soft blend but if you apply pressure it may get a little messy/big. Might be best to use on lids of you're adding a lot of pressure.
Pencil - The pencil brush is stiff and scratchy. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to kinda break down the crustiness or what. I'll see what other people have to say before I do.
Beautifully packaged. Lovely design. Will likely just sit in their box.With me having darker skin I don't really have a need for brushes that remove the impact of pigment. I love the way squirrel hair feels, but I need hairs that will grab.
TinTin
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I just unboxed my set.
The cheek brush is divine... just as soft as my Suqqu cheek. T's review is spot on on these.
You can definitely smell the goat in the powder brush.
The brush case that comes with the set is kinda cheap looking... but let's be real, I didn't purchase this set for the brush case.
Blender brush reminds me of the Surratt smoky eye brushes. I don't own those, so I cannot compare. I love the shader brush - sometimes you just want something softer. Great for loose powder pigment - complements my Suqqu eyeshadow M well for this.
All around, very pleased. Highly recommend this set to someone who wants to get into squirrel brushes/blends. I think the price is on point (if not a bargain!)
On another note... I just ordered the entire set of the Sephora x Hakuhodo brushes. These are synthetic though... we'll see if they are worth the money. Price is par with the Chikuhodo set (if you have to choose one, go for the Chikuhodo!)
The cheek brush is divine... just as soft as my Suqqu cheek. T's review is spot on on these.
You can definitely smell the goat in the powder brush.
The brush case that comes with the set is kinda cheap looking... but let's be real, I didn't purchase this set for the brush case.
Blender brush reminds me of the Surratt smoky eye brushes. I don't own those, so I cannot compare. I love the shader brush - sometimes you just want something softer.
Great for loose powder pigment - complements my Suqqu eyeshadow M well for this.All around, very pleased. Highly recommend this set to someone who wants to get into squirrel brushes/blends. I think the price is on point (if not a bargain!)
On another note... I just ordered the entire set of the Sephora x Hakuhodo brushes. These are synthetic though... we'll see if they are worth the money. Price is par with the Chikuhodo set (if you have to choose one, go for the Chikuhodo!)
