Beauty Product Reviews | Page 4

The T-6 is in my top 5 favorites for large eye brushes. So much so that I have multiples of it. Not only is it amazing for all over eye color or blending it makes for a nice precision highlighting or concealer brush. It’s also one of the only brushes from this series I didn’t destash. A must have imo. The Takumi series as a whole is attractive with the matte black handle, red lettering & matching ferrule making the undyed Saikoho stand out. The bristles are soft and the T-6 are soft, dense and once washed nice and fluffy. The Takumi brushes are very lightweight, almost hollow feeling making them a bit on the delicate side and can be easily scratched or dented. You can’t really go wrong with any of the eye brushes. Shown with Chikuhodo GSN-07 (grey squirrel/goat), Takeda WFSH12SQUR (red squirrel) & Bisyodo Yoshiki Large Eye (grey squirrel) for size reference. Density wise it most resembles the GSN-07.

The Passion series from Chikuhodo is…okay. The brushes are made well and the dyed Sokoho goat hair is soft enough. The price is good and it’s a great starting point for beginners. I’ve since sold off all but this blush brush which imo is the standout of set. It’s a round domed shaped brush with good density to it. Works well for a small powder or blush brush and makes for a great all over blender. The pink handle and ferrule aren’t my personal preference and the lettering does wear off over time. No issues with shedding and it washed well and retains its shape. All in all a solid little brush. Shown with Chikuhodo KZ-4 & Koyomo Nadeshiko Pearl Pink Cheek brush for size reference.

This is a brush you will either love or hate. The size can be intimidating upon first inspection considering it’s listed as an eye brush it’s a fabulous little multitasking brush. I personally love it and would replace in a heartbeat if needed. While it’s intended use is for the eyes and I’ve used it that way I prefer to use it for under eye powder or precision highlighting. It’s one of the best under eye powder brushes I’ve used and I have an obscene amount of them. Picks up and deposits the perfect amount of powder and blends seamlessly. Highly recommended.

I’m torn about leaving this review with 3 stars because I own the entire set and absolutely love them all. This one however leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I am on my 3rd one (that also has this issue) because they have all come apart at the handle and ferrule. Every single one of them. This is supposed to be Chikuhodo’s top of the line series yet 3 of the same exact brushes have all come apart like a $3 Elf brush from Walmart. Not impressed at all and now am worried the rest of the set will do the same thing. I want to point out that I am not new to Fude. I have been a collector for several years and know how to properly use, store and wash them. My Z Series eye brushes are rarely used mainly because I keep them in storage and forget I have them. I decided to take the brush guard off tonight and use it when I discovered yet another loose handle that spun and dropped off. So here I am debating getting another. Why you may ask? Simply because my set will be incomplete without it. I have no desire to have a repaired brush in with the others. Call me crazy but I take care of my brushes. Painstakingly. I do that so they are (regardless of being a great brush) visually appealing. I’ve honestly never had another Fude brush with this issue. Heck I’ve never had a drug store brush do this aside from Elf but it was a known issue. Just irritated that I’ve bought this so many times with the same end result. Now I’m in the position of having to buying another so my set is complete knowing I probably won’t ever get to use it. I rarely leave poor reviews on Fude. I know their handmade. I know things can vary dramatically from one brush to the other. I also know that just because I don’t like a brush doesn’t mean it’s not a good brush. I leave a poor review on products that deserve it. I’m willing to bet I’m not the only person having this issue.

Being the Sonia G brush lover that I am when the Fusion Series launched I didn’t hesitate to buy. I already own all the other brushes in her lineup with duplicates of my favorites. The Classic Base quickly became one of my favorite foundation brushes and when the individual came back in stock I purchased another one. It’s with a heavy heart I leave this less than stellar review. I aM sad to report that at least my brush has not held up well at all to moderate use. The hairs appear to be breaking off after each wash and it’s become such an issue I won’t use it anymore. I’ve been a Fude Collector for many years now and have several hundred of them from many different brands in many different hair types. I say that only to show I know my way around Fude brushes and am quite knowledgeable in regards to hair types and how to properly use and care for them so user error is not a factor. This was well cared for and washed with the BeautyBlender Solid Cleanser every time. I don’t use anything else and have never had an issue with any of my other brushes regardless of hair type. I have several Hakuhodo brushes that are Duo Fibre in my collection that are almost 10 years old and used far more often that haven’t lost a hair. Perhaps I received a bad brush. Hopefully my back up will last longer because I won’t be buying another one.

Absolutely stunning!

I was blown away by how gorgeous this brush actually was when it arrived. It’s so much cheaper than the alternatives available without compromising on quality or standards. Every bit as luxurious as the Z-9 and MK-UM. Highly recommend getting one before they are gone.

I purchased the entire Fusion set at launch and after using them for the last few months the Jumbo Base is my favorite. I’ve used it with many different foundations be it liquid or cream and it has performed extremely well regardless of what type of foundation I’ve used it with. It’s also amazing for concealer. It blends everything so well and has never left any streaks. Even after using the brush a few times before giving it a wash it’s never left a streak. That itself is pretty great considering it’s the rare brush that doesn’t need washed after one use. The brush also washed easily and retains its shape. No issues with shedding at all even after many washes. This is the brush I would recommend out of the set and if you can get your hands on one I highly recommend buying it as restocks for Sonia G brushes are few and far between.

This was an exciting new addition to the Sonia G line which was missing a large flat type powder brush. It’s wonderfully soft and fluffy while being extremely efficient. Dense is an understatement. It’s a shame they sold out so quickly because it’s definitely worth the price. I have her entire line of brushes to date with the exception of the Lotus series. Just not a fan of the pink handles. I hope to see some squirrel or Fox hair additions to her line sometime soon. Her line is really lacking in that department.

I absolutely love the Surratt brush line! The Face Brush is amazing and worth every penny. Not only is it as soft as angel wings it’s also quite dense. Although it’s made of squirrel hair there is quite a bit of spring to it and it picks up products well without adding to much. IMO it’s a better brush than the Chikuhodo Z1 and the Suqqu Face brush of which I have all in my collection to compare. Yes, It’s quite expensive for a face brush at $250 but if properly taken care of will last many years. It washes well and retains its shape. Zero floating or loose hairs in mine. Still looks new after having it for a few years. I would repurchase if needed.

Not even close to the original version

I am a Fude junkie with a massive collection of brushes from all brands. Sonia G brushes are some of my favorites. I have every brush she’s released since launch including the original Base One and enjoy them all. Original Base One on the left in photo, new Base One on the right. The original Base One is amazing. It is easy to use, doesn’t leave streaks, no shedding and easily cleaned. I’ve had it for years and it still looks new. That being said I was totally disappointed in this brush. It’s shorter than the original and has a smaller head on it. I don’t know the ratio of goat to synthetic in either brush but the newer one is like 90% synthetic. It also leaves a streaky mess behind. It also gets caked with products quickly making it unusable more than once without needing a wash. This is the first Sonia G brush I regret buying and would not recommend for foundation at all. I gave it 2 stars only because it’s beautiful and works decently with cream blush. I debated on returning it but decided it wasn’t worth the hassle. Bottom line: not worth the buy IMO. Totally not the same as the original.