someone working in a brush shop told me: the goat hair can be bleached to become almost white color, after doing so,the bristles are thinner softer and whiter, but are harder to grab powder...
This is such a helpful video. I've been thinking about getting the TF bronzer brush but based on what you said and what your preferences are I'm going to go with J531. I don't like buffing products too hard - I have very sensitive, redness prone skin, and I'd rather have a brush that picks up less and blends better. Thank you! What's your favorite highlighter brush? I haven't found my favorite, and I'm currently using just a random fan brush from IT cosmetics (which is pretty good, but not great)
Hi Kasia, thank you for watching and your kind words :) Dense and rougher hair brushes are nice but it really depends on what it's being used for. My favorite highlighter brush is the Hakuhodo J5521. It's perfect if you like a strong highlight. If not, then the salt and pepper B5521 (goat and squirrel) should work better.
So I have absolutely no willpower and as I'm compiling my order, I'm also considering getting G5537 or G5538 for more subtle highlight or blush. Which one would you recommend? The smaller G5538 or larger G5537 one?
I absolutely love rewatching your videos before purchasing fude 💖. I was planning to purchase the J531 before the price increase but came across a post by Fude Japan from late 2021, where it was stated that Hakuhodo doesn't have Saikoho hair. I emailed Hakuhodo to confirm and was told they don't classify their hair as Saikoho or any other grade. Now I am really torn between the Sonia G's Face Pro (Saikoho) and the J521 (newer brushes could be any grade). Please let me know if you have heard about a change in quality in the newer Hakuhodo brushes? Given the reclassification, would you recommend a new Face Pro or J521? As always thank you for your amazing & informative videos 🙏🙏
@Rummy My pleasure! Yes, Hakuhodo stopped categorizing their hair. A lot of companies have stopped doing that over the years. I'm not familiar with Sonia's brush so I can't really give an opinion but Hakuhodo's large face brushes could have had quality changes over time. I'm not sure if I would recommend either if you're afraid of quality change since quality has been declining over the years. I'm loving the Shou Shou Lang and Zuvmor saibikoho hairs and recommend those! A lot of them are as soft as my old Hakuhodo saikoho. Edit: I considered Hakuhodo to have the better goat hair compared to Chikuhodo in the past. Someone I spoke with just confirmed that recent Chikuhodo saikoho isn't as soft as Hakuhodo's so you can try the J531 out if you want!
I have the same issues with TF bronzer brush😏 it applies bronzer too heavily for my liking, with face powder I receive overpowered, caky face. The only usage I found is to apply powder/bronzer on my neck and shoulders👍 Thx to huge head of the brush it's done in seconds
Glad it's still useful to you in someway! I didn't have an issue with the loose setting powder being cakey but I really don't like it for bronzer, haha.
+Fude Kyun hi, I've just recently subscribed to your channel and I was wondering if you have the Tom Ford foundation brush? I'm contemplating on getting the blusher brush but I feel like it may be too big for my face. I have the Hakuhodo G5538 and the S111 and both brushes is just right for my cheek size. Should I get the cheek brush or foundation brush instead? Been wanting to get it Tom Ford but now that you mentioned they'll be discontinued I'm thinking of just biting the bullet already😳
Hi Blu! I haven't tried that brush because it got some mixed/bad reviews. The cheek brush isn't that big, but it can cover a larger surface area than the S111. The foundation brush is the smallest amongst the cheek and bronzer and you can see the size comparisons on Instagram here: instagram.com/p/5jDCVTrg4G/?tagged=tomfordbrush&hl=en Hope that helps!
+Fude Kyun thank you. Is the Tom Ford blush brush a must or should I just invest my money some other fude. I feel like I'm at the brink of a costly impulse buy I may come to regret😰
LOL, you're so funny! No, I don't think it's a must. It's the best brush out of all of the ones I've tried from his line, but it's not an everyday blush brush or a brush everyone would like due to the density. It's unique and I don't reach for it a lot because it packs on product like a monster. My everyday brushes are the Chikuhodo Takumi T-4 and Hakuhodo J110!
I can tell by the video the TF bronzer is more yellow, thicker at the base and wavy. I just took out my brush that I haven't used in along time. Hair quality is definitely not the same. :(
;__; hence my disappointment. I love the cheek brush so I was expecting the bronzer brush to have the same quality, but alas, it was not meant to be... I'm really hoping CDJapan will put up some Koyudo brushes with momiji handles soon. I've been DYING to get one lol. I love that print! The last time they had one was August of 2015 ):
I wish they would put out the momiji with C/S hair brushes, sold separately of course, lol ... Hopefully they bring out that set again and that I can afford them if they do ... HA! :P
Yes the cs heads with the momiji handles are to die for!!! They've previously sold gs heads with momiji handles but said they haven't sold the cs brushes :\ I guess it only came in a set? I'm so desperate for the handle I'd even buy the gs one even though I'm sick of gs lol!
I just scored this brush from ebay at a very reasonable price, and I honestly agree with you on the hair. It's still veryyy soft, but this last batch of hair appears to be of lesser quality than my 06 Cheek Brush and Hakuhodo J Series from circa 2014. It's yellower and has more wavy hairs... since saikoho and sokoho come from the same region, maybe they "allowed" some lesser sokoho hairs into the saikoho batch??? I'm still so happy I own it since this kind of shape is my favorite for bronzer.
Coco Violet Sorry for the late response. Congrats on the purchase! Glad to hear it's still soft. The cheek brush has super soft hair. I love petting it. Maybe they even put some ototsuho or hakuototsuho in the bronzer brush. We'll never know! I've been using the Rephr 22 for bronzer and have been liking it more than the TF but let's see how long it stays soft for lol.
Since the Tom Ford Bronzer-natural hair version has been discontinued and they now use synthetic.. how do you feel about the new version, and, if you truly dislike it as much as the rest of the world..what dupe would you recommend for the original natural hair brush?
@drs 299 I don't own the synthetic TF bronzer brush and I've never seen it in person so I can't give my thoughts on it but I really like the Rephr 22 bronzer brush as an alternative. Check out my Rephr favorites video! I like it more than the original TF bronzer brush.
In fact, Hakuhodo J5543 is similar to Tom Ford cheek brush. So the question would be what differences would you find between Tom ford cheek brush and Hakuhodo J210 for applying powders? Thank you
The J5543 I've seen in the showroom and didn't look that similar to the Tom Ford cheek. It was more squareish with longer hairs and the body was less dense. The TF cheek brush is great for patting light-medium pigmented colors on instead of buffing because it's so dense and can overbuff just like the J210. The J210 I don't find useful for blush at all because it over diffuses color. They are not similar to one another.
Thank you so much for the video. I am a mature woman and just got the Chikuhodo Z powder and highlighter brushes. I want to protect them and use them for finishing. I tend to like round brushes and use my fingers for foundation on my dry skin. Can you recommend for me a blush, bronzer and powder brush to use to set my very foundation so as not to ruin my Chikuhodo brushes I have now? Thanks so much! I love your videos ❤💓💕💖💗💙💚💛💜💞💟❣❣❣
Hi Leslie! Thanks for your kind words. I love my Hakuhodo J104 for setting powder, which you see in this video. I also have a goat powder brush video I'd suggest for you to watch if you haven't already. If you don't mind airier brushes, the Koyomo powder brush is also nice. As for blush, I love the Chikuhodo Takumi T-4 and Hakuhodo J531 for bronzer. J104: www.hakuhodousa.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_23&products_id=330 Koyomo powder brush: www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/5744/A233954/product%2FNEOTBK-20 J531: www.hakuhodousa.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_23&products_id=387 Chikuhodo Takumi T-4: www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/5744/A233954/product%2FNEOCHD-5
I hope you love them! If you'd prefer to buy from one place and not pay for shipping (CDJapan offers free shipping on brush purchases over 12,000 yen), I'd suggest a powder and bronzer brush from CDJapan instead. A lot of people like the Koyudo white mushroom, which is made out of softer hairs than their BP line: www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/5744/A233954/product%2FNEOKUD-16 You can also try the Takumi T-2 for bronzer since it's angled :) www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/5744/A233954/product%2FNEOCHD-3
I have the j531 and it's perfect for bronzing. I purchased the TF bronzer brush just thought it was okay. So I returned mine but I'm considering repurchase now because I heard TF is changing to synthetic.
Nooo don't do it. If you didn't like it the first time I don't think you'd like it the second time. That's what I did with the Wayne Goss 2014 holiday brush/00 in white. I bought it twice and didn't like it both times.
Fude Kyun you know I think I needed someone to tell me this. Because I really did try to love it but kept comparing it to the j531. I may just skip it now especially for the price. I rather a backup of my j531 honestly. 😁
Tom Ford changed the bronzers brushes to synthetic -they are no longer made with goat -possibly your brush is synthetic? It’s been a long while since they’ve been natural. The cheek and foundation are still natural (goat hair) while supplies last -then they will be discontinued in natural hair 😔I am also a brush collector ☺️
Marina Abi Rached I bought mine before he switched over to synthetic! He didn't switch over to synthetic until this year and you can see that it's goat hair in the video. I can also tell when it's goat hair versus synthetic by feeling it. The cheek brush is the only one I kept from his natural hair line.
She's a brush master once you know animal hair you can never be fooled. I can't be fooled and I only have minimal experience. You see feel and smell lol 😂.
@@FudeKyun Thanks! I'll see if I can still find a discontinued one in one of the stores. BTW, Wayne just announced a new synthetic line on his channel. I hope that doesn't mean he's eventually switching too.
@@FudeKyun I ordered the TF cheek brush from one of the websites that said 'natural hair' in the description, but when I received it, it was sadly synthetic. They obviously forgot to change the description. Grrr... So I returned it immediately. The filament tries to mimic goat hair in that it is fine, slightly wavy and yellowish-white (looks like some of the Hakuhodo I and i-Series brushes), but the overall result is still not acceptable and the brush is definitely not worth the price point. It's so sad cause I really like the overall design of the TF brushes - the handles are so sleek!
saki maki Aww that's a bummer! They've switched over for over a year now if I remember correctly. A lot of people say the Hakuhodo J5543 is the "dupe" to the TF cheek but I think otherwise. The J5543 seems to have longer hairs and a flatter shape. Too bad TF switched and now WG is releasing a synthetic set too..
I missed this video being up and just commented again on your unboxing. Asked my friend about the hairs on her Bronzer brush and she confirmed what you said (re: waves). Either way I still regret getting it instead of a second J531 or k022 for bronzer. Btw your channel has me itching to order from cdjapan.
I just uploaded it today, haha :) Yea, from my experience, usually the wavy hairs remain wavy even after washing and using a brush guard ): Wow, do you already have a J531 and K022? You want a backup? lol! I love ordering from CDJapan! When I first started purchasing from them, they didn't have the awesome free shipping deal for brushes and had to pay up for shipping, but within the past year and a half they've been offering free shipping on brush purchases over 12,000 yen. I was thinking of making a video on how to navigate the website and purchase but need to figure out how to record my screen.
Yes I own both already lol. I shouldn't get backups but would rather have them. I almost ordered some Koyudo in February but read somewhere they sometimes have sales. My skin is very happy to have discovered these brushes but my wallet screams at me each time I start browsing for new ones lol. ETA: I would definitely watch the video if you make it!
I know what you mean! I had to resist getting backups of the Hakuhodo J5521 and Takumi T-6 since I love them so much, but I have sooo many brushes and hardly ever use them. So Koyudo actually hasn't had a sale in a year. Usually they'll have a winter sale but last year they didn't, I'm assuming because they've been doing pretty well, which made me quite sad ) I was waiting for the sale last year and it never came. : I doubt they'll be having another sale anytime soon. Thanks! I'm trying to figure out how to record my screen right now :)
Fran I don't own that brush but from the photos online it looks like it. What a gorgeous brush! Also, I've been using the Rephr P022/bronzer brush and like it more than the TF.
someone working in a brush shop told me: the goat hair can be bleached to become almost white color, after doing so,the bristles are thinner softer and whiter, but are harder to grab powder...
I'd rather have it white and straight and grab less powder so I don't end up cakey :P lol
My main focus was the WC 20. How did you forget it? What about the brush? Please be prepared to elaborate
This is such a helpful video. I've been thinking about getting the TF bronzer brush but based on what you said and what your preferences are I'm going to go with J531. I don't like buffing products too hard - I have very sensitive, redness prone skin, and I'd rather have a brush that picks up less and blends better. Thank you! What's your favorite highlighter brush? I haven't found my favorite, and I'm currently using just a random fan brush from IT cosmetics (which is pretty good, but not great)
Hi Kasia, thank you for watching and your kind words :) Dense and rougher hair brushes are nice but it really depends on what it's being used for. My favorite highlighter brush is the Hakuhodo J5521. It's perfect if you like a strong highlight. If not, then the salt and pepper B5521 (goat and squirrel) should work better.
The stronger the highlight, the better ;) Thanks! I've been catching up on your videos since yesterday, and my Hakuhodo order keeps growing haha.
I love myself some blinding highlight as well :D Also compiling a Hakuhodo list at the moment LOL!
So I have absolutely no willpower and as I'm compiling my order, I'm also considering getting G5537 or G5538 for more subtle highlight or blush. Which one would you recommend? The smaller G5538 or larger G5537 one?
Definitely the smaller one. It'll give you a more targeted highlight and blush application.
I absolutely love rewatching your videos before purchasing fude 💖. I was planning to purchase the J531 before the price increase but came across a post by Fude Japan from late 2021, where it was stated that Hakuhodo doesn't have Saikoho hair. I emailed Hakuhodo to confirm and was told they don't classify their hair as Saikoho or any other grade. Now I am really torn between the Sonia G's Face Pro (Saikoho) and the J521 (newer brushes could be any grade). Please let me know if you have heard about a change in quality in the newer Hakuhodo brushes? Given the reclassification, would you recommend a new Face Pro or J521?
As always thank you for your amazing & informative videos 🙏🙏
@Rummy My pleasure! Yes, Hakuhodo stopped categorizing their hair. A lot of companies have stopped doing that over the years. I'm not familiar with Sonia's brush so I can't really give an opinion but Hakuhodo's large face brushes could have had quality changes over time. I'm not sure if I would recommend either if you're afraid of quality change since quality has been declining over the years. I'm loving the Shou Shou Lang and Zuvmor saibikoho hairs and recommend those! A lot of them are as soft as my old Hakuhodo saikoho.
Edit: I considered Hakuhodo to have the better goat hair compared to Chikuhodo in the past. Someone I spoke with just confirmed that recent Chikuhodo saikoho isn't as soft as Hakuhodo's so you can try the J531 out if you want!
@@FudeKyun As always, thank you very much for sharing your advice and helping. Your channel is a real gift to all fude lovers🥰💕
@Rummy You're very welcome and thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰
I have the same issues with TF bronzer brush😏 it applies bronzer too heavily for my liking, with face powder I receive overpowered, caky face. The only usage I found is to apply powder/bronzer on my neck and shoulders👍 Thx to huge head of the brush it's done in seconds
Glad it's still useful to you in someway! I didn't have an issue with the loose setting powder being cakey but I really don't like it for bronzer, haha.
+Fude Kyun hi, I've just recently subscribed to your channel and I was wondering if you have the Tom Ford foundation brush? I'm contemplating on getting the blusher brush but I feel like it may be too big for my face. I have the Hakuhodo G5538 and the S111 and both brushes is just right for my cheek size. Should I get the cheek brush or foundation brush instead? Been wanting to get it Tom Ford but now that you mentioned they'll be discontinued I'm thinking of just biting the bullet already😳
Hi Blu! I haven't tried that brush because it got some mixed/bad reviews. The cheek brush isn't that big, but it can cover a larger surface area than the S111. The foundation brush is the smallest amongst the cheek and bronzer and you can see the size comparisons on Instagram here: instagram.com/p/5jDCVTrg4G/?tagged=tomfordbrush&hl=en
Hope that helps!
+Fude Kyun thank you. Is the Tom Ford blush brush a must or should I just invest my money some other fude. I feel like I'm at the brink of a costly impulse buy I may come to regret😰
LOL, you're so funny! No, I don't think it's a must. It's the best brush out of all of the ones I've tried from his line, but it's not an everyday blush brush or a brush everyone would like due to the density. It's unique and I don't reach for it a lot because it packs on product like a monster. My everyday brushes are the Chikuhodo Takumi T-4 and Hakuhodo J110!
Hi Again a very helpfull review . I am learning every time. Can you recommend a alternative for the cheekbrush. Thanks
Many people say the Hakuhodo J5543 is similar to the TF cheek! There is no exact dupe as the cheek brush shape is unique and extremely dense.
Hi, which Hakuhodo brush do you recommend for bronzer?
I can tell by the video the TF bronzer is more yellow, thicker at the base and wavy. I just took out my brush that I haven't used in along time. Hair quality is definitely not the same. :(
;__; hence my disappointment. I love the cheek brush so I was expecting the bronzer brush to have the same quality, but alas, it was not meant to be... I'm really hoping CDJapan will put up some Koyudo brushes with momiji handles soon. I've been DYING to get one lol. I love that print! The last time they had one was August of 2015 ):
I wish they would put out the momiji with C/S hair brushes, sold separately of course, lol ... Hopefully they bring out that set again and that I can afford them if they do ... HA! :P
Yes the cs heads with the momiji handles are to die for!!! They've previously sold gs heads with momiji handles but said they haven't sold the cs brushes :\ I guess it only came in a set? I'm so desperate for the handle I'd even buy the gs one even though I'm sick of gs lol!
I just scored this brush from ebay at a very reasonable price, and I honestly agree with you on the hair. It's still veryyy soft, but this last batch of hair appears to be of lesser quality than my 06 Cheek Brush and Hakuhodo J Series from circa 2014. It's yellower and has more wavy hairs... since saikoho and sokoho come from the same region, maybe they "allowed" some lesser sokoho hairs into the saikoho batch??? I'm still so happy I own it since this kind of shape is my favorite for bronzer.
Coco Violet Sorry for the late response. Congrats on the purchase! Glad to hear it's still soft. The cheek brush has super soft hair. I love petting it. Maybe they even put some ototsuho or hakuototsuho in the bronzer brush. We'll never know! I've been using the Rephr 22 for bronzer and have been liking it more than the TF but let's see how long it stays soft for lol.
I own the Tom Ford cheek one and I adore it...for the softness and the round dome shape. I am 41 and have reactive skin.
Hanna L The Tom Ford Cheek is very soft indeed! It grew on me over the years and I really like it :)
Since the Tom Ford Bronzer-natural hair version has been discontinued and they now use synthetic.. how do you feel about the new version, and, if you truly dislike it as much as the rest of the world..what dupe would you recommend for the original natural hair brush?
@drs 299 I don't own the synthetic TF bronzer brush and I've never seen it in person so I can't give my thoughts on it but I really like the Rephr 22 bronzer brush as an alternative. Check out my Rephr favorites video! I like it more than the original TF bronzer brush.
@@FudeKyun wow. I'm all over it. Thank you!
@@drs2994 @drs 299 You're welcome :)
In fact, Hakuhodo J5543 is similar to Tom Ford cheek brush. So the question would be what differences would you find between Tom ford cheek brush and Hakuhodo J210 for applying powders?
Thank you
The J5543 I've seen in the showroom and didn't look that similar to the Tom Ford cheek. It was more squareish with longer hairs and the body was less dense. The TF cheek brush is great for patting light-medium pigmented colors on instead of buffing because it's so dense and can overbuff just like the J210. The J210 I don't find useful for blush at all because it over diffuses color. They are not similar to one another.
Thank you so much for the video. I am a mature woman and just got the Chikuhodo Z powder and highlighter brushes. I want to protect them and use them for finishing. I tend to like round brushes and use my fingers for foundation on my dry skin. Can you recommend for me a blush, bronzer and powder brush to use to set my very foundation so as not to ruin my Chikuhodo brushes I have now? Thanks so much! I love your videos ❤💓💕💖💗💙💚💛💜💞💟❣❣❣
Hi Leslie! Thanks for your kind words. I love my Hakuhodo J104 for setting powder, which you see in this video. I also have a goat powder brush video I'd suggest for you to watch if you haven't already. If you don't mind airier brushes, the Koyomo powder brush is also nice. As for blush, I love the Chikuhodo Takumi T-4 and Hakuhodo J531 for bronzer.
J104: www.hakuhodousa.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_23&products_id=330
Koyomo powder brush: www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/5744/A233954/product%2FNEOTBK-20
J531: www.hakuhodousa.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_23&products_id=387
Chikuhodo Takumi T-4: www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/5744/A233954/product%2FNEOCHD-5
Thanks so much for the links and your very valued experience 🤗🤗🤗🤗
I hope you love them! If you'd prefer to buy from one place and not pay for shipping (CDJapan offers free shipping on brush purchases over 12,000 yen), I'd suggest a powder and bronzer brush from CDJapan instead. A lot of people like the Koyudo white mushroom, which is made out of softer hairs than their BP line: www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/5744/A233954/product%2FNEOKUD-16
You can also try the Takumi T-2 for bronzer since it's angled :) www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/5744/A233954/product%2FNEOCHD-3
I have the j531 and it's perfect for bronzing. I purchased the TF bronzer brush just thought it was okay. So I returned mine but I'm considering repurchase now because I heard TF is changing to synthetic.
Nooo don't do it. If you didn't like it the first time I don't think you'd like it the second time. That's what I did with the Wayne Goss 2014 holiday brush/00 in white. I bought it twice and didn't like it both times.
Fude Kyun you know I think I needed someone to tell me this. Because I really did try to love it but kept comparing it to the j531. I may just skip it now especially for the price. I rather a backup of my j531 honestly. 😁
I think you should do an application video on face brushes and eye brushes and how to actually use them...lol😉😉😉
Hahaha, unfortunately I'm not the best at makeup LOL
Maybe not but definitely HOW to use them and what's the best!
Tom Ford changed the bronzers brushes to synthetic -they are no longer made with goat -possibly your brush is synthetic? It’s been a long while since they’ve been natural. The cheek and foundation are still natural (goat hair) while supplies last -then they will be discontinued in natural hair 😔I am also a brush collector ☺️
Marina Abi Rached I bought mine before he switched over to synthetic! He didn't switch over to synthetic until this year and you can see that it's goat hair in the video. I can also tell when it's goat hair versus synthetic by feeling it. The cheek brush is the only one I kept from his natural hair line.
She's a brush master once you know animal hair you can never be fooled. I can't be fooled and I only have minimal experience. You see feel and smell lol 😂.
Is Tom Ford cheek brush comparable to J series in terms of hair quality/softness?
saki maki Yes, it's a pity TF switched over the synthetics!
@@FudeKyun Thanks! I'll see if I can still find a discontinued one in one of the stores.
BTW, Wayne just announced a new synthetic line on his channel. I hope that doesn't mean he's eventually switching too.
saki maki Good luck! I saw the email for the WG set. Hope not too!!
@@FudeKyun I ordered the TF cheek brush from one of the websites that said 'natural hair' in the description, but when I received it, it was sadly synthetic. They obviously forgot to change the description. Grrr... So I returned it immediately. The filament tries to mimic goat hair in that it is fine, slightly wavy and yellowish-white (looks like some of the Hakuhodo I and i-Series brushes), but the overall result is still not acceptable and the brush is definitely not worth the price point. It's so sad cause I really like the overall design of the TF brushes - the handles are so sleek!
saki maki Aww that's a bummer! They've switched over for over a year now if I remember correctly. A lot of people say the Hakuhodo J5543 is the "dupe" to the TF cheek but I think otherwise. The J5543 seems to have longer hairs and a flatter shape. Too bad TF switched and now WG is releasing a synthetic set too..
I missed this video being up and just commented again on your unboxing. Asked my friend about the hairs on her Bronzer brush and she confirmed what you said (re: waves). Either way I still regret getting it instead of a second J531 or k022 for bronzer. Btw your channel has me itching to order from cdjapan.
I just uploaded it today, haha :) Yea, from my experience, usually the wavy hairs remain wavy even after washing and using a brush guard ): Wow, do you already have a J531 and K022? You want a backup? lol! I love ordering from CDJapan! When I first started purchasing from them, they didn't have the awesome free shipping deal for brushes and had to pay up for shipping, but within the past year and a half they've been offering free shipping on brush purchases over 12,000 yen. I was thinking of making a video on how to navigate the website and purchase but need to figure out how to record my screen.
Yes I own both already lol. I shouldn't get backups but would rather have them. I almost ordered some Koyudo in February but read somewhere they sometimes have sales. My skin is very happy to have discovered these brushes but my wallet screams at me each time I start browsing for new ones lol. ETA: I would definitely watch the video if you make it!
I know what you mean! I had to resist getting backups of the Hakuhodo J5521 and Takumi T-6 since I love them so much, but I have sooo many brushes and hardly ever use them. So Koyudo actually hasn't had a sale in a year. Usually they'll have a winter sale but last year they didn't, I'm assuming because they've been doing pretty well, which made me quite sad ) I was waiting for the sale last year and it never came. : I doubt they'll be having another sale anytime soon.
Thanks! I'm trying to figure out how to record my screen right now :)
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How different do you find K022 from J531 for powder application? I own J531 and love it in my hand however I wonder how would K022 perform.
Thanks.
Does Hakuhodo USA website ever has any sales?
Valentina Verdin They dont. Kumano fude is an art and takes over 20 hands to make one brush, hence why it’s expensive.
the equivalent to the tom ford bronzer in hakuhodo is the j501 right?
Fran I don't own that brush but from the photos online it looks like it. What a gorgeous brush! Also, I've been using the Rephr P022/bronzer brush and like it more than the TF.