Hakuhodo - makers of MAC brushes

[cindypltnm81]

I'm not going to Japan. I wish I could I'm ordering from the Japanese site and since they are closest to the source they are the cheapest option. The sites that do ship internationally are more expensive. Shipping brushes internationally isn't too expensive since they weigh little. Which forwarding company are you going to use? I'm pretty sure about the brushes I want. I have combi/oily skin to but after much debating I've decided I want to try other hair types.

www.now-eproject.com/ Is the site to order chikuhodo.

 

[janette9687]

I have been eyeing the ebony brush handles from both hakuhodo and chikuhodo, i think they sell the latter here in oki so ima ask around if not ima get someones address in japan and pick up a few before i leave back to the states

 

[cindypltnm81]

I have been eyeing the ebony brush handles from both hakuhodo and chikuhodo, i think they sell the latter here in oki so ima ask around if not ima get someones address in japan and pick up a few before i leave back to the states

Which series are those?

 

[Pinkdollface]

www.now-eproject.com/ Is the site to order chikuhodo.

I thought they were based in the US since the prices are in dollars. I want to order from chikuhodo.com and use Tenso as the forwarding company. The prices on now-eproject are higher. I also want to order some Tanseido brushes at the same time and let Tenso combine the packages. Edit: I might not be able to use a forwarding company. I just found info on their site that says they'll cancel the order. I think I'm going to contact them.

 

[Sylvia60]

I can PM the data for a Japanese lady who works brilliantly as an enabler for purchases from these firms. Just send me a PM if you're interested.
I also know of a European importer for Chikuhodo.

 

[josephine90]

I have always wanted to try the z series from chikuhodo but its so exp! How much cheaper would it be to get it directly from japan?

 

[Sylvia60]

No idea at all!
I've never had much curiosity about Chikuhodo, because of the price.
For the same reason I refuse admit to curiosity about Jaguar cars.

I find Tenseido and Koyudo superb quality for the price, I even prefer them to Haku.
Still, I'd not turn down a prezzie of Chikuhodo Z series brushes.
Or a Jaguar.

 

[mosha010]

Is k005 good for smudging shadow on lower lash line or to smudge liners?

I got the k005 and yesterday I tried using it with phlox garden, again attempting to smudge to see if it would work like this and no. This is more meant for patting on shadows in small areas or doing thin lines. It is stiff and thin and does not really smudge since i think it's made for thin lines IMO I actually did very thin line with it in my under eye lash line and it worked really nice for that I just made different lines with the brush trying to smudge and it's not as accurate to smudge as other brushes. It is good however to use te fluid lines as an eyeliner and get tight on the last line

 

[josephine90]

I got the k005 and yesterday I tried using it with phlox garden, again attempting to smudge to see if it would work like this and no. This is more meant for patting on shadows in small areas or doing thin lines. It is stiff and thin and does not really smudge since i think it's made for thin lines IMO I actually did very thin line with it in my under eye lash line and it worked really nice for that I just made different lines with the brush trying to smudge and it's not as accurate to smudge as other brushes. It is good however to use te fluid lines as an eyeliner and get tight on the last line

Thanks! I think I might just get the nars smudge brush! Been eyeing that for a while too

 

[mosha010]

Yea there's plenty of less expensive smudging brushes out there. I use the sephora one and I love it. And It was cheap as hell lol

 

[Pinkdollface]

I can PM the data for a Japanese lady who works brilliantly as an enabler for purchases from these firms. Just send me a PM if you're interested. I also know of a European importer for Chikuhodo.

I know of Kholinde which is based in Sweden. Is that the one you're talking about? And is the lady you're talking about able to do cp's or something?

 

[Yazmin]

Got a recognition award at work in the nick of time and went "balls to the wall" at IMATS, getting my first Hakuhodo brushes. Haven't even used them yet, but I want more. I don't think I'll get rid of my MAC brushes as they still hold a place in my heart, especially the discontinued ones likes my 222 and 165. I won't, however, likely keep most of my Sigma brushes, with the exception of my brushes from the originally named Sigmax line and their baby counterparts.

 

[mosha010]

@yazmin prepare to worship hakuhodo

 

[niccig]

I have always wanted to try the z series from chikuhodo but its so exp! How much cheaper would it be to get it directly from japan?

Now-eproject.com is based in Japan and sells Chikuhodo, but their prices are higher than kohlindo.se. On the other hand, some of the z-series has been out of stock on kohlindo for a while.

 

[Yazmin]

@yazmin prepare to worship hakuhodo

I'm gearing up for it. I need to look through the booklet and see what else I want.

 

[Sylvia60]

I know of Kholinde which is based in Sweden. Is that the one you're talking about? And is the lady you're talking about able to do cp's or something?

Yes and yes, Pinkdollface.

 

[Pinkdollface]

Yes and yes, Pinkdollface.

I'll pm you about the lady. She might be able to help me.

 

[Flawlessimprftn]

Hi! Loving this review, thanks! I've enjoyed my small Hakuhodo purchase tremendously, and am wanting a larger pencil brush for the outer V. I love dramatic looks and my trusty MAC 219 takes forever for serious smoke. I'm thinking the G5528BKSL is my choice, is that the one directly under the NARS in the photo? What do you use it for? Thank You!!!!:urock:

 

[RayRay88]

Has anyone tried any of the concealer brushes, or even have a recommendation from another brand? I've tried many concealers and several brushes to try and cover a small scar on my nose, but it always peeks through! Not sure if user error, product, brush or what?!

 

[niccig]

Has anyone tried any of the concealer brushes, or even have a recommendation from another brand? I've tried many concealers and several brushes to try and cover a small scar on my nose, but it always peeks through! Not sure if user error, product, brush or what?!

I use the liner brush from the Real Techniques starter set to apply concealer, and then use the Hakuhodo J214R to blend it out. If the scar is from a cut or something (ie, with scar tissue that's smoother & shinier than the rest of your skin), a matte primer might help hold the concealer in place - something like Lorac or Nars eye primer.