Best kabuki brush - recommendations
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Winthrop44
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Thanks for all those links. I'm hoping to find a synthetic version of MAC's 187 or 129 one of these days, but so far no luck. I do know that Alima is working on a synthetic skunk brush. MAC customer service also told me a short time ago that they're working on more synthetic brushes too. I have the synthetic angled blush brush from the Raquel collection and I like it alot.
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i love my synthetic kabuki, it;s the softest thing ever, i just want to pet it all day here're where to get them lumiere uglogirl essentialbeautysupplies foreverfemale |
Thanks for all those links. I'm hoping to find a synthetic version of MAC's 187 or 129 one of these days, but so far no luck. I do know that Alima is working on a synthetic skunk brush. MAC customer service also told me a short time ago that they're working on more synthetic brushes too. I have the synthetic angled blush brush from the Raquel collection and I like it alot.
evil
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you're welcome
to be fair, the only kabukis i have are synthetic except for a philosophy one. i was hoping the philosophy one was made of the same hair as their supernatural brush. i just bought another sythetic kabuki off ebay from this seller.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtun...easuresQQhtZ-1
i heard uglogirl's kabuki was the softest, but it's also slightly more expensive. but any one would be nice cause they never shed. i see alot of others selling them too now.
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| Originally Posted by Winthrop44
Thanks for all those links. I'm hoping to find a synthetic version of MAC's 187 or 129 one of these days, but so far no luck. I do know that Alima is working on a synthetic skunk brush. MAC customer service also told me a short time ago that they're working on more synthetic brushes too. I have the synthetic angled blush brush from the Raquel collection and I like it alot. |
you're welcome
to be fair, the only kabukis i have are synthetic except for a philosophy one. i was hoping the philosophy one was made of the same hair as their supernatural brush. i just bought another sythetic kabuki off ebay from this seller.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtun...easuresQQhtZ-1
i heard uglogirl's kabuki was the softest, but it's also slightly more expensive. but any one would be nice cause they never shed. i see alot of others selling them too now.
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liv
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Oh really? Mine has barely shed, I'd say less than ten hairs. I've heard that these brushes can be a bit hit or miss, I would take it back and exchange if it keeps shedding. =]
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| Originally Posted by entipy
Well, using the kabuki was a new experience for me, for sure! The only thing negative I have to say is that this brush seems to shed a good bit. 
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Oh really? Mine has barely shed, I'd say less than ten hairs. I've heard that these brushes can be a bit hit or miss, I would take it back and exchange if it keeps shedding. =]
sigwing
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I've gotten brushes I like at Walgreens, the Perfection brand, which are often buy one-get one. They have some double ended brushes, and one that is a big fluffy/flat brush at one end that's GREAT for skinfinishes and bronzer powders, and at the end of it is a dense, short "crewcut" type brush that's for blending that I've used for the mineral powders.
They're all in the $10 or less range and I really like them. I bought their kabuki, too, for like $5 and it works for me.
I've gotten brushes I like at Walgreens, the Perfection brand, which are often buy one-get one. They have some double ended brushes, and one that is a big fluffy/flat brush at one end that's GREAT for skinfinishes and bronzer powders, and at the end of it is a dense, short "crewcut" type brush that's for blending that I've used for the mineral powders.
They're all in the $10 or less range and I really like them. I bought their kabuki, too, for like $5 and it works for me.
goodbyexxkitty
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The only one I have tried is the MAC 182, and I love it and would highly recomend it!
The only one I have tried is the MAC 182, and I love it and would highly recomend it!
powderpaint
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Ive tried EDM Kabuki Brush and it's so rough on the face, I bought Bobbi Brown's Kabuki Brush and I love it!!! So soft!!!
Ive tried EDM Kabuki Brush and it's so rough on the face, I bought Bobbi Brown's Kabuki Brush and I love it!!! So soft!!!
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hmm...i own no brushes right now, but i'm trying to read as many forums as possible and eventually buy a few of them. as for the 182/kabukis, i know it's for powders, etc., but do you think it'd be possible to use it for blush application? or is there really a better brush to use for blush/highlighter application? i'm trying to just buy one blush brush...
hmm...i own no brushes right now, but i'm trying to read as many forums as possible and eventually buy a few of them. as for the 182/kabukis, i know it's for powders, etc., but do you think it'd be possible to use it for blush application? or is there really a better brush to use for blush/highlighter application? i'm trying to just buy one blush brush...
tanbelina
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I live in Hong Kong and yesterday went round to several MAC and Bobbi Brown counters - both of which told me that the kabukis (182 and the Face brush, respectively) were limited editions and thus out of stock... (the BB MA told me their kabuki might come in in October)
This is news to me, because I realize there was the LE Catherine Deneuve 182, but on the MAC website, the 182 is listed and in stock. Because I live in Hong Kong, I don't want to pay for the shipping in order to get the Aromaleigh/Alima/Lumiere brushes... so does anyone have any alternative suggestions for kabukis? I'm currently using the BE flawless application brush which is, for the moment, doable, but definitely not my #1 choice.
Thanks!
I live in Hong Kong and yesterday went round to several MAC and Bobbi Brown counters - both of which told me that the kabukis (182 and the Face brush, respectively) were limited editions and thus out of stock... (the BB MA told me their kabuki might come in in October)
This is news to me, because I realize there was the LE Catherine Deneuve 182, but on the MAC website, the 182 is listed and in stock. Because I live in Hong Kong, I don't want to pay for the shipping in order to get the Aromaleigh/Alima/Lumiere brushes... so does anyone have any alternative suggestions for kabukis? I'm currently using the BE flawless application brush which is, for the moment, doable, but definitely not my #1 choice.
Thanks!
me_jelly
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I've had the BE Kabuki (way to scratchy), the Estee Lauder Kabuki (got stiff after many washing) - and finally invested in a MAC kabuki about half a year ago - it's THE best kabuki ever - very soft (yet firm), very dense, and extremely lush, definitely a great investment especially if you use mineral makeup and/or bronzer
I've had the BE Kabuki (way to scratchy), the Estee Lauder Kabuki (got stiff after many washing) - and finally invested in a MAC kabuki about half a year ago - it's THE best kabuki ever - very soft (yet firm), very dense, and extremely lush, definitely a great investment especially if you use mineral makeup and/or bronzer
user79
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That's odd. The 182 was made permanent, maybe not in HK? That sucks if that's the case...it's such a perfect brush.
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| Originally Posted by tanbelina
I live in Hong Kong and yesterday went round to several MAC and Bobbi Brown counters - both of which told me that the kabukis (182 and the Face brush, respectively) were limited editions and thus out of stock... (the BB MA told me their kabuki might come in in October) This is news to me, because I realize there was the LE Catherine Deneuve 182, but on the MAC website, the 182 is listed and in stock. Because I live in Hong Kong, I don't want to pay for the shipping in order to get the Aromaleigh/Alima/Lumiere brushes... so does anyone have any alternative suggestions for kabukis? I'm currently using the BE flawless application brush which is, for the moment, doable, but definitely not my #1 choice. Thanks! |
That's odd. The 182 was made permanent, maybe not in HK? That sucks if that's the case...it's such a perfect brush.
alysaunknox
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i really want the mac 182 now. i must have it.
i really want the mac 182 now. i must have it.
neotrad
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I've recently bought the MAC 182, and it's still in the package... I've been thinking if I should swap it away if it really sheds so bad and the black dye comes off so much as the reviews on MUA and other sites...
Why must many makeup brushes be dyed???
plus...I didn't know it was made in China until I received it in the mail... kind of disappointed cause the quality of the most things made in China isn't so good...as my experiences. :/
I've recently bought the MAC 182, and it's still in the package... I've been thinking if I should swap it away if it really sheds so bad and the black dye comes off so much as the reviews on MUA and other sites...
Why must many makeup brushes be dyed???
plus...I didn't know it was made in China until I received it in the mail... kind of disappointed cause the quality of the most things made in China isn't so good...as my experiences. :/
user79
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The 182 has received a lot of underserved bad rap because people buy it off Ebay and unknowingly end up with fakes, and therefore badmouth it undeservedly. Of course a fake brush is going to shed and be crap. The REAL 182 brush bought from a MAC store is a high quality brush, absolutely essential to mineral makeup. It does NOT shed very much at all, and does NOT give off dye. I don't even think the bristles are dyed?
I HATE when people review brushes on makeupalley.com that they have bought off Ebay, they are very likely fake as fuck!!
I would def not swap it away.
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| Originally Posted by neotrad
I've recently bought the MAC 182, and it's still in the package... I've been thinking if I should swap it away if it really sheds so bad and the black dye comes off so much as the reviews on MUA and other sites... Why must many makeup brushes be dyed??? plus...I didn't know it was made in China until I received it in the mail... kind of disappointed cause the quality of the most things made in China isn't so good...as my experiences. :/ |
The 182 has received a lot of underserved bad rap because people buy it off Ebay and unknowingly end up with fakes, and therefore badmouth it undeservedly. Of course a fake brush is going to shed and be crap. The REAL 182 brush bought from a MAC store is a high quality brush, absolutely essential to mineral makeup. It does NOT shed very much at all, and does NOT give off dye. I don't even think the bristles are dyed?
I HATE when people review brushes on makeupalley.com that they have bought off Ebay, they are very likely fake as fuck!!
I would def not swap it away.
user79
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I don't think the 182 would make a good blush brush, just because of how wide it is, you wouldn't be able to get a precise application.
For blush, you should get either the 187 or the 168.
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| Originally Posted by mena22787
hmm...i own no brushes right now, but i'm trying to read as many forums as possible and eventually buy a few of them. as for the 182/kabukis, i know it's for powders, etc., but do you think it'd be possible to use it for blush application? or is there really a better brush to use for blush/highlighter application? i'm trying to just buy one blush brush... |
I don't think the 182 would make a good blush brush, just because of how wide it is, you wouldn't be able to get a precise application.
For blush, you should get either the 187 or the 168.
