Hakuhodo - makers of MAC brushes

[janette9687]

Pinkdollface- Those are really nice choices! Just keep in mind the brushes come back looking smaller I have my eyes set in the j5529 and j544 next I love the j110

 

[janette9687]

I need to get a MAC 224 or its dupe STAT. What's the shipping like at Hakuhodo? Any other recommendations for blending concealer?

Hi! I think the closest to Mac 224 is the g5533 but it's more slender like a 222 but with time I think it may get more fluffy also there is the g5522 but this one tapers to a pointy end I have both an love them both. The J series versions are much fluffier then the g series and white goat hair. If you want a concealer brush the j212 or j214 are nice denser brushes like mini Mac 109s or u could go for the j122r or j125r they're the duo fiber ones a lot softer for the under eye

 

[Pinkdollface]

Those are really nice choices! Just keep in mind the brushes come back looking smaller I have my eyes set in the j5529 and j544 next I love the j110

Thanks! I read a lot of posts about the brushes and also have seen a ton of pics comparing them to Mac brushes I already have, so I think I know what size to expect. I hope the J110 is indeed a small blush brush, because I like my blush brushes small! It's great to hear you like it so much. I also have been looking for the perfect small crease brush and I really hope the J5529 will be just that. I'll let you know how I like them, so hopefully you can decide if you really need the J544 and J5529 (but I probably will think you need them

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[janette9687]

Finally! The j210 and j4003 are here just have to wait till wed to pick them up, took long enough for overseas shipping they're usually really fast! As soon as I have them ill post pics and comparisons!

 

[janette9687]

so I thought I posted pictures but I guess it didn't on my phone, some thoughts on both brushes J210 I used this one for foundation it's really dense, I feel like it soaks up the foundation, but it does give me a really smooth airbrushed look, it's extremely soft on your skin and a lil but bigger than a Mac 109, I'm really liking it to buff my powder foundation and some fix + for more coverage J4003- this one is slimmer than the Mac 168 and about the same amount of bristles. Again like any j series it's very soft and WhenI use it with my blushes I get a nice glow

 

[cindypltnm81]

so I thought I posted pictures but I guess it didn't on my phone, some thoughts on both brushes J210 I used this one for foundation it's really dense, I feel like it soaks up the foundation, but it does give me a really smooth airbrushed look, it's extremely soft on your skin and a lil but bigger than a Mac 109, I'm really liking it to buff my powder foundation and some fix + for more coverage J4003- this one is slimmer than the Mac 168 and about the same amount of bristles. Again like any j series it's very soft and WhenI use it with my blushes I get a nice glow

So no regrets? I was like "yes, she's posting pics". Nonetheless, hope you enjoy them and thank you so much for sharing

 

[janette9687]

So no regrets? I was like "yes, she's posting pics". Nonetheless, hope you enjoy them and thank you so much for sharing

nope! no regrets! the only regrets i have for my hakuhodos are my yachiyo and 214 brush because they came much smaller than expected and now i have to order them the bigger size which means more spending haha i took pics with my iphone but they never posted, since then i have gotten 2 more face brushes the g5552 and g5556 they look like angled flat tops but duo fibre and a few more eye brushes like the 5529s small crease brushes and some pencil brushes

 

[MissTT]

What made you decide to use the J210, a blusher brush, for foundation Janette? I hate when brushes soak up products. I try to stick to synthetic bristles when I can for my liquids and creams. Maybe I'm missing out though.

 

[janette9687]

What made you decide to use the J210, a blusher brush, for foundation Janette? I hate when brushes soak up products. I try to stick to synthetic bristles when I can for my liquids and creams. Maybe I'm missing out though.

well ive used my mac 109 as a foundation brush and becasue its as dense as a kabuki brush it really buffed in the foundation. only sucky thing is that the mac 109 sheds like crazy. when i got the hakuhodo 210 i used it for that purpose but just with powder because i read that the hairs were dyed and not recommended for liquid/creams whereas the j series are. I really liked how it left my foundation it looked so flawless but when i first dipped it in foundation it felt like it didnt apply enough to my face. Also i think i may be kind of swayed becasue i have been using my beautyblender for foundation and it doesnt soak up much foundation at all.

most of my blush brushes i use are paddle like brushes like the 129 and 116, i feel like the 210 is really dense for blush but they dont pack on ridculous amont either so if you want to use if for blush you totally can. I use mine both more for buffing /blending my blush...

sorry i blabbed lol

 

[janette9687]

So no regrets? I was like "yes, she's posting pics". Nonetheless, hope you enjoy them and thank you so much for sharing

im so sorry ill post pics soon!

 

[janette9687]

mac 130, 188SH, G5552-4mm, G5555-2mm, J210, 210, Mac 109

NARS 14, G5528, G5520, J533, Mac 219, G5529, J5529, NARS 12, LY 38B

 

[Sylvia60]

NARS 14, G5528, G5520, J533, Mac 219, G5529, J5529, NARS 12, LY 38B

A lovely collection!

 

[cindypltnm81]

mac 130, 188SH, G5552-4mm, G5555-2mm, J210, 210, Mac 109

NARS 14, G5528, G5520, J533, Mac 219, G5529, J5529, NARS 12, LY 38B

I love it!! Your overall brush collection must be massive!! I haven't purchase anything new...well I did purchase all the mac palettes with the clear lid (7 total)! I would like to try one of the J series for foundation next...

 

[janette9687]

I love it!! Your overall brush collection must be massive!! I haven't purchase anything new...well I did purchase all the mac palettes with the clear lid (7 total)! I would like to try one of the J series for foundation next...

thank you ladies! id like to think that i only own a few extras besides the essentials

 

[sss215]

thanks, powder. For $9 I better add something else to my cart. Not sure what other brushes I need at the moment. Maybe an eye shadow brush to apply a wash of color over the full eye and a good brush to apply paint pots. Sorry I haven't followed up with my Tom Ford cheek brush thoughts. So far I haven't really loved it. The brush is so incredibly dense that it doesn't really blend well in my opinion. It's very difficult to rinse all of the soap out of it and it takes quite awhile to dry. Today I reached for my Real Techniques brush instead which is pretty sad. The TF is very soft and high quality, but I always feel like I need to finish up with a lighter brush. It also lost a few hairs in the washes. Not terrible, but notable. It's performing a bit better after washing. I've only used it with MAC blushes. I'm too scared to try it with NARS.

Try rinsing it in cool water. All the suds will rinse away with no problem. My goal is to grab the G543 and one of the tiny flat eyeliner brushes. Can't wait. I need them both!

 

[janette9687]

I love it!! Your overall brush collection must be massive!! I haven't purchase anything new...well I did purchase all the mac palettes with the clear lid (7 total)! I would like to try one of the J series for foundation next...

i would try out the j544 or one of the g555# the flat top with duo fibres, i havent gotten the j544 yet, but its on its way, im planning to use that one for foundation as its suppose to be the same size as a 187 but tapered

 

[Sylvia60]

janette9687- what's your take on the Hakuhodo kolinsky brushes for eyeshadow work.
I'm hanging fire on ordering from them.
I have a Tanseido kolinsky and and it's amazing.
I'm thinking of adding more kolinski brushes so Tanseido or Haku, that is the question.
Or if you know of a better manufacturer of kolinsky brushes I'd love to know about it.

 

[MissHolland]

I have the J544 but dont like it for foundation. Its to soft. But if you like the MAC187 for foundation you like this one to. I love the J544 for blusher. Use it everyday.

 

[MissHolland]

MAC187 and J544:

The MAC one is bigger.

 

[MissHolland]

Janette, i love your collection! Wauw! Where do you use the G5555 2mm for? Is it nice for foundation?