janette9687
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Hakuhodo - makers of MAC brushes
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Pinkdollface
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Thank you so much! The J4002 looks great. I like to use the 188 for highlight and thought about replacing it with the J4002. I seems a bit fluffier indeed and if it's softer I want it! It'll definitely stay on the list for future orders. The 159 does seem to have shorter fibres indeed, but I think I'll prefer the G545 now that I see it next to the 131 and J544. Does the G545 feel softer or the J4002? I think either one would be nice for highlight and I don't think I should get both in one order. I would rather get something to contour with instead.
Have lots of fun playing tomorrow!
janette9687
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the j4002 feels softer only because the bristles arent as tightly packed as the g545. its flat whereas the j4002 is fuller i guess im trying to explain. i use my 188 with lustre drops or msfs
the g545 is almost paddle like like a duo fibre foundation brush if i could compare it like that. its still soft but its not as fluffy as the j4002. if you want to replace your 188 go for the j4002, thats why i chose it becasue i wanted a long handle version of it. If you want something more unique id say go for the g545, both would work great for highlighting i think the g545 would be more precise tho hth!
Pinkdollface
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That's very helpful thanks! The J4002 it is then (well in a month or so). If I want something more precise later on I'll think about the G545. The G545 might also be nice for contouring with a cream, if I need something for that later on. Now I have to decide what contouring brush (for powders) I want for my next order.
janette9687
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i love love love my g503 for powder contour, its deposit the right amount of color and placement and blends it so beautiful and effortlessly
if you love contouring this baby is a must! after getting it i havent used another brush to contour with.
janette9687
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no problem! took me some researching to figure that one out!Very good to know. I've been trying to ask about the differences and no one has explained it well enough for me to get it. THIS is exactly what I wanted to know.
Sounds like when I place my brush order I will need to buy some Hakuhodo cleaner as well.
LC - it doesn't make good sense that the lay person can't use a quick cleaner, but Pros can. It's not like the brush knows the difference b/w who's handling it.
Pinkdollface
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I don't know why but I didn't even consider that one. It looks great though!
MissTT
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When contouring w/ this brush to you hold it horizontally or vertically?
allthingsglam
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Beautiful brushesPDF- thats the J4002, 188SH, J544, 131, G545 the J4002 feels fluffier than the 188 and the duo fibre bristles feel a lot softer just like the J544 are. the G545 is tiny! like super tiny, i have ordred the new 159 but wont have it to compare for a while becasue i ordreded it as a CP the 159 bristels appear to be shorter already though from pictures. the G545 is like a baby 131 though, i feel like it would be really nice for concealer or maybe highlight, its really flat brush. it doesnt really taper it has more of a rounded end and flat. i cant wait to play with them tomorrow... its 145 am here
allthingsglam
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I going to order that first one nice how are u liking that one so far.
MissTT
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I need advice from current owners. I was thinking of getting the new MAC 159 brush, but a couple of you here mentioned it was similar to Hakuhodo's [FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]J/G544. Should I go with MAC or Hakuhodo? So far I haven't been bowled over by any duofiber brush I've used. I have a holiday set from MAC 2011 and they SUCK. Hard. Scratchy, losing hair, white fibers dyed green from black dye running. Every time I use the blending brush I just want to throw it in the trash. I don't even want my daughter to have it. I also picked up an ELF brush for giggles two weeks ago to apply EDSF highlights. Not sure how it's supposed to feel so I don't hate it, but I don't love it. For $3 I just wanted it to apply product to my face. It does.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Speaking of scratchy I tried to use my NARS Yachiyo under my eyes today for powder to set my concealer and holy OUCH. That brush is crappy as far as how it feels on my skin. I may end up with a Hakuhodo yachiyo and giving the NARS to my daughter. I wonder if I got a bad brush? Only Rads and I have noticed its scratchiness.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Speaking of scratchy I tried to use my NARS Yachiyo under my eyes today for powder to set my concealer and holy OUCH. That brush is crappy as far as how it feels on my skin. I may end up with a Hakuhodo yachiyo and giving the NARS to my daughter. I wonder if I got a bad brush? Only Rads and I have noticed its scratchiness.[/FONT]
allthingsglam
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Omg the nars yachiyo is a staple for me I have two its not the softest but its not the roughest I love the results that it gives u one of the best IMO
janette9687
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I haven't gotten the 159 to compare but I can already tell you from seeing comparison pictures they are not the same, the J544 and G544 both have longer white hair bristles. They are more like the the 131 because I compared them last night. The hakuhodo versions were fuller than my 131 and softer bristles. I still love my 131 but the hakuhodos are soooo soft compared to any Mac brushes. I wouldn't really base your Mac brushes off the holiday sets, those are machine made and the quality is far inferior to the full size Mac brushes that are handmade but I think the hakuhodos are far enter quality and the prices aren't that far from each other so i would always go for a hakuhodo Mac dupe but the 159 I got becuz it's def different, I'm sorry if I'm being confusing lol But if you want something tht will perform for the purpose of what the 159 will I'm sure the 544 will accommodate that
janette9687
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I hold i
I apply the contour horizontally aligned to my hollows and if I need more blending I blend it with it vertically it works either way it's so soft and the bristles are tightly backed but still have some flexibility
janette9687
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They are so
They are so soft and I am really like in the j544 it's so full and perfect for Msfs
MissTT
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Oh I know the holiday brushes can be junky. I have other MAC brushes, but those are the only duo fiber brushes I have. I'm not exactly sure of the purpose of the 159 so I don't know why/if I need it. I was thinking maybe a highlighting brush. I haven't found an awesome one yet. Today I used my NARS Ita to highlight and it kicked up a ton of powder. I couldn't see the product on the brush at first so I scrubbed at it. (It was a new EDSF and I thought maybe there was a film on it.) Big mistake. I was super shiny. I'll try it again and use a lighter hand. Thanks for your brush explanations though. You're so helpful in this thread.
allthingsglam - I have always thought my Yachiyo was kind of scratchy, but it's unbearable under my eyes. It actually hurt. I had to stop what I was doing. I've conditioned it, but haven't noticed a difference. It feels soft when I wash it, but the ends are just stabby for some reason. Not worth $50. I've considered ordering another just to see if I got a dud, but I dunno.
Sylvia60
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I have both the NARS Yachiya and the Haku.
My advice?
Order the Haku and give away the NARS.
Resistance is futile!
Pinkdollface
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I don't have much to add, but I was thinking of the G545 as a close brush to the Mac 159. It's not the same, but closer than the G/J544. The 159 is a great option for highlight I think.Oh I know the holiday brushes can be junky. I have other MAC brushes, but those are the only duo fiber brushes I have. I'm not exactly sure of the purpose of the 159 so I don't know why/if I need it. I was thinking maybe a highlighting brush. I haven't found an awesome one yet. Today I used my NARS Ita to highlight and it kicked up a ton of powder. I couldn't see the product on the brush at first so I scrubbed at it. (It was a new EDSF and I thought maybe there was a film on it.) Big mistake. I was super shiny. I'll try it again and use a lighter hand. Thanks for your brush explanations though. You're so helpful in this thread.allthingsglam - I have always thought my Yachiyo was kind of scratchy, but it's unbearable under my eyes. It actually hurt. I had to stop what I was doing. I've conditioned it, but haven't noticed a difference. It feels soft when I wash it, but the ends are just stabby for some reason. Not worth $50. I've considered ordering another just to see if I got a dud, but I dunno.
Pinkdollface
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I go my Hakuhodo package! I'm so impressed, because I ordered on monday, they shipped my package just a couple hours later and now it's 5 days after I placed the order and they are here already! I just washed them and hopefully I can try them out tomorrow. The J501 is so nice and big
The G5537 looks very interesting and I hope it'll be able to pick up bronzer very well.
powderprincess
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2nd. I have both and the Hakujodo wins hands down. The Nars is scratchy.
