Hi Cindy,
No, dear I am most appreciative and thank you for your responseHi Cindy, I hope you don't mind my throwing in my two cents. I find that the J5523 is a closer dupe to the MAC 217. The J5533 is a round brush with a flattened head while the J5523 is a flatter brush with a tapered head (more similar to the 217). I am attaching pics to clarify. I hope that helps you. I love the J5523. It is softer on my eyes than the 217.
You saved me from getting the wrong brush. I was definitely looking for the 217 dupe. Do you find that you gravitate for the j5523 more than the 217. They look dead on to one another! Thanks again.Glad to help! The only difference I see is that the Hahuhodo is a tad fluffier. But, they work the same IMO. The Hahuhodo is softer so I usually prefer that.No, dear I am most appreciative and thank you for your response
I forgot to mention that I don't have the mac 217 so I couldn't compare the only mac eyeshadow brush I have is the 239 my go to for eyeshadow love that brush
They get much fluffier once you wash them.I got some new goodies, can't wait to play!
Putting them in brush guards after they dried helps a lot. I try not to let them dry in the brush guards anymore though, because I've heard it's better.
Mac 239 is my favorite lay down brush too.
Which do you think is better for highlighting, J5521 or G5521? G5521 looks softer for pickup.I got some new goodies, can't wait to play!
I got the J5521 for highlighting (and/or precise contouring) and the G5521 to use to set powder for under-eye concealer. They are both incredibly soft and can probably be substituted for each other. I thought the G would be softer for the under-eye area. When I tested them with a very pigmented highlighter, the G gave a slightly softer application. HTH. You can't go wrong with either I think! I love them!
Okay, but if you had to choose one? I want mine for mainly highlighting. Right now I only use my Mac 131 for highlighting and I want a new brush. Thank you againI got the J5521 for highlighting (and/or precise contouring) and the G5521 to use to set powder for under-eye concealer. They are both incredibly soft and can probably be substituted for each other. I thought the G would be softer for the under-eye area. When I tested them with a very pigmented highlighter, the G gave a slightly softer application. HTH. You can't go wrong with either I think! I love them!
Let me test them out for a few more days and I'll let you know!Thank you again
A nice little haul.I got some new goodies, can't wait to play!
(L to R): G5515, J521, J5521, G5521, J5543, J103
Ok, I used them a bit more and I think the J is better for highlighting. It picks up product better. I will use the G for light applications such as powdering under eyes and such.Okay, but if you had to choose one? I want mine for mainly highlighting. Right now I only use my Mac 131 for highlighting and I want a new brush. Thank you again
I have one and I use it to sheer out a bright blush or to pat on a highlighter. It's not a necessity though. But nice to have.
So are referring to hakuhodo brush cleaner? If so, I'm glad you mention before I waste $20 for it. I'll just stick Mac cleaner... It's a descent cleaner nonetheless.
Yes the hakuhodo brush cleaner I'm not feeling it I love Trisha brush bath cleaner worth the 22 dollars imo
