Hakuhodo - makers of MAC brushes

[elainnio]

Do you think there is a big difference between the Tom Ford and Hakuhodo? The TF looks so pretty but it is almost $20 more!

Hello Vaisfor luvrs,

Tom Ford 02 is much denser than Hakuhodo J5543. I bought J5543 first without trying or seeing TF 02 which I kinda regret as I would choose TF02 over J5543.

 

[elainnio]

Tom Ford brushes are made by Hakuhodo. So, IMO, better to go straight to the source!

yep it is rumored that TF are made by Hakuhodo....

 

[elainnio]

Some photos to share from Aoyama Store in Omotesando in Japan.

M Series - exclusive to Japan M series come in blue, pink and orange handles From the Japanese catalogue

 

[vaisforluvrs]

Hello Vaisfor luvrs,

Tom Ford 02 is much denser than Hakuhodo J5543. I bought J5543 first without trying or seeing TF 02 which I kinda regret as I would choose TF02 over J5543.

Thanks for the info! I think I'll save up for the TF one

 

[allthingsglam]

Some photos to share from Aoyama Store in Omotesando in Japan.

M Series - exclusive to Japan M series come in blue, pink and orange handles From the Japanese catalogue

So upset why us can't have the pink brushes? my favorite color is pink it would be nice to have some white brushes to pretty

 

[Gorgeous40]

Dupe J5521 to Chomotto candlelight highlighter.

How beautiful!!!!!!

 

[DMcG9]

ello, My haul from Hakuhodo Japan (accumlative)... S Series in Black with Gold Ferrule (exclusive to Japan)

S102, S111, S126, S134, S133, S142 Totally in love with S102 the finishing brush it's the softest hair I ever owned. And for concealer it's highly recommended to choose weasel and I love s126 and I have b132 for concealer brushes as they work well and give a better coverage (not streaky or cakey) when applying concealer, Highly recommend J Series! I started buying mainly J series, they are affordable and high quality! After using Hakuhodo j series I chucked my old brushes as some of them from Some departmental brands are so terrible, so scratchy!

J104, J5543, J110, G5552, J532, J122, G533, Yachiyo L Tapered

G5523, J5521, J531

B002, S5557, B004, B5510, B5528, fan brush

TF 02 vs J5543

J511, J239

Eye brushes recommendations J5523, B004, J142, B5510, J232

Kokutan Finishing L, H602, J210, Yachiyo M Purple

And finally a photo I took in Japan Tokyo Hakuhodo store.. all the traditional brushes. I also have some pink handle Chomotto X Hakuhodo brushes

dupe J531 to Chomotto Large Angled Powder

Dupe J5521 to Chomotto candlelight highlighter.

That's a lovely collection. I created a wish list for myself a while ago and took the plunge today as a birthday treat to myself. Two Yachiyos (M & L pointed) and the G519 20# are on their way to me soon! I'm so excited. It's a new era in make up brushes for me as before I only had MAC ones but I'd prefer to buy direct from the source if they're of better quality and price.

 

[tirurit]

That's a lovely collection. I created a wish list for myself a while ago and took the plunge today as a birthday treat to myself. Two Yachiyos (M & L pointed) and the G519 20# are on their way to me soon! I'm so excited. It's a new era in make up brushes for me as before I only had MAC ones but I'd prefer to buy direct from the source if they're of better quality and price.

let us know what you think of them

 

[Winthrop44]

Is there a Hakuhodo equivalent to the MAC 239?

 

[DMcG9]

Yep! I believe it is the J242G ($17).

 

[Winthrop44]

Thanks so much! I guessed right, ordered that one yesterday. )

 

[DMcG9]

Thanks so much! I guessed right, ordered that one yesterday. )

No prob and good guess. Will you post a pic when it arrives? I'm curious to see a pic outside of the Hakuhodo site.

I should finally post a pic of the order I made and received about a month ago, too.

 

[MissHolland]

I orderd yesterday the Hakuhodo J242G brush and the enamel brush pouch in Metal Khaki. I olso orderd 3 Koyudo brushes

 

[mosha010]

I started buying these and now everything else feels so cheap and harsh in comparison. My new love

 

[LC Balthazar]

I started buying these and now everything else feels so cheap and harsh in comparison. My new love

I'm so in the same boat. After buying these, I have beome a major brush snob!

 

[josephine90]

Planning to order some with my christmas money, please give me your opinions for the following brushes in my list, thanks! J142 J146 J5523 J110 J5521 J5543 K005 G551

 

[MissHolland]

I'm so in the same boat. After buying these, I have beome a major brush snob!

Yes me to!! I want more and more and more brushes! And i dont want other brushes than Japonese anymore. They are so good!

Josephine90, i only got the J110 from your list. It's a blush brush but for me its to big for blush. I use it for bronzer en finishing powder. I like the brush a lot!

 

[Pinkdollface]

Planning to order some with my christmas money, please give me your opinions for the following brushes in my list, thanks! J142 J146 J5523 J110 J5521 J5543 K005 G551

For eyes definitely the J5523, it's so nice for the crease! The J142 is a nice crease brush too and although I don't have the J146 I'm sure it's nice too if you need more precision. I love the J5521 for highlight and the J110 for blush. I have full cheeks though, so the J110 might be too big for your liking as it is for MissHolland. I don't have the others. I think the J5543 is denser than the J110 and it'll pick up more product.

 

[nazih09]

Is there a hakuhodo dupe for the mac 242?

 

[josephine90]

Yes me to!! I want more and more and more brushes! And i dont want other brushes than Japonese anymore. They are so good! Josephine90, i only got the J110 from your list. It's a blush brush but for me its to big for blush. I use it for bronzer en finishing powder. I like the brush a lot! 

For eyes definitely the J5523, it's so nice for the crease! The J142 is a nice crease brush too and although I don't have the J146 I'm sure it's nice too if you need more precision. I love the J5521 for highlight and the J110 for blush. I have full cheeks though, so the J110 might be too big for your liking as it is for MissHolland. I don't have the others. I think the J5543 is denser than the J110 and it'll pick up more product.

Thanks guys! I need to cut the list, its getting so exp! So maybe i should get j5543 instead of j110?