i am dying to get the kabuki brush
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blueyedlady87
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I looked at it today and it was not at all what I expected. it was smaller, not soft, and seemed to be not as good quality as the permanent brushes. the price is just ridiculous.
PrettyKitty
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Come on guys, you must buy this brush!
It's awesome! So soft, but not fluffy. It's very nice for Studio Fix and bronzing powder.
I already have the #186 kabuki brush, and it's NOTHING like #182.
The price isn't bad because the quality is awesome.
It's awesome! So soft, but not fluffy. It's very nice for Studio Fix and bronzing powder.
I already have the #186 kabuki brush, and it's NOTHING like #182.
The price isn't bad because the quality is awesome.
Jude
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I find it interesting that people find the brush overpriced. Good brushes cost money.... yeah, I know that you can get good results with midpriced brushes but not with the application ease at which you would with a quality brush with great bristles.
NARS Bronzer -$50.00
Laura Mercier --$52.00
Fresh Powder Brush - $50.00
The Smash Box Face and Body (my personal fave) - $52.00
When you pause and take a look, the MAC Kabuki is right in step with most of the higher end brushes of similar shape.
I started with Bare Escentuals makeup where kabukis are essential so I know my way around those things and have tried a ton of them. This is one of the nicest Kabuki's that I have tried. Super soft so it doesnt scratch your face yet densely packed bristles to hold the powder and blend beautifully.
Sure, you can go with the cheaper Kabuki but I think that brushes are an investment. Everytime I cheap out on a brush, I am replacing it in a few months because it sheds like crazy or the bristles start to fall out (BB Kabukis). A lot of times, things that seem expensive are actually a better buy in the long run because it lasts, thus saving the need to purchase a replacement.
NARS Bronzer -$50.00
Laura Mercier --$52.00
Fresh Powder Brush - $50.00
The Smash Box Face and Body (my personal fave) - $52.00
When you pause and take a look, the MAC Kabuki is right in step with most of the higher end brushes of similar shape.
I started with Bare Escentuals makeup where kabukis are essential so I know my way around those things and have tried a ton of them. This is one of the nicest Kabuki's that I have tried. Super soft so it doesnt scratch your face yet densely packed bristles to hold the powder and blend beautifully.
Sure, you can go with the cheaper Kabuki but I think that brushes are an investment. Everytime I cheap out on a brush, I am replacing it in a few months because it sheds like crazy or the bristles start to fall out (BB Kabukis). A lot of times, things that seem expensive are actually a better buy in the long run because it lasts, thus saving the need to purchase a replacement.
docmaria
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I can't imagine any brush could be softer than my A-squirrel squirrel kabuki brush. But it might be nice to have a denser version.
I just dread to think what they will charge for this when it's released in Australia. The NARS bronzer brush retails for $AU145 ~= $US110 here. http://www.meccacosmetica.com.au/pro...p?pid=592&pt=1. Thank goodness for ebay.
I just dread to think what they will charge for this when it's released in Australia. The NARS bronzer brush retails for $AU145 ~= $US110 here. http://www.meccacosmetica.com.au/pro...p?pid=592&pt=1. Thank goodness for ebay.
archangeli
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I completely agree. I didn't hesitate at the $55 Cdn price tag.
To the Canadian gals - remember the gift packs that Cineplex Odeon and Famous Players movie theatres were selling at Christmas? They had a $10 off coupon for the Bay in there that I used towards my kabuki brush
The coupon didn't say a thing about cosmetics being excluded. Whoo.
| Originally Posted by Jude I find it interesting that people find the brush overpriced. Good brushes cost money.... yeah, I know that you can get good results with midpriced brushes but not with the ease at which you would with a quality brush with great bristles. NARS Bronzer -$50.00 Laura Mercier --$52.00 Fresh Powder Brush - $50.00 The Smash Box Face and Body (my personal fave) - $52.00 When you pause and take a look, the MAC Kabuki is right in step with most of the higher end brushes of similar shape. |
I completely agree. I didn't hesitate at the $55 Cdn price tag.
To the Canadian gals - remember the gift packs that Cineplex Odeon and Famous Players movie theatres were selling at Christmas? They had a $10 off coupon for the Bay in there that I used towards my kabuki brush
depecher
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I was dead set against buying the Kabuki brush at the counter. I was going to buy a cheaper version on eBay. I went to the counter yesterday and it was LOVE!! I bought it and it's all mine. I am sooo happy with it. It's softer than soft. My foundation has never looked sooo good. I do not regret buying this brush. =)
mspixieears
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I hear you sister. I would probably have a third of the MAC I do have if I had to pay retail, probably not even that much.
| Originally Posted by docmaria I can't imagine any brush could be softer than my A-squirrel squirrel kabuki brush. But it might be nice to have a denser version. I just dread to think what they will charge for this when it's released in Australia. The NARS bronzer brush retails for $AU145 ~= $US110 here. http://www.meccacosmetica.com.au/pro...p?pid=592&pt=1. Thank goodness for ebay. |
I hear you sister. I would probably have a third of the MAC I do have if I had to pay retail, probably not even that much.
mima
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i am not saying it is overpriced.
for what it is worth, i own brushes from stila, nars, chanel, scott barnes etc as well as MAC, so i have no problem paying $$$ for brushes. but mac made it really difficult when they made the brush LE and also had it come out with a gorgeous collection which is full of LE stuff. i tried to haul the bare minimum from the icon collection, and even passed on several items (studio lights, beautuy powders) i was lemming/planning to get. despite this i spent almost $180 CDN! so to spend another $55 + 15% tax, would be a huge investment...
| Originally Posted by Jude I find it interesting that people find the brush overpriced. Good brushes cost money.... yeah, I know that you can get good results with midpriced brushes but not with the application ease at which you would with a quality brush with great bristles. NARS Bronzer -$50.00 Laura Mercier --$52.00 Fresh Powder Brush - $50.00 The Smash Box Face and Body (my personal fave) - $52.00 When you pause and take a look, the MAC Kabuki is right in step with most of the higher end brushes of similar shape. I started with Bare Escentuals makeup where kabukis are essential so I know my way around those things and have tried a ton of them. This is one of the nicest Kabuki's that I have tried. Super soft so it doesnt scratch your face yet densely packed bristles to hold the powder and blend beautifully. Sure, you can go with the cheaper Kabuki but I think that brushes are an investment. Everytime I cheap out on a brush, I am replacing it in a few months because it sheds like crazy or the bristles start to fall out (BB Kabukis). A lot of times, things that seem expensive are actually a better buy in the long run because it lasts, thus saving the need to purchase a replacement. |
i am not saying it is overpriced.
for what it is worth, i own brushes from stila, nars, chanel, scott barnes etc as well as MAC, so i have no problem paying $$$ for brushes. but mac made it really difficult when they made the brush LE and also had it come out with a gorgeous collection which is full of LE stuff. i tried to haul the bare minimum from the icon collection, and even passed on several items (studio lights, beautuy powders) i was lemming/planning to get. despite this i spent almost $180 CDN! so to spend another $55 + 15% tax, would be a huge investment...
Jude
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I wasn't addressing you, if I was, I would have quoted your post. I was remarking on the number of posts that state the brush is overpriced. One or two, in fact, can be found in this thread.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy everything that you ended up purchasing!
| Originally Posted by mima i am not saying it is overpriced. for what it is worth, i own brushes from stila, nars, chanel, scott barnes etc as well as MAC, so i have no problem paying $$$ for brushes. but mac made it really difficult when they made the brush LE and also had it come out with a gorgeous collection which is full of LE stuff. i tried to haul the bare minimum from the icon collection, and even passed on several items (studio lights, beautuy powders) i was lemming/planning to get. despite this i spent almost $180 CDN! so to spend another $55 + 15% tax, would be a huge investment... |
I wasn't addressing you, if I was, I would have quoted your post. I was remarking on the number of posts that state the brush is overpriced. One or two, in fact, can be found in this thread.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy everything that you ended up purchasing!
aziajs
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I completely agree that brushes are an investment. They really are. There are brushes that are you can't skimp on. I just got the 187 and have to say that it is much denser and has a velvety feel compared to the Flirt! brush, although that's still a good alternative. But I don't think you have to spend $50 to get a good brush. Nor do I believe that because you spend more you get more in terms of brush quality. I don't think the MAC kabuki is necessarily overpriced. I liked the brush. I saw it yesterday. But I, personally, am not paying $45 for it. It was dense and soft but I have found other dense and soft brushes that I felt were just as good but cost $10-$15 less. It's all personal choice I suppose. But, for example, the Stila #21 ($52) is VERY similar to the BE Heavenly Face brush ($30) and the NARS Bronzer ($50) is VERY similar to the Sephora Bronzer brush ($25). Just food for thought.
d_flawless
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just a suggestion, why don't you try the bare minerals kabuki? it seems like that's what they specialize in, so it may be a better (cheaper) option as opposed to MACs
AlliSwan
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The BE brush is ridiculously scratchy and pretty sparse--waste of money IMO. The Bobbi Brown one is a big step up in softness and density of bristles. The MAC kabuki blows them all away. Just have to pimp this new brush because it really IS AMAZING. It's tied with the 187 for my fave brush EVER. After the 266.
Jennifer Mcfly
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I only have the Kabuki that came with my Bare Escentuals mineral set from Sephora. I have no problem with it, so no reason to buy another brush at this time. Yes, the MAC one was amazingly soft. But the one I have from BE, might not be as soft, but it isn't scratchy on my face so there's no reason for me to buy something else. It feels good to me. Some people have mentioned it's scratchy, but I don't agree. I think it's a good alternative or maybe the Bobbi Brown one, I've heard good things about that one.
| Originally Posted by beebeegun jennifer mcfly, do u have any recs for something cheaper and BETTER? Cuz I would love this MAC kabuki too, SO soft, but at the same time money isn't so free right now! Thanks!
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I only have the Kabuki that came with my Bare Escentuals mineral set from Sephora. I have no problem with it, so no reason to buy another brush at this time. Yes, the MAC one was amazingly soft. But the one I have from BE, might not be as soft, but it isn't scratchy on my face so there's no reason for me to buy something else. It feels good to me. Some people have mentioned it's scratchy, but I don't agree. I think it's a good alternative or maybe the Bobbi Brown one, I've heard good things about that one.
Spenser
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I've bought a few Chanel kabuki brushes (gifts, etc.) and just picked up the Catherine kabuki today. It hurts me to say (as Chanel is my first love) but there is no comparison between the two. The Chanel kabuki is smaller, not as dense, and lacks the velvety feel of this kabuki. I don't remember what I paid for them, but I know that i didn't hesitate a moment to get this once I saw it in person. It is rather silly to have it be LE though.
sarzio
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I plan on using that coupon for culture bloom stuff
| Originally Posted by archangeli I completely agree. I didn't hesitate at the $55 Cdn price tag. To the Canadian gals - remember the gift packs that Cineplex Odeon and Famous Players movie theatres were selling at Christmas? They had a $10 off coupon for the Bay in there that I used towards my kabuki brush
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I plan on using that coupon for culture bloom stuff
