GSN Series GSN-10 Eye Shadow

I had originally intended to use this brush strictly for deepening the outer corner. I was hoping for something smaller than the Chikuhodo J5522, which I typically use for the transition shade and some crease definition. As you can see in the photo, I included a brand new, unwashed version of the brush next to the one I've used quite a bit and has been washed a few times. The brush blooms into a fuller, more airy shape and differs quite a bit from the unwashed version. I have quite a bit of lid space, so I find this brush still useful for deepening the outer corner, but in a more diffused way. I placed the Sonia G Crease Pro to the right of this brush. By comparison, the Crease Pro is more tapered and precise in its application. The Crease Pro is my usual brush of choice for the outer corner, but I wanted something that blows out the color more than the Crease Pro does. The first brush to the left is the Sonia G Blender Pro, which I use for transition or to blend out the edges. I also included the Sonia G Crease One on the very right, which is pointed and quite dense at the base.

I really love how this brush is able to pick up color well (due to the undyed goat bristles) but also diffuses it so effortlessly. The bristles on the outside do fray a bit after a few washes, but nothing that would affect its performance. I usually finish drying it in a brush guard if I want to keep the shape closer to the unwashed version. I would also note that the white undyed goat bristles do stain a slight bit, especially if you use the brush for darker colors like myself. Overall excellent brush, so much so that I purchased a backup!

I love this brush so much I had to buy a 2nd one after I got the first! It's beautiful for just blending in your transition and for going over to blend everything together. Generally natural hair brushes will splay and bloom so to speak when you wash them. You can get brush guards from amazon for like $7 for a pack of 40 and use them to keep the brush's shape. For sure do it after you wash it and make sure to have it dry upside down to where water does not get into the ferule! Natural hair brushes are a game changer and this one is really great!

This is a great crease brush and blends beautifully! The biggest drawback is it doesn’t hold it shape whatsoever! Even after only one gentle wash! It still performs well so I’ll keep it but it splayed horribly.

I didn't expect to lose it shape so fast... and it wasn't as soft as I think it will be. I brought it mainly for its shape. But very soon I see a lot of loose hair. I am not sure what happened... I will use a brush guard to see if that helps. I love the handle, and the shape of it (ideally if it holds its shape).

I loved this brush until I washed it. The shape is perfect as a blender for my small, hooded eyes, and the bristles were the perfect density for diffusing colour. The handle looks and feels a little cheap. I use a good quality brush cleaner and have professional shapers, but after washing the bristles seemed to get a little frizzy and frayed and it didn't perform as well. I've tried conditioning it, but it just doesn't perform well. It's comparable to a natural bristle Morphe brush I got in a kit, except the Chikuhodo doesn't shed. I realize this is their budget line, but I was expecting more.

After I washed it the hairs flair out. I struggle to reshape this brush. I prefer my Wayne Goss brushes over this

I love everything about the brush other than the fact that not long after I purchased it the ferrule became loose. After that it’s all downhill. I was expecting the quality to be alittle better than that.

I love this brush. I need to get more! It’s so soft and is my go to blending brush. The taper is perfect for my deep-set crease.

It's a nice, small crease brush. It does the job and blends well. The design of the brush and handle is much prettier in person. I'm taking off one star because it's not the softest goat hair, but it's not scratchy either.

I wanted to love this brush. I had been eyeing it awhile before I finally purchased it. Unfortunately, I don't think it's worth the price. I'd rather pay a little more to get a Wayne Goss brush, they're amazing. This brush frayed badly after just one wash. It also left skip marks when applying eye shadow.

Pros: Soft, I like the handle length and weight.

Cons: Frayed bristles, skips when applying eye shadow.

I have cheaper brushes that out perform this one. Hard pass for me.