Superstar Brush Duo II

These two brushes are beautiful and so soft and functional. I love the handles and the feel of the bristles. The larger brush is great for highlighting and the eye brush is a definite must for liner or inner corner highlight

Smaller one handles all the up close lining or spot work, while the larger is perfect for highlighting, powder under eyes, blending edges… I automatically sign up for releases from Sonia G because the brushes are so versatile, nice long balanced handles, last forever when taken care of & beautiful art in themselves. Make getting ready a pleasure.

I have purchased and used Sonia G Superstar Detail 1 and Detail 2 and in my experience both makeup brushes have their own strengths and advantages.

Detail 1 Advantages:

1) the size is perfect for blush application for small face, as well as targeted blush application for any face size

2) Targeted powder setting or finishing powder application

3) highlighter application

4) all over eyelid base powder application for people with generous eyelid space, such as myself.

5) The best of 2 different rare hair mixes, provides the ultimate luxury experience. White Canadian Squirrel and high quality Saibikoho bristles makes this Sonia G Detail 1 truly a bold choice by Sonia. Especially given the very affordable pricing for such premium rare hairs and luxurious multi-layer Japanese lacquer handles.

Sonia's choice to use high quality Saibikoho instead of the more obvious and less risky choice of high grade saikoho for this Detail 1 mix reflects Sonia's drive and sincere passion for fude and her innovative spirit. The risks of using high grade saibikoho instead of saikoho include obvious factors such as higher price point, lower profit margins; but also require more careful considerations of brush head shape and performance. This is where Sonia G shows why she earned her title of Queen of Fude. Sonia explained in detail in her blog the origins of Detail 1 and Detail 2 brushes of her Superstar series.

Those with keen observational skills have already noticed the differences in performance start to show up between Detail 1 and Detail 2 and the reasons why Saibikoho mix WCS is special when used with shimmer powder formulas and highlighter powders. Personally, I love both Detail 1 and Detail 2 and I have bought back ups of both.

Kudos to Sonia for daring to create an original and refreshingly luxurious Superstar mix in the form of Detail 1 WCS + high grade Saibikoho and making it affordably priced for us hardcore fude nerds/collectors to enjoy. I hope to see more such bold and innovative mixes from Sonia in 2026.

Note: Not Sponsored in any way. Idk why my same review under superstar Detail 1 doesn't show verified purchase since I purchased back up of Detail 1 and this Superstar duo.