Beauty Product Reviews

Exquisite! A MUST HAVE!

Listen. I was expecting a beautifully made brush, but OMG I was not ready. The glossy lacquered handle as a backdrop for the beautiful artwork is simply stunning. Beauty, chikuhodo quality, and function, worth every dime. Another must have for the collector as well as for those wanting to try Japanese handmade brushes for the first time.

I hate that I love it!

I wanted to hate it, but darn it, I love it. I hate the price, but darn it!!! I'll buy it over and over and over again. It just works. Pores.....Gone; mature skin.....tightened; makeup lasts all day. I will say that it was not love at first use. I have combination but often more on the drier side. With dry mature skin, I noticed that I have to really moisturize my skin before using this primer, and when I do, my foundation, any foundation that I use, from drug store to high end, works 10 times better. I"m hooked. That price though! UGH!!! I hate that I love it.

GET IT BEFORE IT'S GONE!

I'm a huge Chikuhodo brush fan and this one did not disappoint, especially considering the price. This brush is right on par with the Makie series powder brushes. The handle is of the same quality as the Chikuhodo Makie Series MK-MO powder brush, as well as the super soft and luxurious blue squirrel hairs. That being said, I do prefer the glossy lacquered handles of the original MK powder brushes, but the matte finish is still very nice and the art work is absolutely beautiful in person. I definitely would recommend this brush over the MK-MO brush, but only because of the price, which in my opinion should have been priced in line with this brush. However, to be fair, the brush hairs on the Lunar New Year brush seem slightly more compact with slightly less brush hairs than the MK-MO brush, but it's still a beautifully made brush. It works like a dream for face powders, blush, and highlighters. I LOVE it! What I love most about squirrel hair brushes in general is that they apply powder products without disturbing my foundation, and is great for people with sensitive skin. A must have for the collector and a perfect entry level brush for anyone wanting to experience blue squirrel powder brushes for the first time. Photographed below is all of my Chikuhodo powder brushes in case anyone is interested in seeing how it looks in comparison to the others in my collection.

Almost Perfect

This brush is extremely soft with the perfect amount of density. I absolutely love how it feels and functions. Perfect for bronzer, blush, setting powder, you name it. The only reason I’m giving it 3.5 stars instead of 5 is because of the handle. It’s suppose to be lacquered but is very dull in comparison to my MK1 brush, and it feels a bit cheap. At this price point for one brush, I want perfection and I was a bit disappointed, which is a first when it comes to my Chikuhodo brushes.