How to use Kabuki brushes.

Dec 18, 2015

Christie R.

Names in order of top to bottom
Flat angled brush
Round angled brush
Flat brush
Round brush (I accidentally sent two)
Tapered brush

Dec 18, 2015

Christie R.

They are all smaller and I don't know what each is to be used for so if someone could please tell me that would be fantastic

Dec 18, 2015

Marleen B.

I don't know if I'm crazy or not, but those don't look like kubukis to me.

Dec 18, 2015

Marleen B.

They all look like duo fiber stippling brushes to me, except the last one which looks like a foundation or concealer brush.

Dec 19, 2015

Marleen B.

I usually use duo fiber brushes for cream blushes. Although, I do have the Real Techniques Duo Fiber contour brush that I use for "blending" contour but not applying it.

Dec 19, 2015

Christie R.

Well what do you call the little brushes lol because they came in a set with five kabuki brushes and they and they were smaller so I just assumed they were smaller kabuki brushes but I'm not really sure lol.

Dec 19, 2015

Roz X.

I see an ahhhhdorable dog, but nothing I'd personally call Kabuki, but I understand why you are calling them that as I often see advertised " 8 or 10 piece Kabuki sets"...labeled as Kabuki, that resemble yours, such as this Sigma set.
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/sigmax-kabuki-kit/p/SMAX06PARNT

I would be interested in knowing why they are calling them Kabuki? I seriously know nothing about brushes, but the images Shaye and Ms. Jacqueline are what I have long considered Kabukis. So Kabuki is referring to the bristle style and there can be longer-handled Kabukis?

I need to take a class in brushes. The content you posted, Ms. Jacqueline, is a great start to understanding for me, so THANK YOU and thank you, Christie, for the thread.  :)

Dec 19, 2015

Alyssa M.

They aren't kabuki brushes. I'm pretty sure I have the same set that you do but with black handles. Mine aren't kabuki but they work fabulously.

Dec 19, 2015

Tina S.

I am becoming interested in make-up tool of the trade. what a fasinating lesson Jacquelin. you have a wealth of knowledge you share with us. thanks.

Dec 19, 2015

Christie R.

Thank all of you for your input!

Dec 20, 2015

Roz X.

Oh my! That was insanely helpful and a spectacular read. Thank you so very much! I know quite a bit of the culture, but never knew a single thing regarding Kabuki theatre prep or tools. Truly delightful post, and I am grateful...ever so.

What would you call Christie's Brush set instead?

Dec 20, 2015

Roz X.

An add thread to favorites feature or bookmark would spare my phone storage from a plethora of Beautylish informative and helpful posts!

Dec 20, 2015

Marleen B.

Its hard to tell my the picture, but since it's a face brush collection, one is probably a concealer buffing brush. But you don't have to use a brush for what its meant for. Utilize it for what your needs are. I use a fine-tip eyeliner brush to pinpoint concealer onto tiny discolorations and I use a tiny rounded eye brush to buff & blend the concealer so stays on the spot and doesn't spread out to far. Experiment with the brushes and eventually you'll find a use for them.

Dec 25, 2015

Roz X.

Christie, did you find all the info you needed? I most certainly learned a lot! Thanks again, ladies.