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One Brush to Rule Them All

RNGesusPls — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 06:02:20 GMT

What is your favorite multi-tasking brush that you can use for powdering, blush, bronzing, contouring, and/or highlight?

Or if you could choose one, then which would it be?

And why?

(I'm looking for one, no price limit, just getting lazier like

)

Can't wait to read all your responses!

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

makeitup305 — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:38:47 GMT

@RNGesusPls I highly recommend the It's synthetic but not to soft, and it's amazing quality. I've had mine for years, even bought a backup and it's still unused. I use the fuller side for powder and bronzer and the slanted side for blush, contour and highlight. Given a choice, I do use a specific brush for each but this brush is the one that lives in my to-go makeup bag.

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

GG84 — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:38:34 GMT

I know you asked for one only, but I need to include what I use for powder which is separate. For powder, I’m a lightweight, so I guess it depends on useage, I only apply under my eyes and on my nose but this little gem is incredible. It smooths everything out and diffuses my powder so it doesn’t ‘sit’ on the surface

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

RNGesusPls — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:57:20 GMT

I've never thought of a double-ended brush, thanks so much, will check it out @makeitup305 !

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

makeitup305 — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 21:06:06 GMT

@RNGesusPls the one pain with this is storage but mine has been living in my travel bag for years and it's holding strong!

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

RNGesusPls — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 21:08:03 GMT

Oh, any favorite/recommendation is great and welcome @GG84 so thanks so much! I'm a lightweight too when it comes to powders so will check this out!

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

RNGesusPls — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 21:09:51 GMT

That's excellent to hear about its durability @makeitup305 !

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

ShortErica — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:41:06 GMT

I don’t have a specific brush recommendation @RNGesusPls but I could see a tapered brush of some sort working with each of those products.

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

danielledanielle — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 02:44:47 GMT

I'm gonna have to go with my Wayne Goss brush. I got the 2018 holiday brush, which I thought was a fab multi-tasker, but then I got one of his synthetic brushes, 25S. It's tapered, and kinda like his 00, but a bit fluffier. I still use the holiday brush, but I really like the 25S.

And then on the less expensive side, e.l.f. has a really cute (taveling blending brush) that I can use for contour, blush and blending. I originally got it for foundation, but I like it better now for the reasons I just named.

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

WinglessOne — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:43:39 GMT

For blush, highlight, and bronzer, I use a Chikuhodo Z-4 cheek brush most often. You could take away any of my other face brushes, but I’d fight you for my Z-4. 😄

I don’t often dust/buff setting/finishing powder all over my face, but the Z-4 can also do that—though not as efficiently as a larger powder brush.

Where I do frequently use setting powder is under my eyes (usually just in my tear troughs, which is where I apply concealer), on/around my oily nose, and over any winged liner to lock it down. I normally use a very soft eyeshadow brush for all that. A larger brush like the Z-4 wouldn’t give me the precision I need in small spaces.

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:28:22 GMT

@GG84 ooh i didn't even know beautyblender had a powder puff. this looks so cool! definitely going in my loves list.

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

GG84 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:37:16 GMT

@Anonymous I’ve had mine about a year and wash it weekly. It holds up well, i’m just about ready to replace it now!

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

makeitup305 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:55:39 GMT

@GG84 I love this thing. It lives in my to-go makeup bag for touch ups.

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

MissPuff — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:49:41 GMT

My vote is the Wayne Goss Airbrush! It's got such a unique shape and is so soft, perfect for light washes of color or blending out harsh edges. Also great for setting powder over concealer and detail spots (though it's probably too small to powder your entire face quickly...). The air brush is my go to for blush, bronzer, and highlight (turned on it's side, it's got a nice skinny profile) and because it's blue squirrel, I never have to worry about getting too heavy handed. Also lovely for buffing 🙂

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

MissPuff — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:53:14 GMT

Unrelated/Related - I was just on Beautylish and noticed this brand:

Koyudo - anyone have any experience with their brushes? The price point doesn't seem bad and I love short handles. But mainly, this picture 🙂

WHAT ARE THESE?!!? And when can I collect them all?!

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

Kim888 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:54:24 GMT

omg those look so cool @MissPuff

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

WinglessOne — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:51:37 GMT

@MissPuff I’ve stalked some Koyudo brushes for a while, though I’d probably rarely use some of the more colorfully designed ones because, well, just look at them! 😍 They’d just be collector items for me. But my serious brush collector friend uses a Fu-pa 13 (I think that’s the number; it’s a dense angled goat hair brush) for foundation most days. Of her hundreds of brushes, it’s one of her favorites.

Sonia G did a detailed write-up of some Koyudo brushes a few years ago. I remember reading it while I was researching various Japanese brushes.

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

Mcakes — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:58:01 GMT

OMG these are too cute @MissPuff

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

Mcakes — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:04:41 GMT

There was a time when I was using exclusively Hourglass everything, so I can attest to the fact that this brush can do it all lol. I have 2 of them in my collection and they are my workhorses!

https://www.sephora.com/product/foundation-blush-brush-no-2-P193244?icid2=products%20grid:p193244:product

Re: One Brush to Rule Them All

blackkitty2014 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:04:48 GMT

@MissPuff What??? Beautylish carries Koyudo now??? Bye bye Chikuhodo and Hakuhodo 😉 Just kidding!!! I dont have these particular brushes but i have a whole lots of Koyudo brushes. They are awesome!!! The quality is similar to Hakuhodo and Chikuhodo but i think they have various range (affordable to expensive) 😉 I used to order them through CD Japan since back in the day that the only way i can order Koyudo. The white mushroom kabuki brush is totally awesome (one of the best kabuki brush) but it's kinda expensive (around $120 USD i think). Off to Beautylish to check 😉