REVIEW | HAKUHODO Brushes - J Series, 200 Series, S Series and G series

REVIEW | HAKUHODO Brushes - J Series, 200 Series, S Series and G Series 

  

 

The Hakuhodo Brushes range in price from $14 upwards to $250+ depending on the design, hair type, etc.

Most of the brushes are lower in price than the comparable brushes from MAC and are much better quality. Sigma Cosmetics brushes are of course cheaper but not too significantly. It is worth a few extra dollars for much higher quality brushes. These brushes are also cheaper when compared to the likes of Bare Escentuals, Sephora Brushes, Tarte, etc.

These brushes also a WAY cheaper than high-end brand brushes from Tom Ford, Chanel, Hourglass, etc. 

 

 
The Hakuhodo Brushes are available for purchase online at www.hakuhodousa.com as well as  at certain IMATS and The Makeup Show venues.

 

 
The Hakuhodo Brushes come in a sealed plastic sleeves and a pretty pink box :). The brushes are embossed with the Hakuhodo brand name and shiny black laquered handles (except for certain designs).

"Welcome to Hakuhodo.
We are proud to introduce our makeup brushes here.
Our mission is to make the ultimate fude (hoo-de), the perfect tool."

"To achieve good coloring with powder and shadow, excellent control for smudging, gradation and lining and comfortable texture with our makeup brushes, we understand fully well the quality of material for the brushes, choose only the best materials, and design the ideal shape, size, and volume to meet each requirement. We manufacture the ultimate makeup brushes."

"We never cut the tip of the brushes but hand-sculpt and assemble them using the finest quality materials. We use the term fude for our makeup brushes, which means brush in Japanese, because our makeup fudes (brushes) are different from other brushes, whose tips are cut"

 

There numerous designs, shapes, sizes, hair type, etc. to choose from in the Hakuhodo Brush line.  

The brush hairs are soft and delicate on the skin and work perfectly for makeup application. The bristles don't bleed or shed when used and washed. And there is no offensive odor. These are divine! Only thing I would like to see change is the addition of the brush number on the handles themselves. :)

 

The Hakuhodo Brushes are phenomenal and cost less than the majority of mid-high-end brands. These are brushes you NEED in your collection!!! Hands down!!!

A+

Have you tried these yet?  Interested?

The J Series

Our brand new J range introduces the next-generation of makeup brushes as we have carefully selected the materials and designed the brush shapes. The natural hair used in this range has not been dyed so keeps its original color. This means the bristles will not lose any color. The bristles in this brush range provide moderate resilience and produce great coloring and the bristle shapes available are our most standard to cutting edge.

 

J5529 Eye Shadow Brush Tapered (H3002)

Price: $16.00

Features:
The Hair used for this brush is resilient yet soft goat. Its hair length and shape enables you to achieve soft and natural coloring. With this eye shadow brush, you can naturally smudge and blend eye shadow. It also can be used with all types of products - liquid or cream base makeup and even powder.

Use: Eye shadow

Hair Type: Goat

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass

Size:  A. Full Length: 153.0 mm

          B. Hair Length: 13.0 mm
            C. Thickness: 5.0 mm 

My thoughts: The J2259 Tapered Eye Shadow Brush is great for smaller eyelid space and detailed work. It can be used for precise blending in the crease or lower lash line for a smoky blended effect. It is also great for the inner tear duct area.

J5523 Eye Shadow Brush Round & Flat (H3000)

 

Price: $18.00

Features:
The bristles made from goat are soft on your skin and provide moderate resilience. This brush can be used for the upper eyelid area and produces great coloring and also can be used with all types of products - liquid or cream base makeup and even powder.

Use: Eye shadow

Hair Type: Goat

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass

Size： A. Full Length: 151.0 mm 
          B. Hair Length: 16.0 mm
          C. Thickness: 4.5 mm
 

  

My thoughts: The J5523 Round & Flat Eye Shadow Brush is the upgraded and higher quality equivalent to the MAC 217 Blending Brush. It is really soft and great for blending in the crease and for all over color. It can also be used for cream products and concealer.

J242G Eye Shadow Brush Round & Flat (H2958)

Price: $17.00

Features:
The bristles, made from a mix of goat and synthetic fiber, provide moderate resilience and excel at producing great coloring. This brush can be used with all types of products - liquid or cream base makeup, and even powder.

Use: Eye Shadow

Hair Type: Goat & Synthetic

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass

Size: A. Full Length: 146.0 mm 

         B. Hair Length: 11.0 mm
         C. Thickness: 3.0 mm

My thoughts: The J242G Round & Flat Eye Shadow Brush is small tapered shader brush which can be used to apply detailed color to the inner tear duct, under the brow, lower lash line, etc.  Its a very small brush so it will work great for smaller eyelid areas. It can also be used for cream products and concealer.

J214R Duo Fibre Eye Shadow Brush Round (H2954)

Price: $27.00

Features:
The bristles are resilient and create great color. This roundish brush head is also ideal for highlighter or eye shadow base. Synthetic fibers extend slightly further than the goat hair, and this specification means that the bristles have more spring which enables them to pick up just the right amount of product. This helps create a smooth finish to your makeup, while also helping it last even longer. Also ideal for applying glittery powder.

Use: Eye Shadow

Hair Type: Goat & Synthetic

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass

Size: A. Full Length: 153.0 mm 

         B. Hair Length: 18.0 mm
         C. Thickness: 12.0 mm

My thoughts: The J214R Round Duo Fibre Eye Shadow Brush is a small round top duo fibre brush which will work great for concealer and creamy products. It is not a must-have brush but it is a unique shape that can work well for larger eyelids and concealer.

J212 Highlight Brush Round (H3740)

Price: $34.00

Features:
The bristles are resilient and create great color. This roundish brush head is also ideal for highlighting.

Use：                   Highlight/Blush

Hair Type ：       Goat

Handle Type ：  Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule：             Nickel Brass/Silver

Size：                  A. Full Length: 155 mm

 B. Hair Length: 20.0 mm
 C. Thickness: 13.5 mm

My thoughts: The J212 Round Highlight Brush is a small round top highlighter brush which will work great for concealer and creamy products. Again this is not a must-have brush but it is a unique shape that can be great for eye shadow bases, concealer and detailed contour work. It can be used for cream and powder products as well as concealer.

J220G Eye Shadow Brush Round & Flat (H2956)

Price: $23.00

Features:

The bristles are made from a mix of goat and synthetic fiber and provide moderate to full coverage which also works well for frosty makeup. This brush can be used with all types of products - liquid or cream base makeup, and even powder.

Use: Eye Shadow

Hair Type: Goat & Synthetic

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass

Size: A. Full Length: 153.0 mm

         B. Hair Length: 18.0 mm
         C. Thickness: 4.5 mm 

My thoughts: The J220G Round & Flat Eye Shadow Brush is a larger eye shader brush that is similar in shape to the MAC 252 Large Shader Brush. It is not a must-have brush but it can be useful to those with larger eyelids. It's nice for all over color or applying highlighter under the brows.

J142 Eye Shadow Brush Round (H2944)

Price: $18.00

Features:
The bristles are made from resilient yet soft goat that can produce great coloring. Smudging and blending colors can be easily achieved. Also ideal for highlighting.

Use: Eye Shadow

Hair Type: Goat

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass

Size: A. Full Length: 153.0 mm 

         B. Hair Length: 18.0 mm
         C. Thickness: 6.0 mm 

My thoughts: The J142 Round Eye Shadow Brush is small tapered blending brush that is similar to the MAC 222 Blending Brush. It is really soft and great for blending in the crease and for all over color. It will be perfect for those with smaller eyelid space and for getting into smaller areas. It's also great for detailed or precise blending.

J5547 Blush Brush Round & Flat (H2999)

Price: $30.00

Features:
The bristles offer moderate elasticity and therefore produce great color. Natural blending of colors is easy to achieve.

Use: Blush

Hair Type: Goat & Synthetic

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass

Size:  A. Full Length: 165.0 mm

         B.  Hair Length: 30.0 mm
         C. Thickness: 7.8 mm

My thoughts: The J5547 Round & Flat Blush Brush is a great blush brush which is soft and flexible. It allows for light application of blush or highlighter and can also be used to build up and blend out face color. The shape of this brush makes it great for blush, highlighter and contour color.

J544 Blush & Foundation Brush Round & Flat (H2988)

Price: $41.00

Features:
Ideal for all types of products - liquid/cream based makeup and even powder. Designed to help you easily control how sheer or heavy you want your makeup coverage, this excellent brush is perfect for even complete makeup beginners.

Use: Foundation, Blush (cream base)

Hair Type: Goat & Synthetic

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass

Size: A. Full Length: 178.0 mm  
           B. Hair Length: 38.0 mm
         C. Thickness: 12.0 mm


 

 

My thoughts: The J544 Round & Flat Blush & Foundation Brush is the natural hair and synthetic fibre blend. It is not the typical duo fibre brush since the bristles are extremely soft to the touch. It is great for blending foundation or cream products on the face. It is very similar to the MAC 159 Duo Fibre Face Brush but it is much softer and nicer to work with.

J505 Blush Brush M Round & Flat (H3887)

Price: $69.00

Features:
The bristles of this brush are smaller than the G501 Blush Brush LL Round & Flat, therefore making it relatively easy to use for makeup beginners. 

Use: Eye Shadow

Hair Type: Goat & Synthetic

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass

Size: A. Full Length: 178.0 mm 

         B. Hair Length: 38.0 mm
         C. Thickness: 15.0 mm 

My thoughts: The J505 Round & Flat Blush Brush is a large fluffy face brush that maybe a bit too large for blush. It is phenomenally soft and perfect for all over face color or bronzer.

 

The 200 Series

Our 200 brush range features a wide variety of bristles. The bristles have natural spring and have been specially crafted for complete control and accuracy.

210 Blush Brush Round (H2109)

Price: $36.00

Features:
Our must-have blusher brush! This roundish brush head provides a smoother and more even application of makeup. It creates great color and holds powder well, helping you achieve your desired finish.

Use: Blush/Highlight

Hair Type: Goat

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel Brass/Silver

Size: A. Full Length: 165 mm 

        B. Hair Length: 30.0 mm
        C. Thickness: 15.5 mm 

        D. Width of the Ferrule Foot: 15.5 mm 

My thoughts: The 210 Round Blush Brush is a rounded top blush brush with moderate density. It is similar to the MAC 109 Small Contour Brush but it is more compact and not a fluffy - and it definitely does not shed like the 109 can. It is really great for blending contour color and works nicely for foundation. It can also work for blush but be careful because it can really pack on color.

 

The G Series

The brushes in our G range may herald a trend. Bristles combining a mix of blue squirrel and horse have the possibility for wonderful application of water-based products. The large and unique eye brow and lip brush provide the highest level of precision and performance.

G504  Blush Brush M Angled (H2184)

Price: $72.00

Features:
Elastic while still soft on the skin, the mix of blue squirrel and horse is used in the bristles of this shading brush. Perfect for creating contours.

Use: Shading

Hair Type: Blue Squirrel・Horse

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Black

Ferrule: Nickel Brass/Silver

Size: A. Full Length: 140 mm 

         B. Hair Length: 25.0 mm
         C. Thickness: 10.5 mm 

         D. Width of the Ferrule Foot: 26.5 mm 

 

My thoughts: The G504 Angled Blush Brush is an angled moderately dense brush that will work great for foundation or contour color. It is really soft but still resilient so it will deposit color as well as blend it out nicely. This one is not a must-have brush.

S100 Series

S100 Vermillion Brush Range - this is the flagship range of Hakuhodo. Crafted for ease of use, our S100 series features a wide variety of brush types. The handle is made of wood colored in rich vermillion, a traditional Japanese color. The handle broadens slightly towards the bottom. Sumptuous to hold and superbly balanced for easy handling. The brass ferrule is 24-karat gold plated with clear coating.

S110 Blush Brush Round and Flat (H2007)

Price: $68.00

Features:
Our best selling and must-have blusher brush! These carefully designed bristles are ideal for producing natural coloring effortlessly. You can easily obtain a natural blending of color, and its controllability is excellent.

Use: Blush

Hair Type: Goat(Sokoho)

Handle Type: Wood Handle/Vermilion

Ferrule: 24K Clear Coating Brass/Gold

Size: A. Full Length: 175 mm 

         B. Hair Length: 38.0 mm
         C. Thickness: 11.5 mm 

         D. Width of the Ferrule Foot:  9.5 mm 

My thoughts: The S110 Round & Flat Blush Brush is the a super soft and great blush brush. It is the perfect size and shape for blush and is great for blending color onto the cheeks. It is also great for highlighter or bronzer.