Hi, Lexi! 🤗 I know this is an older video, but considering your vast knowledge with Fude brushes, hope it's okay to ask - between silver fox hair and squirrel+goat mix brushes, which would you say has better/more pickup, laydown, and creates a more airbrushed finish? 🙂 Would you say fox bristled brushes apply similarly to the squirrel+goat mix ones, or would it have lighter pickup and application since the mixes contain goat? 🙂 Thank you so much! 🤗
It's honestly difficult to compare them so broadly because the mixed bristle brushes can have different amounts of squirrel vs. goat and the quality levels of the goat may vary as well. In general, they will be fairly similar but if you have two identical brushes, I think the fox will be a bit more consistent and have better pickup/laydown. Hypothetically, the goat hairs will pick up more product than the squirrel hairs in the mix which will create a softer finish overall. I think both a mix and the fox are great, soft hair choices with nice pickup but the brush shape and density will be more of a factor in providing the finish you want.
@@LexiJong - Thank you for always taking the time to respond so thoughtfully, Lexi! 🤗❤️ Would you say there is no need to get squirrel+goat mix brushes of the same style/size, then, if we already own the Chikuhodo FO brushes? 🙂 I was considering getting the Hakuhodo squirrel+goat mix brushes of the same size and style as my FO brushes, IF they would provide different pickup and laydown, but if the pickup and laydown are similar enough between that mix and the FO ones, maybe not a necessary purchase? 🙂
So I have a few different squirrel/goat mixes and some of them are so incredibly soft and others definitely feel more firm and less soft so it can be hard to say. The Hakuhodo ones I have are very soft but there are so many other size options that I would try to go for something slightly different. I know I purchased a Hakuhodo brush with the FO-4 shape but a different size and that one is great and I'm happy having them be slightly different. I still feel like the FO is a bit softer. So all in all, I don't think they are a necessary purchase but a nice addition. I honestly think we will keep seeing more synthetic mixes in the next few years so if you have the room in your budget now, I think it's a good time to get the natural hair mixes while the quality at these levels is more affordable. I think the supply issues are really going to continue driving prices higher and companies will be mixing in synthetic fibers to accommodate for the low supply.
@@LexiJong - I completely agree! 😊🙏 Thank you, again, Dear Lexi! ❤️ You are always such a well of knowledge and inspiration to us all! 🥰 Wishing you and your family the Happiest, most wonderful weekend! 🤗💖
Great! I was tempted the first time I heard about these but Michele Wang did not review them and indicated they weren't her favourites, so I passed. But seeing your review, I now want these. Did I miss a deal on Boxing Day?
I haven't seen a deal since Black Friday. It was a percentage off on the site (maybe 10 or 15?) but when I hear of a deal, I'll let you know. I really love these brushes so I hope you love them if you get them!
I love my Surratt face brushes as well as the various other brands of squirrel brushes I have bought over the years. I have yet to invest in Sonia G brushes. I plan on buying individual brushes from her sky face and eye sets when they become available. If i like the first few, i can buy the sets. If you had to choose between the fox brushes and their Sonia G equivalents, which ones would you pick?
@@jocelynel-fab5214 it is hard to say. The fox are my most luxurious brushes but the Sonia G are my everyday, workhorse brushes. Shapewise, the Sonia G Face one brush is the same as the foundation brush but it is much larger - I would choose that over the fox because I prefer the size. I do not have Sonia G's Base one which is more similar. For the powder brushes, I really love the fox and master face from the sky collection and I think I will just trade off on those. The master face has shorter fibers so it is a bit firmer and also works well with pressed powders but the fox I would primarily use for loose powders. I can't really pick between those. For the cheek brushes, it would be great to have a fox and one of the undyed goat hairs from Sonia G so that you could use it with cream products if you desire. (Maybe the angled fox and the classic cheek from sonia g.) For the eye brushes, I would pick Sonia G - the sky and pro set are great but I think the sky is a little better for me. I saw that Sonia G just mentioned a few days ago on instagram that she is hoping to have some of the sky brushes back in February. I'll let you know if I hear any more!
Lexi Jong than you so much for all your advice. I have to say that your un-made-up face has quite a flattering lit from within appearance on screen today.
Thank you for the review. I’ve been interested in ordering some Chikuhodo brushes and couldn’t decide which ones. Btw, I emailed Fude Beauty and they do not recommend using the FO series fox hair foundation brush with any liquid products.
Lovely brushes! Love the personalization with your name. I have a few Chantecaille and Sigma brushes. They’re all synthetic. My Sigma powder brush is my least favorite. It’s not soft at all for my sensitive, rosacea skin. The fox brush for eyes seems ideal for single shadows. I just love how you blended Giraffe and Lion. Also, thanks for the idea of blending Moabi and Honeypot lip veils together. I’ll try that. I’m so afraid to get water in the ferrule of my brushes when cleaning. Any tips? I don’t submerge them; I just find that cleanser/water gets painfully close to the ferrule - or else they don’t seem clean. It’s a challenge for me. My only question is ~ What is your favorite brush to apply Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation? Thanks! Your complexion looks flawless.
Thanks! I just ordered one of the Chantecaille brushes last night but it is coming with my pre-order so it will be a while before I get to try it out. For washing, I basically follow Sonia G's instructions (sweetmakeuptemptations.com/2019/03/30/cleaning-caring-storing/). I have a foaming soap dispenser I bought at target that I fill with about 20% Dr. Bronner's liquid soap and then water. I will use pump it in my hand and then swirl the dampened brush in that, rinse under warm water while the brush points down. I squeeze the water out and place it on a folded towel at the edge of the sink. The folded towel elevates the handles a little and the bristles hang over the edge. I also use the Beauty blender solid soap and for that I just get the soap and brush wet under water and swirl the brush in the soap. Rinse and dry the same way. The liquid soap seems to be a bit gentler (probably less soap used overall) so I consider the solid soap more for a deep clean. For the future skin, I usually use the synthetic Koyudo Fu-Pa brush (www.beautylish.com/s/koyudo-fu-pa-series-fu-pa03-powder-liquid-foundation-brush) or the Kevyn Aucoin angled foundation brush. I am interested in trying one of the natural hair fu-pa brushes, but I haven't gotten around to ordering one yet! I dab it on my face in spots and then blend with either of these. I know some people like to use a damp beauty blender for this and they get beautiful results with one.
Lexi Jong ~ WOW! Thank you SO MUCH. I never knew these details existed. You provided an amazing amount of information, and I am forever grateful. As I improve with my current brushes, I plan to invest in a finer set. Thanks again. Super helpful! From a previous video, I learned that you are a mom. It’s amazing to me that you find time to do everything that you accomplish. When I was raising my daughter in her younger years, I couldn’t carve out any time like this. Bravo to you!!!
I have these brushes featured again in some of my favorites videos (there is a brush playlist on my channel). I think the powder brush in particular is great for setting makeup because you don’t have to worry so much about coming into contact with foundation that may be slightly damp or tacky still. The FO-4 is my favorite bronzer brush and I use it all the time!
My 2 powder brushes and the eyeshadow brush are identical on the ferrule it doesn't look different. I got mine from CDJapan. I ordered the first 3 in November and got them before Christmas, and I ordered the remaining 2 before Christmas and they just shipped now. It said 1-3 weeks back order on CDJapan but it was 5 weeks before they shipped it.
Hi Lexi, thanks for the review and for mentioning the animal cruelty free aspect of these brushes. Would be interested to know if anyone has heard differently?!...
Hong Goh thank you! I have tried to get more information but have been unsuccessful. I would love if someone could contribute more information about this!
Old review I know but I wanted to comment that I have one brush that is a lighter shade of green as well. I purchased the set of 7 individually and not as a part of any set so maybe that makes a difference.
Hey! Lexi, if you had to repurchase these brushes, which 2 would you repurchase first? I don’t want to buy all of them right now. I’m just stumped on which ones I want first. :)
Sheila Dunbar I use the powder brush the most followed by the cheek brush and then the angled brush. I almost never use the eyeshadow brush- it is too big. When I use that one I usually use it for dusting powder under my eyes instead but it isn’t my favorite. The foundation brush I use more for buffing powders but I don’t use it that often since it is small. I use the powder and both blush brushes a lot.
Lexi Jong I will let you know. I just took the plunge! Lol. I got 2 of the fox and 3 z-series brushes. I ordered from Fude Beauty for the first time. Their brushes are a little lower in price than everywhere else. Plus, if you subscribed to the website, they gave you a 10% off discount. The code didn’t work on anything. I emailed them, and they said they were having trouble with the code. So they made me my own special coupon code, and that time the 10% off code worked. So I’m really excited. Obviously, it will be awhile until I get them, but worth the wait. :)
Sheila Dunbar ooh I am so excited for you! I don’t have any z-series yet so please let me know what you think about them. A few of them are on my list for Christmas presents to buy for myself!
I know this comment is a bit late but is FUDE beauty legit? I've never ordered from there so am a bit nervous about purchasing. Have you made an order from this site before?
I haven't personally ordered from them but I know of others who have ordered from them without issue. I have only ordered from visage and beautylish for my brushes so far.
@@LexiJong thank you for your reply, I think I will order them 😍 they do look beautiful. I saw on another review that someone mentioned they had theirs for a month and they have lost some of their softness which I'm a little concerned about. Have you experienced this type of issue? I'm hoping it was just the way they washed them. I will let you know if the order comes, I'm sure it will be fine.
@@charlottekent627 Mine haven't lost any softness at this point. They are still pretty new but I am using at least one of them everyday. I have used the BeautyBlender Pro solid to clean it with no issues so far. Please keep me updated!
Jessy_SF DF I purchased these individually because I didn’t think I would use the brush roll that comes in the set. It was cheaper that way. They have new eye brushes out (i don’t think they are available in the US yet) but these were all of the brushes available. If you are thinking of purchasing, check out the discussion tab on my main page for discount codes at visageusa if you are in the states. They take a bit of time to come but it is nice to get them engraved!
jhoheart74 I would not recommend it. The hairs are very fine. Creams and liquids that dry on the bristles can result in breakage during cleaning. I think the foundation brush is better for powder or mineral foundations.
@@jhoheart74 you're welcome! For liquid or cream foundations, I would recommend something with undyed goat hair or a synthetic brush. Koyudo has some nice foundation brushes.
jhoheart74 yes, I have both brushes. The face one brush is about 2 to 2.5 times larger than the fox brush. That is the biggest difference but it is also a bit firmer. The bristles on the fox hair brush bend a little more easily during application. I think the face one is a little better at buffing because of this but the fox hair feels softer.
I want these so bad, great review! Btw you can use the foundation brush with liquids. How it works it that shorter bristles give the resistance to use with creams and liquids, the longer the bristles the better it is for powders. It's the length and resistance that determines which application is best. I have a single fox brush and that's how the manufacturer explained it and it's just fine 😊👍.
It is meant for powder foundation or powders in general. It should work well with mineral powder foundations. Some people probably use it with liquids but the hairs are so delicate that they may break more easily when cleaning liquids and creams from the bristles. I agree that it should be called something else - it can definitely be confusing. I think it should be called a buffing brush.
You can use these with liquids the bristles are really unique in that they have the durability of goat hair but the softness of a squirrel. I have two fox hair brushes that I use for liquids and they live up to the goat durability, squirrel softness claim.
@@LexiJong i was too when I first heard about this it's seems impossible. My first my silver fox brush came from a makeup artist line in Russia. I was really skeptical about the claims but seeing as she was makeup artist who would trust the item in her own brand I gave it try. I've had it for quite some time now and it's still wonderful! I use the beauty blender soap and so far so good. My second I got from a friend as a gift recently it's also wonderful! I use in rotation with other brushes though.
@@Elizabeth-tm7xr All brushes (hair, paint, makeup) can be either natural hair or synthetic. In general, natural hair makeup brushes historically have a better grip on the products, are softer and easier on sensitive skin, and this can result in a more "flawless" looking application. Synthetic brushes are getting better but I still prefer natural hair at the moment. There are some natural hair brushes that are not cruelty free where the animals are harmed for their hair (either shearing them when it is not safe to do so or even killing them). These are typically cheaper brushes but not always. Japanese fude brushes are a work of art and have a long tradition and history in Japan. They are hand-crafted by people. From my understanding, these brushes that use cruelty-free animal hair, brush the animal and use the loose hairs that come out for the brushes. They are arranged by hand in the ferrules and the hairs are not cut. They are actually gathered and placed individually to get the tapered shape required. These brushes take a long time to make and have a higher price point. Some cheaper brushes will gather the hairs and cut them to produce the desired shape (synthetic does this too) which creates a blunter edge to the hair instead of the natural taper at end of each hair. This is another reason that the brushes perform a little differently. I hope this helps!
@@LexiJong LOL,do you really think that they are chasing foxes in the woods in order to give them a good brush?I'm a fude fanatic myself and I do use goat brushes since I'm not vegan.However,this new fox line crosses the line for me.Maybe you are ok with it, and it's fine,but don't spread misinformation regarding their cruelty free status.
@@slex9956 I do not know what the answer is. I did think the animals were in captivity but the information I received was as I presented it. After doing further research, I really don't know exactly what happens to the animals. Squirrel brushes such as Wayne Goss brushes are also said to be cruelty-free and the hairs were sourced similarly from my understanding. However, at this point in my research, I think the term "cruelty free" is not very clear. I feel that it would be beneficial for the industry to be more transparent about the sourcing of the hair but the difficulty in finding information makes me skeptical. In the future, I will not pass on anything I have been told about the making of brushes without being more certain. Thank you for your attention to this!
I find it hard to believe that foxes will tolerate bring brushed or that the procsss would produce enough hair. The brush hairs may be a byproduct of the fur industry but as you say it's hard to get transparent answers.
I agree. For that reason, the FO series is the last brushes I am purchasing with fox hair. I will cherish the ones i have but I just bought my last one with the Fo9.
Awesome review Lexi, can’t wait to add these brushes to my fude arsenal.
Thanks! I hope you love them as much as I do! They are so incredibly soft!
I purchased these on the same Black Friday sale. I can not wait to receive them! Thank you for the great review!
Let me know how you like them please!
Who was having that sale?
Hi, Lexi! 🤗 I know this is an older video, but considering your vast knowledge with Fude brushes, hope it's okay to ask - between silver fox hair and squirrel+goat mix brushes, which would you say has better/more pickup, laydown, and creates a more airbrushed finish? 🙂 Would you say fox bristled brushes apply similarly to the squirrel+goat mix ones, or would it have lighter pickup and application since the mixes contain goat? 🙂 Thank you so much! 🤗
It's honestly difficult to compare them so broadly because the mixed bristle brushes can have different amounts of squirrel vs. goat and the quality levels of the goat may vary as well. In general, they will be fairly similar but if you have two identical brushes, I think the fox will be a bit more consistent and have better pickup/laydown. Hypothetically, the goat hairs will pick up more product than the squirrel hairs in the mix which will create a softer finish overall. I think both a mix and the fox are great, soft hair choices with nice pickup but the brush shape and density will be more of a factor in providing the finish you want.
@@LexiJong - Thank you for always taking the time to respond so thoughtfully, Lexi! 🤗❤️ Would you say there is no need to get squirrel+goat mix brushes of the same style/size, then, if we already own the Chikuhodo FO brushes? 🙂 I was considering getting the Hakuhodo squirrel+goat mix brushes of the same size and style as my FO brushes, IF they would provide different pickup and laydown, but if the pickup and laydown are similar enough between that mix and the FO ones, maybe not a necessary purchase? 🙂
So I have a few different squirrel/goat mixes and some of them are so incredibly soft and others definitely feel more firm and less soft so it can be hard to say. The Hakuhodo ones I have are very soft but there are so many other size options that I would try to go for something slightly different. I know I purchased a Hakuhodo brush with the FO-4 shape but a different size and that one is great and I'm happy having them be slightly different. I still feel like the FO is a bit softer. So all in all, I don't think they are a necessary purchase but a nice addition. I honestly think we will keep seeing more synthetic mixes in the next few years so if you have the room in your budget now, I think it's a good time to get the natural hair mixes while the quality at these levels is more affordable. I think the supply issues are really going to continue driving prices higher and companies will be mixing in synthetic fibers to accommodate for the low supply.
@@LexiJong - I completely agree! 😊🙏 Thank you, again, Dear Lexi! ❤️ You are always such a well of knowledge and inspiration to us all! 🥰 Wishing you and your family the Happiest, most wonderful weekend! 🤗💖
Hi Lexi, this is an excellent and informative review. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks!
Great! I was tempted the first time I heard about these but Michele Wang did not review them and indicated they weren't her favourites, so I passed. But seeing your review, I now want these. Did I miss a deal on Boxing Day?
I haven't seen a deal since Black Friday. It was a percentage off on the site (maybe 10 or 15?) but when I hear of a deal, I'll let you know. I really love these brushes so I hope you love them if you get them!
I love my Surratt face brushes as well as the various other brands of squirrel brushes I have bought over the years. I have yet to invest in Sonia G brushes. I plan on buying individual brushes from her sky face and eye sets when they become available. If i like the first few, i can buy the sets. If you had to choose between the fox brushes and their Sonia G equivalents, which ones would you pick?
@@jocelynel-fab5214 it is hard to say. The fox are my most luxurious brushes but the Sonia G are my everyday, workhorse brushes.
Shapewise, the Sonia G Face one brush is the same as the foundation brush but it is much larger - I would choose that over the fox because I prefer the size. I do not have Sonia G's Base one which is more similar.
For the powder brushes, I really love the fox and master face from the sky collection and I think I will just trade off on those. The master face has shorter fibers so it is a bit firmer and also works well with pressed powders but the fox I would primarily use for loose powders. I can't really pick between those.
For the cheek brushes, it would be great to have a fox and one of the undyed goat hairs from Sonia G so that you could use it with cream products if you desire. (Maybe the angled fox and the classic cheek from sonia g.)
For the eye brushes, I would pick Sonia G - the sky and pro set are great but I think the sky is a little better for me. I saw that Sonia G just mentioned a few days ago on instagram that she is hoping to have some of the sky brushes back in February. I'll let you know if I hear any more!
Lexi Jong than you so much for all your advice. I have to say that your un-made-up face has quite a flattering lit from within appearance on screen today.
@@jocelynel-fab5214 I had a facial for the first time in around a decade! It definitely made my skin very luminous! Thanks for noticing!
Thank you for the review. I’ve been interested in ordering some Chikuhodo brushes and couldn’t decide which ones. Btw, I emailed Fude Beauty and they do not recommend using the FO series fox hair foundation brush with any liquid products.
Grace Wong-Lim thank you! I tried it with foundation a couple of times but I can’t bring myself to risk it so I really appreciate it!
Lovely brushes! Love the personalization with your name.
I have a few Chantecaille and Sigma brushes. They’re all synthetic. My Sigma powder brush is my least favorite. It’s not soft at all for my sensitive, rosacea skin.
The fox brush for eyes seems ideal for single shadows. I just love how you blended Giraffe and Lion. Also, thanks for the idea of blending Moabi and Honeypot lip veils together. I’ll try that.
I’m so afraid to get water in the ferrule of my brushes when cleaning. Any tips? I don’t submerge them; I just find that cleanser/water gets painfully close to the ferrule - or else they don’t seem clean. It’s a challenge for me.
My only question is ~ What is your favorite brush to apply Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation?
Thanks! Your complexion looks flawless.
Thanks! I just ordered one of the Chantecaille brushes last night but it is coming with my pre-order so it will be a while before I get to try it out.
For washing, I basically follow Sonia G's instructions (sweetmakeuptemptations.com/2019/03/30/cleaning-caring-storing/). I have a foaming soap dispenser I bought at target that I fill with about 20% Dr. Bronner's liquid soap and then water. I will use pump it in my hand and then swirl the dampened brush in that, rinse under warm water while the brush points down. I squeeze the water out and place it on a folded towel at the edge of the sink. The folded towel elevates the handles a little and the bristles hang over the edge. I also use the Beauty blender solid soap and for that I just get the soap and brush wet under water and swirl the brush in the soap. Rinse and dry the same way. The liquid soap seems to be a bit gentler (probably less soap used overall) so I consider the solid soap more for a deep clean.
For the future skin, I usually use the synthetic Koyudo Fu-Pa brush (www.beautylish.com/s/koyudo-fu-pa-series-fu-pa03-powder-liquid-foundation-brush) or the Kevyn Aucoin angled foundation brush. I am interested in trying one of the natural hair fu-pa brushes, but I haven't gotten around to ordering one yet! I dab it on my face in spots and then blend with either of these. I know some people like to use a damp beauty blender for this and they get beautiful results with one.
Lexi Jong ~ WOW! Thank you SO MUCH. I never knew these details existed. You provided an amazing amount of information, and I am forever grateful. As I improve with my current brushes, I plan to invest in a finer set. Thanks again. Super helpful!
From a previous video, I learned that you are a mom. It’s amazing to me that you find time to do everything that you accomplish. When I was raising my daughter in her younger years, I couldn’t carve out any time like this. Bravo to you!!!
@@TRWoods914 Thanks so much! I am still learning a lot too. I had a really hard time carving time out until the last few months myself!
Thanks for the review. Any updates would be very appreciated specially on the powder brush. TIA
I have these brushes featured again in some of my favorites videos (there is a brush playlist on my channel). I think the powder brush in particular is great for setting makeup because you don’t have to worry so much about coming into contact with foundation that may be slightly damp or tacky still. The FO-4 is my favorite bronzer brush and I use it all the time!
My 2 powder brushes and the eyeshadow brush are identical on the ferrule it doesn't look different. I got mine from CDJapan. I ordered the first 3 in November and got them before Christmas, and I ordered the remaining 2 before Christmas and they just shipped now. It said 1-3 weeks back order on CDJapan but it was 5 weeks before they shipped it.
That's good to know - thank you!
Hi Lexi, thanks for the review and for mentioning the animal cruelty free aspect of these brushes. Would be interested to know if anyone has heard differently?!...
Hong Goh thank you! I have tried to get more information but have been unsuccessful. I would love if someone could contribute more information about this!
Old review I know but I wanted to comment that I have one brush that is a lighter shade of green as well. I purchased the set of 7 individually and not as a part of any set so maybe that makes a difference.
That is a good point! I purchased mine separately too.
great detailed review! subscribed!
Hey! Lexi, if you had to repurchase these brushes, which 2 would you repurchase first? I don’t want to buy all of them right now. I’m just stumped on which ones I want first. :)
Sheila Dunbar I use the powder brush the most followed by the cheek brush and then the angled brush. I almost never use the eyeshadow brush- it is too big. When I use that one I usually use it for dusting powder under my eyes instead but it isn’t my favorite. The foundation brush I use more for buffing powders but I don’t use it that often since it is small. I use the powder and both blush brushes a lot.
Lexi Jong Thank you! I appreciate it.
Sheila Dunbar I would love to know how you like them if you order them!
Lexi Jong I will let you know. I just took the plunge! Lol. I got 2 of the fox and 3 z-series brushes. I ordered from Fude Beauty for the first time. Their brushes are a little lower in price than everywhere else. Plus, if you subscribed to the website, they gave you a 10% off discount. The code didn’t work on anything. I emailed them, and they said they were having trouble with the code. So they made me my own special coupon code, and that time the 10% off code worked. So I’m really excited. Obviously, it will be awhile until I get them, but worth the wait. :)
Sheila Dunbar ooh I am so excited for you! I don’t have any z-series yet so please let me know what you think about them. A few of them are on my list for Christmas presents to buy for myself!
I know this comment is a bit late but is FUDE beauty legit? I've never ordered from there so am a bit nervous about purchasing. Have you made an order from this site before?
I haven't personally ordered from them but I know of others who have ordered from them without issue. I have only ordered from visage and beautylish for my brushes so far.
@@LexiJong thank you for your reply, I think I will order them 😍 they do look beautiful. I saw on another review that someone mentioned they had theirs for a month and they have lost some of their softness which I'm a little concerned about. Have you experienced this type of issue? I'm hoping it was just the way they washed them. I will let you know if the order comes, I'm sure it will be fine.
@@charlottekent627 Mine haven't lost any softness at this point. They are still pretty new but I am using at least one of them everyday. I have used the BeautyBlender Pro solid to clean it with no issues so far. Please keep me updated!
@@LexiJong thank you, I will do! They are due in 1-3 weeks so fingers crossed
charlotte kent hi, did you order from fude beauty, how was it? Thanks
Hi Lexi, did you get the set with the makeup brush? Thanks
Jessy_SF DF I purchased these individually because I didn’t think I would use the brush roll that comes in the set. It was cheaper that way. They have new eye brushes out (i don’t think they are available in the US yet) but these were all of the brushes available. If you are thinking of purchasing, check out the discussion tab on my main page for discount codes at visageusa if you are in the states. They take a bit of time to come but it is nice to get them engraved!
Lexi Jong thank you ❤️
Jessy_SF DF if you get them, I would love to know how you like them!
Thanks for mentioning cruelty-free
I am honestly wondering though how they do it. I wish there was more information but they say they are cruelty free.
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Can you use the flat top foundation brush on liquid or cream products too?
jhoheart74 I would not recommend it. The hairs are very fine. Creams and liquids that dry on the bristles can result in breakage during cleaning. I think the foundation brush is better for powder or mineral foundations.
@@LexiJong thank you 😊
@@jhoheart74 you're welcome! For liquid or cream foundations, I would recommend something with undyed goat hair or a synthetic brush. Koyudo has some nice foundation brushes.
Lexi Jong btw have you tried the Sonia G face brush one? I was wondering how does it compare with the silver fox flat top brush in the video thanks
jhoheart74 yes, I have both brushes. The face one brush is about 2 to 2.5 times larger than the fox brush. That is the biggest difference but it is also a bit firmer. The bristles on the fox hair brush bend a little more easily during application. I think the face one is a little better at buffing because of this but the fox hair feels softer.
I want these so bad, great review! Btw you can use the foundation brush with liquids. How it works it that shorter bristles give the resistance to use with creams and liquids, the longer the bristles the better it is for powders. It's the length and resistance that determines which application is best. I have a single fox brush and that's how the manufacturer explained it and it's just fine 😊👍.
Thanks so much! That is good to know - I really wouldn't want to ruin these!
Why would they make a foundation brush you can't use with a liquid foundation? I'm confused....
It is meant for powder foundation or powders in general. It should work well with mineral powder foundations. Some people probably use it with liquids but the hairs are so delicate that they may break more easily when cleaning liquids and creams from the bristles. I agree that it should be called something else - it can definitely be confusing. I think it should be called a buffing brush.
You can use these with liquids the bristles are really unique in that they have the durability of goat hair but the softness of a squirrel. I have two fox hair brushes that I use for liquids and they live up to the goat durability, squirrel softness claim.
finessence808 thanks for letting me know! I’ve been too nervous to try it!
@@LexiJong i was too when I first heard about this it's seems impossible. My first my silver fox brush came from a makeup artist line in Russia. I was really skeptical about the claims but seeing as she was makeup artist who would trust the item in her own brand I gave it try. I've had it for quite some time now and it's still wonderful! I use the beauty blender soap and so far so good. My second I got from a friend as a gift recently it's also wonderful! I use in rotation with other brushes though.
finessence808 thank you for sharing. I will try it out. I’ve really wanted to test the foundation brush!
Are the brushes actual FOX hair?
Yes
@@LexiJong Are a lot of makeup brushes made using animals?
@@Elizabeth-tm7xr All brushes (hair, paint, makeup) can be either natural hair or synthetic. In general, natural hair makeup brushes historically have a better grip on the products, are softer and easier on sensitive skin, and this can result in a more "flawless" looking application. Synthetic brushes are getting better but I still prefer natural hair at the moment.
There are some natural hair brushes that are not cruelty free where the animals are harmed for their hair (either shearing them when it is not safe to do so or even killing them). These are typically cheaper brushes but not always. Japanese fude brushes are a work of art and have a long tradition and history in Japan. They are hand-crafted by people. From my understanding, these brushes that use cruelty-free animal hair, brush the animal and use the loose hairs that come out for the brushes. They are arranged by hand in the ferrules and the hairs are not cut. They are actually gathered and placed individually to get the tapered shape required. These brushes take a long time to make and have a higher price point. Some cheaper brushes will gather the hairs and cut them to produce the desired shape (synthetic does this too) which creates a blunter edge to the hair instead of the natural taper at end of each hair. This is another reason that the brushes perform a little differently. I hope this helps!
@@LexiJong LOL,do you really think that they are chasing foxes in the woods in order to give them a good brush?I'm a fude fanatic myself and I do use goat brushes since I'm not vegan.However,this new fox line crosses the line for me.Maybe you are ok with it, and it's fine,but don't spread misinformation regarding their cruelty free status.
@@slex9956 I do not know what the answer is. I did think the animals were in captivity but the information I received was as I presented it. After doing further research, I really don't know exactly what happens to the animals. Squirrel brushes such as Wayne Goss brushes are also said to be cruelty-free and the hairs were sourced similarly from my understanding. However, at this point in my research, I think the term "cruelty free" is not very clear. I feel that it would be beneficial for the industry to be more transparent about the sourcing of the hair but the difficulty in finding information makes me skeptical. In the future, I will not pass on anything I have been told about the making of brushes without being more certain. Thank you for your attention to this!
I don't think I'll be picking them up but great demo and review 👍🏻
Thanks!
I find it hard to believe that foxes will tolerate bring brushed or that the procsss would produce enough hair. The brush hairs may be a byproduct of the fur industry but as you say it's hard to get transparent answers.
I agree. For that reason, the FO series is the last brushes I am purchasing with fox hair. I will cherish the ones i have but I just bought my last one with the Fo9.