Reviewed by Rikki

 
Eihodo is the newest addition to CDJapan’s extensive range of Japanese Fude brands.
Like many others, I was unfamiliar with this line, and therefore my purchase was a bit of a passion buy driven by sheer curiosity and the excitement of exploring into uncharted territory. But in the end I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised.

For the purpose of this review, I am only going to provide my personal impression exclusively on the five products I have in hand and handled, it will not apply to the whole range of products. Please also be aware that results may vary for different skin types and products used in conjunction. 

Without further ado, here are some snap shots of them together!

   
Eihodo Fude’s design may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it will definitely be a call back to nostalgia for some. The vintage look (usually composed of a voluminous black top, a luscious gold ferrule and a glossy white handle imprinted with calligraphic Kanji characters) brings forth a style like no other “DO” prefixed high-end Japanese brands and will certainly make any classic Hong Kong film fangirl feel right at home. For me, it is simple and elegant nevertheless. 

Function wise, a generic short handle is easy to keep anywhere, no fuzz no pain, good on the go.
 

PC2 Powder Brush


My favorite out of the bunch is the PC2 powder brush. I’ve already put away all my other powder brushes ever since this pretty thing found its way into my hand. 

Here’s a side view…

 
And an overhead…

 

The volume of this brush is incredible! It is perfect for me, because my skin becomes very oily after a layer of foundation, and it is always a hassle that the likes of squirrel hair brushes can never sufficiently grab a satisfying amount of powder to cover. With this monstrous goat hair brush top, I can easily scoop up a decent amount of the tightest pressed powder there is. I usually use it to apply NARS' pressed powder, which is always tough to pick up… but not a problem for trusty PC2. On the downside though, because of its grabbing power, over-grab may cause some issues when coupled with some of the more loosely pressed powder such as Cosme Decorte’s “the secret nymph” face powder…etc. I also find PC2 particularly useful with Japanese brand Kanebo’s “Milano Collection”. The following is a picture of PC2 picking up said product.

 
As you can see, about 2/3 of the brush is firmly covered with power. This makes powder application a breeze, especially for professional women who want to get things done quick in the morning. 

Highly recommended for those who have oil/combination skin. 

For sensitive skin… well, unfortunately even the finest sokoho goat hair will still sting to some extent, thus it’s best for you to stick with squirrel hair brushes.

H1 Highlight Brush


Highlight brushes have never been my thing, just not versatile enough for my likings. Although I personally use H1 as a blush brush, it is nevertheless best at what it’s made to do – highlight: goat + squirrel hair top guarantees its grabbing power and softness, I’ve tested it with the Cle de Peau Beaute highlighter #11, and it worked excellently.

S4/S6 Eye Shadow Brushes



Eye shadow brushes S4/S6 are very very precise brushes. Strangely the combinations of hairs for these brushes are very unusual: H4 mixes Canadian squirrel with weasel hairs; while H6 is an amalgamation of gray squirrel and sable hairs. The result are two solid eye-shadow brushes: S4 has a typical build for precision/pencil brush; H6 is an excellent smudge brush for the crease. Although both tips are a bit hard for my personal preferences, undoubtly there are people who will find these two suitable for both their skin and style.

Boxwood Comb


Last but not least, let’s talk about this gorgeous boxwood comb! 

The selling point of this comb are 1. The significant reduction of static electricity generated when combing; 2. A coat camellia oil to protect our skin and hair; or so their official website says. My personal experience with this comb has been exceptional, especially given that I have curly hair, and grooming can be a chore before I had this wonderful comb. Camellia oil also shines your hair in the combing process which is another plus. Although for a comb, it is priced at the high-end, and require monthly maintenance with camellia oil (which CDJapan has a detailed guide on), but given its quality and user-friendliness, I am very satisfied with it.

Over-all I am very happy with my Eihodo this time around, this initial purchase definitely boosted by confidence in this brand, and I am looking forward to getting their grey squirrel hair brushes. Eihodo also has an extensive line of brush accessories which I will also checkout when I get the chance.               
Rikki
Thank you so much Rikki for this awsome review.