GSN-4 Highlight / Chikuhodo GSN Series

This was one of my first Japanese handmade brushes and easily became a favourite for cheek products (blush, bronzer and diffused highlighter). The squirrel & goat hair mix makes this brush a perfect mix of softness and blending ability which works with most blushes that i own. If you prefer a shorter handle, do note that the GSN line uses longer handles than the usual fude makeup brush length, so if you tend to be closer to your mirror, you may want to select from Chikuhodo's regular line or their other series.

This is a beautiful brush and the handle design fits the hand very well. I love the versatility of this brush. I use it for blush, bronzer, contour as well as powder. It works pretty much with all powder products. So if you're just looking to invest in a brush, this is sure to be the one for you. The size of the tip isn't too perfect for contouring, but it works very well if you build up the intensity slowly. I have very oily skin. So I personally prefer this brush over the Z series (squirrel hair is very delicate, better for sensitive skin). It covers my pores smoothly and beautifully. In addition, it feels soft on the skin. I decided to buy more chikuhodo brushes for this reason. It is definitely a good investment for makeup lovers

Its shape is very similar to T-4 but it's denser and made of grey squirrel/goat mix, so the softness of both brushes is the same. Very versatile. I can use it for blush, bronzer, contour as well as touch up on the T-zone, not for highlighting because it's a little bit too dense. Overall, a great multitask brush for beginners.