this works well for eyeliner, lipstick, storing brushes that arent too big (eye brushes). it is made of good material and is sturdy. It protects the brushes without altering their shape because the case is not so soft that, if it got crushed, it would damage the bristles. I think it is a bit too expensive considering how tiny it is (you cannot store much in it) but it is a good job anyway, and needs to come in larger sizes now - it has a lot of potential

Unlike the review below, I did not find this to be anything special. In fact, I found it subpar to cheaper brushes like Ecotools and Artist of Makeup (zukreat line). It leaves harsh edges no matter how you try to work it (I have been doing makeup for a long time so I know it is not user error) because of the flatness. It needs to be thicker, and more rounded on the sides, so as not to leave that very embarrassing line of demarcation, which does not even blend away with other brushes properly. I really don't use this at all anymore, which sucks. Highlighter does need that edge depending on the type of face, so it also depends on your face. I already have quite stark cheekbones and round cheeks so that harshness looks very silly on me, I need something fluffier and rounded. This would work well on thinner cheeks/faces, or people who do want to bring out that angle more, I suppose. I don't like the hair used on this either.

I found this most helpful for applying base shadow on eyelids evenly, as well as setting powder in specific spots! I also use it with less pigmented blush and then blend out the edges with any powder brush. It works well for the intended purpose too. Very ergonomic, compared to any other brush so far. No hairs came out yet, seems sturdy too.

This literally works. I'm very pleased. We want our brushes to last. I have owned a Princeton (painting) brush, from the art supply shop, for years. It was scratchy but the best shape possible for blush and bronzer even light powder all over so I put up with it. This treatment transformed it! The bottle is very small. However the product is rich and dense. I don't know whether it's that good a value for money due to the small size but it is effective and useful.

Soft,good craftsmanship, multitasker. The squirrel hair is a high grade one, way better than the artist series or regular one from Chikuhodo, the handle is sturdy.

Quite intimidating at first : quite big for eyes, too small for face ? Well, one has to play with it and turn it at all angles : contouring, blending eyeshadows with the long side upside down, powder under the eyes, all over wash of colour on the lids, touch up the sides of the nose... The craftsmanship is outstanding, the hair is really soft, the bundling perfect

Very soft and densely packed! Apply liquid and cream foundation like a dream! I also use it for cream blusher and is addicted to it! Way softer than Koyudo Fupa 02. Highly recommend!

This is the most velvety buffer ever. I used to have some kabuki brushes that I thought were soft but in comparison those were sandpaper and this is velvet wrapped in a cloud floating on your skin. I must admit I am using it exactly how you are told not to. Yup. I use it for cream foundation. Don't faint. It's handling it beautifully. I dry clean with arrowroot powder after use. Will wash sometime but hoping this brilliant @jaybirdwalking method will help delay that so I'm not overwashing. Labor intensive perhaps but I'm a little nervous since I'm using it indelicately. In the meantime I'll be gently buffing in my Kjaer Weis cream foundation with this velvet baby.

Okay, now I get why everyone loves this little guy. Super, duper soft and a real treat to use. I got it for cream contouring....and it's perfection.

The most luxurious blender for the eye. Ever. Cannot recommend highly enough! Crazy soft and silky. My eyes dream of a hug from this brush.

Absolutely adore how this feels on my eyes. Love laying down a lid color or all over. I do not personally experience a noticeable difference in color payoff with squirrel vs goat that others do but my shadows are pretty tame. Perhaps for serious frosts and chrome payoff you would know and that's just a guess based off of reviews I've watched on the subject but for me, this brush is pure heaven and is up to the task. Color payoff is achieved and my lids wake up every day and beg for this brush. What's a girl to do?

Distributes pigment just right and so soft. Smaller than expected which is good as I was worried about it being too large for any precision. Applied low quality low pigment blush I own that I rarely touched to perfection! Very good brush. I hope it lasts for years. I worry these brushes aren't made to last long and only to look pretty but hopefully I'm wrong about that.

It is the right softness/stiffness combo for the job (both for pickup and application)- were it softer, the colour would not deposit properly and the end result would be muddy and imprecise, which is NOT why one would purchase a smaller blending brush like this. It feels like a small pixie's hand rubbing and smoothing product gently across your eyelid lol

Best eyebrow brush for someone like me, with a gap in my eyebrow from a scar with bare skin. I have never come across something that delivers such precision and natural looking result, deposits exactly where needed and doesn't overlap onto the surrounding skin (with hair) so brows never look ugly and jagged like they do with every other brow application (pencil, gel, powder, and whichever brush). I bought a back-up which will arrive today. I would recommend this to everyone. The design LOOKS a bit garish on the site but in real life it looks beautiful.

I have a cake eyeliner which I love (Joe Blasco - better than anything else out there)- this delivers the best result with it. It can be a tightline effect, or more substantial, easy control and beautiful result. No muddying and diluting the pigment, it is perfect. It also never hurts your eyes.

The MK-2 is not just a gorgeous work of art, but it also functions so beautifully as a powder brush. Once I start using it, I can't seem to put it down because of how soft it is. Works well with both pressed and loose powders!

I am a huge fan of the Chikuhodo Takumi Series and this brush just doesn't disappoint. I use it for setting undereye powder, sweeping my eyelids with a wash of matte eyeshadow as well as for contouring my nose area. It also performs well for highlight. I like this so much that I am planning to buy at least 2 more of it as backups.

Giving this brush 4 stars because although it performs well, its goat bristles are not the softest. Hence, I would not recommend this brush for those with sensitive skin. A key strength of this brush is its ability to pick up a lot of product yet buffs it out to a nice soft finish on the cheeks.

I bought this mainly for its pretty handle! I do like this brush even though its bristles are quite small for all over foundation application. I use this more for concealer as well as cream blush and contour. Handle is a bit lightweight and the ferrule is a bit hollow but otherwise, it is still a very good brush.

Bisyodo has fast become one of my favourite Fude brands. This Cheek brush in dyed Goat hair is incredibly soft and so versatile. I can use it for blush and highlight, but also to set powder for undereye concealer. I've even managed to use it for finishing powder all over face. I consider this to be one of my most favourite brushes in my extensive brush collection!