Review by Nellie

Fox is such an intriguing hair because it's almost as soft as squirrel but is stronger like goat so it's the best of both worlds, unfortunately that makes it pretty expensive. I think this brush is one of the best intro brushes to fox since cheek brushes are so versatile and you can try out fox without breaking the bank. Aesthetically, I love the look of the gray bristles with the green ferrules, I would prefer if the maple wood handles were a little heavier but nonetheless it's beautiful. The angled shape also makes it really unique and versatile. I mostly use it for blush but you can also use it for highlight, bronzer, and powder.

This is my first squirrel brush; I had been tempted by other makie powder brushes out there but because they are so expensive and squirrel is such a pesky bristle type I wanted to wait until I found a makie design I really loved. Then I saw the Maiko design. I do wish the makie wrapped around the handle but the Maiko itself is so beautiful and intricate, there's a lot of finer details. So I had to get it, it's even more beautiful in person. I don't have any other squirrel to compare it to but it feels very soft to me. I don't reach for it all the time since it's squirrel and I feel like I need to baby it, but that's just the reality of a squirrel brush. If the makie design speaks to you like it did for me, I do think it's worth it!

This is my favorite cheek brush in terms of aesthetics and functionality. I love the look of the persimmon-dyed bristles and cherry wood handles, it's just a stunning combination. The bristles are super soft and the size and round-flat shape makes it really easy and lovely to apply blush where you want it and slowly build up. I know the KSZ series is not considered premium by fude collectors but I think it's just stunning.