You’re so underrated have such quality content and articulate yourself in such a professional manner , you just have a voice that attracts ppl even when you talk about your dislike for something , also I own a lot of pencil shaped brushes they come through
I was just thinking I needed to purchase brushes for more detailed work and your video popped up. At first I though it was one of your old videos that I missed but then I saw the date. Perfect timing Melissa.
I have hooded eyes, & small mobile lid space like you too. My eyes are sensitive so I don't do l eyeshadows on my lower lash line & inner corner. I did not know that natural bristles could help. Thanks for doing such an informative video. Would love to see a thorough eyeshadow tutorial some day.
Shayri Garg I'm glad you found it informative. I have lots of tutorials where I use a lot of brushes mentioned but could totally do one with all my favourite brushes 😊
I've been making my way through your uploads. Your videos are fantastic. I have been looking eyeshadow brush recommendations and this video was perfect. I knew that different bristles create different applications but I didn't know that certain hairs could irritate our eyes. For the longest time I thought it had to do with the products I was using to clean my brushes. Thank you!
This was such a helpful video!! I've been pouring over videos of japanese brushes, Wayne Goss and Sonia G brush videos, but not so many as helpful as this. I have hooded eyes with not much lid space and i'm definitely going to be picking out brushes based on the ones you've featured here. THANK YOU!
I like to use that Wayne Goss eyebrow brush for placing shadow on my lower lash line as well. It's nice and stiff. He includes a lot of blending brushes that are great for use on hooded eyes. Thanks for this video.
Angelica Nyqvist Thank you 😘 They definitely boil down to personal preference. You are so fortunate to have so much lid space to play with haha.. lid space envy, is that a thing?!
So many good recommendations. My Hakuhodo brushes are some of my most favs in my collection. I really want to try more Wayne Goss brushes. And the Rae Morris Brushes.
Awesome video. I don't have lots of eyelid space either, so all the color would (and let's be honest, still does sometimes) end up next to my eyebrows! Lol. Definitely need to get me some of these brushes.
Time to rewatch your video while browzing the Beautylish website. Ones again for a informativ video. It would be really fun to see a video with your 6-10 favorit brushes or like a video with all the brushes you use daily. Atm I am eyeing the Koyudo B036 but can only find the B037 on the site. I wonder if its the change of hair that is the difference because they look kind of the same. Ohh this choises. :D
Chata Medel I like the yellow from the Melt Cosmetics radioactive stack (it's the shade 'Neon' which is available as a single). It has a little bit of sparkle in it but it does end up looking like a matte eyeshadow. In my palette collection video, that's the yellow I'm wearing and I didn't need to use a white base 😊
Yet another fantastically detailed/informative video, Melissa! Love how you do your elongated/winged out eyeshadow placement, so I’m super curious to know which ‘outer v work brush’ is your holy grail as of this year? There are so many options from different brands out there, so any help would be much appreciated!
Aww thank so much! Lately I've been gravitating a lot towards my Hakuhodo J5529 brush for an elongated smokey wing. It's a nice size for my eye and also super tapered so I can get the precision If you want to see it in action I used it in my ND sunrise versus sunset palette video that I did not too long ago 😊 I think that brush paired with a good angled liner brush will help you achieve a good wing!
Ooh thanks for the tip re the ND sunrise v sunset video! You definitely rocked the hell out of those beautifully warm eyeshadows! 😀 I think you’ve mentioned the Chikuhodo t-8, the Chikuhodo PS-4, and now the J5529 as your fave re outer v... is the J5529 your fave out of all 3 for outer v? Lol sorry for asking but as a luxe fude newbie I’ve got the J5523 in my cart atm, and I’d love to get a versatile outer v brush that isn’t essentially identical in function to the J5523. Thanks again for your help! ❤️
@@mello2365 since you're already getting the J5523, you can probably skip on the J5529 as it's like a smaller more tapered version. Chikuhodo t8 is similar in that it's smaller and will allow you to work in smaller areas so then I'd say the PS4 since it's the most unique of the three. Good multi tasking brush too as can be use as a shader brush also. Hope that helps because I can't pick a favourite 🙈
Oh my goodness, this is such a timely video. I always feel I have no clue what specific brush to use for my eye makeup. I use eyeshadow everyday to work. It makes me feel polished and put together. I almost always do a "soft" smoky eye. I am "old" so I smudge always - no defined, sculptured eye looks for me:) Unfortunately, I can't afford all these brushes all at once, so if you had to recommend my first high end eye brush, just one brush, which type or kind of eye brush would you recommend? For example detail brush, smudge brush etc. Which type of brush would give me "more bang for my buck?" I so, so love your videos particularly with your sister. There is a bond there that is so visible and just lovely. As always, lovely video with very helpful information, thank you.
Thanks so much!! Since you often do soft smokey eyes, I would recommend to get a brush like a small blending brush that also is dense enough to pack on eyeshadow like the Wayne Goss 19 brush or the Chikuhodo T-8 brush (I also like that this particular handle is short because then I don't knock it against my mirror!!). You don't necessarily need to buy those exact brushes but look out for brushes with a similar shape. I use those brushes all the time for smokey eyes because it allows for more precision and I don't accidentally diffuse eyeshadow all the way up to my brow bone! Plus because they're dense enough I don't need a separate shader brush.
Hi Melissa! I saw your comment below about how you enjoy using the J5529 now and read on Temptalia’s blog that the J5529 is similar to the Wayne goss 19/20. Just wondering if they’re dupable in your opinion? I’m not based in the US and am interested in ordering some Sonia G brushes so would rather keep it to one order on beautylish if I don’t have to 😅😅😅 (unless in your opinion the J5529 is truly too amazing to pass up haha)
wayne goss 08 brush has been discontinued but it's identical to hakuhodo J521, i have 5 of them snd i use it to push eyeliner into the lash line as well as to create a wing shape. i have small asian eyes.
@@melissagold2559 His brushes are made by hakuhodo, and J521 is an existing brush in Hakuhodo catalogue before he launch his collection of brushes. He definitely designed his own brushes but probably decided to include the J521 to his collection. Hakuhodo has been manufacturing brushes for many big brands at various price points for a long long time. 😁
I loved this video so much! I'm still hunting for the perfect and softest eye blender. Wayne Goss is on the list but Sephora pro has a couple I wanna check out too. I've been collecting the UD brushes which are amazing but a fluffy animal hair is still my go to for blown out looks. I have a Sephora one but it sheds which is why it was in the sale section. Hooded eye probs😊😉
Thank you! 😊 If you're looking for a soft eye blender, try looking for a brush with squirrel hair as they're extremely soft (they're just more expensive arg!). The majority of Wayne Goss eye brushes seem to be made with goat hair so they're not the softest but the shapes are good for smaller/hooded eyes.
I have some of the Sonia G that are not in the set. and I love them. The are much stiffer but soft. They complement my Wayne Goss brushes. I have to try some of these. I am 54 and my hooded eyes have become more so. I also do not have as many lashes as I used to
It looks like you two have such an amazing collection of high quality brushes. All my brushes are synthetic and my most expensive and softest happens to be a Nyx cosmetics blending brush XD All my stuff comes from Real Techniques (which is so scratchy and hurts my eyes that I don't use them unless I'm desperate) or Models Prefer (which has softer bristles than RT). I have a Zoeva luxe defined crease brush but it's kinda scratchy too. I have been so curious about Chikuhodo, Hakuhodo and Wayne Goss but it's so hard to justify the price since I have to order overseas too :S I also hear that natural hair brushes can't be washed everyday, which I'm compelled to do (rather compulsively). I enjoy detail work so I'm going to take your recommendations into account and consider my purchase carefully once I'm ready to splurge :D
I like my Zoeva eye brushes - they're a mix of synthetic and natural hair so not the softest but they're a great work horse and sturdy brushes that aren't too dear. Haha you wash your brushes every day?!! I am lazy so I accumulate dirty brushes and then wash them all at once so I do have brushes with similar shapes to use as back ups when my favourites get dirty. But you're right, you're not supposed to wash them too often, just use a cloth/tissue paper to wipe off the powder. Brushes is one of those things I don't mind splurging on because I expect them to last a long time.. arguably till the day I die haha. Some I've had for almost a decade and they're still going strong. But to be honest, if you don't have super sensitive/problematic eyes then there's nothing wrong with a good synthetic brush. And I've seen the really intricate looks you create - it looks like you already have a good set of tools so don't feel like you need to add to your artillery if you have brushes that already work well for you!
I personally wouldn't use 19 for the lower lash line as it would smoke it out too much since it is a bit fluffier than what i would prefer for such a sensitive area. I like it more for outer v and precision blending on the mobile lid. I would prefer 5 for the lower lash line instead - although i dont own it i have similar shapes by hakuhodo. The shape allows enough shadow to be picked up and the blended out without taking it too far outside the lower area.
I personally wouldn't use 19 for the lower lash line as it would smoke it out too much since it is a bit fluffier than what i would prefer for such a sensitive area. I like it more for outer v and precision blending on the mobile lid. I would prefer 5 for the lower lash line instead - although i dont own it i have similar shapes by hakuhodo. The shape allows enough shadow to be picked up and the blended out without taking it too far outside the lower area.
Have you seen the Sonia g brushes? This lady is the best of the best - read her background - so fascinating. Wayne Goss i would never buy - i wont go into it and i have my reasons - really helpful video - sweet temptations - yes you know! now selling seperate brushes on beautylish
My lids are similar to yours and I love detailing brushes. I highly recommend: Koyudo BP039 for extremely precise application of colour and blending, Hakuhodo G5527 for placement in the v, Houkodou G-S2 for blending. Takeda is another brand worth exploring if you really want to get deeeep into the rabbit hole of Japanese brushes - their red sable line (kolinsky) in no.8, 9s, 10 are especially great for both powder/cream and 'in between texture' products, and custom made Canadian squirrel and EXS goat... the softest hairs I've ever encountered. They have the worst website in the world unfortunately, and only do orders through email >_
jollyhatgirl Thanks for the recommendations! I just wish Japanese brushes were easier to purchase without having to do an email order!! Would be great if Beautylish stocked.
wayne goss is not cruelty-free, no matter what he says, and this is from wildlife experts. i love sigma synthetic brushes, make-up experts sing their praises. no need to make animals suffer.
You’re so underrated have such quality content and articulate yourself in such a professional manner , you just have a voice that attracts ppl even when you talk about your dislike for something , also I own a lot of pencil shaped brushes they come through
Aww thanks so much! Haha yes, they're good to have. I have quite a few of them as I don't always get around to washing my brushes too frequently!!
So happy to find your channel from Angelica Nyqvist.
There can never be enough monolid beauty lovers!
Callia Thank you! It's definitely is a challenge to find brushes that suit our eye shape - same with my friends who have monolids!
I was just thinking I needed to purchase brushes for more detailed work and your video popped up. At first I though it was one of your old videos that I missed but then I saw the date. Perfect timing Melissa.
I have hooded eyes, & small mobile lid space like you too. My eyes are sensitive so I don't do l eyeshadows on my lower lash line & inner corner. I did not know that natural bristles could help. Thanks for doing such an informative video. Would love to see a thorough eyeshadow tutorial some day.
Shayri Garg I'm glad you found it informative. I have lots of tutorials where I use a lot of brushes mentioned but could totally do one with all my favourite brushes 😊
Love your channel so much. Your eye looks are unique, great use of color. You’ve got a gift for teaching LOVE IT!
Thank you so much!
I've been making my way through your uploads. Your videos are fantastic. I have been looking eyeshadow brush recommendations and this video was perfect. I knew that different bristles create different applications but I didn't know that certain hairs could irritate our eyes. For the longest time I thought it had to do with the products I was using to clean my brushes. Thank you!
Thank you so much, really glad you're enjoying them
This was such a helpful video!! I've been pouring over videos of japanese brushes, Wayne Goss and Sonia G brush videos, but not so many as helpful as this. I have hooded eyes with not much lid space and i'm definitely going to be picking out brushes based on the ones you've featured here. THANK YOU!
So glad to hear it was helpful
Wow this is amazing. Adding many of these brushes to my wishlist.
I like to use that Wayne Goss eyebrow brush for placing shadow on my lower lash line as well. It's nice and stiff. He includes a lot of blending brushes that are great for use on hooded eyes. Thanks for this video.
Oh what a great video, I feel brushes are so hard!
Angelica Nyqvist Thank you 😘 They definitely boil down to personal preference. You are so fortunate to have so much lid space to play with haha.. lid space envy, is that a thing?!
I LOVE this video!! So helpful
Thank you!
now that i found out that i have small eyelids i need to collect these brushes asap :)
So many good recommendations. My Hakuhodo brushes are some of my most favs in my collection. I really want to try more Wayne Goss brushes. And the Rae Morris Brushes.
TheMakeupEnthusiast YES! Rae Morris brushes is on my to try list. I love that the brush handles are magnetic. What a genius design element!
Melissa Gold Yes. And now that have Rae Morris at Mecca. I can’t wait to go in and feel the brushes. 🤤
Awesome video. I don't have lots of eyelid space either, so all the color would (and let's be honest, still does sometimes) end up next to my eyebrows! Lol. Definitely need to get me some of these brushes.
Haha I know the struggle! It's very easy to end up with very dramatic eyeshadow - more than intended haha.
Time to rewatch your video while browzing the Beautylish website. Ones again for a informativ video. It would be really fun to see a video with your 6-10 favorit brushes or like a video with all the brushes you use daily. Atm I am eyeing the Koyudo B036 but can only find the B037 on the site. I wonder if its the change of hair that is the difference because they look kind of the same. Ohh this choises. :D
Fantastic review.
Hi Melissa! What would you say is your favorite YELLOW eyeshadow, im finding it hard finding a yellow that is pigmented enough for an olive skin tone.
Chata Medel I like the yellow from the Melt Cosmetics radioactive stack (it's the shade 'Neon' which is available as a single). It has a little bit of sparkle in it but it does end up looking like a matte eyeshadow. In my palette collection video, that's the yellow I'm wearing and I didn't need to use a white base 😊
Yet another fantastically detailed/informative video, Melissa!
Love how you do your elongated/winged out eyeshadow placement, so I’m super curious to know which ‘outer v work brush’ is your holy grail as of this year? There are so many options from different brands out there, so any help would be much appreciated!
Aww thank so much! Lately I've been gravitating a lot towards my Hakuhodo J5529 brush for an elongated smokey wing. It's a nice size for my eye and also super tapered so I can get the precision If you want to see it in action I used it in my ND sunrise versus sunset palette video that I did not too long ago 😊 I think that brush paired with a good angled liner brush will help you achieve a good wing!
Ooh thanks for the tip re the ND sunrise v sunset video! You definitely rocked the hell out of those beautifully warm eyeshadows! 😀
I think you’ve mentioned the Chikuhodo t-8, the Chikuhodo PS-4, and now the J5529 as your fave re outer v... is the J5529 your fave out of all 3 for outer v? Lol sorry for asking but as a luxe fude newbie I’ve got the J5523 in my cart atm, and I’d love to get a versatile outer v brush that isn’t essentially identical in function to the J5523. Thanks again for your help! ❤️
@@mello2365 since you're already getting the J5523, you can probably skip on the J5529 as it's like a smaller more tapered version. Chikuhodo t8 is similar in that it's smaller and will allow you to work in smaller areas so then I'd say the PS4 since it's the most unique of the three. Good multi tasking brush too as can be use as a shader brush also. Hope that helps because I can't pick a favourite 🙈
Oh YES it absolutely helps a lot, Melissa! Thank you so much for your detailed response... your wisdom on all things makeup truly is gold indeed! 💖😘
Oh my goodness, this is such a timely video. I always feel I have no clue what specific brush to use for my eye makeup. I use eyeshadow everyday to work. It makes me feel polished and put together. I almost always do a "soft" smoky eye. I am "old" so I smudge always - no defined, sculptured eye looks for me:) Unfortunately, I can't afford all these brushes all at once, so if you had to recommend my first high end eye brush, just one brush, which type or kind of eye brush would you recommend? For example detail brush, smudge brush etc. Which type of brush would give me "more bang for my buck?" I so, so love your videos particularly with your sister. There is a bond there that is so visible and just lovely. As always, lovely video with very helpful information, thank you.
Thanks so much!! Since you often do soft smokey eyes, I would recommend to get a brush like a small blending brush that also is dense enough to pack on eyeshadow like the Wayne Goss 19 brush or the Chikuhodo T-8 brush (I also like that this particular handle is short because then I don't knock it against my mirror!!). You don't necessarily need to buy those exact brushes but look out for brushes with a similar shape. I use those brushes all the time for smokey eyes because it allows for more precision and I don't accidentally diffuse eyeshadow all the way up to my brow bone! Plus because they're dense enough I don't need a separate shader brush.
Thank you so much for responding. I just ordered the Chikuhodo T-8 brush. I'm so excited to try it.
Jennie D I hope you enjoy it 😘
Hi Melissa! I saw your comment below about how you enjoy using the J5529 now and read on Temptalia’s blog that the J5529 is similar to the Wayne goss 19/20. Just wondering if they’re dupable in your opinion? I’m not based in the US and am interested in ordering some Sonia G brushes so would rather keep it to one order on beautylish if I don’t have to 😅😅😅 (unless in your opinion the J5529 is truly too amazing to pass up haha)
wayne goss 08 brush has been discontinued but it's identical to hakuhodo J521, i have 5 of them snd i use it to push eyeliner into the lash line as well as to create a wing shape. i have small asian eyes.
Sad to hear that but thank you for sharing a dupe!
@@melissagold2559 His brushes are made by hakuhodo, and J521 is an existing brush in Hakuhodo catalogue before he launch his collection of brushes. He definitely designed his own brushes but probably decided to include the J521 to his collection. Hakuhodo has been manufacturing brushes for many big brands at various price points for a long long time. 😁
I loved this video so much! I'm still hunting for the perfect and softest eye blender. Wayne Goss is on the list but Sephora pro has a couple I wanna check out too. I've been collecting the UD brushes which are amazing but a fluffy animal hair is still my go to for blown out looks. I have a Sephora one but it sheds which is why it was in the sale section. Hooded eye probs😊😉
Thank you! 😊 If you're looking for a soft eye blender, try looking for a brush with squirrel hair as they're extremely soft (they're just more expensive arg!). The majority of Wayne Goss eye brushes seem to be made with goat hair so they're not the softest but the shapes are good for smaller/hooded eyes.
I have some of the Sonia G that are not in the set. and I love them. The are much stiffer but soft. They complement my Wayne Goss brushes. I have to try some of these. I am 54 and my hooded eyes have become more so. I also do not have as many lashes as I used to
IAB 2014 Glad you're enjoying your Sonia G brushes! I'm impressed by all the ones I've tried and want them all now!!
so do I. I am ordering the base set for my birthday! cannot wait. next month
It looks like you two have such an amazing collection of high quality brushes. All my brushes are synthetic and my most expensive and softest happens to be a Nyx cosmetics blending brush XD All my stuff comes from Real Techniques (which is so scratchy and hurts my eyes that I don't use them unless I'm desperate) or Models Prefer (which has softer bristles than RT). I have a Zoeva luxe defined crease brush but it's kinda scratchy too. I have been so curious about Chikuhodo, Hakuhodo and Wayne Goss but it's so hard to justify the price since I have to order overseas too :S I also hear that natural hair brushes can't be washed everyday, which I'm compelled to do (rather compulsively). I enjoy detail work so I'm going to take your recommendations into account and consider my purchase carefully once I'm ready to splurge :D
I like my Zoeva eye brushes - they're a mix of synthetic and natural hair so not the softest but they're a great work horse and sturdy brushes that aren't too dear. Haha you wash your brushes every day?!! I am lazy so I accumulate dirty brushes and then wash them all at once so I do have brushes with similar shapes to use as back ups when my favourites get dirty. But you're right, you're not supposed to wash them too often, just use a cloth/tissue paper to wipe off the powder. Brushes is one of those things I don't mind splurging on because I expect them to last a long time.. arguably till the day I die haha. Some I've had for almost a decade and they're still going strong. But to be honest, if you don't have super sensitive/problematic eyes then there's nothing wrong with a good synthetic brush. And I've seen the really intricate looks you create - it looks like you already have a good set of tools so don't feel like you need to add to your artillery if you have brushes that already work well for you!
To smoke out the lower lash line: is Wayne goss 05 better or 19 better?
I personally wouldn't use 19 for the lower lash line as it would smoke it out too much since it is a bit fluffier than what i would prefer for such a sensitive area. I like it more for outer v and precision blending on the mobile lid. I would prefer 5 for the lower lash line instead - although i dont own it i have similar shapes by hakuhodo. The shape allows enough shadow to be picked up and the blended out without taking it too far outside the lower area.
I personally wouldn't use 19 for the lower lash line as it would smoke it out too much since it is a bit fluffier than what i would prefer for such a sensitive area. I like it more for outer v and precision blending on the mobile lid. I would prefer 5 for the lower lash line instead - although i dont own it i have similar shapes by hakuhodo. The shape allows enough shadow to be picked up and the blended out without taking it too far outside the lower area.
Melissa Gold that’s very helpful! Thank you so much 😊!
Would love to find out what sort of brushes you both use for the face
seven octobers Finally filmed and uploaded now 😘
Have you seen the Sonia g brushes? This lady is the best of the best - read her background - so fascinating. Wayne Goss i would never buy - i wont go into it and i have my reasons - really helpful video - sweet temptations - yes you know! now selling seperate brushes on beautylish
I want to try them and glad they're now sold individually! They're currently sitting in my cart on Beautylish haha so eventually.. Thank you.
My lids are similar to yours and I love detailing brushes. I highly recommend: Koyudo BP039 for extremely precise application of colour and blending, Hakuhodo G5527 for placement in the v, Houkodou G-S2 for blending. Takeda is another brand worth exploring if you really want to get deeeep into the rabbit hole of Japanese brushes - their red sable line (kolinsky) in no.8, 9s, 10 are especially great for both powder/cream and 'in between texture' products, and custom made Canadian squirrel and EXS goat... the softest hairs I've ever encountered. They have the worst website in the world unfortunately, and only do orders through email >_
jollyhatgirl Thanks for the recommendations! I just wish Japanese brushes were easier to purchase without having to do an email order!! Would be great if Beautylish stocked.
How come this video only gets 447 views?!
Fanfan Lin Haha I have no idea why.. I'm still waiting for it to go viral 😂
wayne goss is not cruelty-free, no matter what he says, and this is from wildlife experts. i love sigma synthetic brushes, make-up experts sing their praises. no need to make animals suffer.