Dear Lexi, once again a fantastic review. You should have millions of subscribers by now, since you, and my beloved Alicia are the best reviewers on YT. Your dedication will be rewarded very soon. Thank you for all you do for us. ♥
Lexi, wow that Zen brush collection is beautiful and looks so soft and luxurious!! I can almost feel how soft they are when you brush it over your hand. Those look like they would feel so nice to use on the face. You have such an amazing brush collection and a great knowledge on the brushes. I just love your brush videos and looking at all the brushes I can’t afford. 😆 Maybe I can afford a couple of the brushes so I appreciate when you tell us which are your favorites out of the set. Great video!! 😊🌺
Thank you so much Lora! I have to admit that I ordered a few holiday sets and I think I am not at my limit for the year unfortunately. I think in general, starting with an eyeshadow brush from a brand is a great way to see if you want to invest more in a line in the future. I try to add things like that when I need to reach free shipping. They are restocking at Fude Beauty in November.
Amazing and luxurious set of CHIKUHODO brushes. Love the sage green metallic ferrules.❤ 💙 Thank you so much Lexi again...for a great video and comparisons. 💐 🌸 🌹
Hi Lexi, that is such a stunning and luxurious set of natural hair brushes. I love how the sage green metallic ferrule contrasts with the dark wood and offsets the beautiful hair gradient. Amazing comparisons and insights! Thank you so much for all you do.
I'm really glad I ended up getting the set of these after all. If I had only bought the original couple I wanted to try, I'd be scrambling now to get the rest. Lol.
These are absolutely luxurious and beautiful Lexi, thank you for such a thorough review, I think I’m good with my FO brushes for now. I wish Chikuhodo would bring back the Kazan series, I need a few brushes from that line!
Thanks so much for the comprehensive video ❤️❤️❤️! The two big brushes are for sure very tempting now after watching your video, I only got the 4 smaller ones. Let me calm down~~~
Lol! I'm feeling the same way about the Bisyodo Grande brushes - I only got the smaller ones and now want the bigger ones too but I need to wait and save up a bit more.
These brushes are gorgeous and your comparisons are so incredibly knowledgeable. Thank you Lexi for all the education you share. I hope to one day add to my brushes and so appreciative of all of your recommendations!!
Thank you Lexi for your wonderful review. I was SOOO bummed when they kept getting sold out within minutes on different sites but I got them now!!! Snatched them through Fudejapan and cannot wait to play with these babies!!!! Your insight and input is invaluable!!!! Thank you for your time and attention to detail ❤ We had a lovely few days in the 70s up here in Chicago but it’s going to turn colder again. Hope you guys are still enjoying the last remnants of summer 😊
I'm so glad you were able to get them! We have had cooler weather recently but today feels a lot warmer (rainy though right now). The next couple of days look nice and then it takes a dip. Fall is so short here! We basically go from warm to freezing in two weeks.
Hilarious!!!! Same here… crossing fingers for decent weather on Halloween 🎉 my daughter was planning on being a “dancer” but I suspect a coat would be required 😂 Oh well!!! It’s her thought that counts. Btw I LOVE the pointy brushes and enjoy them tremendously. I have more mature lids though and go for softer blended looks. No editorial or Pat McGrath style looks. So for me these brushes are a treasure! I have the Wayne Goss ones and the Surratt. From my perspective- glad to add this eye brush to my collection. Luv ya Lexi 😂❤
Thank you so much for this great, thorough presentation of this ZE collection - along with descriptions, demos, comparisons, and personal recommendations! (and even providing several non-affiliated links - how generous of you!) I did not hesitate and I used your link to purchase 3, 4 and 5 from Fude Japan. I passed on the 2 (I know it’s your favorite), because it’s on the large size for me. Since my cheek area is smaller than yours, the 4 and 5 are better sizes for blush and highlighter on me. The 3 will be for the Guerlain Meteorites. I really hope the high level of quality of the original collection will be maintained in spite of Chikuhodo’s rush to produce more of these brushes... 🤞
Wow, you know so, so much about brushes dear Lexi, thanks for another great video!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩I think not, still have so many brushes, and mainly purchase them from Beautylish when i buy them, as from other companies the taxes go so high. Ordered once from Fude Beauty, my package came from Japan if i remember correctly, so from a country so far away, it's expected taxes to be more high. But love Chikuhodo brushes!!! Thanks again, have a lovely day, Lexi!!!😘😘😘😘
Thanks Annemarie! I know we are lucky here in the US and there are no extra taxes or fees to order from FudeBeauty (although I think if you get above a certain amount there are duties but I have never spent that much - that may have changed now as well).
Gorgeous brushes! I have to admit I’m not very disciplined about brush cleaning. I do put them aside for washing, but I have a way of waiting too long, and suddenly all of them are in my to-be-washed stack.🤦🏼♀️lol Good news ~ My three Jones Road eye shadows arrived today, so I was thrilled to see how you applied them for this soft and natural look. I can’t wait to try! Thanks so much.
I'm so happy to hear that Tammy! Jones Road cool neutrals are some of the best out there imo and I can't wait to hear how you like them. I think the formula is a bit unique.
I bought the ze -1 and ze-6 on CDJapan But now I want the ze-2, its my ideal brush for multi tasking as you mentioned. I still haven’t received my brushes but super stoked to get them. Greta videos nd comparisons! Beautiful brushes and I prefer this dark metallic green than the fo series. Stunning brushes for my collection 😊
These brushes are simply stunning. I appreciate them for the craft behind it, and how beautiful they are with the natural handles. I’m so tempted on an art object level, but I couldn’t bring myself to use such lovely brushes. Too much OCD for me 😅 I feel safer with synthetics or a goat hair blend so I can get them grungy without worry. But oh, they are divine!
They are so nice to feel on the skin but I completely understand! It's hard to use your most precious brushes even though we should use the things we spend so much on. Lol.
Hello Lexi! I have this set but have not been able to wash and start using them. So beautiful and I love the feel of the soft fox hair. Perhaps I'll get brave and begin using them soon 🙂
Be brave! They actually feel more robust than you might expect and just remember that it keeps your brushes at their best to use them periodically (and wash them) so they don't become dehydrated. Try one to start and you will be hooked!
Good morning Lexi. For me this videos are very helpful. My relation with the brushes is a little bit frustrating because I like to use them in the way that they can give me what I want in a look. I know, each brush was created for a reason but... 😅 Stay safe. Ida
I agree. Very helpful video! I think the new p-fo is going to be comparable to the FO as far as the quality of hair based on comparisons. I don’t have the FO series so I don’t know for sure but the hair color and texture kind of looks the same. I personally prefer the quality of hair in the zen series but the new P-fo is definitely unique to my collection as far as shape and function. Thank you for the video and the comparisons. ❤️ Edit: I watched your video till the end and you do say that the FO is going to be more airy which is another helpful information thank you!
The version 2 p-fo quality is somewhere between the two imo but I agree that the zen feels nicer. Thank you so much for all of your help with the new version Kamila!
I hope I’m lucky enough to get some of these brushes in the line 🤞🏼they look wonderful! I’m disappointed to hear the 3rd edition for the P-FO brush will be longer hair. I prefer more of the “puff” like shape when using my powders.
I love the puff shape too but honestly I think the slightly fluffier version might be better for me with these bristles. The Zen series is restocking in November at Fude Beauty. They just posted on Instagram that they are creating a waitlist.
The brushes are SO beautiful & tempting! It’s a shame they seem to be out of stock on Fude Beauty & the Visage USA website doesn’t seem to be up at the moment- & that’s assuming those brushes would even be offered on that site….difficult to know. Oh well, one can dream!😊
I'm not sure what is going on with Visage but Chikuhodo now allows ordering directly from them and Fude Beauty just announced that they are restocking in November so you can sign up for notifications on their site.
Hi Lexi - can I just say how beautiful your skin looks! Luminous and with a lovely sheen - amazing! Now, onto the video - really enjoyed this profile of the Zen series. I wonder if you have any ideas on a nice quality undyed goat hair brush that is the same size and shape - candle - as the ZE-5? I just read that silver fox hair is not recommended for cream products due to the delicate nature of the bristles and I had in mind something soft I might use to set under eyes after concealer application to set with loose powder. I am so allergy-prone and my under-eye is so sensitive that something soft and gentle would be very welcome. I currently have a goat hair brush that is not of great quality but has that pointed/candle shape. It is old and falling apart and a successor is needed! I need a brand/company that ships to the UK though. Your ideas have always been so helpful so any advice would be most welcome! Thank you for a great video - so much work goes into them and we do appreciate it 😊
Hakuhodo G5539 has a similar shape and same length bristles but doesn't come to such a sharp point as the ZE-5. Wayne Goss' edit 03 might also work but it about a third longer. Although I think that if you only intend on using this brush with powder and especially if you have sensitive skin go with the ZE-5, setting cream products such as concealer with it shouldn't damage it.
Kikilen really has some great suggestions. I would also like to add the Chikuhodo T-6 which is undyed goat hair. It does not have the same shape but the size is fairly similar and I think the shape works well for your purpose. It is also technically an eyeshadow brush.
@@PatchuliK Thank you so much for your suggestions! I will look into these and revisit the ZE-5 - only problem with that is shipping cost is monstrous and I'd only be able to buy one brush but great to know you think it could work without damaging the brush! Much appreciated 😊
@@LexiJong Yes Kikilen had some great ideas - this is such a lovely community! I will look into those and also check out your suggestion of the Chickuhodo T-6. Thank you both! 😄
I also got ze 1 and ze 3 and they are amazing!! I think they are softer then the fo series. Fo series feels closer to goat hair while the ze series are feels closer to squirrel hair. I did not get the eye blushes as they so big for me. 😂 I wonder if the pfo brush is softer then the ze series?
Dear Lexi, thank you so much for the video. Totally brilliant. I would like to purchase the powder blush and not sure which one to choose. It’s between Chikuhodo Z 1 and fox Zen series ZE-2. I have Chikuhodo Z 8 love the softness and shape but use it predominantly for cheek blush application. Ideally I would Luke to purchase similar brush slightly bigger in terms of shape and softness. Which one would you recommend please? Z1 or ZE 2 please? Thank you so much
Dear Lexi, once again a fantastic review. You should have millions of subscribers
by now, since you, and my beloved Alicia are the best reviewers on YT.
Your dedication will be rewarded very soon. Thank you for all you do for us. ♥
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate it and I agree, Alicia is the best! I'm honored to be included!
Lexi, wow that Zen brush collection is beautiful and looks so soft and luxurious!! I can almost feel how soft they are when you brush it over your hand. Those look like they would feel so nice to use on the face. You have such an amazing brush collection and a great knowledge on the brushes. I just love your brush videos and looking at all the brushes I can’t afford. 😆 Maybe I can afford a couple of the brushes so I appreciate when you tell us which are your favorites out of the set. Great video!! 😊🌺
Thank you so much Lora! I have to admit that I ordered a few holiday sets and I think I am not at my limit for the year unfortunately. I think in general, starting with an eyeshadow brush from a brand is a great way to see if you want to invest more in a line in the future. I try to add things like that when I need to reach free shipping. They are restocking at Fude Beauty in November.
Amazing and luxurious set of CHIKUHODO brushes.
Love the sage green metallic ferrules.❤ 💙
Thank you so much Lexi again...for a great video and comparisons. 💐 🌸 🌹
Glad you like them! Thank you so much Bella!
Hi Lexi, that is such a stunning and luxurious set of natural hair brushes. I love how the sage green metallic ferrule contrasts with the dark wood and offsets the beautiful hair gradient. Amazing comparisons and insights! Thank you so much for all you do.
I'm really glad I ended up getting the set of these after all. If I had only bought the original couple I wanted to try, I'd be scrambling now to get the rest. Lol.
These are absolutely luxurious and beautiful Lexi, thank you for such a thorough review, I think I’m good with my FO brushes for now. I wish Chikuhodo would bring back the Kazan series, I need a few brushes from that line!
I'm sure they will bring back some of the brushes periodically but it doesn't sound like it will be any time soon.
Gosh Lexi, you are so knowledgeable on so many aspects of makeup. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you so much!
Thank you Raquel! I'm glad it was helpful!
The brush collection is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for the comprehensive video ❤️❤️❤️! The two big brushes are for sure very tempting now after watching your video, I only got the 4 smaller ones. Let me calm down~~~
Lol! I'm feeling the same way about the Bisyodo Grande brushes - I only got the smaller ones and now want the bigger ones too but I need to wait and save up a bit more.
These brushes are gorgeous and your comparisons are so incredibly knowledgeable. Thank you Lexi for all the education you share. I hope to one day add to my brushes and so appreciative of all of your recommendations!!
Thank you so much Yulia! I appreciate it!
Thank you Lexi for your wonderful review.
I was SOOO bummed when they kept getting sold out within minutes on different sites but I got them now!!! Snatched them through Fudejapan and cannot wait to play with these babies!!!!
Your insight and input is invaluable!!!!
Thank you for your time and attention to detail ❤
We had a lovely few days in the 70s up here in Chicago but it’s going to turn colder again. Hope you guys are still enjoying the last remnants of summer 😊
I'm so glad you were able to get them! We have had cooler weather recently but today feels a lot warmer (rainy though right now). The next couple of days look nice and then it takes a dip. Fall is so short here! We basically go from warm to freezing in two weeks.
Hilarious!!!! Same here… crossing fingers for decent weather on Halloween 🎉 my daughter was planning on being a “dancer” but I suspect a coat would be required 😂
Oh well!!! It’s her thought that counts.
Btw I LOVE the pointy brushes and enjoy them tremendously. I have more mature lids though and go for softer blended looks. No editorial or Pat McGrath style looks. So for me these brushes are a treasure! I have the Wayne Goss ones and the Surratt. From my perspective- glad to add this eye brush to my collection.
Luv ya Lexi 😂❤
@@galioren-amit1682 looks like we are going to have a rainy Halloween so i hope yours is better!
Thank you so much for this great, thorough presentation of this ZE collection - along with descriptions, demos, comparisons, and personal recommendations! (and even providing several non-affiliated links - how generous of you!) I did not hesitate and I used your link to purchase 3, 4 and 5 from Fude Japan. I passed on the 2 (I know it’s your favorite), because it’s on the large size for me. Since my cheek area is smaller than yours, the 4 and 5 are better sizes for blush and highlighter on me. The 3 will be for the Guerlain Meteorites. I really hope the high level of quality of the original collection will be maintained in spite of Chikuhodo’s rush to produce more of these brushes... 🤞
Thank you Jocelyne! Please let me know what you think of them when they arrive! I hope they are the same quality.
Wow, you know so, so much about brushes dear Lexi, thanks for another great video!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩I think not, still have so many brushes, and mainly purchase them from Beautylish when i buy them, as from other companies the taxes go so high. Ordered once from Fude Beauty, my package came from Japan if i remember correctly, so from a country so far away, it's expected taxes to be more high. But love Chikuhodo brushes!!! Thanks again, have a lovely day, Lexi!!!😘😘😘😘
Thanks Annemarie! I know we are lucky here in the US and there are no extra taxes or fees to order from FudeBeauty (although I think if you get above a certain amount there are duties but I have never spent that much - that may have changed now as well).
I can’t even afford these. I wishing could. I’m sure they perform really nice. ! You have a great collection. Wow. Just wow amazing and so pretty
Thank you so much!
Gorgeous brushes! I have to admit I’m not very disciplined about brush cleaning. I do put them aside for washing, but I have a way of waiting too long, and suddenly all of them are in my to-be-washed stack.🤦🏼♀️lol
Good news ~ My three Jones Road eye shadows arrived today, so I was thrilled to see how you applied them for this soft and natural look. I can’t wait to try! Thanks so much.
I'm so happy to hear that Tammy! Jones Road cool neutrals are some of the best out there imo and I can't wait to hear how you like them. I think the formula is a bit unique.
I bought the ze -1 and ze-6 on CDJapan
But now I want the ze-2, its my ideal brush for multi tasking as you mentioned.
I still haven’t received my brushes but super stoked to get them.
Greta videos nd comparisons!
Beautiful brushes and I prefer this dark metallic green than the fo series.
Stunning brushes for my collection 😊
Ohhh and im hoping the Kz-6 comes back in stock, looks ideal for a one and done look like you mentioned
Those are great brushes! I just heard that Fude Beauty will be restocking in November and you can be put on a waitlist if you want the ze-2.
Yes! It is perfect!
Lexi thank you so much for these comparisons, so much help for us all.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad they are helpful.
These brushes are simply stunning. I appreciate them for the craft behind it, and how beautiful they are with the natural handles. I’m so tempted on an art object level, but I couldn’t bring myself to use such lovely brushes. Too much OCD for me 😅 I feel safer with synthetics or a goat hair blend so I can get them grungy without worry. But oh, they are divine!
They are so nice to feel on the skin but I completely understand! It's hard to use your most precious brushes even though we should use the things we spend so much on. Lol.
Thank you Lexi for this video 😊 I love your brushes related videos, you are so knowledgeable and your comparisons are always very helpful ☺️🙏🏻
Glad you like them! Thank you so much!
Hello Lexi! I have this set but have not been able to wash and start using them. So beautiful and I love the feel of the soft fox hair. Perhaps I'll get brave and begin using them soon 🙂
Be brave! They actually feel more robust than you might expect and just remember that it keeps your brushes at their best to use them periodically (and wash them) so they don't become dehydrated. Try one to start and you will be hooked!
Hello Lexi - 8080 subscribers - lovely number. Congratulations - so happy for you.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the detail review. I do agree they are definitely different from the FO or even kazan series.
Thanks! I completely agree!
Fabulous Video Lexi! I may have to pick up one of these!! Hugs from Seattle
Thank you! They are so luxurious!
Hi Lexi !! These brushes look stunning. But I think they will be a-little big for me personally. Great review as always so informative 🥰💕
Thanks for sharing!! Have a great day Bridget!
Good morning Lexi. For me this videos are very helpful. My relation with the brushes is a little bit frustrating because I like to use them in the way that they can give me what I want in a look. I know, each brush was created for a reason but... 😅 Stay safe. Ida
Thanks Ida! Have a great day!
I agree. Very helpful video! I think the new p-fo is going to be comparable to the FO as far as the quality of hair based on comparisons. I don’t have the FO series so I don’t know for sure but the hair color and texture kind of looks the same. I personally prefer the quality of hair in the zen series but the new P-fo is definitely unique to my collection as far as shape and function.
Thank you for the video and the comparisons. ❤️
Edit: I watched your video till the end and you do say that the FO is going to be more airy which is another helpful information thank you!
The version 2 p-fo quality is somewhere between the two imo but I agree that the zen feels nicer. Thank you so much for all of your help with the new version Kamila!
@@LexiJong you are welcome! Thank you too for your amazing content❤️
Love these brush vids Lexi. 🏆🏆🏆
Thank you!
I hope I’m lucky enough to get some of these brushes in the line 🤞🏼they look wonderful! I’m disappointed to hear the 3rd edition for the P-FO brush will be longer hair. I prefer more of the “puff” like shape when using my powders.
I love the puff shape too but honestly I think the slightly fluffier version might be better for me with these bristles. The Zen series is restocking in November at Fude Beauty. They just posted on Instagram that they are creating a waitlist.
The brushes are SO beautiful & tempting! It’s a shame they seem to be out of stock on Fude Beauty & the Visage USA website doesn’t seem to be up at the moment- & that’s assuming those brushes would even be offered on that site….difficult to know. Oh well, one can dream!😊
I'm not sure what is going on with Visage but Chikuhodo now allows ordering directly from them and Fude Beauty just announced that they are restocking in November so you can sign up for notifications on their site.
@@LexiJong Thanks so much for those tips!!😊
I have the KZ 2,4,7,and 8. CD-Japan canceled my order for the KZ-1 last year😭😭 Looking at ZE-1. Have Z-9 and some Hakuhodo powder brushes too.
Those are some great brushes! I still want the Z-9. I was going to get it when Visage had a sale and then their site shut down!
Can you please apply color more stronger. Because it is Hard to the result, Thank you
Hi Lexi - can I just say how beautiful your skin looks! Luminous and with a lovely sheen - amazing! Now, onto the video - really enjoyed this profile of the Zen series. I wonder if you have any ideas on a nice quality undyed goat hair brush that is the same size and shape - candle - as the ZE-5? I just read that silver fox hair is not recommended for cream products due to the delicate nature of the bristles and I had in mind something soft I might use to set under eyes after concealer application to set with loose powder. I am so allergy-prone and my under-eye is so sensitive that something soft and gentle would be very welcome. I currently have a goat hair brush that is not of great quality but has that pointed/candle shape. It is old and falling apart and a successor is needed! I need a brand/company that ships to the UK though.
Your ideas have always been so helpful so any advice would be most welcome! Thank you for a great video - so much work goes into them and we do appreciate it 😊
Hakuhodo G5539 has a similar shape and same length bristles but doesn't come to such a sharp point as the ZE-5. Wayne Goss' edit 03 might also work but it about a third longer. Although I think that if you only intend on using this brush with powder and especially if you have sensitive skin go with the ZE-5, setting cream products such as concealer with it shouldn't damage it.
You read my mind! I was going to suggest the Hakuhodo also!
Kikilen really has some great suggestions. I would also like to add the Chikuhodo T-6 which is undyed goat hair. It does not have the same shape but the size is fairly similar and I think the shape works well for your purpose. It is also technically an eyeshadow brush.
@@PatchuliK Thank you so much for your suggestions! I will look into these and revisit the ZE-5 - only problem with that is shipping cost is monstrous and I'd only be able to buy one brush but great to know you think it could work without damaging the brush! Much appreciated 😊
@@LexiJong Yes Kikilen had some great ideas - this is such a lovely community! I will look into those and also check out your suggestion of the Chickuhodo T-6. Thank you both! 😄
I also got ze 1 and ze 3 and they are amazing!! I think they are softer then the fo series. Fo series feels closer to goat hair while the ze series are feels closer to squirrel hair. I did not get the eye blushes as they so big for me. 😂 I wonder if the pfo brush is softer then the ze series?
My second version pfo does not feel softer to me but I want to get the new version to compare.
Dear Lexi, thank you so much for the video. Totally brilliant.
I would like to purchase the powder blush and not sure which one to choose.
It’s between Chikuhodo Z 1 and fox Zen series ZE-2. I have Chikuhodo Z 8 love the softness and shape but use it predominantly for cheek blush application. Ideally I would Luke to purchase similar brush slightly bigger in terms of shape and softness. Which one would you recommend please? Z1 or ZE 2 please? Thank you so much
Thank you! I would go with the ZE2. It's even softer than the Z series.
Thank you so much for helping me on this.
@@malikaleasor5033 my pleasure!
Hi Lexi, is the KZ series same as the Kiwami Premium Set on their website now?
No it is not the same. The Kiwami set has a variety of hair types. It is an incredibly luxe set!
which series is softer? zen or z?
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Thank you!