Hakuhodo brushes

In the picture are (left to right) Kokutan angled brush (S$98), Basic Tapered brush ( S$69 - I think), Basic angled finishing brush ( S$75 - I think)

We were so lucky to have a Hakuhodo temp set up corner in Aug/ Sep 13 at Takashimaya! And I was also very lucky to get this piece of news from local bloggers through their blog and instagram! Since my office is so near town, I made a trip down during lunch time to try the texture of these highly raved about brushes!

Well, as it was the 3rd or 4th day later.....the popular pieces were all gone.....but I knew I wanted to get an angled brush....In the end, I got 3! Pocket bleeding again =(

OMG!!! The brushes are so so so so soft especially the Kokutan series!!! I couldn't help it by picking 2 angled brushes heh heh heh...

From the website:

Kokutan finishing brush - http://www.hakuhodousa.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24

Hair type is a combi of both goat (Sokoho) and Synthetic finish. This is the ultra soft among the 3 and it is so gentle on the skin...feel very luxurious. I have used it for applying bronzers and finishing powder, I loved it! But I will try to use it for highlighting along my high cheek bone soon.

Basic Tapered brush

This is a good brush for applying loose powder after your foundation, in my opinion. Especially with the pointed end, it is very easy to apply the powder under the eye area and around the nose as well. Among the 3, this is the most used brush and it tend to shed alittle bit, just one or two strand of hairs. And of course, it's soft!

Basic angled finishing brush

This is slightly denser than the Kokutan finishing brush and I used it for applying blusher. This is the least used among the three and I will be switching it up to apply bronzers soon. Again, soft soft soft!

But after several uses, these brushes tend to have a smell when I used them and the Japanese promoter told me to wash them every THREE months! I was shocked when I hear this! She advised to clean the brushes on a tissue after every use and it should last for 3 months. I thought we need to thoroughly clean our brushes every week???? And after each wash, need to air it upside down for 5 days before using them again. Hmmm....although I'm shocked but at the same time grinning that these brushes need not to be washed weekly (lazy nature), but I don't think I will wait for 3 months, most probably I will wash them 1 month later and in between use, I will spritz some make up forever brush cleanser for some spot cleaning before using to prevent breakout =)

Comparing the prices selling online and what is selling in Singapore, I think its cheaper to get them locally. I hope that they do come back often!!

Get yours if you have the chance.

Have a great weekend!

Michael Todd vs Bobbi Brown Eye Cream

Finally! I have start using the MT eye cream which was raved by YOUTUBE beauty Guru - MissGlamorazzi but apparently this product stopped to be in her monthly favourite list as months went by.

Well Well Well.......the texture of this product is the same as the moisturiser that I had from MT - which I find it too greasy. Initially, I will use one full pump of this product for both eyes but find the product very "liquidy" and greasy. Subsequently, I changed to only using a tiny weeny bit and find it more acceptable. But comparing this to Bobbi Brown eye cream, the BB one will feel more luxurious and rich. As I have just finished my very first pot of BB eye cream, I find that it really helps to combat fine lines (NOT dark circle) whereas for MT eye cream, it is more for maintenance purpose instead of fixing problems such as fine lines/ wrinkles/ dark circle.

FYI, I don't utilise the function of the applicator due to hygiene purpose =)

In term of pricing, the MT eye cream cost USD38 for 15ml (plus shipping cost ...maybe about S$60-S$70) whereas it cost  about S$100 for the same size. Nearly 1.5 times more for BB eye cream.
I bought mine at DFS Singapore where I paid S$132-S$135 for a full size eye cream + 0.5ounce face extra repair moisturing balm + 0.24ounce extra soothing balm + a tube lip gloss + eye mask which is a good deal (but I'm not sure if they are still selling this deal package in DFS)

Bottomline: I will splurge on the BB eye cream if there is an issue going on and only use the MT eye cream for maintenance which will be easier/ less "stressful" for my pocket =)

Ciao