FUDE Q + A // Bristle Types, Brush Care, + MORE | Alicia Archer

Hey Frenzzz,
A huge thank you the the Fude Beauty team for gathering the questions, and answers for this video! They were also kind to send me some brushes from the different categories that we cover in this video. Let us know if you have any questions down below!
xo,
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0:00 Hi Frenzzz
1:45 So many puff brushes to choose from - which are best or most versatile?
Chikuhodo PF-4 bit.ly/3bLiZuj
Houkodou W-F2 Round Face Brush geni.us/4OQC9
2:20 Are different natural bristles (fox/squirrel/etc) used for looks as much as for usefulness?
2:44 Compare goat/squirrel/horse
Houkodou GC-2 Sora Series Cheek brush geni.us/vnAn
Houkodou PF-5 Moe Round Face Brush geni.us/qq8rl
Kyuriedo Kiwami KK001 Powder Brush bit.ly/30jcJDo
Kyureido Takumi KT-001 bit.ly/2Ow9o1q
7:43 How does the tanuki hair compare to other hair types like weasel and sable?
8:21 Mix squirrel/goat. How does it compare to all goat/ all squirrel?
Koyudo Yakusugi Red Squirrel Face Brush geni.us/RP6RU
Koyudo Premium Cheek Brush geni.us/n0Wv
Bisyodo B-ES-01 Eyeshadow geni.us/SVPoDTO
Koyudo WCS Eyeshadow geni.us/AnZsL
13:00 Is there a bristle that tends to last longer than others? Additionally in terms of the least to most expensive can you rank the main bristle types?
14:23 What is the difference between dyed and undyed goat hair? + Does dyeing the bristles affect the brushes' longevity?
15:08 How different or similar are the PBT bristles of the following three brushes:
Koyudo Colorful Chequered 'Shikisai Ichimatsu' Mineral Brush (CC-02) geni.us/2ebCJI
Koyudo Fu-pa03 Mineral Foundation Brush, Fu-pa Series
Koyudo [F-04] Mineral Brush fu-pa03 geni.us/z7xUV
17:16 What are the best hair types to apply shimmer eyeshadow?
Kyureido Kiwami KK-004 Eyeshadow Brush geni.us/fqfpn
Koyudo Kakishibuzome Large Eyeshadow Brush geni.us/MNTiR
Houkodou Kolinsky EB GS-5 geni.us/QfXmLi2
Houkodou WS-4 Shadow Liner geni.us/vkRw4Ap
21:36 What are the best bristles to use for cream blush and bronzer or contour?
Specific brush recommendations can be found here: Cheek/Eye Brushes for Liquid/Cream products: geni.us/8S0e
24:10 Which eye brushes would you recommend for people with Sensitive skin around the eye area?
24:47How do you know when it's time to discard a fude brush?
25:24 Best way to take care of natural hair brushes in general
Fude Beauty Blog on Washing brushes: geni.us/HINytpu
26:25 Brush storage
26:58 Nakamura Seisakusho Collab Brush Case geni.us/T9nNv
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29:30 Can wiping natural bristles on a towel damage them? Is there a best way to wipe to prevent breakage?
30:49 I recently bought from a Fude brand, but I think the hairs are synthetic, how can I know?
31:18 Powder bronzer question
33:50 Nars Blush question
38:07 Best hair type for Natasha Denona’s cream to powder eyeshadow formulas
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[@garnwalkerstables]

I've had a large brush collection for years and NEVER heard better explanations of each ever!!!!! Wonderful video! Bravo

[@tofteys]

WOW. You are such a tremendous resource and I’m simply stunned by how many of my lasting questions were answered in this single video. Thank you so much for providing such comprehensive, organized, and expert makeup brush information. (Oh! Not only do I admire your knowledge and expertise but I admire your Japanese pronunciation!) ❤️

[@lisatiberi7448]

I'm so grateful you talked about when to "retire" a brush! I have been pondering this exact question recently.

[@DolceSuono9]

The Sonia G Lotus set was my first natural brush purchase and I do love them, beautiful, but I think my skin is even more sensitive and I would like to have a few squirrel brushes for certain tasks to complete my mini collection.

[@pam8200]

I can't say I was expecting this drop so early in the 🌄 but I'm here for your fude beauty brush thoughts! You always give such insight. 👏👏

[@karenbmzbeatbarbie3694]

This video is sooo appreciated Thank you Alicia🥰😊

[@monicabellmakeup]

Such an amazing and informative video, Alicia! I am going to keep returning to this one. Thank you!!

[@schun817]

I have a question about how the hairs are harvested! I know a lot of squirrel hair comes from Canada, and lord knows we have lots of squirrels, but I don’t see anybody hunting squirrels… same with fox hair, I’ve avoided buying fox hair brushes because I’m concerned about how they are harvested (yes, I care about foxes more than squirrels). I cannot for the life of me find any information on hair source.

[@Rain_Reign]

I have the same concerns and believe that in these situations it is important for the companies to be transparent about their practices so that consumers understand where their money is going. Because there doesn’t seem to be any info about where makeup brush fur specifically comes from, I think it would be safe to assume that animals like foxes, tanuki, and squirrels are raised to in cages on farms and then killed for their pelts just as is done for wearable fur. It is easy enough to find info about fur farms in general. Most of these farms are in places where they are not well regulated, and have been documented to use extremely unethical and disturbing practices (if you’re someone who believes animals are sentient being worthy of respect, which I am). I have decided for myself that as lovely as these brushes sound, I can’t risk participating in an abusive industry. To make it simple: I would not wear fur so I cannot justify purchasing fur brushes. I do highly value the work of the artisans however, and am going to try to find another way to support their work.

[@GaiyaYushin]

Thanks for the informative video. I love the time stamps. So helpful

[@rlnguizado]

Thanks so much for this video! So informative!! I feel educated and entertained.

[@raddrk6398]

I thank you for creating this video…..this is what I needed!

[@icekitty15]

I really love how you explain everything very well. I got into wearing blush and I really like it. I just don’t like it to be so much but enough to see it. And you help me decide what kind of brush to get. Now I have to pick between 2 brushes. I’m glad I have a much better idea. Thanks so much.

[@shelleyg1778]

Great video! Between you and Tina from The Fancy Face doing brush videos, I have a great collection of brushes. My favorites being my Chikuhodo silver fox series.

[@tgathri8512]

So so good! You are my fude godmother and introduced me to this addiction. Keep it coming! 😍

[@fabiolaschiesari2760]

Great video!!!! So helpful!!! Great job Alicia!!!

[@gabbysoto04]

Alicia thank you so much for this video I needed to understand the proper way to use brushes to make sure I do not damage my expensive Wayne Goss, Chikuhodo, or Sonia G. I did purchase the T11 to use for my foundation after your recommends on a different video and it is amazing I love it.

[@ssleekresge]

I also got the T11 from Alicia’s recommendation and love it! I think I prefer it over the Sonia G fusion mini base, though the new Lotus base fan brush also have enough strength and paddle-like feeling for me.

[@qtkmst]

This video is so informative. Thank you!

[@recklessisrecording]

Yes I desperately need a puff brush video

[@aliciaarcher]

It’s coming! Stay tuned 😍

[@chelseybaidacoff3092]

This was such an informative video - thank you! I have a lot of rephr brushes and I got the Keyaki Sonia G set for my birthday this year but haven't dived too deeply into fude as it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what are the best choices. This video will be a big help!

[@loc.love.beauty8710]

I really neede this…you see so knowledgeable about fude brushes. Thanks for sharing

[@Sonicman415]

Brush talk by Alicia. Heavenly. Ooof, that brush case. I use a microfiber towel to colorswitch and clean.

[@chrissymoss514]

WOWZA , this was epic, amazing, fantastic etc, etc. As someone who has only been using natural haired brushes for a few years my understanding of "what is what" is/was fairly limited. I think I just have plated this vid at least 3 times just to make sure I really understood everything you spoke about. I use a goats milk bar of soap to cleanse my brushes (a tip I had learned from Mary, at GlitzyFritzy). It's so very gentle and has little scent if any at all. I can't wait to see the upcoming vids. Oooooo, I'm excited! Love, light and much happiness, 💗💗💗💗

[@Rain_Reign]

I’ve really been needing to up my brush game! As amazing and delicious as these brushes sound, I decided after some serious thought that I can’t support fur farming for my makeup pleasure. So I dug through the Fude Beauty site and found some beautiful looking vegan brushes, and just got myself a little haul 😺 I also purchased the gorgeous brush roll, which just so happened to be on sale, and to top it all off I was able to use your discount code for my order. Even though I can’t do natural hair brushes, your video was incredibly informative in terms of brush shapes, bristle length and density, etc and helped me support the legacy of Japanese artisans who have produced brushes like these for centuries. That will make me smile every time I do my makeup. Thanks gorgeous!!! 💖🇯🇵

[@powderipowder]

So helpful thank youuuuu!!!!!

[@noodlep2547]

I need this. I use my fingers to apply everything and have finally realised I need to upgrade to brushes! Would like to invest in 3, maybe 4, travel friendly, cream/powder friendly workhorses 🤔

[@aliciaarcher]

Welcome to the world of Fude!! That’s all you need, because some many of these brushes are multitasking!

[@the.educated.hedgehog]

Super informative ❤

[@mildredflemyng-middleton4795]

A suggestion on brush wiping would be scraps from an old cotton t-shirt. I like using t-shirt scraps for glasses wipes because they're soft and lint-free from all the washings, plus smooth so no scratching. Cotton because it minimizes chances for static, t-shirt because the knit fabric means the edges of the scraps don't fray. Plus you can just toss the wipes in the washer and dryer without worrying about ruining them. T-shirt scraps are also nice for use instead of cotton rounds when cleaning the eye area. Thanks so much for this video Alicia, it's a lot of wonderfully useful information. Definitely going to refer to it next time I buy myself some brushes!

[@kaorurl7039]

Thanks for this comprehensive video ❤️! Just want to point out that "fine light peak" is what Saikoho literally translates into 😊, I think that part might have been confusing for some.

[@pisangkepok]

Omggg the knowledge 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@BrownGirlBella]

The way you pronounce those brush names!! I totally want to get some fox hair brushes that is next on my list

[@shans8635]

I just picked up the Lotus set and I'm thrilled you did this! I've got Rephr brushes but this is my first really pricey set and I've been paranoid I will destroy them.

[@MsSavvy9]

😯 The contour from the Hindash palette... wow... Das pretty! 🤩 I haven't picked that up, but if it is still available that would be an awesome makeup revisited video! I love Pat. I love love love her, but I don't "need" constant shine and dazzle... OMG... Pat aaaand Hindash and LISA? 🤯 All STAR Vidgeo?! Oh and Natasha... who will make the cut... dun dun dun... *whispers* Danessa?

[@aliciaarcher]

That’s the Trifecta!!! 😍😍😍

[@carriekup]

Love my Hindash palette. I don't use face palettes, ever. So I don't buy them, ever. (I love blush palettes but for bronzer, contour, and highlight I dont use palettes, and I never get the "all inclusive face palettes-like that have bronzer, contour, blush, highlighte, etc.) But I can absolutely use the Hindash palette for eyes and face and not feel like I'm missing anything. LOVE it

[@MsSavvy9]

@@carriekup that makes sense. The shades in face palettes are rarely universal even if they have options for depth of color. I thought I missed out on the Hindash palette, but it looks like has partnered with a retailer for increased distribution. 😃 I will have to get one during a sale.

[@carriekup]

@@MsSavvy9 I hope you love it as much as I do. It's a more firmly pressed but thin formula than I am used to. And if I had just heard a description like that, of Simi-firmly pressed and a thin feeling powder, I would have assumed I wouldn't have liked it. But I truly do love it. And theres enough variation within each pan and just across the palette that I would guess it works for many skin tones as a face palette too. I missed the initial launch, but I caught a restock. I just checked the Hindash website every now and then and saw it was back eventually. Hope you get your hands on it!

[@Soleils]

So many brushes. I appreciate the run down.

[@lindsaysmith6280]

Hi Alicia. Can you do a video on your recommendations for face/eyeshadow brushes that are goat and squirrel blend?

[@MsBNoodle]

Great video

[@LadyJoolree]

Girl, your videos go IN!!! My wallet can only stretch to the Rephr brushes right now and unfortunately not Fude, but I'm eyeing up Sonia G's Lotus range. And if she does that chunky fan brush on its own I'll suck salt for toffee and geddit! That being said, if I get a windfall Imma blow up Fude's website for the goodness! 🙏🏾 At least I can the refer back to this video. Thank you so much.

[@MsSavvy9]

Strong back?! I'm in! 😄 Omgosh your little flex 💪🏽 🙆🏽‍♀️ You are looking super fit girl! I can see that you are back at it hard with your training! You slapped your abs yesterday and it sounded like bricks. I slapped mine... well... I got an extra challenge in my ab workout with all the laughing. 🤷🏽‍♀️ this is why I don't turn my camera on 🤡

[@wieldwords]

And here I thought Canadian squirrel was designated by the bristles apologizing if the blend doesn’t work perfectly the first time out. 😉 But seriously, this is so helpful; I’ve been checking out Fude’s site since you recommended it, and find it both inspiring and overwhelming. Your guidance, along with the artisans’ input, really cleared a lot up for me - though next time, if you or they could give me tips on how to convince my wife I need these, that’d be awesome. 😄

[@misss.8480]

That suggestion about the camphor: do you apply it to the actual bristle? I may apply some on a cotton round and place in the drawers I store my brushes in. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Tfs!!! The Bisyodo is on my list so I’m excited for your review.

[@aliciaarcher]

I think they’re might be camphor pouches or satchels? I can double check 🙆🏽‍♀️

[@jitterpigjen3219]

Great video, Alicia. Love the Homare KZ series but I don't think you can get it anymore. Maybe through a reseller, but it's pretty much sold out elsewhere. And I got the sense they weren't bringing it back :(

[@staceyb3007]

This must have been a lot of work for you. Thank you!!!

[@Cotton_Candy_Casting]

Xoxoxo good morning. Hope everyone has a wonderful day. I love Visiting again and again 💕

[@tiffaniethornton9187]

Hi Alicia, what brushes would you suggest if you wanted to use powder and liquid products. Thank you!

[@Lollolune]

Hi, I’m actually interested in the Koyudo Yakusugi brush and have been looking everywhere for a review lol. How does it compare to the Homare Kazan (or even white Canadian squirrel), softness-wise?

[@PandasUnlimited]

I have this video bookmarked. Thanks for all the useful information on all the types of brushes! So Fude brushes do not last long? Can you get "years" out of them if you take good care of them or eventually, they will not be as good? I'm debating whether to spend lots of $$ on expensive brushes or spend less money and get doubles, so I have a backup.

[@PiXie232]

If you take care of them properly they will outlast any synthetic brush:) I know I’m responding to a year old comment but I just thought I’d mention it in case you’re still interested:)

[@missnars87]

What id like know is what is your favourite brush for foundation and why? I’ve looked at the fude brush videos but then I also like Wayne goss and Sonia g and I’m not sure what that difference is

[@ayceleijae]

Wow! Fude Beauty has great prices! Do they ever have sales?

[@cherub73au]

Are puff brushes and rounded brushes the same thing? Is goat, horse, raccoon, weasel and squirrel hair brushes ethically / cruelty free sourced? I don't want to hurt cute little rodents, mammals, equine and other animals. 😉

[@bryanhenzel4593]

great video Alicia! I have started getting into Fude just recently but I have a concern which I cannot find an answer to anywhere. I am on well water and I use salt in my filter. Would this type of water and salt combo affect the quality of my brushes when I clean them or should I use distilled bottle water?

[@aliciaarcher]

I would email Fude beauty directly! Or I can ask them and get back to you? [e-mail] Let me know, and I’ll reach as well!

[@Indecencealicia]

Watching Tfs

[@robertaedwards588]

Hi Aliciaaaaa ❤️ I absolutely love your vi de oos 😊 so informative 🥰 thank you I really needed this as I need new face brushes 😁. I hope your parents are well 💕 Stay safe 🙏 ❤

[@MsSavvy9]

I'm back! I had to... life/adult... but now I can finish watching. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Japanese textiles?! My other weakness... 😩 I don't even like pink, but that is beautiful!

[@mylien]

Hi, which brush would you recommend for liquid foundation, the Chikohudo T11 or the Bisyodo B-FD-01? Thank you 🙏

[@aliciaarcher]

Hi Isabelle! Chikuhodo T-11 is a practical choice. Smaller than the Bisyodo, but I find optimal for travel. Even if we’re home, T-11 can also be used for concealer and blush.

[@mylien]

@@aliciaarcher Thanks a lot Alicia ❤️

[@MichelleRauKlimas739501]

No one does it the way you do. #KinkySweat I really hope #Beautylish sees what a true REMARKABLE woman you are talking about any product I've not ever seen anyone get into it the way you except #StephanieNicole with the tats blonde hair and her mom worked in the industry too. When she was on all the time. She's not been on much but she's great too. You do a OUTSTANDING JOB..

[@MsSavvy9]

Someone said this before, so I am not taking credit, but I kinda wanna pet a squirrel now! *Looks in front yard*

[@seraphinajadeite]

*signs in from three different devices to give thumbs up and rewatch these vids to show my sincere appreciation and support; finds myself unsubscribed and wonders if YT's being a hater*

[@mus1quenonst0p]

they really should take better pictures and provide more info. these brushes are so expensive and i almost feel like i am blind buying on their site.

[@suzisantana]

Here just to say that "fude" is "f*uck" in Brazil 😂 I thought it was quite funny for a brand name. Silly, I know 😂 The right spelling is "f0der" but we pronounce as "fude"

[@aliciaarcher]

It’s the brand name, but it means “brush” in Japanese ☺️

[@suzisantana]

@@aliciaarcher omg they can't go to Brazil with this name. We are not mature enough 😂

[@maurahudson8643]

Would you consider making a video for your fans, like me, that will only consider synthetic brushes because of the horrific cruelty inflicted on animals to obtain real fur/hair for brushes. I only know of Real Techniques. Thank you! Love all your videos.

[@aliciaarcher]

@@maurahudson8643 it’s still unclear whether the Japanese themselves inflict cruelty on the animals, or if they just take the fur after the fact. Fude Beauty has several synthetic options, and I cover a few in my Chikuhodo and Koyudo brush video.

[@maurahudson8643]

@@aliciaarcher thank you for responding and for your suggestions. I’m a huge fan and always enjoy your videos. You’re the reason Pat McGrath has most of my disposable income. 😂💸