MY FAV CHEEK BRUSHES // Chikuhodo, Sonia G, + MORE! | Alicia Archer

[@lKiki23l]

I asked on a makeup subreddit for recommendations of kind, uplifting, soothing KZbinrs and your name came up several times. This is the first video of yours I’ve ever seen and wow, I absolutely love your content and delivery. 100% about to binge watch your videos, I’m so glad to have discovered your channel!

[@Patriwoo1]

The time you take to research info about these brushes and passionately describe the different elements is appreciated! Great info, Thank you!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Patti! It was a fun video to work on and I’m happy you enjoyed it 🥰

[@tracie8619]

Makeup will expire. FUDE brushes will last forever when taken care off and make all the difference in my application and overall experience. Thank you for this Alicia❣️

[@twannapermenter8229]

Alicia your passion for brushes just crack me up. Lol I enjoy listening to you describe all of your products but you exhibit a special enthusiasm for your brushes.

[@aliciaarcher]

I get crazy, and thank you all for allowing me the space to do so 🤣💕

[@adinastewart4636]

The Lotus Detail is perfect. I love the unique shape and airiness. Inochige Pro is one of my favourite Sonia G face brushes, mainly because of the shape, size and versatility.

[@aliciaarcher]

Yes! Airiness to perfection! 😮‍💨

[@j4lyphe1]

I LOVE your brush/Fude videos Alicia😍🤩 Your passion for them is a joy to watch❤️

[@christahodges]

Thank you for sharing with us, Alicia! I hope you are having a wonderful day!😊💙💜🩷🤎💚🧡💛

[@aliciaarcher]

Hey Christa! Hope you have a wonderful day as well!

[@christahodges]

@Alicia Archer Awe! Thank you, Alicia 😊

[@miaboca58]

That was phenomenal demonstration.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Bravo!!!!!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, friend 💕🥰

[@msparker3500]

Ofc we are still her watching you telling us about a lot of brushes. Love how in depth you are explaing how you useeach brush and comparing them. ❤

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you so much!

[@lola.mayhem]

You are such a QUEEN for this. Fluffy cheek brushes have been on my mind and i often think of your videos and how effortless that fluffy blush pounce looks! Whereas i struggle with being a n00b, my heavy handedness (im a manual laborer and a brute), and brush shapes that feel too targeted even though they are made for blush. I don’t seem to understand how to use them but im getting better. THIS THOUGH. Your connoisseurship!! Thank you!!💫☄️✨

[@aliciaarcher]

I’m so happy to hear that! And thank you for mentioning this perspective because I take my own blending for granted, and something to consider when presenting different tools is the prospective user’s handling.

[@BridgeFaye]

You’ve Done it Again @Alicia Archer! I truly look forward to absorbing your brush videos. TY!!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you so much!

[@amandasken]

Looove hearing you talk about fude. You had me falling down the fude rabbit hole 4 years ago! My first purchase was Sonia G pro face set and Inochige is still a clear stand out among my now 80ish fude brushes. My fav cheek brushes would have to be Surratt sculpting, Sonia G inochige, plus sky series soft-, classic- & mini-cheek. And Koyudo Yoshiki Y-1!

[@Kindlyone777]

With the he Sonia G detail I can pounce my blush and it diffuses the blush into my skin softly. The blush looks soft, diffused and natural. It gives me a shine from within without having to use a high lighter. It feels almost like a sponge. It’s perfection

[@lee_lora32]

Alicia, amazing job going over all the brushes in detail. You are so knowledgeable on the various kinds. Thank you so much I love to hear what your favorite brushes are. 😊❤️

[@thefoxyscentury]

Love your detailed brush videos. They're some of my favorites!

[@kayla4702]

I so enjoy your brush videos!! So detailed and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing and all of your hard work 💜 😊

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Kayla!!

[@lisanutini5183]

I just ordered the Tanseido AQ20 Cheek Brush. I absolutely desperately have needed a brush with the lightest application as my face is almost flat and almost all brushes simply apply a band of color. I need a wash of color. Now I’m on the edge of my chair. Thank you for all your usual hard work.

[@sikay6340]

Always love seeing and hearing about Fude. These are all lovely brushes. Well done.

[@nonilady1577]

So excited to see this!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for watching!!

[@slschmidt76]

Your spot on about how a high quality brush is a total game changer. They will quickly elevate your makeup game & make you wonder why you waited. I can’t stress enough how important a good brush is. There are so many amazing Fude brushes that are just as cheap and in some cases cheaper than mass produced crap. I will never understand those who spend tons of money on cosmetics but get all cheap on their brushes.

[@sherryyoung3109]

OK. does anyone else feel as though they are in the championship round of Pokemon: "Gotta get them all"?! LOL, I need ALL these beautiful brushes and my heart dropped when you would say discontinued or 2019... Great video, and informative. Now on to the eye brushes video.

[@aliciaarcher]

Hahahahaha!!! That’s exactly how I feel 😅 And there have been a few I needed to say goodbye to because…the budget 😮‍💨

[@LisaCottnerTrepper]

You have made me want to pull out my Chikuhodo Z-4.. I only have it and 2 others from that collection that I bought several years ago when my bestie and I were doing a little collecting. I sure hate that there is not any Wayne Goss listed anywhere.. Do you know if this means that he has completely stopped making brushes? My bestie has the wood calligraphy ones as you have, I never bought those.. (Super Regrets!) I love these videos! Keep them coming Alicia..

[@acmcharlie146]

Thank you, Alicia for this video. It’s a lot of work so we appreciate it. Blush is my favorite makeup product so I have MANY blush brushes, including many featured here. I like dense brushes for blush that’s a little soft or light because they pick up more color (Tom Ford original cheek brush). I love long bristled, whispy brushes for highly pigmented blushes (SG soft cheek). And undyed goat hair for cream blushes. The original “kitten’s paw” per LE, Suqqu cheek is unparalleled for superb application and sublime experience. I have two of those. ❤

[@MakeupUnfiltered]

Alicia - I've been watching your videos for years, but I rarely comment. Thank you SO much for your details, the chapters, the links, and your honesty!! I'm new to fude - I only have Rephr brushes, and after doing some research, I decided to upgrade. Your videos are some of the most helpful when doing research for new brushes - especially this one. Some other videos have the content comparing fude brushes, but the links bring me to a store that is....very confusing. Or there are no links. Or they show 30 brushes but don't list them in order or have chapters so you can compare easily. Thank you sooooo much for the time you take to make those little details. It really, really helps!! I made a splurge order and used your links!!

[@SharonDJohnson515]

Your brush videos are always 💯😍 So helpful re: what to get & how to use 🙌🏾✨✨✨

[@quinncrochet19]

I'm struggling with finding a good Fude powder foundation brush! Any good recommendations??

[@aliciaarcher]

I love Sonia’s Buffer for powder foundation!

[@ruthm8931]

I have been waiting for this brush video from you- thx so much! Getting ready to place a Fude Beauty order before June 1st and glad to have your ideas!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Ruth! I’m happy to know that this helped!

[@evelynwilkerson4800]

Fabulous collection of mini reviews!!!!! I always learn so much from you. Your product knowledge never ceases to amaze me. I’m fairly new to the Fude experience. I credit you and Michelle Wang for opening my eyes. Once I tried it, I was sold. Applying and blending at the same time with such delicacy and precision completely revamped my makeup application process. Thanks so much! As a newbie, I am still finding my favorites. Right now, I must say that I love Sonia G’s Niji brushes in regular and travel size. I use them for bronzer and blush. The blend is life changing🥰. I also enjoy using Rose and Ben’s C41 blush brush. It’s synthetic but does a nice job. Danessa Myricks recommended it for applying her blurring balm powder. I use it for blush. Thanks again for all the time and energy you put into your videos. I truly appreciate it. Now, I’m going to give your favorite brush from the Lotus set a try. I’m embarrassed to admit that I bought the set but haven’t used it yet.

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

When you say Surratt, I want to say ‘Hi Troy!’ Man, I love his products!

[@aliciaarcher]

Yes! Troy has created some magnificent tools 🙆🏽‍♀️

[@BrownGirlBella]

I had to smile seeing some of my favorites in here that I use in my own makeup applications!

[@aliciaarcher]

Whoop! You already know 🙆🏽‍♀️

[@mcsquared8501]

Love all of your videos and the brush videos with your thorough knowledge have made me confident in making my first purchase at Fude Beauty!!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for that, I appreciate it!

[@yunafix4730]

Thanks for the amazing video! Is there anything comparable to the Suqqu brush? I am looking for a more natural/airbrushed application.

[@debbieotoole1072]

Yes, another brush video from Alicia, I'm here for the whole video, i love your brush videos. Sonia G soft cheek amazing, Lotus detail is a fantastic little brush, i really her smaller brushin the Hinoki set aswell. Rephr no 4, 5 and 37. BK beauty 109 love this for cream contour, bronzer, blush 😊

[@kaleidospiked]

Absolutely love your personality and enthusiasm, and yes of course I was here right up to the end, hanging onto your every word as you described allllll those brushes. I have the Chikuhodo Z4 (one of the first fude brushes I bought, yes, I know I went Ferrari on my first purchase lol) but mannnn is it damn good or what. I always look through my collection after your videos to see just how much more I can get out of them! Thank youuuu (and also damn I added a couple of brushes to my wishlist)

[@sashawhyte7396]

The Chikohudo Z-4 is on my Beautylish wishlist. You are magic if you make me purchase this brush before my birthday lol. I already have the eyeshadow blending brush from the Z series

[@aliciaarcher]

Ooooooo when is your birthday!? If you do wait, it will be well worth it 💕

[@sashawhyte7396]

@@aliciaarcher I’m July 1

[@rachellee4842]

Wow! So many brushes I need to try! Thank you for sharing your wisdom

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for watching, Rachel!

[@jessbsantos]

I LOVE your videos! Thank you for this one as well! ❤

[@MsSavvy9]

Sorry for so many comments lol I am watching in sessions! The Lotus is my FAVORITE brush in this video... but honestly the whole set is everything!

[@MsSavvy9]

My dream brush is a fude version of the discontinued ELF precision airbrush stipple brush. I bought extras when it was discontinued, of course. I love that it is a stipple which allows me to control the amount of liquid, balm, and cream products as I apply. I use it all over my face for foundation, bronzer, blush, and highlight. It isn't flat like a traditional stipple brush. It has a taper to the overall shape and the longer bristles are not so dense. I have 42,000 freckles so my options are to cover them or let them shine through. This brush allows me to take a longwearing, full coverage, and matte (I'm oily) product and quickly make it shear where I like it and FC where I "need" it. It's a great brush, I love it. I want a better quality of materials.

[@aliciaarcher]

There has to be a dupe somewhere. I’m going to take a lookie 👀

[@elizabethofSweden]

I only have the rephr 05 & Sonia G Lotus detail from this video but i learned a lot

[@thefoxyscentury]

Just used your affiliate link to get a couple brushes from Beautylish! Appreciate your love for brushes and amazingly thorough reviews.

[@jbehernandez]

hi Alicia, did you get any of the soft brush book or double decker from Sonia G? if you did. could you considering doing a review? i know Sonia G is working on these brush books. so maybe they will be restock at Beautylish so more details will be great. thank you & greetings from Texas !

[@joanneleib5887]

Alicia luv this video! Should I get a z4 rather than z8 for blush? I’m torn!

[@belamo11y]

Alicia ❤❤pls do brushes for eyeshadow… I only have Rephr brushes now.. but their shipping policies changed.. now they don’t have free shipping over x amount per Oder. So what’s the next best brushed you enjoyed ? Perhaps Sonia! Thanks

[@sandram.724]

Dear Alicia, Thank you for your explanation of your favorite brushes. Although I already have a few Sonia G brushes, I am sometimes overwhelmed when it comes to choosing brushes. But I still need a powder bronzer brush. The TANSEIDO AQ20 CHEEK BRUSH speaks to me the most and I am considering buying it. Can you recommend a brush in a price range below that? ;-) I would also like to buy a brush for cream bronzer and cream blush. Which one would you recommend for this? You are one of my favorite KZbinrs because I really value your opinion. Due to recent periodic dermatitis, I now have to forego any care, including cleaning. I would be interested to know if you still don't use skin care. I wish you a happy new year and a great, successful, healthy and happy New Year. regards from Sandra from Germany

[@jospee]

Great video. What are you wearing on your lips? So pretty 🌸

[@CiciliaAHarun]

Thank you so much for this video, Alicia. ❤ I’m surprised that you didn’t include the Houkodou Nagi Cheek brush… I collected Fude brushes because of you and other Fude influencers here in KZbin. They are a joy to have and use… I catalog them so I won’t forget any of them…😂😂😂

[@nekane101]

Alicia, I think Hakuhodo's Z4 brush is wrong, it's the Z8, on the Z4 it says Cheek/Highlight and it's smaller than the one you show in the video

[@somethingdianne7481]

I sadly passed on Sonia G's lotus detail because I went to the keyaki v2 instead...the shorter handle took priority. So I have to settle with watching you using and loving it 😊

[@aliciaarcher]

That’s a great one, also!

[@BlingyBea]

Love that Sonia G Lotus brush that I bought another one and I have the other ones you mentioned.❤❤

[@aliciaarcher]

It’s fantastic!

[@stormomega37]

Great content topic!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Storm!

[@MsSavvy9]

I love a fude rabbit hole! 🕳 🐇 ⬅️ That is me jumping right in!

[@aliciaarcher]

And we’re not coming out 😅

[@duffyellie]

But are you comfortable with the way the hair from those brushes are sourced? *how they are *really* sourced*? Or do you put it to the back of your mind? Genuine question 😊

[@aliciaarcher]

Yes because I learned that cruelty exists on a spectrum. Some feel that because the hairs are mostly sourced from the food industry and pest control, that they weren’t sourced from cruel means because the animals are already dead. I rather have the hairs be made into something, than the entire animal being discarded. And I am aware that farming exists also, but I’m not clear if it’s a direct effort or a side product like the previously mentioned origins. It’s like the food narrative how even with a vegan diet, there’s still death and I would argue cruelty in taking out entire ecosystems for the sake of mono cropping. And the same thing with industrial farming. So I pick my battles, and order from regenerative farms and try to be aware of my food sources. So I’m aware of the resourcing but I don’t lose sleep over it, because even if I bought exclusively synthetic brushes, cruelty will still exist.

[@elissacox4291]

Having used it for a while, is the Kyureido Kiwami cheek brush still considered a dupe for the Suqqu? (Since the Suqqu is discontinued, that is.)

[@aliciaarcher]

It is! I consider it to be, as it has a similar density and airiness.

[@Indecencealicia]

I had to rewatch so I can write down the ones I haven’t tried Tfs

[@katiem5137]

Thanks for all your brush videos! I’m down a fude rabbit hole since my 1st rephr order arrived. I’m awed by how soft they are. @AliciaArcher I’d love to know if you’ve reviewed CHIKUHODO Takumi T-13, I think it could be something I want to invest in? Sending love from Aus 🇦🇺

[@aliciaarcher]

Hi Katie! I have I think the T-11, which is flat on both sides. I could only assume that the T-13 would lend itself to a circular blend, which would leave the foundation looking quite smooth! It is natural hair, so not as durable as synthetic. But it will take away more product, leaving behind a more natural finish.

[@katiem5137]

Thanks

[@adrian-rx8rg]

I won a Tanseido AQ20 in a recent raffle from Fude Beauty and it’s just magic, all other bristle varieties in my collection pale in comparison in terms of softness (though I have never felt the Chikuhodo Kazan bristles...) Not a brush I would’ve gone out of my way to purchase but now that I have it I get the hype for sure and feel blessed to have it gracing my face every so often, so much so that I’m considering picking up an AQ14 to match it’s mama lol💀🤩🤩

[@aliciaarcher]

WHEW! AQ20 is in its own REALM. And I forgot to include a Kazan brush (shame on me), but dare I say I think red squirrel might be softer. I will compare them in an upcoming GRWM!

[@gorgeous_in_me]

I knew you were saying about the Z-8 before you said the name of the brush😄

[@CharlisDailyDiary]

Beautiful! 💜💜💖 Sonia G is an always All Ways for me… but she’s a friend, full disclosure 💜💜💖

[@aliciaarcher]

She’s my friend as well! And I’m happy to have her in my life during these Fude adventures 🥰

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Great brushes can bring out the artist in the most awkward of us 😎

[@aliciaarcher]

Right!? They are vehicles to blend heaven!

[@MichelleRauKlimas739501]

Hello there beautiful, I just wanted to say I’m game for 2hours until edited any day 😊all day.

[@kuriosni3458]

That feeling when you have most of these... 😅

[@millicentspears]

🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@aliciaarcher]

Hey Milly! How are you doing?

[@colleendixon4122]

Ok do you have a favourite cheek brush?