REPHR-New Synthetic Brushes! Let's see the changes 👀

[@lasritagilda]

I am happy to see they improved the fibers, my complain was that we really didn’t care about the brushes actually looking like goat hair, we just wanted soft fibers that we could use with liquids and feel confident that it won’t harm them, and my sensitive skin didn’t like them!

[@sandragreenberg4953]

No one knows brushes like Alicia! I’m intrigued by the prototype concealer #2. I also appreciate the specific brands you use with specific brushes. So helpful!

[@AuraJacksonBeauty]

Well well well!! Maybe it's now time to look at Rephr once more. That foundation brush shape is lovely

[@apros181]

I guess I'm one of the few people who liked the first prototype 😅haha. I love the high density of the foundation brush; I feel like it distributes the product flawlessly. Despite popular criticism, I adore the concealer brush precisely because my concealers are very dense, and few brushes were able to distribute all the product under my eyes (I often resorted to using foundation brushes). The one I haven't tried much is the cream eyeshadow brush, but I love the first set... I'm eagerly looking forward to the second one!😍

[@crissiv8853]

I liked them too!

[@aliciaarcher]

That’s good to hear! And I should’ve mentioned that, where the more dense concealer brush could’ve been used with thicker formulas 😮‍💨 Hold onto those! 🤣

[@vaishaliwilliams7679]

I liked them to

[@DeborahCarlston]

What really jumped out at me with these brushes was the way they both really grabbed those Danessa Myricks products. They both picked up a lot of color in one swipe and diffused it well on the face and the lids. It made me think that some of the missteps I've seen from other reviewers of that palette is that they aren't using the right tools. What do you think?💚

[@aliciaarcher]

Agreed, and why I was happy to see her collaboration with Mykitco! I also love to experiment, and not give up easily when I encounter issues with pick up. If Rephr created something smaller than the foundation brush, then it would be PRIME for the velvet pomades 😍

[@DeborahCarlston]

@@aliciaarcher Excellent idea! I'd buy that.

[@alnsubuga]

This is such an important point! It’s frustrating to see people give negative reviews for good products because they don’t realise they’re using the wrong type of tool or application method. It’s definitely a learning curve (I’m still on it!) but I wish some channels would at least try different types of brush, sponge etc. before writing something off.

[@DeborahCarlston]

@@alnsubuga Well said. When I first bought Sonia G brushes, it really opened my eyes. I pulled out my expensive, disappointing, but too expensive to throw out, cosmetics and tried them with Sonia G. They went from mistakes to favorites in a blink.

[@donnagholar9695]

Great review Alicia! You are the correct one to use and provide feedback. You are the brush whisperer💕

[@bron1236]

I wasn’t a fan of the first prototype, only rephr brushes I haven’t liked, so am looking forward to giving the 2nd prototype a go 😃 Great review Alicia ! Have a great weekend ! 💖

[@Tyraluvs]

Great review Alicia. ❤. I didn’t purchase the first set of synthetic brushes based on hearing your feedback. I wasn’t interested. But these look right up my alley. Thank you. Have a blessed weekend ❤❤❤❤

[@skicouture]

♥️Great informative Review Alicia.. Agree with your points on the Prototypes, I use mine for my weekly facial Acid Peels n love them for that But not makeup.. Definitely picking up this updated Concealer brush 😍love the design as it seems very Versatile! ✨

[@jillbravo5252]

I’m excited about synthetic Rephr brushes; however, I’m not a fan of the black bristles. I definitely prefer a light topped bristle as it allows me to gauge how much product I’ve picked up. Thanks for the in-depth review 🙂

[@heathersargent289]

The new brushes look good , I skipped the last release but this one I think I'm going to get these they look 100 times better.

[@donnagholar9695]

Alicia, what’s your opinion on the dual sided brush with cream bristles on one size and powder bristles on the other like BK beauty Nikki LaRose N 17 brush?

[@traciewarren1070]

I got the first prototype prior to watching your video and I agree they were just ok and needed improvement, as they were very dense and the hairs needed to be cut to be more user friendly! I use them because I have them, not because they are favorites by any means. I probably use the flat one the most to apply primer or even color fix to my lids and work well for that purpose. I’m excited to try this set when it is launched as I appreciate Rephr’s responsiveness to customer feedback.

[@katherinekelly9689]

Hi Alicia, I like the all black style of the Rephr brushes, a more across the board design for complexion and eyes would be great,especially smaller/ narrow shapes for small hooded eyes with eyeshadows,please and thank you. Love Katherine

[@catporter8417]

I won't forgive you, Alicia! I LOVE your brush nerdiness!! GIMME MORE! Oooo I really like the new black look of these brushes. Yes I agree, i'd love to see a round dense small brush as well! Thank you! I'm always looking for a new concealer brush. Right now I'm using my Smashbox Cream Cheek brush-dense, super soft and a joy to pat pat pat under the eyes as well as the SG Jumbo Concealer too.

[@BlingyBea]

I was wondering why I hadn’t seen any reviews on this new prototype synthetic brushes, I love my natural hair brushes but there are times I want synthetic so I don’t have to be as careful with cleaning them. I had to do a search and found your video, wonder why it never came across my feed, anyhoo, I just ordered them. Thank you for being our brush Queen.❤❤

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Thank you for the heads up. I’m looking forward to trying these. I love the improvement. The foundation brush is promising. I do like the BK106 for foundation. A little smaller on the foundation brush and an in between size would be excellent. ❤

[@phoenixgirl11]

The one that is also similar is the double ended foundation brush by Mario. I love that brush so much. I use the bigger end for foundation and the other end for cream blush or cream bronzer

[@mayraholzer4542]

I just ordered the new Rephr bundle ($30) of prototype 2. From your description, I think I will like them, and the price isn't bad.

[@blathering.]

Thank you so much for your wonderful, in-depth review 🥰Your brush reviews are the best! I'd be curious to see how the new Rephr concealer brush matches up to PMG's concealer brush, which is my fave synthetic concealer brush as someone with super sensitive skin.

[@crissiv8853]

Hi Alicia! Great review and suggestions, as usual 😊 You are such an expert! 👏 I like the old synthetic prototypes and I'm very tempted by the new ones, but I couldn't find them on their website, I've just checked... I guess they are not available for the public yet, since I didn't receive any notification... Speaking of new luxury brushes, what do you think about the new Rae Morris travel set? It looks absolutely gorgeous! 🖤❤️ The price doesn't though...

[@mayraholzer4542]

They just became available!!

[@crissiv8853]

@@mayraholzer4542 Thank you!

[@mayraholzer4542]

@@crissiv8853 You are welcome :)

[@mistytells]

I use a protractor to look for the angle of the slant. I’m such a nerd.

[@ItsLorisLife]

I'm soooo excited to use these. Thanks again for a great review

[@reneegrace7965]

Exited for the new ones to come out! I gave that original foundation one to my 13 yr old granddaughter. Now I kind of want it back for collection purposes. Thanks for the informed review. Just waiting for my email from Rephr

[@marionandrews176]

I’m kind of excited about the concealer brush. I like the Angie brush, but my criticism is tan it’s a big large for me. I need a bit more precision.

[@tammilining7800]

I love the new/old synthetic brushes ❤

[@roseavella5513]

Hi Alicia. Devine Rose II Yeeeessssss!! Could you do a comparison to both I and II? I don’t have either one but I’m looking at that 4th of July sale. I’ve started to collect them, and watching your videos. I have 1,2,3,5, and 9. Midnight sun is up next for sure, but the divine rose I looks so soft. I will be getting these brushes when they are available too. You make everything look so good!! Thank you for in depth content videos❤️❤️

[@celinag9968]

There are so many good synthetic options now a days, no need to deal with insofar bristles. BK, singe, sigma. I just tried 2 of the face & 2 eye brushes from Wayne goss synthetic line, and they are SOFT, all capitals.

[@johannahoneyman697]

Many of my Rephr brushes shed like crazy, so I’m curious to know how the synthetic ones compare as regards to shedding.

[@aliciaarcher]

This one doesn’t shed at all. But that’s typical of synthetic brushes-

[@NunyaBizness2023]

Oh no! I haven't had any shedding at all.

[@vaishaliwilliams7679]

You are the queen of brushes!! ❤❤

[@midlifemom5829]

If they wanted to distinguish fron natural brushes, I would rather have gray fibers to see how much product is on the brush and when to wash

[@nicoleftamer]

Do you have any advice for people who are feeling down about exercising, feeling like not getting results no matter what you do, etc? Would you make a motivational touch point video on that? Just a thought!

[@debbieotoole1072]

Great review thank you. I did try the first synthetic brushes and the foundation brush was just ok, concealer brush is not a concealer brush for me, the eyebrush was not good. I can't wait to try these new ones and i like the all black

[@lovelywithlemons8533]

Thank you! Very helpful. I’ve been curious about these.

[@auroragalletta2342]

Hi Alicia, i love your brushes video and love rephr natural bristle. I want to know if natural bristle are from death animals or not; i hope that no one kills animal for brush...

[@kuklakid]

I love you for this. I’m getting this concealer brush.

[@mistytells]

The V2 are SOOOO much better. The first ones hurt my face and were way too dense. I don’t feel any prickliness with the V2.

[@keely_cn8924]

Oooooh these look nice.

[@elviraqueenofmakeup6608]

Hey girl. Is Pat coming out with a mothership anytime soon that you are aware of?

[@jenn2077]

Pat releases every summer in like late July. I usually always buy it for myself for my Aug birthday except last year cause it was same old same old. Hoping this year brings something new. 🤞🤞

[@c.j.minster4292]

I always love your brush videos. OTOH, I won’t buy them. I feel there is no reason to bother with these. I really enjoy the new Danessa Myricks X MyKitCo brushes (cough, I’m such a fan, I bought the whole set.) So soft - best synthetic brushes I own. Second best would be Sydney Grace. Don’t have the fancy brush you have, but I do have BK Beauty brushes, most Sonia G fusion brushes (and natural hair brushes), some Wayne Goss natural hair brushes, and way too expensive Sephora brushes…

[@genpenjeep7695]

What do I think? I think u have confused me into as intractable Gordian knot!

[@NatalieValentina6]

Hi Alicia & friendz👋, has anyone else had problems w/their recent Rephr natural bristle eyeshadow brush purchases? I've been happily buying & using Rephr since even before their Kickstarter. Unfortunately, I'm having problems w/my most recent purchases, the Mini/Maxis & #33. I bought them as Christmas presents to myself, along w/the Maki face brush. Due to unexpected surgery, I've only just been able to start using them, & I'm SHOCKED. Almost ALL of my Maxi brushes are effed up, & so are 2 of my Minis & my #33😳. It almost looks like a hatchet job or bad haircut...w/uneven, asymmetrical, pokey, & weirdly splayed bristles. Some of the bristles themselves are off too. Some frizzy & almost crimped looking, while others look almost too smooth, like synthetic fibers!?! I'm going to contact them asap, I'm just wondering if this is a sign of scaling problems? Or perhaps I was just unlucky & received a wonky set? 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️ Edit: I've only had problems w/eye brushes, my Maki is exquisite.

[@aliciaarcher]

I would definitely contact them, as mine don’t look like that, and haven’t as I continued to use them.

[@NatalieValentina6]

​@@aliciaarcherThank you for the response Alicia! I'll make sure to contact them.

[@aliciaarcher]

@@NatalieValentina6 my pleasure! I apologize for not having a more concrete reason, but hopefully they’re be able to resolve the issue.

[@wilsonsouza3972]

Hello my dear friend I'm Wilson from Brazil Rio de janeiro ❤❤❤

[@brabalans348]

Wow they have really copied the shapes this time of one of Sonia G’s foundations brushes for the foundation brush and the concealer brush has the same shape as the concealer brush from Angie “hot and flashy’s” set for BK beauty… rephr is officially going IKEA stealing away from great designers and creators…. I am not sure I feel ok about that… As of course they will be nice since they are inspired by the pro’s… but do we want to be about that life?🤔

[@aliciaarcher]

Rephr released a slanted brush with natural hair two years ago, and Sonia’s brush doesn’t have the same degree of slant in her Jumbo Base. Also remember, they made these choices based off feedback they received from us. Generally, slanted designs are more popular as they are effective for pick up and blend. And I would argue, that the concealer brush is smaller and more narrow than the A506. So you can see it as copying, or as an opportunity to improve upon what’s already out there. To answer your question, we were the ones who suggested that the brushes had more of a slant.