FAVORITE BRUSHES IN EVERY CATEGORY! | Best Makeup Brushes | BK Beauty, Rephr, Sonia G, Chikuhodo

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➡️ BRUSHES
FOUNDATION
IT Cosmetics Love is the Foundation Brush go.magik.ly/ml...
IT Cosmetics Brushes Airbrush Buffing Foundation Brush #110 go.magik.ly/ml...
UNDEREYE CONCEALER
SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Foundation Brush #47 go.magik.ly/ml...
BK Beauty 109 Mini Contoured Foundation (Sold in Set) go.magik.ly/ml...
DETAIL CONCEALER
ANGIE HOT & FLASHY A506 CONCEALER go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Fusion Soft Concealer go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Fusion Blender (Sold in set currently) go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Fusion Detail (Sold in set currently) go.magik.ly/ml...
POWDER
BK Beauty 102 Large Powder go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Smooth Buffer go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Detail Pro go.magik.ly/ml...
BRONZER
BK Beauty 105 Large Buffer go.magik.ly/ml...
Koyudo Kakishibuzome Series KSZ-02 Powder Brush go.magik.ly/ml...
CHIKUHODO Z Series Z-9 Powder go.magik.ly/ml...
BK Beauty 103 Bronzer go.magik.ly/ml...
BK Beauty 101 Contoured Foundation go.magik.ly/ml...
Clinique Buff Brush go.magik.ly/ml...
CONTOUR
Rephr Brush 31 go.shopmy.us/p...
Sonia G Fusion Jumbo Base go.magik.ly/ml...
Rephr Brush 24 www.rephr.com/...
Rephr Brush 04 www.rephr.com/...
BLUSH
Kakishibuzome Series KSZ-03 Cheek Brush go.magik.ly/ml...
Chikuhodo Z series Z-8 Cheek/Highlight go.magik.ly/ml...
Chikuhodo FO-4 Cheek/Highlight go.shopmy.us/p...
Clinique Buff Brush go.magik.ly/ml...
HIGHLIGHT
Wayne Goss The Air-Brush go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Mini Cheek go.magik.ly/ml...
BK Beauty 112 Small Angled Face go.magik.ly/ml...
Rephr Brush 17 www.rephr.com/...
CREASE
Wayne Goss 16 Large Crease go.magik.ly/ml...
Rephr 27 www.rephr.com/...
ANGIE HOT & FLASHY A503 BLENDER go.magik.ly/ml...
BK 202 Defined Crease go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Blender Pro go.magik.ly/ml...
Rephr 14 www.rephr.com/...
SHADER
Sonia G Soft Shader go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Builder Pro go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Builder go.magik.ly/ml...
BK Beauty 203 Shader go.magik.ly/ml...
BK Beauty 209 Mini Shader (Sold in set currently) go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Jumbo Blender go.magik.ly/ml...
SOFT DEPTH
BK Beauty 206 Blending Shader go.magik.ly/ml...
Sephora Pro Crease 27 go.magik.ly/ml...
DEPTH
Sonia G Crease 1 go.magik.ly/ml...
Rephr Brush 26 www.rephr.com/...
Rephr Brush 12 www.rephr.com/...
DETAIL
Rephr 03 www.rephr.com/...
Rephr Brush 23 www.rephr.com/...
Sonia Flat Definer go.magik.ly/ml...
Esum W19 go.shopmy.us/p...
BK Beauty A505 Shimmer go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia Mini Booster go.magik.ly/ml...
Rephr Brush 34 go.shopmy.us/p...
BLENDING & CLEAN-UP
Rephr Brush 14 www.rephr.com/...
BK Beauty 211 Detail Blender (Sold in set currently) go.magik.ly/ml... Sephora Pro 71 Concealer go.magik.ly/ml...
CREAM EYE
Sonia Fusion Worker (Sold in set currently) go.magik.ly/ml...
BK Beauty 210 Mini Pencil (Sold in set currently) go.magik.ly/ml...
BODY
Rephr Brush 22 www.rephr.com/...
MULTITASKERS
Sonia Smooth Buffer go.magik.ly/ml...
Sonia G Niji Pro go.magik.ly/ml...
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➡️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Favorite Brushes in Every Category
03:38 FOUNDATION
05:54 UNDEREYE CONCEALER
08:26 DETAIL CONCEALER
11:35 POWDER
15:04 BRONZER
20:57 CONTOUR
23:25 BLUSH
26:38 HIGHLIGHT
30:38 CREASE
33:18 SHADER
37:18 SOFT DEPTH
38:41 DEPTH
40:55 DETAIL
45:16 BLENDING & CLEAN-UP
47:17 CREAM EYE
48:24 BODY
49:27 MULTITASKERS
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[@idaliahernandez1824]

I like how you broke down this video with a live application using each brush! I’m definitely saving this video as reference for future additions to my brush collection. Thanks Sofia!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I'm so glad!! I do the same with these videos haha

[@TheLuluLife]

This is the brush video I’ve always wanted! The demos were so so helpful! 👏 Appreciate the work you put into this one x

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Yay, glad it was helpful!

[@Gaby_11-11]

You have quickly become one of my favorite people to watch! Your videos are so helpful and you have such a positive energy...thank you. Excited to see your channel continue to grow! You've earned it!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Thank you so much Gabriela, that really is so sweet of you to say and is so motivating to me!

[@vycford3]

I loved watching Mel. Her vision for color combinations was remarkable.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I know 🥺

[@themaverickofbeauty]

Fangirling every video you put out! Brushes are such a weak spot but I haven’t gotten into the super premium ranges and now I’m tempted 😅😅😅 I’m so glad you did your makeup with the brushes instead of just talking us through the brushes with a full face on!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Haha welcome to another video! I wish I could have demoed EVERY brush but then it would be like 3 hours long LOL

[@monicasquires2868]

So upbeat and positive. How refreshing! What a bright light you are! Thank you.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Why thank you Monica 😇

[@hayleythomas787]

Do you prefer rephr or bk beauty brushes? Thanks so much!

[@jordon2014]

So crazy..I was literally JUST looking on KZbin for a recommendation brush video & one of my fav KZbinrs (Sofia!) JUST so happened to have loaded a video on it 😅 YAY! 🎉

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Yassss. I gotchuuuu 😁

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Yessss 🎉 I don't have any buffer brush (quality anyway) and finally ordered the Sonia G Smooth Buffer 🙌 I am so stinkin excited now and even more excited I decided to go with this smaller size since I thought it could be used for my smaller areas such as blush etc but especially buffing. REALLY enjoyed this video girl! ❤😊 15:52

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Sorry about the random timestamp. KZbin decided I can't edit my message 😂😂😂

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

I really love my Sigma and the BK Brushes. My favorite Sigma set is the Taylor Wynn set. I use that set every day! Thank you for sharing your favorites ❤

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Thanks for the rec! I need to start exploring Sigma

[@Aijingaling]

What an informative video! Massive congrats on 10K!!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Thanks so much! 😇

[@tammymartinez4320]

Sofiaaaaa…come on girl! You are making me spend my coin and I have 95% of these brushes. Just really love your vibe. Feel like friends chatting doing makeup. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! You are such a happy space. Need more like you!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Hahaha sorry Tammy! 😂😜 I had a lot of fun filming this video. I love chatting like I'm with a friend. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@sylviaeneriz4808]

Super helpful, thanks! Also, thank you for sharing options for smaller hooded eyes and for listing the brush companies that are having sales and for how much.👏👏

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Of course!!

[@LisaF_]

Did do I really need more brushes? NO. Was I psyched to see a Sofia style exquisitely detailed video on brushes? YES. Is my Beautylish wish list longer now that I’ve seen this video…ABSOLUTELY YES!!! 😂😂😂 I have 2 more brushes I’d add to your list. For applying shimmers for me it’s the Smith Arrowhead brushes 253 & 256. They literally changed the game for me with Pat McGrath shimmers. One more I love, love is the Esum W36. I don’t use it everyday but for a look when I just want a little bit of outer lid area contour…it’s perfect. I put on a bit of dark shadow with a fat pencil brush then use this brush to fluff the color up. I’m not sure if it’s the hair or the shape but the blend is perfection. I also smiled when you applied VR Fire Opal. I cannot open the Bronze Seduction palette without finding somewhere on my look that needs Fire Opal!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Fire Opal is the BEST! Haha I am so glad you liked the video. I love watching other creators do this to see how they use their tools. Thank you so much for the recs!

[@acdcmiami]

So glad to see content with only premium brushes. Thats the way to go. A brush can last for decades so why not pay 40 bucks for it. The quality is so much better than the "affordable" brushes. I too love "IT" brushes as well.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I’m glad you loved it!

[@leazettegreen4625]

Thank you for doing this and breaking the uses down for these brushes. I took notes 😂😂😂

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

You are so welcome! I had so much fun filming this video

[@jcriverside]

This was very informative! Thank you. I'd like to see, using the same makeup, synthetic vs non synthetic (2 sides of face) and similar brushes vs each other.

[@jcriverside]

Also, I'd like to see Wayne Goss restock some brushes (Artist, #26, etc.)!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Love that idea

[@lavayuki]

I have just Morphe brushes, mostly because they do natural hair brushes at a more affordable price compared to brands like Refr etc. I have used a few real Techniques brushes before as well, I quite like their blush brush. ELF is another brand I like for brushes, particularly the putty brush for cream blushes

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Yes I have a couple ELF brushes also! So cheap and good for cream blush

[@theprousteffect9717]

I have no idea why I'm obsessed with makeup brushes when I mostly wear simple eye looks and apply most face makeup with my fingers 😆 But I'm interested in why people love certain brushes, and how they use them.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I know I love watching other people do their makeup also because sometimes they use the brushes SO differently and it's fascinating to me

[@theprousteffect9717]

@@SofiaSeesBeauty Yep! Then I rewatch those videos and try to replicate certain techniques and it never quite looks as good. It's a learning process.

[@donnatatham4594]

Ooooo I’ve been waiting for a video like this, esp with the Black Friday sales. Thanks Sofia 😁

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

You're welcome! I gotchu 🙃

[@Nat-om5oi]

sooooooo productive omg

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

😁

[@alya27092]

Hello Sofia! I just bought Sonia G Buffer pro and Detail pro at your recommendation. 😍 I plan to buy the sky set for eyes but now it’s out of stock. I hope that you will review and compare the eye sets from Sonia G. I have hooded eyes (my eyelids are still visible, but not like yours) and I think the sky set is better for me. I have 5-6 eye brushes from Hourglass and I want to buy eye brushes with natural hair to see the difference. I want to recommend you Sculpting brush from Surratt. It is multitasking and very, I mean VERY good. :) It is very soft and is good for blush, contouring, highlighter and even powder for specific application. And funny fact it is cheaper in Australia in store than on Beautylish site - AUD136 vs USD125. Thank you for reviews! 🤗 Many kisses to Minnie 😻 I love when she comes next to you 😁

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Omg I have heard such good things about the Surratt brushes!! Thank you for your rec. I will definitely be doing a Sonia brush set video as soon as I catch up with the holiday content

[@juneklein-koonin7824]

This is such a helpful review! Thank you very much!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

You're very welcome!

[@juneklein-koonin7824]

BTW, have you ever tried Artis brushes? Densely packed synthetic fibers, handle goes down instead of out. I like the oval 7 and oval 10 for foundation. I don’t like the line for eye brushes. Oval 4 or 6 are okay for concealer, although I like your recommendations better. Thank you again; I find all your videos very helpful. I am pale also, but unfortunately can only wear cool colors (warm colors make me look sick or strange). Please keep us cool toned women in mind - but your videos are so informative they are still great! 😍

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

@@juneklein-koonin7824 I haven’t tried them yet! I used to see them in tutorials all the time

[@symmetricalastic]

Im thinking of buying the Sephora Esscential Eye Brush Set on Thursday. I don’t own any eye brushes or eyeshadows. I did just buy a Shiseido brush from Nordstrom on sale for blush. You are glowing Sofia. You are so pretty

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Thank you!

[@celinag9968]

I am so excited to see if Wayne goss and Sonia g. do holiday brushes this year!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I am crossing my fingers. I really liked the one Wayne did last year

[@jkhc29]

Great in depth and informative reviews, you have quite the extensive brush collection. We have all the same Sonia G brushes with the exceptions of the crease 1, I have the crease pro, I have the OG buffer pro so I don't have the smooth buffer, however, after seeing your demo it does intrigue me, I do use the OG buffer with the Guerlain meteorites, although the first time I used it I lost several pebbles as they went flying, and I haven't yet purchased the fusion eye brushes as I'm waiting for them to be sold individually. Haven't gotten into BK brushes yet and I have a few rephr brushes. I am interested in the Koyudo brushes so that may be my new brush purchase next year. Thx. J. 🤗

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Love it! Thanks for telling me more about your collection it sounds like you have a great luxe lineup

[@nicolefraley7404]

I know that Rephr is getting ready to have a new brush launch coming up soon (one in collaboration with Patty Alonso) so I would loooooove to see a video going over all of their face/eye brushes listing their intended uses & what you actually prefer to use them for and comparing each of their brushes to BK Beauty Brushes & your other luxury brushes!

[@amy259]

The Sigma 4DHD is my favorite brush. All 4 sides come up to one point in the center of the brush. I use it for my crease. I've never seen a brush shape quite like it.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Gotta check it out!

[@celinag9968]

I just googled that brush, and wow what a unique shape! Definitely trying 1!

[@amy259]

@@celinag9968 I use it for my crease everyday!

[@karlamiranda6322]

My favorite foundation brush is the #23 from It cosmetics, I cannot find a similar one😊

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Oooo gotta check that one out

[@megantackett1921]

thank you so so much for putting together this detailed video on brushes. I just placed an order through BK clicking your affiliate link as well as an order on all the Sonia G brushes. I am so upset I can't get the Japan brushes as they are sold out but I am going to keep looking. I love your content, just recently found you but look forward to using these brushes.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Welcome! I am so glad it was helpful and you are very thoughtful to shop through my link. I am creating another brush video very soon with some other recs that hopefully will be in stock for you 🙂🙂

[@musclelegancemusclelegance5642]

I have watched this three times now and need to watch again to write a list. The best video

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I’m so glad! Yes this is one of those things I made as a reference video 👍👍

[@margarcia9]

Great video Sofia! 🤩

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Thank you!! 😁

[@juliaharrison7992]

First off, congrats on 10K!!!! So exciting!!! This brush video is so helpful, thank you! I had a couple questions after watching. Do you think the Sonia G Jumbo Blender would work for one-and-done on smaller, hooded eyes? Also, do you think the Sonia G Classic Crease is a worthwhile addition if I have and love her Blender Pro?

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Thank you Julia! Your questions... yes I think the Jumbo Blender would still work for you in that case :) as for the crease brushes, the classic crease is just a little bit thinner than the blender pro so I think it depends on what you are looking for. It's likely that they will serve the same purpose for you so if you wanted something that would be a size down or smaller for your eye shape I would recommend the mini booster or the Lotus soft definer!

[@juliaharrison7992]

@@SofiaSeesBeauty Thank you!

[@linhe3919]

My favorite foundation was the ones of It cosmetics before I have tried the foundation brush from RARE Beauty. I actually use sephora 47 for cream blush 🥰

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Nice!!

[@faydageek]

buffer pro has made with more dense , with that, they can be bruff for the whole face better. smooth buffer is like what you said.

[@user-ze1dh1rx2u]

love this! super helpful 😍

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

So glad!

[@KimStam]

Love all the mentions - the Kakishibizome is one of my most prized brush sets as well! I would recommend Hakuhodo brushes, and especially the mixed goat/squirrel blend. They are exceptional and the shape variations are fantastic. I am also a fan of the Hakuhodo goat eye brushes - true workhorses like WG & Rephr. Kim x

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Thank you for the recs! I try much want to try Hakuhodo

[@christinarubio8328]

Hi Sofia! I loved your in-depth review on your brushes. I decided to treat myself to the Chikuhodo FO 4 cheek brush based on your recommendation. I can’t wait to try my first fox haired brush. 🤩

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Yay that is awesome!

[@sravyaaysola1647]

I got the it love is the foundation brush. It is so good, I never had any streaks with that just as you said.

[@CharlisDailyDiary]

Sonia G’s are my favorite, the Beautylish GC events are a good time to grab them… if you have the discipline to wait 😅 I don’t.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Haha yes! That is when I end up buying all of my brushes 😂

[@ayceleijae]

I went CRAZY during the last GC event! I felt like a junkie, I kept going back, purchasing, ooooh I need a little bit more, go back, buy, ooooh I need more, go back, buy…my wishlist is already ready for March lol

[@RandyandCyndi]

I remember Mel Saying Sonia G!!! Buffer Pro

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Yes!!

[@RandyandCyndi]

I downloaded her 2 hour tutorial . Chick had Class

[@cherrycoke3254]

Best eye brush set for small, hooded eyes? Torn between BK beauty’s small eye set, Wayne Goss, or is there something better?

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Check out my video that I posted today!

[@carolwong9279]

Do you know if the natural hair brushes are done in a cruelty free way? Thank you.

[@musclelegancemusclelegance5642]

Would love to know your opinion on Lancôme brushes

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I have never tried them!

[@pinkabuki]

I wonder what is going on with wayne goss brushes, he used to have black haired brushes and they were phenomenal, now the only one is the airbrush brush and that has been 'returning soon" on beautylish for over a year. Is it coming back? no idea. I assumed he was making the move to synesthetic brushes or switching to cosmetics.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Yeah I think that these brushes in general are very expensive to produce and take a long time to source because they are handmade. With all of the supply chain issues over the past 2 years I have a hypothesis that he is focusing a little more on makeup in the meantime

[@ayceleijae]

Have you tried Surratt Beauty? They have the same bristles and right now they are 30% off, I looooooooove Surratt so much!

[@nicolefraley7404]

Also what would be your most recommended application tools & brushes for someone like me? I have combo/oily skin with occasional dry flaky patches (thanks retinol) and I also have large pores/deep forehead wrinkles/loose sagging skin on (especially on my forehead and smile line area due to a somewhat recent 180lbs rapid weight loss at the ripe old age of 34… I look like I’m 48😓)?

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Hey Nicole, I don’t think it matters necessary what your skin type or age is. It’s more about the type of makeup product you are applying and how you want to apply it. The recs in this video should work for all ages

[@musclelegancemusclelegance5642]

This was phenomenal and so helpful

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I am so glad!!

[@cristinazamora7795]

Thank you!!! I've been waiting for that too🥰!!!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Yayyy!

[@sunshineliz5297]

I also use the 109 for cream bronzer. I want another one for cream blush

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Nice! So good for cream products

[@kavitaaswani]

Love this video and the way you organized it by category. Any recommendations on what to use to clean the natural brushes...both cleanser and if you do so manually or through a cleansing tool? Thanks!!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I recommend the Rephr soap or a brand called Alori collection. I use a little rubber brush cleaning mitt and then lay them out to dry on one of those absorbent dish matts that people use to dry their dishes!

[@kavitaaswani]

@@SofiaSeesBeauty Awesome - thanks for the advise!

[@mariestopa]

Great video! Happy 10k

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Thanks Marie!!

[@reshma4923]

Have you tried the Rose and Ben brushes?

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I haven’t but I heard they are great!

[@Alaf_63]

Thanks so much for the detailed breakdown! Congrats on 10K! 🎉 Can you tell me what shade of the PMG foundation and CT concealer you are wearing? I’m having so much trouble matching myself online.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Thank you!! Yes of course I have Pat McGrath Light 6 and 2.5 for the Charlotte concealer. I wanted to list everything in the description but it was too long lol!

[@Alaf_63]

@@SofiaSeesBeauty thanks so much!

[@sussanjcardona6729]

I am currently in between 2 brushes, Sonia G Jumbo Base and the BK Beauty 101. If anyone has these 2 that could help me decide. My all time fav foundation brush is the it cosmetics heavenly luxe, but angled brushes piqued my interest. I also have the Sephora 47.

[@dearevahansen]

The way we have the SAME favorite brushes. 🥰 We were destined to be internet friends.

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Haha loveeee it! 🙌

[@Daria-bg3ds]

Haha. You said "depth" and I heard "debt". Indeed!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Hahahaha

[@netlane100]

I had the best luck with IT Foundation Brush, what about BK Beauty 101?

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I love that one too but I like it best for cream bronzer and contour 😃

[@Fallonita]

Is ur top the Lululemon merino wool? It’s my fave

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Haha yes! Keeps me warm in my drafty apartment 😂

[@Fallonita]

It really is fantastic! We seem to have a lot in common.

[@_nthng]

did you say squirrel hair? 😢 dissed you for that!

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Yes many of these are natural hair brushes which are commonly made from fallen squirrel and goat hairs

[@DrTaid]

🩺

[@NicciA1982]

Is that brush really $10 grand

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

Which one? Make sure you aren't looking at the Japanese prices :)

[@NicciA1982]

@@SofiaSeesBeauty lol Are japenese prices different than ours? I have the original Bk Beauty set, Rephr set, and the Sonia G Classic base set. My point is im searching for some new brushes. Im really looking for new blush brushes. Do you have any recomendations?

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

@@NicciA1982 I have lots of recs in this video! These are the ones I used the most. I don’t have any brushes that are thousands of dollars so I thought maybe you were looking at the price in Japanese yen, which is often listed in the thousands

[@NicciA1982]

@@SofiaSeesBeauty Ok lol I will try to fig out how to see what they are. Im going to order some

[@12monkeys30]

I would never use a brush from animal hair the thought that they actually kill the animal so you can feel luxurious when using it makes me sick

[@SofiaSeesBeauty]

I’m sorry you feel that way. Guess we will have to respectfully disagree