SONIA G FUNDAMENTAL EYE SERIES | Most Well-Rounded Eye Set! Demos & Comparisons

Thank you so much to Sonia G and Beautylish for gifting me the new Fundamental Eye Series. These really cover all of your bases. Let me know what you think!
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The brushes are sold individually or as a set.
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Palettes featured:
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SUQQU Eye Primer go.shopmy.us/p-2640344
SUQQU Liquid Foundation 105 go.shopmy.us/p-2640368
Armani Power Fabric+ Concealer 1.5 go.shopmy.us/p-2640385
WA Liquid Superloaded - Peau de Rose & Peau de Soleil go.shopmy.us/p-2640394
WA Superloaded Tinted Highlighter - Peau de Sante go.shopmy.us/p-2640418
VBB Baby Blade Taupe go.shopmy.us/p-2640430
Byredo Self Illusion go.shopmy.us/p-2640435
Byredo Perplexed Kajal go.shopmy.us/p-2640447
Byredo Eroded Echo Mascara go.shopmy.us/p-2640442
Byredo Vieux Rose Lipstick go.shopmy.us/p-2640455
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:22 Overview
7:38 Demos & Details
8:04 Demos & Details - Crease
10:48 Comparisons - Crease L
14:07 Comparisons - Crease M
16:43 Demos & Details - Worker
18:40 Comparisons - Worker M & S
22:00 Demos & Details - Builder
26:07 Comparisons - Builder M
29:50 Comparisons - Builder S
33:21 Demos & Details - Pencil
36:06 Comparisons - Pencil L
39:10 Comparisons - Pencil S
40:25 Thoughts
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💟Thank you so much for watching and for your support! I truly appreciate it!

[@pam8200]

Hi Lexi, congratulations on hitting 12K!! So well done and cheers to you! Thank you so much for such an informative and detailed review on these fantastic brushes. You really came through with everything we need to know and more including all the comparisons. I'm so happy that Sonia and Beautylish sent this amazing, high performing set your way. You are so deserving and always work so hard for us!! 🥰

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much Pam! I really appreciate it!!

[@allisonbb716]

Over the last year or so, I’ve become more interested in makeup…and now I’m learning about brushes! Thank you so much for your clear explanations of the function of each brush. You are the best!

[@LexiJong]

I'm so glad I can help!

[@starbellak5154]

You can never go wrong with Sonia G. brushes. Love them. 🥰 Thank you Lexi. You really do...deserve such a gift. 💮💮 Congratulations on the 12K.

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much!

[@bridgettucker3692]

Great review as always Lexi . Very thorough and informative. Love SG brushes . So lovely to have these gifted 🙌well deserved 💕🤗

[@LexiJong]

Thank you Bridget!

[@elissacox4291]

Well, I have some work to do. My immediate reaction is just “I want them all”, but videos like yours are informing me that I already have some that will do the same job, but that there are definitely some in this set that I do not have. I must do my research, because my wallet would prefer that I be choosy. Thanks again for the hard work putting this together!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! I'm glad I could help!

[@dostfriendamigo3187]

Hello Lexi. Nice sharing🌺🌹👍👋

[@LexiJong]

Thank you 🤗

[@dostfriendamigo3187]

@@LexiJong Thanks. Thanks 🙏🙏🌹🌺👍🌎🌎👋

[@loralee3232]

Lexi, great review of the Sonia G brushes! You’re always so detailed & know your brushes! That’s so great they gifted to you so deserved. You can’t go wrong with Sonia G brushes these look like great brushes!! Thanks for reviewing them! 😊🌺

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much Lora! Have a great weekend!

[@landcraftwellness9850]

Such an in-depth review! I knew you'd knock it out of the park as soon as I saw this video released.

[@LexiJong]

Thank you!

[@yulianagonzalez2428]

Such a great reviews/comparison At the end of the day Little difference doesn’t make big difference on the lid Congrats for this video is so informative ❤

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! I agree - not much difference on the lid

[@annemarietimmerman7213]

Just watched this one, wow, dear Lexi, this brush review...i'm amazed like every video, really comparing all brushes to others, i'm gonna look twice tomorrow this video a 2nd time again, as it's so good!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩And i love Sonia's brushes!!! Also great at the end of the video, which are most special, because they're new: super video, thanks so much!!!😘😘😘😘

[@LexiJong]

Thank you Annemarie!

[@maureenturk8578]

Hi Lexi, congrats on hitting a new subscriber high of 12k and getting gifted such nice new edition brushes from Sonia G./Beautylish . So well deserved! You provide such detailed information on new beauty products and tools to assist us in making good choices. I’m excited for this new brush release and will fill in any gaps in my current collection. You’re the best! ❤

[@LexiJong]

Thank you Maureen! I am sure you will love these! Have a great day!

[@il4101]

Lexi, you are the best when it comes to comparisons and in depth explanations. Thank you for making it very clear as to which brushes I need to add to my extensive collection 😊❤

[@LexiJong]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!!

[@JuliesNeeds]

Lexi, thank you so much for such a thorough video! Your hard work is always amazing and all of those comparisons were super helpful! I can’t wait to get the entire set, I was waiting for it!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much! I'm glad I could help!

[@luxesbeauties]

Hi Lexi, thanks for this great review and very comprehensive comparison video... very helpful!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much!

[@user-mg8qs3sx3u]

Lexi, thank you so much for a great review. I will be ordering these brushes

[@LexiJong]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Enjoy!

[@MsBNoodle]

Thank you very much. You are so detailed with your videos. I feel I really understand where these brushes would add in my collection and where they may duplicate an existing brush (not that that is a bad thing!). Most appreciated as brushes are not cheap!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@kg8487]

Congrats on the growth! But I think you deserve an extra zero in that figure…honestly, you make the other creators look lazy 😂. Always appreciate your channel and it really is a point of reference for beauty shopping. Bravo 🎉

[@LexiJong]

You are so kind! Thank you so much!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much! I'm glad I can help!

[@dksosajfl]

Congratulations on 12,000!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much!

[@kathie4669]

I cannot afford brushes right now but I want all the small brushes. Your insta demo of these is excellent!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much! Thankfully these will be around so you can pick up what you want at a later date. I'm so glad these aren't limited edition.

[@2009socalgal]

Hi Lexi, this video was SO helpful! I ended up preordering just the four new brushes as I already own the original ones the other four were based off of.

[@LexiJong]

I'm so glad to hear that! I think you will like the new shapes!

[@2009socalgal]

@@LexiJong I think I will too! I am also interested in the new BK Beauty brushes collaborate with Nikki LaRossa - will you be reviewing those perchance?

[@LexiJong]

@@2009socalgal yes i ordered those!

[@jocelynel-fab5214]

I first off: congrats on the PR - so deserved. I had a moment of high excitement when I saw a short-lived sneak-peek earlier. (Carole King’s « Anticipation » has been playing in my mind all morning.) Great thorough video describing, demoing and comparing each of these fabulous brushes. (I think you need to meet Sonia G in person !) The close-ups of you applying different shadow formulations and textures really help to showcase each of the brushes - especially that you are accompanying these close-ups with relevant comments about their feel and performance. This set is evidence that Sonia G has been staying up-to-date with eyeshadow trends and formulations - which have changed a lot over the last 5 years. Thank you for the great presentation.

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much Jocelyne! I made an error originally and was thinking walnut but said maple so I wanted to correct it as soon as I could!

[@tzoe875]

Thanks for this comprehensive review! Soooooo many brushes so little face! Congratulations on the milestone, although I’m mega confused as to why you don’t have 100k!

[@LexiJong]

Thanks so much Tricia! Maybe someday...

[@alya27092]

Hi Lexi, I just bought the second Sky Eye set (it will arrive next Monday). I knew this new ones will come but I love the Sky Eye set and I wanted a duplicate. I also have the trio holiday set from last year (love them). From this new set I am tempted to buy Builder M, Builder S and Pencil S. I am a bit disappointed because they are not made with saikoho goat hair but it is what it is. I think they are now more like Rephr brushes (hair quality). The difference will be that Rephr brushes have great sales and Sonia G not. I am waiting for mini keyaki buffer to be back on stock but now I’m not so sure because I think it will be with a lower quality goat hair. 😟 Thank you for your great review!🙂

[@LexiJong]

I can understand why they don't state saikoho but I don't think you will be disappointed with the quality. I think she did her best to acquire saikoho but so many distributers are just not separating the hair by level any longer. I agree that the Rephr sales are definitely a huge draw and will be a major difference. Honestly, that is why I am really buying a lot of brushes at this time in my life - the hair quality will just continue to decrease imo so I'm making investments for my children too. Lol. Maybe it's partly an excuse though, lol.

[@alya27092]

I think is an excuse for you! 😁You have a lot of brushes and you can easy cover at least 3 generations.🤣 I’ll wait for limited edition and then I’ll take a decision. Because you have so much knowledge about brushes and I trust in your opinion I need an advice. I have 2 Surratt blush brushes and Smooth buffer (Sonia G) fot blush as well (was your recommendation to use for Sisley blushes and thank you for that 🤗). I want 2 more blush brushes (for powder formula) and I don’t know what’s the best (good quality and not crazy price). Also I don’t like very big brushes (I have a small face). Usually I buy blushes from Gucci, Armani, TF and now I want Rose Cuivre from Hermes. XOXO

[@LexiJong]

@@alya27092 i think you are right!

[@elissacox4291]

@@LexiJonghaha that has been my excuse for my brush buying frenzy these last couple of years. The fude world is changing, and it doesn’t seem for the better. That’s not to say manufacturers will definitely produce subpar brushes, or that artisans will put less effort in, but they can only do so much in a tighter and more expensive market.

[@LexiJong]

That is perfectly said! I agree completely.

[@stacibee224]

Thank you for this detailed review, Lexi! I’m really tempted by this set and may pick up some singles but still trying to decide between whether to get these (since they’re going to be permanent ) or hold off for her upcoming holiday release 🥰

[@LexiJong]

Honestly, since these are going to be around permanently, I would make holiday a priority. Although I don't know what it is yet.

[@stacibee224]

@@LexiJong That’s what I’m leaning towards honestly is waiting for holiday (whatever it is lol) ☺️ Thanks for your honesty and recommendations! Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated.

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much!

[@sheilas7994]

Lexi- congrats on 12k- So well deserved. 🎉🎉🎉 And what a great in depth review, as always!! Sonia G always has great brushes and the 2 brushes that I was thinking of getting were actually your top 2 recommendations. 👏👏 Quick question though - Do you have the Rae Morris 9.1? If so, how does that compare to the pencil s?

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much! I don't have that Rae Morris brush but it looks nice!

[@jamiliawallace9103]

I want to pick these up. I don’t have her original brushes so these will be new to me. I do have the PRO eye and I am waiting for the Fusion Eye Set to arrive. Nice video!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy them!

[@jamiliawallace9103]

@@LexiJongI got them. I have not used them yet but I love my purchase

[@denisemarie6131]

Hey Lexi. Questions, please! 😀 My Worker Two is stiffer at the tip/edge. My Worker Three has movement at the tip/edge. Are yours the opposite of mine? Do both the new Worker S and Worker M have movement at the tips? Is the new Builder M tip still soft for smudging? Thank you! I finally put the special goat hair Rephyr brush on my face. Sooo soft. I wish I bought two because it would be a lovely gift.

[@LexiJong]

I am so glad you got the Rephr brush! It's very special! As for the Worker brushes, my worker two has more movement at the core than the worker three which seems to have a stiffer center. There is movement on the edges of both but the three definitely feels stiffer in the center. Ours must be the opposites. If I recall correctly, I got the second batch of these when they released so it is probably just a batch issue as it isn't a huge difference. Both of the Worker S and M have some movement at the tips but if you use very little pressure, you can feel a stiffness at the tip on both brushes. The Builder M is still soft for smudging.

[@sarahm3240]

Hi Lexi, wondering if you got it planning on getting the Maki set from Sona? Would love to know. Thanks much ❤

[@LexiJong]

I just received them and created a short. It is posting now!!!

[@sarahm3240]

@@LexiJong amazing thank you

[@CH-vm6cq]

Great review - are you getting anything from the Suqqu holiday collection?

[@LexiJong]

I'm going to try to order the purple palette. I just received the blue in PR last night so I will have that up soon.

[@exomake_mehorololo]

When is this releasing?

[@user-mg8qs3sx3u]

@@exomake_mehorololo Nov. 16th

[@LexiJong]

@@exomake_mehorololo tomorrow

[@andreajane]

Hi Lexi, I was so glad that you compared the Pencil S with the rephr 23. I'm trying to find a smudger type brush to press into my upper lashline (more of the outer 2/3) and also smudging slightly at the outer corner. I've tried doing this with BK 204 which I've seen Nikki La Rose use this way in a video. It's not bad, but I wouldn't mind finding something even better. I own the rephr 23 and have been disappointed with it. So many content creators have raved about this brush and I suppose it is good for some things, like highlighting the inner corner. But I have not found it good for the upper lashline. I find that it is not firm enough. How does the SG Pencil S compare as far as "firmness," say? Also, I love the way your eyes look here and appreciate your listing what you are wearing; in particular I have been very interested in Byredo's kajal liners. What do you think of them, and does their short chunky shape make them difficult to work with? I like wooden type pencils ( for example, Jones Road "The Best Pencil") and in fact prefer them to pencils like VB's Satin Kajal.

[@LexiJong]

The SG is a bit more firm than the rephr but honestly, it isn't a drastic difference so it might not be the one for you. The Byredo are not quite as firm as the Jones Road but nowhere near as soft as the Victoria Beckham. They have a creaminess as you are using them but stay pretty firm during application so it's easier to be more precise. I think the small chunky shape helps with that too although it also means the point doesn't get quite as fine. The Chantecaille Eye Blend brush is a nice smudger but it might be a little large for your purposes. It's nicely dense though.

[@andreajane]

Thank you Lexi. Very helpful, and I just took a look at the Chantecaille brush. It's difficult to judge it from the website and vague reviews. Perhaps I might be able to see it in person during my next "visit" to Bloomingdale's :) Nikki La Rose came out with a brush set (via BK Beauty) which includes a smudger. I'd be interested in trying it, but don't want to purchase the entire set. Perhaps her brushes will be offered individually in the future. Truly appreciate the time and effort you take to respond. I really enjoy you and your videos. Have a wonderful weekend!@@LexiJong

[@LexiJong]

@@andreajane i ordered the set!

[@andreajane]

Wonderful! If you review it, I know you'll do a great job. Can't wait :) @@LexiJong

[@LexiJong]

Thank you!

[@susanleary1843]

I was really looking forward to these but when I found out that they weren’t saikhodo goat I immediately no longer wanted them. I’m sure I wouldn’t even be able to tell, but I felt like why buy them when I can buy Saikhodo for the same price or less. I went for some Wayne Goss instead. My collection is primarily made up of WG and Sonia G. just because they’re so accessible at Beautylish and I would destroy squirrel, fox etc. but I’d rather just buy another of her Saikhodo brushes. Well enough said!

[@LexiJong]

Thanks for sharing! I hope you enjoy the new Goss brushes!

[@Kamila_q]

I wish Sonia g would start coming up with innovative shapes! Where is the innovation? We all have seen these shapes before. I like Sonia G brushes but her eye brushes aren’t as soft as I would like them to be. (I know some people are going to disagree and that’s fine!) Also if Sonia g comes up with one more fan brush I am going to scream. I am not excited for these. Wayne Goss new brushes though! Wow this is what I am talking about. Innovation plus incredible quality and fantastic price. I love them all!!!

[@exomake_mehorololo]

What brushes are softer?

[@Kamila_q]

@@exomake_mehorololo Wayne goss eye brushes, very pleasant to use, the last thing I want is a stiff and firm brush on my eyes. She used to come up with soft brushes but recently the quality of her brushes just went down the hill.

[@LexiJong]

The whole intent of this collection is to bring back her discontinued fundamental series and update them. A lot of people missed out on those and they have been gone for a long time. I'm glad you are enjoying the Goss brushes!

[@LexiJong]

You could also look at traditional fude brands like Chikuhodo and Hakuhodo. The hairs themselves are not softer (unless you look at squirrel, fox, etc) but they are less firm.

[@Kamila_q]

@@LexiJong I do understand Lexi. I have most of Sonia g brushes. I am missing only couple of them. I do support her. I am just tired of seeing the same shapes over and over again. I do know that 4 of these are repeats and I get it. But the other 4 look too similar to her other brushes.

[@sapphirelovespj]

Are these brushes lighter in weight than before?

[@LexiJong]

They are lighter in weight than the original fundamentals but not a noticeable difference than the sky and pro brushes.

[@exomake_mehorololo]

Did this video upload twice?? I watched this hours ago and all my comments disappeared

[@LexiJong]

Yes I had an error that I had to fix and unfortunately, the comments weren't showing up for me so I felt it was easier to just re-upload it.

[@sideeffect2]

I think I have Sonia G brush fatigue. She keeps coming out with new sets and I don't see much difference between them.

[@LexiJong]

I can understand that. These are to replace the discontinued fundamentals that sold out a while back.

[@louisesharpy]

I’m so jealous you got these sent to you. WELL DESERVED FOR SURE you are truly the best at reviews WHAT A COLLECTION YOU HAVE. WOW. AGAIN, MY DREAM. I get so confused with all the names 🫣🫣🫣Ha ha. The pics from you talking , I’m like wait what ???😂😂😂 I SEE THE CREASE L places the product and airs out in a wider space The Crease M places it and it stays more tighter. I wonder if the prices will be higher since it’s not like goat I want soft I wonder which is better

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much Louise! I really appreciate it. The prices are between 28 and 34 usd I believe but I don't know the specific prices yet.

[@user-mg8qs3sx3u]

It’s $252 for the set