Wet 'n' Wild • Kabuki brush • Makeup Brushes
(25 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 1.7 |
| Would buy this product again. | 8% |
| Package Quality | 2.8 |
| Price | 1.5 |
| Ingredients | |
*TOP REVIEWER* SparkleBunny37 on 11/8/2012 6:21:00 PM more reviews by SparkleBunny37
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
Wet n Wild's Kabuki Powder Brush, a.k.a my greatest lapse in judgement, is a "must have accessory, excellent for all over application. Luxuriously soft brush products light to full coverage". This "soft, over sized brush sweeps on an even application every time for the perfect finish." Caught up in my search for a new kabuki brush after deciding Bare Escentual's Full Coverage Kabuki wasn't quite up to par with my expectations, I stupidly decided to pick up this brush at Rite Aid during a sale. I paid around $3 for this brush, I believe it normally sells for $5. Wet n Wild is a cruelty free brand. This brush was made in China.
Wet n Wild's Kabuki came in a silver cardboard box that wasn't much to look at and was quickly tossed out. The brush it's self has a silver, round plastic handle with the brand logo printed on the bottom. The brush handle is a little longer than on most kabuki brushes, but it still relatively short. So, how about those "luxuriously soft" bristles? They're black, synthetic, and not even remotely soft. They're downright scratchy, making this brush pretty uncomfortable to use. Though the bristles are plentiful and quite compact at the base, they aren't dense enough for this type of brush and they splay out in every direction. The brush head cannot keep a consistent shape when pressed against the skin for application, it contorts and spreads out, making effective and even application almost impossible. Those lovely splayed, scratchy bristles shed too, both during use and washing. At least it dries really fast? Not that that makes up for anything.
I've only used this brush a handful of times. Each time I'm immediately put off by the awful scratchiness and want to put it right back down. Application isn't great, but truth be told, it isn't horrendous. Don't expect the flawless, airbrushed finish a better quality kabuki brush would deliver, but this brush can get the job done in a pinch. It just won't be a comfortable process.
I really can't stand Wet n Wild's Kabuki Powder Brush. This is one of the worst beauty purchases I have ever made, and frankly, I don't know why I did it. I knew it was going to suck just by looking at it, most people who are familiar with brushes usually can judge the quality by taking a quick look at it, but I had a blind faith in Wet n Wild. They've improved a majority of their line, but everything is packaged cheap, you wouldn't know it was fantastic at first glance. I thought maybe their brush would be better than it looked too, but alas it was not. I do not recommend this brush to anyone. I definitely feel like I wasted my money, but I'm willing to sacrifice my own $3 to save a few bucks for everyone that reads my blog. I'm going to toss it after I finish this review. I'm going to replace it with an ELF kabuki, which may also not be top notch, but its safe to assume it will better than this one.
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samiiyo on 5/24/2012 2:51:00 AM more reviews by samiiyo
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Red Eyes: Blue
I was searching for a brush to stick in my makeup bag for my purse. I didn't need it to be amazing, just okay. I saw this at Bartell's for 4.29, and it was 50% off. So yes, I bought it! Then I came on here and got discouraged due to the negative reviews. I don't find it to be too rough or like needles. What I do find is that it has a strange smell and that it feels quite synthetic. It seems to have some shedding, but that's normal. I will be washing it a few times to get the scent out and hopefully the bristles don't just all fall out!
Once again, I will just be using this for on the go touch ups, so it didn't have to be fantastic, just cheap and decent! I wouldn't purchase this for my regular makeup collection though!
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DivaDeLosMuertos on 3/27/2012 6:52:00 PM more reviews by DivaDeLosMuertos
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Tan, Neutral Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Black
It's okay I guess for the time being...I'll continue using it to buff in my foundation just because I don't have money to buy a new one currently but it's very hard and stiff...Hurts especially around the eye area and sheds long black hairs! Dont bother :\
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*TOP REVIEWER* pink3rbellx on 3/11/2012 1:23:00 PM more reviews by pink3rbellx
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium Eyes: Brown
Kubuki's are not supposed to be this hard O.o
Unlike everyone else, when I touched it, I didn't think it was so rough. However, upon touching it to my face... it feels like you're using a face brush to exfoliate or something! What the hell.
I went on ebay to find a real kabuki. Wet 'N Wild is trying to give somebody a face rash. Even though I only payed like, 4 bucks for it, I still don't want to throw it away.. it's like flushing cash down a toilet.
Yeah, it does blend, but it also flicks the product everywhere cause its so rough and makes a mess of your pressed powders. Do not do.
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*TOP REVIEWER* karebear0099 on 12/19/2011 2:15:00 PM more reviews by karebear0099
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
This is what I get for not checking MUA before buying something! I bought this the other day and have used it once. I think I am going to throw it away. After using my face had dry patches on it, I think because the brush it rough enough that it actually exfoliated my skin. No thank you.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Christinaann5 on 12/2/2011 2:36:00 PM more reviews by Christinaann5
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Straight, Coarse Eyes: Brown
Well this isnt the best nor is it the worst but its pretty bad. They attempted but failed sorry wnw but stick to makeup unless you are willing to really put some work into brushes.
=PRICE/AVAILABILITY=
The WNW Kabuki Brush can be found wherever your WNW Products are sold. Mostly found at drugstores like Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid as well as Walmart. Its normally by the powders. The kabuki is def cheap its around $3.99 which is a great price but i know Walmart has one thats a dollar or so more which is my favorite kabuki. Price & availability will vary depending on location as well as sales/discounts
=BRUSH PERFORMANCE=
The brush comes in a cardboard silver box and inside is the brush. The brush is made of scratchy mostly dense synthetic hairs. The brush hairs are what throws it off. Its like their cheapy brushes they throw in w/ their brushes. I just dont like the feel of it. The handle is short but still big enough for your fingers to grab onto it. The handle is silver/metallic shade. It holds the hairs nicely, ive not had any shedding with this ever & ive washed it a few times thinking it would help w/ its little bit of scratchiness but it didnt. Its not horrible but its bad. I know Walmart & Elf make some great kabukis that are the same price so Id have to say to pass on this. Its just not good. I didnt expect much since WNW has not had any brushes ever but decided i give it a try for giggles. Ive used it enough to decide. It does blend out powders/creams a bit but i feel it will leave it a tiny bit unblended. its the fibers that theyre made of that make it not perform that well. I have used it though in a pinch when i needed a kabuki & my others were drying. I think theyre headed in the right direction if theyd just change what the brush is made of. Thats all. It can work in a pinch to blend out powders/blushes. It does a good enough job to keep me satisfied but not fulfilled.
Overall, its a bit off. I think they gave it a good shut but i wish either they take it away & give us more matte shadows or liners or go back & change a few things. I love my WNW products but this does sit around collecting dust. I wasnt a huge waste but really i dont use it since theres others that cost this little which are AMAZING!
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Kestrelsong on 10/26/2011 11:02:00 PM more reviews by Kestrelsong
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
Scratchy, cheap, and hard. The brush is not soft in the slightest way. It's probably the worst quality kabuki brush on the line, next to the plastic ones that come in little girls' play makeup kits. DO NOT BUY.
I was looking for a kabuki brush and picked up the first one I saw. I thought, "Oh, Wetnwild has some good products!", and bought it. I was excited to try it out. When I got home I took it out of the box and felt it. It felt more like a toothbrush than a makeup brush! I tried to put a little of my foundation on it, but it just blew foundation everywhere. The kabuki brush wastes makeup, is terrible for your skin, hurts, and is just overall terrible quality. Again, I would like to warn you! DO NOT BUY!
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p3ischarmed13 on 4/15/2011 9:05:00 PM more reviews by p3ischarmed13
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
DO NOT BUY THIS BRUSH. you could do so much better by purchasing anything else! ecotools is also a drugstore brand if thats what you are looking for, and they are sooo much better!
i normally love WnW, but this was a huge fail...unless you want to peel the skin off your face. never even got used, shouldve returned it...maybe Ill see if I can paint with it or something....
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thestacy on 3/19/2011 9:19:00 AM more reviews by thestacy
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
This thing is worse than skipping breakfast.
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*TOP REVIEWER* theresadactyl on 11/29/2010 11:51:00 PM more reviews by theresadactyl
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
It's insane that it's legal to sell these to people. The reason I bought it is because they were half off and it looks nice. I'm always willing to buy cute kabuki brushes.. and I assumed that they couldn't be THAT bad.. the coloricon palettes are so awesome. DONT BUY THIS. It is painful, never put anything like this on your face. This will make it like torture to apply powder. Not only are the bristles cheap/scratchy, there is a long wirey thing sticking out from the center... it's a wonder I didn't poke my eye out. I cut the wire and washed/conditioned it... CLUMPS starting shedding. I mean, it looked worse than if you were to give a dog a bath. And the dye was a-flowin. Gross. Imagine using this on your precious skin? Ew. I will toss this. Total trash man. And I'm not a makeup snob, I love finding drugstore gems.. but this was absolutely awful. Save your money and buy mac, coastal scents, or sigma. ICK.
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ecstatice on 11/29/2010 5:41:00 PM more reviews by ecstatice
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I was SO excited to take this product home and use it, because I have always wanted to buy a kabuki brush, but was trying to save my money and wasn't willing to fork out a lot of money that day. when i got in the car, i took it out of the package and felt it.. was i feeling sandpaper or a brush? I got home and washed it and the next day it had a HORRIBLE odor... it felt a little bit softer though.
overall i did NOT like this brush, it is SO scratchy and my advice? save your money and get a better one.
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heather6276 on 11/1/2010 10:46:00 AM more reviews by heather6276
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Green
Using this brush is like using a fine grit sandpaper on my face. It's rough and scratchy. Save your money.
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nmalfam on 10/28/2010 8:10:00 PM more reviews by nmalfam
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
This brush is is painful to use! I've never felt such rough bristles on a makeup brush. Wasn't even worth the few dollars I paid for it.
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*TOP REVIEWER* alyssa18o6 on 10/24/2010 2:07:00 PM more reviews by alyssa18o6
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I bought this because Wet N Wild products were 40% off at Rite Aid. I figured having an extra brush laying around wasn't a bad idea. However the brush itself is horrible, it's harsh and it smells horribly. I wouldn't recommend this brush to anyone, you can find good quality brushes for a few dollars more on Coastal Scents, and even at Target.
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*TOP REVIEWER* FakeJapSlayer on 9/26/2010 5:24:00 PM more reviews by FakeJapSlayer
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Black
I really love Wet n Wild products but THIS BITCH SUCKS.
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kilyblst08 on 7/2/2010 12:38:00 AM more reviews by kilyblst08
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight, Coarse Eyes: Brown
This brush is not very good. It sheds like mad and it's definitely not soft. It also does have a funky smell to it. It's really not better than most pack-in brushes you get with some powder products. There are far better powder brushes for just a few more dollars. (ecotools for example)
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caseyxlove on 6/8/2010 9:13:00 PM more reviews by caseyxlove
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
omg, this brush smells so bad!!! it shreds...is way too harsh...ew, i just hate this! glad it was only like $2. i'm gonna throw this out. i'm a huge fan of other wet'n'wild products though. i just washed it and it smelled like rubber or some lab chemicals...and the water coming out of the brush was all black! WILL NEVER REPURCHASE!!!!!!!
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*TOP REVIEWER* laurxrawr on 6/2/2010 11:22:00 AM more reviews by laurxrawr
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
i got this in a BOGOfree so no big loss. Its an okay brush but not amazing. It sheds after you wash it. It blends my bronzer amazingly but doesn't work with my face powder. Its a little harsh on the skin but you can adjust your pressure to make it less uncomfortable.
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Denise4 on 5/14/2010 3:07:00 PM more reviews by Denise4
Age: 44-55 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I love this Kabuki brush ! Used it with Everyday Minerals loose powder foundation. The only downside is that it did not get into the nooks & crannies around my nose, but no Kabuki brush could. Foundation went on smooth, and the brush felt soft. There was too much packaging - bad for the landfill. Great price.
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ysabella1973 on 3/26/2010 10:44:00 AM more reviews by ysabella1973
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
I went to target to check out some brushes by sonia k then i saw this kabuki brush and since it was dirt cheap I said to myself why not try it. Got home, opened the box and I instantly knew it was a big mistake. I cannot even consider this as a facial brush, it is too harsh. I did not even bother to try it. Save yourself the misery and don't be fooled.