Shu Uemura • 5F Sable Eyeliner • Makeup Brushes

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*TOP REVIEWER* bernsie on 3/14/2012 3:49:00 PM more reviews by bernsie

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other, Medium   Hair: Silver   Eyes: Hazel    

My brush is quite old ('95) and is numbered 6 0B, though it is badger. It was at the time the DEFINITVE slanted eyeliner brush for powder or liqid (gel.) The hairs are VERY short and just SLIGHTLY angled. It's medium to firm so it holds powder shadow for eyelining w/out fallout and for exreme deposit. This is THE BEST eyelining brush period. It was always even better than MAC's original #22 made in France brush (which is now #266 made in Japan and not nearly as good as the #22.) I don't know what it cost now, but I know it was rather expensive in 1995 when I first purchased it. To this day it looks and performs as well as it did in 1995. Now that's saying something mighty fantastic about the QUALITY of this product. If you don't have one GET one as you won't believe the way your eyeliner looks and wears. I know they sell Shu Uemura at Nieman Marcus's. I believe that is where I got mine from. THE BEST BRUSH MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EYELINING!!!!!

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sherbyham on 12/21/2011 12:17:00 PM more reviews by sherbyham

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

The size is perfect and so far, its best gel eyeliner brush for me

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sunshineeBABY on 9/3/2011 5:41:00 PM more reviews by sunshineeBABY

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is my first eyeliner brush (I use it with the Bobbi Brown gel eyeliners) & I absolutely love it ! It makes my eyeliner very clean & precise. It also works really well getting to the spaces in between my eyelashes.

One thing I`ve noticed though, is that the eyeliner stains my brush a little bit. It`s hard to get the pigmentation off even after washing my brush with cleansers/oils/soaps etc. But maybe thats the gel eyeliners fault (:

I got it as a gift so I can`t comment on the price. Technically I won`t be buying this product again -- because I`m pretty sure this brush can last for a looong time unless I lose it or something, but I just wanted to give it a great review !

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*TOP REVIEWER* chiggy5 on 8/18/2011 4:27:00 PM more reviews by chiggy5

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy   Eyes: Brown    

I use this brush for applying shadow in the upper and sometimes lower lashline. I use my Chanel #4 (which is stiffer) for smudging/working my eyeliner into my lashline and use this 5f brush for applying shadow over it or sometimes just the shadow in my lashline. This brush gives a more precise smudge whereas my Nars 15 is too fat and gives a wide smudge. It retails for $24.

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cathekim on 7/18/2011 3:05:00 AM more reviews by cathekim

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Awesome brush! It works so well with gel eyeliners. It gives you a really thin line. I must say, you do need some expertise to draw a good line because the line you produce is so thin. I have had to get less sloppy and concentrate more... Otherwise you end up with wobbly lines. Soft, well constructed brush.

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mstar on 9/15/2009 6:21:00 AM more reviews by mstar

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Warm   Hair: Black, Kinky, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I wish I could give the 5F sable brush 10 lipsticks...this is the ONLY eyeliner brush you'll ever need. I've been using it exclusively for about 10 years, and I have yet to come across an eyelining effect that it can't create; this brush is versatility defined.

Like all Shu Uemura brushes, the quality is impeccable, and the design is sleek. The bristles are fine sable, and the handle is lightweight and comfortable. After using the 5F, I turn my nose up at push eye liner brushes...they can't even begin to compare. Buy this brush!!!

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StormyApple on 7/25/2009 11:42:00 PM more reviews by StormyApple

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

A really great brush, my current favourite. I always use MAC 212 to apply/smudge my gel eyeliners on, and then billy b paint brush TEN for a precise "tail", after which I would use powder to set and further smudge the dark colors close to my lashline and upwards.

Before I got this brush, I've been using my Shu Uemura 60B (meant for eyebrow) for the above last step with powder, but it's juz too scratchy. I tried MAC 266 (too thin), NARS smudge brush (too big, I'm tiny Asian with tiny eyes), MAC 231 (doesn't pick up enough powder, I have to repeat the step too many times) and the list goes on.

I was watching TV the other day and saw this Japanese makeup artist applying a beautiful smokey yet thin line on the lower lashline of the model using a rectangular-shaped-head brush and that gave me the idea to hunt around for similar brushes.

Boom! Found this Shu Uemura natural brush 5f (do take note, I almost bought the wrong one coz I juz said "5f" and the lady gave me the synthetic one initially) and it gave me the exact results I was after: a gorgeous thin(not VERY thin) natural smokey line, for smudging ur liner above or the under lashline with powder. It's perfect.

I can't imagine applying my everyday eye makeup with it. At S$33, it's totally worth the purchase^^

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*TOP REVIEWER* ilasik on 2/16/2009 11:00:00 PM more reviews by ilasik

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This is my staple brush to line my eyes (love it with the Trish eye definer). It was jammed in a makeup bag years ago causing it to bend slightly which actually improved its function by creating a wonderful little angle. Nothing works better for a precise line

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curlygirl45 on 10/30/2008 2:52:00 PM more reviews by curlygirl45

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I'm always on the hunt for brushes and I really like this one for gel eyeliners - does work well for pencil and liquid also. Just the perfect width for my little-lid eyes.

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Jenabill on 8/31/2006 8:58:00 PM more reviews by Jenabill

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

GREAT brush. I was having difficulty managing the MAC gel liners. This brush makes it soooo easy. I gave it a 4 for price because I EBAYed it, I think its more pricey in stores.

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laceymeow on 12/1/2005 12:06:00 PM more reviews by laceymeow

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

i adore this brush!! it has quickly become my favorite eye lining brush. i didn't even know anything about it but i found it for $1.00, yes $1.00, at the lancome outlet store in michigan city, indiana. i figured at that price you can't go wrong... and it's proven to be worth a lot more than a dollar! it lines evenly and it's easy to use. it works well with powder as well as cream/gel. i highly reccomend this brush at whatever the retail is. if i had to, i'd buy it all over again (at normal cost).

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sugarcanejane on 6/8/2004 3:27:00 PM more reviews by sugarcanejane

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I was all set to buy the Sephora brand eyeliner brush, when a salesperson suggested that I buy this one. When I hesitated because of the price, she pointed out that it will last for many many years. And so I got it. I am so glad I listened! This is a quality brush, angled properly. I have been very pleased with the results. This is perhaps one of the best makeup tools I own.

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*TOP REVIEWER* devilzwind on 6/13/2003 5:59:00 AM more reviews by devilzwind

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is the only eyeliner brush I have ever used and probably will be the only one I ever use! Fab quality, feels so soft and deposits just the right amount of makeup. Sleek and sophisticated looking and not pricey for a lifetime brush!

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babydior26 on 4/2/2003 9:22:00 AM more reviews by babydior26

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This eyeliner brush.. shall i say is my first eyeliner brush? It's perfect though, great quality.... nicely made and it's sleek and slim.. perfect :)

Makes nice precise lines, worth the money... go for it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Powhatten on 2/2/2003 10:19:00 PM more reviews by Powhatten

Age: Unknown   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This is a small brush, about 1/8" wide by 1/8" long. It deposits a perfect line of powder or wet shadow liner right into the lashes. It's easy to use and very well made.

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