Shu Uemura • Wool Brush #20 (Pony) • Makeup Brushes
(24 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.9 |
| Would buy this product again. | 95% |
| Package Quality | 4.3 |
| Price | 4.3 |
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emma1995 on 1/20/2013 6:54:00 AM more reviews by emma1995
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
i used to use a real technique brush for blushes and bronzer, and always thought it was the product that was a bit 'meh' because it didnt sit right or blend or come out as pigmented. then i picked up this brush...
its so soft, when putting on nars laguna it glides across and somehow blends but keeps the colour, and it seems to just follow the natural contour of your face. a teeny dab into your product and the brush PICKS IT UP and transfers it all to your face, which is a good thing, it doesnt just build up product on the brush but actually does it job. so so amazing! felt like being sick when i bought it but i have NO REGRETS! amazing quality
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JLeroux on 1/9/2013 10:30:00 PM more reviews by JLeroux
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Fantastic brush! It's very soft, doesn't shed at all (including after a few washes), and a great size (relatively small) for contouring and blush application. It's definitely on the expensive side, but if you're willing to spend the money, this is a great brush.
Overall: Really great brush!
Value: Assuming this brush lasts me 15+years, I think it's an decent value. However, I really like having precise and soft brushes. If this isn't that important to you or you aren't as picky about your makeup brushes, other brands (like Ecotools) are probably a much better value. Ecotools brushes are generally well made, don't shed, and get the job done for a fraction of the price.
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adele37 on 4/10/2012 5:48:00 PM more reviews by adele37
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
This is the best blush brush I own. Buy it.
Oh, you want more details? Sure :D The only blush brush I own that's a similar shade - rather flat, and rounded on top - is the MAC 116. The Shu blush is softer, better made, picks up exactly the right amount of blush, and blends it effortlessly. That, I think, is this brush's real selling point: it blends blush all by itself. I don't have to work - I barely have to do anything! And it works with every type of powder blush I try it on: pigmented, sheer, hard, soft.
The Shu 20 is probably the only blush brush you'll ever need. I find myself using it at least 4 days of the week.
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sherbyham on 2/7/2011 7:27:00 AM more reviews by sherbyham
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Black
This is the best cheek brush I've tried. I just got my second one after the first one lasted me for more than 10 years. I've tried other cheek brushes (RMK, B Brown, MAC) since my first SU brush and in the end, I still went back to this one. The brush picks the right amount of colour and the densely packed brush sweeps the colour evenly on my cheeks. The brush is exquisitely crafted, the pony hair is of high quality and they don't shred. With its nicely lacquered handle, this brush a pleasure to use. It is, however, insanely expensive (US$70 / S$92).
I remembered when i was getting the second brush, the SA asked what's wrong with the first one, I told her it is old but she replied since there's nothing really wrong with it, the brush should be able to last another couple of years!
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tiffankl on 10/7/2010 3:08:00 AM more reviews by tiffankl
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
WOW. This brush has left me completely and utterly speechless. I don't even know where to start but I'll try!
Prior to buying this brush, I had been using the MAC 129 to apply my blush. It did an okay job--but I always wondered why my blush looks funky on me. Either it's barely there and you can't even see it, or it's way too much. I had trouble finding a balance so I usually erred on the lesser side...because I'd rather look like I'm not wearing blush than look like a clown.
Now even though I'm a big fan of shu, the last brush I ordered that everyone *raves* about was the foundation brush 18. That brush was absolutely terrible for me and I hated everything about it. I couldn't justify keeping that brush even though I really wanted to, so I ended up paying for shipping and sending it back to shu. I decided to take a risk by ordering the blush brush 20, and honestly when I opened it and saw the brush, I immediately thought "Oh god I have to return this again." It was just sooooo tiny for a blush brush!!! Usually blush brushes are pretty big--not as large as powder brushes of course--but this brush was absolutely TEENY!
However, I thought since I had it anyway I might as well try it out. And I am SO glad I did. I have never once had such a flawless blush application. And most of all it was incredibly easy to do! Even though the brush is small, the way the bristles fan out when I press it against my cheek just allows for the most perfect color application ever! I was soooo blown away by how gorgeous it looked! And every single blush I used...the result was the same. Be it shu, NARS, or MAC...it was just a perfect perfect application each time. This brush is definitely a splurge, but it is also a great investment. I never knew what a difference the brush could make in my blush application but honestly, I am kicking myself for not having tried this earlier.
The brush is such a no brainer to use...I just dip it once into my blush, then I swirl the brush onto the apples of my cheeks and then swirl it up towards my temples a bit. It gives me such a nice flush of color and it shows up on my face without looking too much! Definitely everything I am looking for in a blush brush. I absolutely recommend this brush. It's just SO AMAZING and everyone must have it!!!!
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*TOP REVIEWER* ilasik on 4/12/2010 9:44:00 AM more reviews by ilasik
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I bought my first Shu brush (this same one) 15 years ago in Hong Kong - and it was an amazing investment, and the only blush brush I used for years. A couple of years ago I decided to replace it since it was looking a bit beaten up.
Got the same thing for a ton of money at Sephora but I love it, and it is still my daily staple! Delivers blush perfectly, cleans well, soft and wonderful.
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lazeny on 2/17/2010 10:36:00 AM more reviews by lazeny
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Black
This is an outstanding brush. I bought this at a Duty Free and it's ridiculously expensive. The price is worth the product though, as I see that this brush will be used (and abused) for a very very long time.
It's quite heavy, it has a very good balance, the bristles are long, dense and incredibly soft. It can pack a lot of pigment, so a light hand is needed when applying blush or bronzer and I buff my face with this after using a setting powder. I also like using this to apply my Guerlain meteorites powder balls, and because it's dense it packs a lot of product and my face ends up very very luminous.
Initially, this brush isn't what I wanted, as I preferred the 18r, which happens to be slightly smaller that 20b. But in my area 18r has been out of stock for a very long time. So I decided to purchase the more expensive 20b. I'm very happy with this though and this is one of my most treasured brushes.
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xxcrissy on 11/13/2009 7:43:00 AM more reviews by xxcrissy
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Black
My favorite blush brush of all time! I use this to apply blush everyday and it works perfectly. It's soft and picks up just the right amount of color. Will repurchase if i think there is the need to, or maybe i'll just by it again because I love it so much..
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super77 on 7/1/2009 5:14:00 AM more reviews by super77
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
This is an ultra soft brush! Best Blusher Brush! I really like to apply blushers/msf with it. Though expensive, I will definitely repurchase if I lose it.
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*TOP REVIEWER* lilmisssunshine on 4/11/2009 12:14:00 PM more reviews by lilmisssunshine
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
The bristles on this brush are dense, soft, however it seems not to be picking up much blush powders....i'm not sure if it's only me. Moreover, this brush leaves black stains on the towel when i cleansed it with Shu brush cleanser, I'm worrying if the 'dye' of the hair will come off? if yes, it's really horrible.
The brush handle is thick and easy to grab, it's worth investing as you can't go wrong with Shu brushes (Brushes only, however).
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sg_noangel on 11/17/2008 2:10:00 AM more reviews by sg_noangel
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
This is THE softest brush i own. While i thought the head was a little too flat at 1st, i've grown to love how it applies so precisely yet no harshly.
It's dense enough that i can get good colour from my blush but is able to blend it enough that it looks natural as well.
no complaints (besides that the head could be a little less flat) and would re-buy
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*TOP REVIEWER* hippodeem on 8/28/2008 12:27:00 AM more reviews by hippodeem
Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Black
Love it!! its great, so soft, picks up color really well, you dont waste your blush at all. its so great for blushes. so easy to use and to hold.
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*TOP REVIEWER* eternalstarangel on 4/15/2008 5:16:00 AM more reviews by eternalstarangel
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Soft and silky, this brush is great for applying blush, though I will admit that I prefer the angled 20H brush to this one. Applies just enough blush to make it look like a natural glow.
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*TOP REVIEWER* nata779 on 11/9/2007 2:51:00 PM more reviews by nata779
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
It's the best blush brush, IMO. I tried a lot of them (mostly high-end) and this is indeed the best. It really does picks up the perfectly correct amount of blush and somehow distributes it absolutely evenly. That's like magic, in comparison with other brushes where you have to do some work to get the same result. I love it!
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rosrey on 8/30/2007 10:45:00 PM more reviews by rosrey
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
If you love blush as much as I do, I recommend you run to your nearest Shu Uemura counter and check out this brush! It somehow distributes an even amount of pigment sheerly so that you always have control. The size of the brush head is also small enough so that you could use it to contour or apply highlight to your cheek bones. This brush is one of my absolute favorite things and is worth every penny!
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fairy_dust on 10/7/2006 10:17:00 PM more reviews by fairy_dust
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
The thing with Shu Uemura is that the prices are really high, and in the Philippines, it can be a bit too steep. That said, I would still buy this brush. It's soft, doesn't shed, and lasts forever. Excellent for applying pigmented blush (which is the only thing I use, I don't like layering too much) so that it looks like you're glowing from within. My other brushes (like MAC) are hideous compared to this. Am now getting a 20H :) love it!
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*TOP REVIEWER* vink on 9/26/2006 2:55:00 AM more reviews by vink
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Best blush brush! Make the application easy as a breeze. Soft and the little slant tip is so perfect for the my face.
Love Shu brushes!
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Timarie on 6/18/2006 12:01:00 AM more reviews by Timarie
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
This was one of my most expensive brushes. Don't know the current price, but 11 years ago it was already HK$420 (about US$54). However, I must say that it's been worth every penny, as I'm still happily using it today, and the brush looks like NEW without zero Shedding after numerous usage and cleaning (I use Ben Nye Brush Cleaner). This Blush Brush feels balanced in the hand, and deposits colour very evenly and easily. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-quality and durable blush brush.
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*TOP REVIEWER* piggiejan on 4/11/2006 12:53:00 PM more reviews by piggiejan
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
like all the previous reviewers have stated - this is sort of expensive at SGD88, almost a third higher in price then my previously beloved mac 129.
what i like about this brush, is that it allows me to apply blush with more precision - the 129's head was too big, so it always resulted in a larger area being 'blushed' but with the shu, i can actually do more precision work with it which is useful
the hair is sooooo soft and totally not scratchy on my face at all which is another plus point. so far i've had it for around a month, use it daily and it probably shedded like one or two strands only - so no shedding problem at all. it picks up a decent amount of pigment and works with both pigmented and less pigmented blushers.
definitely worth the money i would say.
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blabby on 2/14/2006 3:11:00 PM more reviews by blabby
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal Hair: Brown Eyes: Black
BEST BLUSH BRUSH in the world imho! it's SO unbelievably soft, picks up just the right amount of blush, and blends with ease. Works well with both pigmented and non-pigmented blushers. I'm so glad i took the plunge (SGD $88! =/) after much consideration and bought this brush! :D