The Z Series Z-8 is a cheek brush with bristles made from the hair of gray squirrel.
Apply product on cheeks and blend upwards. Use clean brush in circular motions to blend and buff blush for a softer look.
I bought Z4 first and found it too small and then I got this Z8. This is a perfect blush size brush for me. I have attached a photo comparing Z4, Z8 besides Nars blush. These 2 blushes can be used together to layer the blushes. They are both super soft. When I use Z8 for very pigmented blush such as Nars Exhibition A, it still gives a natural sheer looking. I prefer this brush to goat hair blush brush, unless I want obvious effect and in a limited time. I have to mention that Beautylish is the best cosmetics website I found so far. I made the order on Tuesday, and received it on Friday. USA-> Australia! Super efficient! Thank you Beautylish team!
For those who prefer well blended, even, yet buildable coverage!
Chikuhodo Z-8 has a round/flat shape. This means the shape is ideal for blush application, but can also double for bronzer application. The gray-squirrel hairs are incredibly soft and semi-dense, the final results will yield well blended, even, yet buildable coverage. The Z-8 is ideal for people with highly sensitive skin, lighter complexions and to work with highly pigmented powders. For more pictures, comparisons and information, visit my blog www.ifmakeupcouldtalk.com. I cannot tell you how excited I am to see Beautylish carry this wonderful brand. Should you decide to take the plunge and buy any of the Chikuhodo brushes, rest assured you will not be disappointed.
If you are a brush lover like me, then the Chikuhodo Z Series Z-8 Cheek Brush is a must have for your collection. I can't even get over how soft and effective this brush is, due to the high quality gray squirrel hair and the domed shape of the bristles. It blends cheek products like a dream. I have a great deal of highly pigmented blushes that require a brush exactly like this one to blend them out. You can also use this for highlighting or bronzer. I find it puts JUST the right amount of product on the skin so that you don't have to keep going over it or take any off. I am so impressed with the quality, feel and weight of this brush as well. It definitely feels and looks very luxe, so you can leave it out on your vanity for easy access to it and to show it off.
I adore this brush! I use it everyday and I will not pick up any of my other powder brushes. This is big enough for me to use as an all over setting powder brush and it picks up the perfect amount of powder and flawlessly applies it with disturbing the makeup underneath. It also distributes the powder so evenly and lightly. It doesn't even look like I am wearing powder. The other thing I love so much is how incredibly soft it is. I usually break out in hives right after I use my other brushes but not with this brush. It is super delicate and doesn't "exfoliate" my skin as other brushes seem to do! Holy Grail brush...worth every penny!
The whole Chikuhodo Z series is breathtaking. The brushes are super soft and blend makeup beautifully. My makeup looks better when I use them without a doubt. They blend the products on top of the skin perfectly but don't disturb the skin underneath. Plus using them is a delicious luxury. Every day when I spend time with them doing my makeup, I feel like I'm treating myself.
The Z-8 is great for blush. It doesn't pick up too much product (despite the size you can deposit just a whisper of product on the face). It has incredibly soft, flexible bristles and great density for blending. Absolutely gorgeous!
This is for sure the softest brush I own, very light but just heavy enough to feel perfect in the hand when holding it. This would make a perfect powder/blush brush. Its a very exciting brush to use and I'm now worried I'll want all of the Z brushes! hah.
I have a small patch of hyperpigmentation on my cheek. It's not difficult to be covered by any concealer. The problem was when I applied my blush with brush, the concealer was just swiped away! It made the pigmented patch even more conspicuous! I seeked help from the Beautylish MUA, he said it's because my brush was too hard. Actually I was using quite nice brushes already ( Shu Uemura and Rae Morris). He suggested me to try Z8. I ordered but without very high expectation. Turned out the MUA is right! The brush is so soft that it doesn't disturb my makeup underneath. Thanks! Thanks Beautylish and Chikuhodo!!!
Chikuhodo is absolutely one of the leading brands of Japanese brushes. I love using this brush for bronzer. Also, the Z8 is great for light/medium contouring, due to the way the hairs form a flat edge on top. This was the first brush from the Z Series that I purchased. I love it, and they only get better!!!!
First of all, this brush is extremely soft, as you would expect from Chikuhodo. I personally use it for blush although I'm sure it would work beautifully as a powder or bronzer brush. It blends both pigmented and soft blushes so easily its insane! No harsh edges and no clown blush with this brush. Definitely a luxury item but completely worth it in my opinion!