Each year, we put together lists of best-selling brushes, by brand, type and series. 2022 saw some exciting new releases, such as the Bisyodo Grand Series and Chikuhodo Zen Series. As well as the new releases, classics continued to be popular.
Below is a list of the Top 10 Brushes by each brand – except for Chikuhodo, which, as our best-selling brand of 2022, features a list of 20 brushes!

chikuhodo
"AMAZING EYE BRUSH. Loving this brush so much. I have a ton of fude eye brushes but I'm still gravitating to the FO-10 all the time because it has such strong pick-up. Works great with both mattes and shimmers. I use it both as a Shader brush and also to blend out the crease. That gentle sloping shape is phenomenal!" (FO-10. Kris, Singapore)
1. FO-10 Eyeshadow Brush, FO Series
2. FO-5 Eyeshadow Brush, FO Series
3. Z-11 Blending Brush, Z Series
4. FO-7 Eyeshadow Brush, FO Series
5. FO-8 Eyeshadow-Liner Brush, FO Series
6. FO-4 Cheek/ Highlight Brush, FO Series
7. FO-3 Cheek Brush, FO Series
8. FO-6 Eyeshadow Brush, FO Series
9. FO-1 Powder Brush, FO Series
10. FO-9 Powder Brush, FO Series
11. PF-4 Puff Brush
12. Z-10 Eyeshadow Brush, Z Series
13. Z-5 Eyeshadow Brush, Z Series
14. FO-2 Foundation Brush, FO Series
15. MK-SK (Sakura) Powder Brush, Makie Series
16. Z-8 Cheek Brush, Z Series
17. Z-4 Cheek/Highlight Brush, Z Series
18. T-6 Large Eyeshadow Brush, Takumi Series
19. Z-1 Powder Brush, Z Series
20. GSN-9 Eyeshadow Brush, GSN Series

koyudo
"I WANT MORE!!! The bristles are soft and very dense. The handle itself is comfortable to use. I use it to apply cream bronzer but I am considering whether to buy a second one for make-up. It is definitely not only a great brush, but also a very beautiful one!" (Original Fupa-02 Brush REVIVAL CAMPAIGN 2022. Sara R, Switzerland)
1. Original Fupa-02 Brush REVIVAL CAMPAIGN 2022
2. [F-03] Liquid fu-pa02 Foundation Brush
3. Lip and Eyeliner Brush Y-5, Yoshiki Series
4. Kakishibuzome Eyeshadow Brush 05 (Small)
5. Kakishibuzome Eyeshadow Brush 04 (Large)
6. Y-8 Small Eyeshadow Brush, Yoshiki Superior Series
7. Y-7 Large Eyeshadow Brush, Yoshiki Superior Series
8. Kakishibuzome Powder Brush 02 (Round)
9. Kakishibuzome Cheek Brush 03
10. (TIED) Cheek Brush Y-2, Yoshiki Series
(TIED) Cheek Brush Makiko Series M-2

bisyodo
"FAVORITE FOUNDATION BRUSH. I love how soft this is and how it makes my foundation look flawless! A treat to put on makeup with this gem. It's been my go to foundation brush since I received this in the mail." (B-FD-01 Foundation Brush (Long Series. Toni, Phillippines)
1. B-FD-01 Foundation Brush (Long Series)
2. B-ES-06 Eyeshadow Brush (Long Series)
3. B-ES-01 Eyeshadow Brush (Long Series)
4. B-ES-08 Eyeshadow Brush (Long Series)
5. B-ES-05 Eyeshadow Brush (Long Series)
6. B-SL-01 Shadow-Liner Brush (Long Series)
7. B-ES-09 Cream Eyeshadow Brush (Long Series)
8. B-C-01 Cheek Brush (Long Series)
9. BS-M-01 Mascara Brush (Short Series)
10. G-B-01 Blender Brush, Grand Series

eihodo
"SOFT AND PRECISE. I just love squirrel hair brushes, what can I say, I didn't own any shape like that and wasn't sure if I would like it, because in general I love round type brushes ( have used a lot more) rather than paddle types but I really really love this shape, great size for one sweep colour, the tapered tip can be used to apply eyeshadow into the inner corner of the eyes. Can also be use to draw thick diffused eyeliner using eyeshadows. The beauty of squirrel hair brushes is that it applies highly pigmented products softly and in a diffused result , therefore the look is more natural and accentuating."(S-1 Eyeshadow Brush, WP-Series. Grace, Australia)
1. S-1 Eyeshadow Brush, WP-Series
2. Kingyo (Goldfish) Powder Brush, Makie Series
3. S-4 Blending Brush, WP Series
4. S-6 Eyeshadow Brush, WP Series
5. LQ-3 Liquid Foundation Brush, WP-Series
6. S-3 Eyeshadow Brush, WP-Series
7. WP P-2 Powder Brush (Small Light Sakura), Makie Series
8. S-5 Eyeshadow Brush, WP Series
9. LQ-2 Liquid Foundation Brush, WP-Series
10. C-1 Cheek Brush, WP-Series

houkodou
"SUPREMELY SOFT. Love this one and done brush. If you want to save some time and just use one shadow shade, blend, and go this is your brush." (G-S2 Eyeshadow Brush, Sora Series. Teresa H, USA)
1. G-S2 Eyeshadow Brush, Sora Series
2. G-S5 Eyeshadow Brush, Sora Series
3. BZ-1 Round Foundation Brush
4. G-S1 Eyeshadow Brush, Sora Series
5. BZ-2 Slanted Foundation Brush
6. G-S4 Shadowliner Brush, Sora Series
7. N-F1 Powder Brush, Nagi Series
8. G-C2 Cheek Brush, Sora Series
9. G-C7 Face Brush, Sora Series
10. P-S7 Flat Eyeshadow Brush, Moe Series

mizuho
"BEST EVER. Only Foundation Brush I use! So good, I keep backups to ensure one clean brush at all times." (CMP510 Liquid Foundation Brush. Catherine B, USA)
1. CMP510 Liquid Foundation Brush, CMP Series
2. CMP527 Eyeshadow brush, CMP Series
3. MB125 Blending brush, MB Series
4. MB133 Eyeliner brush, MB Series
5. MB120 Eyeshadow brush, MB Series
6. PM-13 Nose and Highlight Brush
7. MB114 Highlight brush, MB Series
8. CMP521 Eyeshadow brush, CMP Series
9. CMP563 Concealer brush, CMP Series
10. MB113 Foundation brush, MB Series

tanseido
"AAMAZING QUALITY... I am very impressed with the quality of the bristles and overall design of the brush, from the handle to shape of the bristles... The flat round shape of the brush is a very versatile shape which allows you to use it the tip of the brush to blend powder under the lower lashline to using the round flat side to pat in setting powder, highlighter and even blush. The bristles are so soft and fluffy, blending is seamless and requires almost no effort at all. Highly recommend!". (AQ14 Large Eyeshadow Brush. Kayla, Australia)
1. AQ14 Large Eyeshadow Brush
2. YKF20 Liquid Foundation Brush
3. YKQ12/ KQ12S/ KQ12 Eyeshadow Brush
4. WS14T Highlight Brush
5. SS14 Highlight Brush
6. WC14T Eyeshadow Brush
7. AQ12 Eyeshadow Brush
8. YMR2 Eyeliner Brush
9. YAQ17 Cheek Brush
10. YGQ17 Liquid Foundation Brush

kyureido
"BEST KYUREIDO KIWAMI BRUSH. This brush is utterly perfect for hooded and small eyes. Medium to small, and dome shaped with a gentle point, so you can draw on your eyeshadow shape accurately. Squirrel hairs are soft to help blend." (KK-004 Small Eyeshadow Brush. Tiffany C, USA)
1. KK-004 Small Eyeshadow Brush, Kiwami Series
2. KK-003 Large Eyeshadow Brush, Kiwami Series
3. KK-002 Cheek Brush, Kiwami Series
4. KN-003 Small Stage Brush, Nagomi Series
5. KM-001 Eyeliner Brush, Miyabi Series
6. KK-001 Powder Brush, Kiwami Series
7. KN-002 Medium Stage Brush, Nagomi Series
8. KM-005 Cheek Brush, Miyabi Series
9. KK-010 Portable Lip Brush, Kiwami Series
10. KN-001 Large Stage Brush, Nagomi Series

koyomo
"PERFECT CREASE BRUSH. I love this brush. It is super soft and it's perfect for placing that first transition shade in the crease. I think the shape is unique and really works... Highly recommended, I already bought backups!”. (Pearl Pink Nadeshiko Eyeshadow Brush. Beatriz, USA)
1. Pearl Pink Nadeshiko Eyeshadow Brush
2. Pearl Pink Nadeshiko Flat Eyeshadow Brush
3. Pearl Pink Nadeshiko Cheek Brush
4. Pearl Pink Nadeshiko Face Brush
5. Pearl White Cheek Brush, Hana Series
6. Pearl White Eyeshadow Brush, Hana Series
7. Beni Graduation Flat Eyeshadow Brush, Hana Series
8. Beni Graduation Cheek Brush, Hana Series
9. Beni Graduation Eyeshadow Brush, Hana Series
10. Pearl White Face Brush, Hana Series

nakamura seisakusho
"SKIN TINT FAVE. Perfect brush to quickly whisk on a skin tint and head out the door." (Kei Series 04 Liquid Foundation Brush. Lady E, Australia)
1. Kei Series 04 Liquid Foundation Brush
2. Kei Series 06 Eyeshadow Brush
3. Nao Series 06 Large Eyeshadow Brush
4. Moe Series 01 Face Brush
5. Moe Series 02 Powder Brush
6. Moe Series 04 Cheek Brush
7. Nao Series 07 Eyeshadow Brush (Medium)
8. Nao Series 08 Eyeshadow Brush (Small)
9. Ai Series 03 Highlight Brush
10. Ai Series 05 Eyeshadow Brush
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