Holiday Gift Guide 2020

It's time to treat your loved ones (including yourself!) with beautiful brushes to make you feel good. We've put together a collection of our popular, new and special brushes just for this...

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Meet the Maker: Nakamura Seisakusho

In the countryside of southern Kumano in Hiroshima prefecture, Nakamura Seisakusho was founded in the early Showa period (1953) as a manufacturer of metal fittings. Over the next two decades,...

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Koyudo Premium Series reviewed by Alicia Archer (aka Kinkysweat)

*The post contains affiliate links to support the work of the content creator. If you're new to Koyudo, or looking to expand your Koyudo collection, the Premium Series offers a set of...

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Our best-reviewed: Powder Brushes for Finishing + Setting

Finishing and setting are two important parts of a makeup routine. Finishing helps to create an airbrushed finish, lightly sweeping powder over facial contours for a smooth, even look. Setting powder helps...

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Comparing Cheek Brushes (Above/Below $50) with Alicia Archer, aka Kinkysweat

Looking for a new cheek brush? Curious about synthetic-bristled brushes? Keen to try a brush that doesn't break the bank? In her new video, Alicia Archer (aka Kinkysweat / @kinkysweat) answers all these...

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Comparing Chikuhodo Powder Brushes with Alicia Archer, aka Kinkysweat

We've had a lot of questions about Chikuhodo's powder brushes. We've left it with Alicia Archer (aka Kinkysweat) to use her vast knowledge and passion for fude brushes to help...

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Guide to Koyudo Makeup Brushes

Koyudo is one of the largest manufacturers of Kumano-fude, makeup brushes from the prestigious brush-making region of Kumano in Hiroshima, Japan.  The distinguishing feature of Kumano brushes is the gentle tip of...

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Summer Makeup Tips - How to Glow not Melt!

You go to all that effort to apply a good-looking set of makeup only to have it melt off you, panda eyes, excess shine, unsightly creases, sweaty smudges. Sound familiar?...

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