[PaperFlowers]

I have a Sephora fiber optic brush that I love, getting the MAC 182 soon

[periwinkle_sky]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that for my Monave foundation, I use the Monave flat-top brush and it gives a very good but natural coverage!

[Christy123]

Periwinke I bought the Lumiere kabuki brush and I love it. It is better for putting on MMU than my smashbox 19. It is soft, and it picks up the right amount of mineralsl. I hasn't shed yet, I am very happy with it. For 12 bucks, its worth a try, huh?

[Urr3tart3d]

I only have 1 brush, EDM premium kabuki lol. Im planning on buying more brushes when I get more money =)

[applesaucery]

Has anyone found a really good retractable powder brush? I really like the idea that I can put it in a bag and not have a damaged brush at the end of the day. I've heard that natural bristles are generally better with mineral makeup; true, false, opinions? Any nice retractable brushes for a good price? I found a retractable kabuki and retractable regular powder brush from Bare Makeup, but they're quite pricey. Worth paying for, or no?
Thanks!

[farris2]

Which kabuki has the least amount of shedding and is the softest?

[TwinMommy311]

My favorite, hands down, is my Premium Kabuki from EDM. It is REALLY soft and is great for apply MMU (EDM) to my sensitive skin. I got mine in the starter kit I ordered from EDM so it was a really great buy!

[lilita]

I am using the EDM Premium kabuki brush - it feels really soft and fluffy but sheds

I want to get either the Lumiere flat top or kabuki... and can't decide which one ...

Could someone please explain the difference between using a Flat top and a kabuki? Which is better and why?

[applesaucery]

Kabukis are adorable...but not retractable. Except the $35 one from Bare Makeup, but that's 35 dollars. Dang, there has to be a less expensive but still good-quality retractable brush out there!

[stashblaster]

Lilita,
The flat top brush is very dense. I think that I have better coverage than with the kabuki. It's like placing a rubberband around your kabuki.

Have you checked out Lumiere pre-buy brushes. I bought my daughter the flat-top for $8.00. Great buy on brushes right now. For that price, it's worth a try. Plus, I didn't have to pay for shipping!

[togal]

lilita, I have the same problem with my EDM premium kabuki. Sheds all the time. Even when I emailed EDM and they sent me a new one, that one shedded even more than my first one. Besides that, the brush is great though. Very soft and provides good coverage.

I have used a flat top brush before and it gives a heavier coverage. I prefer the kabuki.

[lilita]

Thanks for your replies! I think I want to get a flat-top!

OH but can I wait 2 months for Lumiere's pre-buy brushes to arrive? I want them now!

[applesaucery]

The pre-buy brushes from Lumiere are all synthetic, though, aren't they? Does that actually matter, or does natural vs. synthetic hair not really make a difference?

[angel_eyes4evah]

I loved my MAC 182 untill i got the NARS buffer brush, it is 100000x better!

[stashblaster]

Originally Posted by applesaucery

The pre-buy brushes from Lumiere are all synthetic, though, aren't they? Does that actually matter, or does natural vs. synthetic hair not really make a difference?

I haven't tried any of the synthetic brushes, but there seems to be enough positive reviews on them. I bought brushes for two of my daughters plus a long handle kabuki for me. For that price, all 3 of us will get an early Easter present.

[hlovesmakeup]

i like my bare minerals kabuki