Product Review: SUQQU Cheek Brush & Eyebrow Brush L

by PJ on Monday, May 25, 2009

in -SUQQU, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories

(SUQQU Cheek Brush and Eyebrow Brush L)

When I first stopped by SUQQU‘s counter in London’s Selfridges in 2006 (which happens to be around the time I started my blog), I was very impressed with the brand’s makeup brush range. The hair of some of the brushes is luxuriously soft, and the range has a good attention to detail. (There are four types of eyebrow brushes and eyeliner brushes.) Today I am reviewing Cheek Brush and Eyebrow Brush L.


– Cheek Brush

This is probably the softest blusher brush that I have ever come across. It is impossible to show the softness of the bristle-heads in the photo, so I will try to describe it in words. The sensation felt from running through the brush hair through the fingers is somewhat similar to that from a gentle breath on the back of the hand. The fingers almost feel a sense of soft, airy and velvety warmth.

In terms of application, there are two things I like about this brush. Firstly, it is smaller than most blusher brushes. The widest part of the brush measures about 2.6 cm, while the longest part (of the brush hair) measures about 3.4 cm. (It is not a blusher brush that can double as a powder brush or a contouring brush.) The fact that it is not too big makes it very easy to focus on the cheek bones and gradually blend the blusher outwards to create a delicate and natural finish.

Secondly, the bristle-heads pick up the blusher powder gently, so it is suitable for applying a very pigmented blusher (especially for someone like me, who can often be (accidentally) heavy-handed with blushers).



– Eyebrow Brush L

SUQQU has four eyebrow brushes. Eyebrow Brush S is the usual small angled brush, and the other three are soft-edged ones, which I think are quite unique. Eyebrow Brush L is the largest one of the four.

I don’t often use the usual eyebrow brushes. I think the hair tends to be rather hard and the lines it creates is usually quite harsh. (I also don’t use an eyebrow pencil.) I usually use a small eyeshadow brush to run through the core/bones of the eyebrows. The look is softer, more natural but still defined.

Eyebrow Brush L is very similar to the eyeshadow brush I use to apply eyebrow powder. It looks like an eyeshadow brush, but the hair is harder so the brush can still give ample core structure to eyebrows.


The photo above is taken from another angle to show the bulk of the brush and the shape of the bristle-heads. There are no hard edges so the brush doesn’t create any harsh lines. It blends the eyebrow powder seamlessly, and it also makes it very easy to fill in gaps in the brows.

Without a doubt, SUQQU’s most popular makeup tool is the Eyelash Curler. However, with their superb quality, I personally think these two brushes, which are beautifully shaped and sized, are definitely among SUQQU’s best products. If you have a chance to stop by a SUQQU counter, do have a look at the brush collection.

(The SUQQU counter in Selfridges regularly holds events for the seasonal makeup collections. You will have a chance to experience the brushes when you book a makeover session during the event.)

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{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }

Grace London Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Hi PJ. I love your blog.

The Suqqu brushes are gorgeous; I have eyeshadow brush M. All the Suqqu accessories are very well made. Your readers might like to be warned that the blush brush costs a frightening £80 though! Shu Uemura make a blush brush that is a similar size and shape (number 17, pony/squirrel.)

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Anonymous Wednesday, May 27, 2009

What a lovely and sensual description! I would buy one just for the sensation alone, PJ. That was a wonderful review. Thank you.

Lynnderella

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PJ Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Hi Grace London,

Yes, I think the overall quality of SUQQU’s makeup brush range is very good. The Cheek Brush is certainly quite an expensive brush. (I don’t usually list the prices of the items I review, but I nearly made an exception for this brush.)

Thank you very much for telling me about the Shu Uemura brush. I will definitely have to have a look. :)

Thank you for stopping by again! :)

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PJ Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Hi Lynnderella,

You are very welcome. I am happy that you enjoy this review. :)

I can’t say I have tried many makeup brushes, but I do feel that the Cheek Brush is in a different league. It is a beautiful creation.

Thank you for posting your comment again! :)

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chaigyaru Wednesday, May 27, 2009

i love your blog!
can’t believe i just found it!
i’ll be following :)
check out mine tooo.

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PJ Thursday, May 28, 2009

Hi Chaigyaru,

Thank you very much for following my blog. I am happy that you enjoy reading it. I will be checking out your blog as well!

Thank you for your comment! :)

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Anita Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Hello. I recently acquired the Suquu cheek brush. Can you please tell me how you clean it? The sales assistant told me to wipe the brush across a towel and not to use water. I don’t want to ruin such a beautiful (and expensive) brush!

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PJ Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Hi Anita,

For maintenance, I usually gently wipe the brush against a wet wipe. I tend not to use water because it almost always very slightly alters the feel of the hair.

Thank you for stopping by and for your question! :)

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