MY BE Kabuki Brush Made My Face Bleed!

[Christine]

Guess it's time for a new one?

The brush has always "hurt" my face a bit. My DD (16) freaks when I use it on her. I wash the brush every few weeks because it does seem to get worse the more I use it.

Today I was swirling the stuff on my face, down near my chin and I saw this little tiny smear of blood--almost like I nicked myself shaving. I though "where the heck did that come from?" Sure enough, right where I had swirled. One of the sharp bristles must of cut me. Weird.

 

[Cindy B]

That is weird.

I think the BE brushes are so soft compared to what I was usally using.

Maybe you poked something too hard?

 

[Christine]

That is weird.

I think the BE brushes are so soft compared to what I was usally using.

Maybe you poked something too hard?

I agree that every other brush I have from them is soft. But the Kabuki has always hurt my face. My DD is even worse about it. Even my mom (who has non-sensitive skin) says it is a little rough to her. Just the Kabuki one. I've had mine awhile and I think it is just getting worse. It is probably time to clean it also.

 

[Beth76]

That's very strange. My kabuki is very soft. I've never felt sharp bristles.

 

[CEDmom]

Ok, I have to ask. What the heck is a kabuki brush ? Never mind, I looked it up. I have one and never knew if had a special name .

 

[Cindy B]

That's very strange. My kabuki is very soft. I've never felt sharp bristles.

Same here.. I love mine!

Did you brush yourself too hard?

 

[Christine]

Okay, I just did a google search on the brush. It sent me to Makeup Alley and there are 199 reviews on this brush. I didn't read them all but the first page is FULL of reviews saying the brush hurts their faces.

I think it must be 10 times worse if you have sensitive skin--THAT'S ME!! I need to get it a bit softer because it really just provide GREAT coverage.

 

[Cindy B]

Ok, I have to ask. What the heck is a kabuki brush ?

A very cool and good makeup brush.

Here's a link. No, I don't work for QVC.

http://www.qvc.com/qsearch/search.aspx

 

[Cindy B]

Okay, I just did a google search on the brush. It sent me to Makeup Alley and there are 199 reviews on this brush. I didn't read them all but the first page is FULL of reviews saying the brush hurts their faces.

I think it must be 10 times worse if you have sensitive skin--THAT'S ME!! I need to get it a bit softer because it really just provide GREAT coverage.

It may be the angle of the bristles and the angle of your hand. Could it also be pore size?

 

[Mickey Fliers]

This is one of the reasons that I switched from BE to Jane Iredale. The BE always made my face tingle/sting. Wierd. I switched to Jane Iredale and I love it. The brushes are AMAZING. Of course, I had to take out a small loan to pay for it all .

 

[Christine]

It may be the angle of the bristles and the angle of your hand. Could it also be pore size?

I have minimal to no pores so I don't think that's it. Also, it was down closer to my mouth were there's really no pores. I do have dry, sensitive skin though.

 

[Cindy B]

I have minimal to no pores so I don't think that's it. Also, it was down closer to my mouth were there's really no pores. I do have dry, sensitive skin though.

Interesting. I have larger pores so maybe I just don't feel it.

 

[mckryan]

Christine,

There will be a TSV on QVC in November that has a new brush that you will LOVE! It's a cross between the Flawless Face and the Kabuki and it's super soft! It's out right now in these two kits -

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P193926
http://www.ulta.com/control/bare_id_product/~category_id=idcollections/~product_id=2151207

I've had this brush since June, and I love it. I have always felt the BE Kabuki was too rough, and I have always used another kabuki. This new brush is super soft, and I hope you pick it up in one of these great kits. The QVC TSV will be a bareGold collection.

 

[Christine]

Interesting. I have larger pores so maybe I just don't feel it.

You probably don't have sensitive skin. The funny thing is, last week, I had a similar issue up higher on my cheek bone. I noticed after I put my make up on I had small dot of blood. Didn't attribute it to the brush until today. My brush is probably 2 years old. Again, I wash it about every 3 weeks. I didn't use to wash it that much, but it seems to be getting "caked" with makeup more often these days. It's probably time for a new one if it's now cutting my face. But, it has always hurt my face.

 

[Christine]

Christine,

There will be a TSV on QVC in November that has a new brush that you will LOVE! It's a cross between the Flawless Face and the Kabuki and it's super soft! It's out right now in these two kits -

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P193926
http://www.ulta.com/control/bare_id_product/~category_id=idcollections/~product_id=2151207

I've had this brush since June, and I love it. I have always felt the BE Kabuki was too rough, and I have always used another kabuki. This new brush is super soft, and I hope you pick it up in one of these great kits. The QVC TSV will be a bareGold collection.

I wonder if it will be sold separately in stores? I usually buy my stuff at Sephora or Ulta. Oh wait--we have a new BE Boutique near us--I'm sure they will have it. It sounds like JUST what I need. I was never happy with the coverage of the Flawless Face brush. I use that for the Warmth and it is wonderfully soft. Doesn't work well for the foundation though.

 

[Briarmom]

Beauty is painful.

 

[mckryan]

I wonder if it will be sold separately in stores? I usually buy my stuff at Sephora or Ulta. Oh wait--we have a new BE Boutique near us--I'm sure they will have it. It sounds like JUST what I need. I was never happy with the coverage of the Flawless Face brush. I use that for the Warmth and it is wonderfully soft. Doesn't work well for the foundation though.

I am sure it will be sold as a single in stores at some point, but it may be a few months. I always love the kits because they are a great value, and this new brush will probably sell for $25-30. So, I'd spend a bit more, get the brush *and* some great new colors!

Basically this brush gives you a tad less coverage than a kabuki but more coverage than the Flawless Face. I really can't rave enough about it!

 

[Robinrs]

I cannot STAND BE's brushes. They don't feel good on my face either, sort of tingly!

I ordered Naked Minerals and their brush is like "buttah". I use it with my BE makeup, too.

 

[mckryan]

A makeup artist friend of mine recommends these brushes. Their Master Set is on sale (ending today) for a crazy price of $99, down from $250.

http://www.adesignbrushes.com/products/bags-sets.html#masterset

 

[Briarmom]

A makeup artist friend of mine recommends these brushes. Their Master Set is on sale (ending today) for a crazy price of $99, down from $250.

http://www.adesignbrushes.com/products/bags-sets.html#masterset

Have you used these?
I am needing a good set.