Tanseido limited edition cheek brush,CC20/CQ20,white pine squirrel

I have the CC20, I had very high expectations and excitement for but really struggling to get the hang of this brush (enthusiast not a pro). This brush does so many things except perform. It sucks up a lot of product but lays down none. The bundling density seems strange. It’s got a firm inflexible core yet the outside of the bundle is so airy if I use it tip down to swirl (which I anticipated from a round ferrule) the core folds in on itself and the outside edges bend instead of splay, so I can only use swiping motion. It doesn’t feel like it hugs the face nicely and if I press firmly enough to get any color payoff the airy outer edges spread color uncontrollably. I’m sorry to say this is a miss for me, it’s just not a fun brush to use. Looks very pretty though.

Not good at picking up pigment. It's not even moderately packed,so airy and bristles felt it's not good quality.

I fall in love with this brush so much and I find that I am using it all the time. It blends products so efficiently and smoothly. Whenever i need extra blending, I always use this brush with swirling motion. It makes even hard blended products melt into my skin. This brush actually makes me realize that a good white pine squirrel brush can be that good!

I love these brush for blush and highlight. So soft and dense.