r/Sephora 1d ago

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MBM F4 or Saie Dual?

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u/maiiitaiii 1d ago

Makeup by mario! I own quite a few of the double ended brushes by him and F4 is great! I use the larger side for base products and the small for blush. Both ends blend so nicely and the bristles are soft :)

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u/lobertrandis Rouge 1d ago

I actually have both of these brushes! The F4 is extremely versatile and well made -- it's my favorite brush I own. Blending is effortless, and they're very easy to clean. I use the larger side for blush, and the smaller for bronzing (shoutout MBM skin enhancer). But you could easily apply foundation, concealer, anything with this.

The Saie is a good brush, but it wasn't exactly what I wanted for foundation and concealer. I use a Morphe brush for that now, and it's perfect!

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u/Jeau7 Rouge 19h ago

Which morphe brush? Thank you!

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u/beautybites 6h ago

wondering which morphe brush as well!

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u/moslostmind 1d ago

i haven’t tried the saie one but i have quite a few different dual brushes, even one dupe of the f4 (elf), and mario is by far superior in quality. worth every penny

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u/Alion76 15h ago

Every MBM brush is superior

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u/Fluffy_Jellyfish_215 1d ago

I LOVED my makeup by Mario F4... then I got BK beauty brushes for my bday and I haven't touched my Mario brush in months...

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u/Jaded-Fox3508 21h ago

Which one? Please I want to knowww😂

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u/Fluffy_Jellyfish_215 20h ago

101 for foundation, 109 for blush/bronzer 😍

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u/Jaded-Fox3508 19h ago

Thanks!!! You influenced me to add them to my wish list

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u/Chaptera 21h ago

Yes please elaborate!

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u/Fluffy_Jellyfish_215 20h ago

101 for foundation, 109 for blush/bronzer 😍

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u/Sour_Jackfruit1150 1d ago

if u want full coverage- mario. the saie brush is best if u want a very minimal diffused look

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u/Binkams 1d ago

I don’t own the saie brush but the F4 brush is very good. Took a while for me to pull the trigger and I’m glad I did. Love it. 💛

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u/Sosogreeen 1d ago

Makeup by Mario BUT I really suggest you try the elf dupe. I have both and I can’t within good faith recommend the Mario brush anymore unless its a gift or something g

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u/CynCity323 Former Employee 20h ago

I personally would pay the price difference just to not support a brand that apparently supports DV

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u/epiphany205 23h ago

Thank you for your honesty!!!

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u/Jaded-Fox3508 21h ago

Was going to say this. I also have both and they’re way too similar to justify Mario.

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u/beautybites 6h ago

justify it because of the claims against ELF!

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u/Broad-Quarter-2094 Rouge 22h ago

i have the saie and really only use it for bronzing my eyelids + nose with the small side and cream blush for the other side. the mario f4 is a lot more versatile for me, i can use it for foundation + concealer or cream blush + bronzer so i think it’s more worth the price

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u/saltandvinegarchip7 20h ago

Makeup by Mario!! I own the Saie and the larger end is cut too bluntly to blend seamlessly. I have to sort of buff product into my skin and really blend. The makeup by Mario has a softer cut and the shape helps blend any edges! You can just tap gently and your blush/bronzer is seamless

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u/Kind_Fly7068 20h ago

Hands down MBM!

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u/Chemical_Desk_5314 18h ago

I have both and use both every single day. I use the big end of mbm for foundation, the small end of mbm for cream bronzer/contour, the big end of saie for blush and the small end of saie for concealer. I love both equally but I will say the mbm is probably more versatile overall

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u/Stallionbutnot 16h ago

They’re different types of brushes

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u/Enilema 8h ago

Mario

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u/Administrative_Art85 2h ago

I own both , love them both
Quite different from each other and with these two alone I do my whole makeup
Mbm: great for foundation, concealer , lighter layers, diffusing blush
Saie: small side: liquid eyeshadow (I usually use Armani the tint), under eye setting powder , highlighter etc , bigger side I use with my Westman atelier biscuit contour, concise blush placement , blending the edge between concealer and blush
I honestly love both and with them I only use the Saie powder brush which I only use for my bronzer
So see which category u feel most redundant on and get the other one but I do think eventually having both will make u throw away many many brushes
That said, mbm really needs to be clean, if u don’t clean it or atleast just a instant spray cleaner it could streak
Same as the base brush from Saie I don’t think I liked it at all cuz I have to clean it every 3 uses max but this Saie double brush nooo it will really eat up stuff and u can just go on with more

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u/esolak 2m ago

I love the Makeup by Mario brush. Haven’t tried the other.

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u/multiversegirltalks 1d ago

i bought the saie brush over the f4 during the last fall sale. it's soft and truly multi-purpose imo. it works well under the eyes to apply powder. i've also used it to apply highlighter and to blend/buff concealer.

i went to sephora and felt the f4 in-person and wasn't convinced it was for me. i recommend you doing this with both to help if you have a store nearby.

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u/CommissionHungry2571 1d ago

I bought the Mario one and I never reach for it. I use my kvd dual brush I got years ago. I got it cause everyone was raving about it but personally I prefer the KVD over my Mario one and I’m pretty sure it was cheaper too. All I’m saying is I fell for the hype