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BRUSH 38

$38

designed by Alexandra Anele, refined based on feedback from her community. 

a do-it-all precision cheek brush. this brush features an innovative single-press ferrule that allows for a shape that's fluffy and blend-able, yet unexpectedly precise. 

handcrafted in Japan using a hybrid of natural and synthetic materials to work for both powders and creams.

this brush was sold out in record time during its initial release. we're excited to announce that it will now return as brush 38 in our permanent collection.

Product Details+
Brush 38 features a dual-fiber blend of natural and synthetic bristles set in a pinched ferrule with a tapered, asymmetric brush head. the handle is longer than standard rephr brushes. the angled bristle profile has graduated lengths, with denser fibers at the base and airier, wispy tips at the tapered end.
Reviews+
roughly 85% of community members highlight the versatility and precision of Brush 38, praising its ability to work with both cream and powder formulas. about 78% call out the soft, diffused application it provides for blush, contour, and highlighter. the most common concern, noted by around 15% of community members, is that the brush head feels smaller than expected. a small number of community members noted the longer handle can feel cumbersome, and a few wished for slightly denser bristles.
Usage+
  • precise blush placement (68% of community members)
  • cream or powder contour blending (42% of community members)
  • targeted highlighter application (31% of community members)
Product FAQ+

can i use this for both cream and powder blush?

yes. approximately 74% of community members confirm that Brush 38 handles both cream and powder formulas well. the dual-fiber bristles pick up cream products at the denser base while the airier tips help diffuse and blend. some community members keep two, one dedicated to creams and one to powders, to avoid formula mixing.

will this work if i have a small face?

many community members with smaller faces say Brush 38 is one of the few cheek brushes that actually fits their proportions. around 20% specifically mention the compact brush head as a plus for precise placement on smaller features. the tapered shape lets you build color gradually without overshooting the area you want to cover.

what is the best way to apply blush with this brush?

most community members use the side of the brush head to sweep color across the cheek, then flip to the tapered tip to blend and diffuse the edges. for pigmented blushes, the airy tips help you start sheer and build up. small circular strokes at the tip are a popular technique for layering color without going heavy.

can i use this brush for contour and highlighter too?

about 42% of community members regularly use Brush 38 for contour, and roughly 31% use it for highlighter. the angled shape fits into the hollows of the cheeks for contour work, while the pointed tip is well suited for placing highlighter on the high points of the face. many describe it as a true multitasker that can replace several cheek brushes.

does the longer handle make a difference?

community members are split on the handle length. many appreciate that it encourages a lighter touch and gives more control over pressure, which helps with diffused application. around 12% of community members noted the longer handle can bump into a mirror when applying makeup up close. it comes down to personal preference and how close you sit to your mirror.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"The blush brush you didn't know you needed, but can't live without once you have it"
Henriette E. 5 days agoBRUSH 38
"Seamless application, precision, picks up just the right amount of product"
Alexandra M. 6 days agoBRUSH 38
"A light feathered application. No patchiness. Just a pretty brushed application."
Ingrid F. 1 week agoBRUSH 38
"It's a versatile brush that can blush, bronzer, highlight. If you need to bring only one face brush,..."
Joyce E. 1 week agoBRUSH 38
"Pennello preciso nell’applicazione ma nel contempo diffonde bene il prodotto lì dove si desidera"
Viviana L. 1 week agoBRUSH 38
"A small and precise soft brush for more specific application of cream and powder products"
Noabel Z. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 38
"soft with a nice bounce to the bristles that make blending buttery smooth"
Rachel P. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 38
"This is a smaller version of shodo 5. Flat on one side and tapered on the other"
James J. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 38
"Brush 38 is a fluffy, angled, tapered brush perfect for precise and diffuse application of blush and..."
Rosalyn santos N. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 38
"Use it every time for every makeup application. Need more than one."
Nina T. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 38
"This brush is perfect for blush. The bristles are so soft, and it picks up just the right amount of ..."
Penelope Y. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"It’s so soft and the perfect size for the cheek. Deposits the perfect amount of color"
Nicole R. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"The 38 is good at picking up the product and to apply it with."
Henriette O. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"The perfect brush for an easy diffused look. You can use it for blush, powder, really anything you ..."
Andrea C. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"Small with a light medium density and fluffy edges"
Tricia K. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"Very soft and good for finalizing touches and details. It’s also great with powder highlighter for a..."
Jesica R. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"a versatile all-round face brush that provides a precise application and diffused product placement"
Hannah M. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"the most versatile face brush; I like it for under eye powder, but it can be used with blush, bronze..."
Agata P. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"Like having an extra finger to gently and correctly place my blush"
Elizabeth D. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"It’s a petite paw brush that is just so gorgeous for setting. Can imagine it’s good for highlighting..."
Martine T. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"A great multi purpose brush for areas the require more precision"
Victoria B. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect brush to get product exactly where you want it."
Melissa P. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"An angled patting brush with a gentle spread enough to give control"
Sarah H. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"Very friendly. Small enough to be precise, but big enough to not take an eternity to apply everythin..."
Maria-alexandra gabriela A. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"It's great for applying and blending small amounts of product in lovely ways."
Breagin R. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"The does it all brush. I reach for this all the time. I have small features so this brush gives me s..."
Angela L. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"It’s a versatile brush you can use for anything you want"
Janice V. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"Great for powder and powder blushes when you want a precise placement."
Klaudia H. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Excellent car il est très fluffy tout en étant fin et permet donc de bien positionner blush ou bronz..."
Marie J. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"It lens product so that it looks more diffused and is more angled, which allows for better precision..."
Tessa K. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Brush 38 is soft, yet still densely packed enpugh to apply and blend cheek products."
Ann-kathrin K. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"A precision brush for face products, very versatile"
Loren L. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"I have a celebrity makeup artist cheek brush and no matter how careful I am it always applies cakey...."
Maggie C. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"I like the smaller size so you can be more exact with blush placement"
Heather B. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Doesn't pick up too much product and blends like a dream. Another winner."
Marriam H. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Every brush is different, and this one is a superb when I want to have a light to medium finish. Fan..."
Carla S. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Good balance between airy and dense binding. Colours blend beautifully, different techniques possibl..."
Meilynn L. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love the way this brush is not super small, yet reaches every crevice and contour very smoothly. I..."
Jane H. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"Found it a great shape for applying contour and powder."
Coco M. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Picks up the perfect amount of product effortlessly."
Gabrielle Z. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"The size and softness of the brush. Plus the application is great!"
Ps V. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"I LOVE it for diffusing a soft highlight! Also for pinpoint blush application its perfect!"
Pam D. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Brush 38 appears to be engineered based on the working methods of a highly experienced makeup artist..."
Dyan A. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"versatile brush that gives a diffuses product to look as seamless as possible"
Oana J. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect-sized brush for my face. Soft. Especially great for giving a great wash of color with blus..."
Lisa A. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"My favorite blush brush. Works with all formulas, including powder, baked, and cream or liquid."
Angel S. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love this brush, its shape, its size are just perfect. The bristles are soft, but it is still easy..."
Laura V. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love using it with powder blush and keeping things diffused"
Kim A. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"It is soft and applied the powders with a light touch. Would not say it is suitable for creams , the..."
Keerthanaa R. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"It picks up pigment well and is good for blush and contour!"
Lakeyshi X. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"This is truly one of the best brushes i’ve ever had."
Dorota K. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great precise multitasker. I mostly use this with contour but works well as an only face brush when ..."
Tiina L. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great brush when you aren’t sure which brush to use for face make up. It works wonderfully for blush..."
Ruqaiyah A. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"How it doesn’t put a lot of product on the face at one place. I love how easy it moves on my face an..."
Uri S. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love that I can use this brush for cream and powder products, it works really well for my more wat..."
Ariane H. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I absolutely adore this brush. Wish I would have bought a second brush for blush. I usually use it f..."
Andreea M. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"perfect for precise application of blush and t-zone setting. applies a generous amount of powder co..."
Romeo V. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Able to achieve diffused blush placement without patchiness"
Linda W. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love that the base is a bit denser so that it can pick up even drier/harder creams, but that the e..."
Hanna O. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"This brush is perfect for cream contour. Dense enough to blend, small enough to get in the hollows o..."
Lauren C. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"It’s very fluffy but still gives you good control. Perfect size."
Renata K. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great brush for setting powder and for blending edges"
Paloma A. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I adore this brush! It never lets me down , cream or powder always perfect. I haven’t had a cheek b..."
Olimpia A. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"This brush has a great shape. It works perfect for me"
Conny S. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Nice brush that fits the face perfectly. Good for bronzer and blush."
E F. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love the size of this brush, especially when applying blush or contour. It gives me more control o..."
Patricia J. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I like to use this brush when I want to apply lighter look"
Atoka S. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"The natural finish with this brush and the precision for blush application."
Ines W. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"The ease of use with powders. Gives very precise application while still being soft"
Davette C. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Beautiful brush! Size and multitasking perfection. A true "daily driver"."
Stephanie B. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect size and picks up finely pressed powders well"
Randi S. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Another solid, foundational tool in my brush collection."
Tamara F. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect for liquid highlighter blends it seamlessly"
Wedad 0554345587 A. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"It has different sized bristles, overall size of brush is good (not too big)"
Min S. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"great for precision blush application on the cheek and then blending out. I want to get more of thes..."
Elizabeth H. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"More precise than other blush brushes, and also excellent for concealer."
Herta M. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Applies product evenly with an airbrushed look. Multiple uses."
Dena S. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"is good for under eye powder or small areas , like highlighter"
Cezara D. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"This is a gorgeous brush, it's so soft and blends powders beautifully!"
Lisa G. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"The shape of it with the wispy tapered tip allows me to do very precise, dusting of powders and spec..."
Allison W. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect size, very smooth application. Almost dual sided/can be used for many different products. No..."
Elyse P. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love this for precision application of any powders and blending out harsh lines of both powders an..."
Sophia P. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I’m quite heavy handed when it comes to brush. This brush applies blush beautifully and in the right..."
Lialy B. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I like the 2 different lengths of bristles. It helps provide a natural makeup look"
Tonya K. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Light diffused application and it’s versatile shape is forgiving for any user to make it work with e..."
Veronica S. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"The shape really lends itself itself to precise color placement"
Nicolle G. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"So versetile! I can use it for cheeks and also the same coulors on the lid- with the same brush beca..."
Elin N. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"I love the precision this brush provides while still be able to cover a significant area. Everything..."
Vanessa N. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"This brush is amazing and so multi talented. The shape is great for liquids and creme’s. Great job!..."
Christophe S. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"Shape is more streamlined allowing for more precise positioning of products"
Alison L. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"Its so delicate and precise. Best for blush and contouring"
Melissa V. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"I usually pinch my fave brushes into narrower shapes, or use fluffy eye brushes for even face produc..."
Hannah E. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"The ferrule size, handle length, the softness…this brush is incredible"
Christina C. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"I love that it’s a more precise blush brush and I use it for powder"
Natasha D. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"I love using it for under eye powder. I love the size & shape."
Jaine Y. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"The shape is very unique and makes the brush versatile."
Elisabeth B. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"The bristles are relatively soft and non-scratchy, and I like how there are two distinct sides to th..."
Sarah F. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"Have loved using this brush as a blush topper brush"
Shona M. 1 year agoBRUSH 38