


BRUSH 01
a luxurious multi-purpose eyeshadow brush designed for effortless shading and blending. this brush works equally well with powder and cream products and is also capable of spot concealing and detail highlighting.
the 01 is our flagship eye brush that's been carefully calibrated to work for all eye shapes, including hooded eyes and monolids.
handcrafted in Kumano, Japan by master artisans using uncut natural hair.
bristle length: 16mm
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Usage+−
- one-and-done eyeshadow across the lid (62%)
- blending transition shades in the crease (48%)
- packing color on the outer corner (21%)
Product FAQ+−
can i use this for cream eyeshadows or just powder?
about 30% of community members specifically mention using brush 01 with cream or liquid shadows in addition to powders. the natural goat hair bristles work well with both textures, though a small number of community members noted powder formulas tend to perform slightly better.
will this work on hooded eyes?
roughly 40% of community members who mention their eye shape say they have hooded eyes and find brush 01 fits well into the crease. its tapered, slightly flat profile helps place color precisely without spreading too far. some community members with very small lids prefer the mini version for more control.
how does this compare to the mac 217?
many community members describe brush 01 as a direct successor to the original natural-hair mac 217. the consensus is that brush 01 is softer, slightly more tapered, and performs comparably or better for blending. it tends to come up among those who left mac after the switch to synthetic bristles.
can i do a full eye look with just this one brush?
about 62% of community members say brush 01 is the only eye brush they need for simple looks. the flat side packs shadow onto the lid, the narrower edge places color in the crease or outer corner, and the soft tip blends everything together. it is one of the most frequently repurchased brushes in the lineup.
is this a good first brush if i'm new to makeup?
community members frequently recommend brush 01 as an ideal starting point. its shape is forgiving and intuitive, making blending easier even without much experience. around 15% of community members specifically call it beginner-friendly.


