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+−
- blending transition shades in the crease (68%)
- one-and-done all-over lid color (52%)
- packing shadow on the outer corner (34%)
Product FAQ+−
can i do a full eye look with just this one brush?
yes, and that is one of the most common ways community members use brush 01. about 52% describe it as a one-and-done tool. the flat side packs color onto the lid, while the tapered tip lets you place shadow in the crease or outer corner. turning the brush lets you blend edges without switching tools.
will this work on hooded eyes?
many community members with hooded eyes consider brush 01 one of their favorites. roughly 15% of reviews specifically mention hooded eyes, and the majority of those are positive, noting the compact head fits well into limited lid space. around 12% feel it runs slightly large for very small or heavily hooded lids, so some prefer pairing it with a smaller brush for detail work.
does it work with cream eyeshadows or just powders?
community members regularly use brush 01 with both powder and cream formulas. about 20% specifically mention creams, liquids, or paint pots and report smooth application. a small number of community members noted that very stiff cream formulas can be trickier, but softer creams and cream-to-powder textures work well.
how does it compare to the mac 217?
this is one of the most frequent comparisons in the community. roughly 8% of community members reference the mac 217 directly, and the consensus is that brush 01 is softer, slightly more tapered, and performs as well or better, especially since mac switched to synthetic bristles. many describe it as a natural-hair successor to that classic shape.
what is the best way to use the shape of the brush?
the pinched, oval head gives you two orientations. lay it flat against the lid for broad color placement or a wash of shadow. rotate it so the narrow edge faces the skin for more targeted work in the crease, outer corner, or along the lower lash line. community members say this dual orientation is what makes brush 01 so versatile.
Handmade in Japan
