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BRUSH 02

$22

a firm shader brush that's dense and soft at the same time - optimized for maximum pigment payoff. works with both powders and creams and is perfect for laying down pigments, quick smokey eyes and delicate work near the lower lashline.

the 02 is our flagship shader brush and has been optimized to work for all eye shapes, including hooded eyes and monolids.

handmade in Kumano, Japan by master artisans using uncut natural hair.

bristle length: 10mm

Product Details+
brush 02 is a flat, dense shader brush with natural goat hair bristles and a lightweight matte black handle. the bristles are short and tightly packed with a slightly tapered, rounded edge. the compact brush head sits on the smaller side, making it well-suited for those with limited lid space or hooded eyes.
Reviews+
brush 02 is one of the most frequently praised and repurchased brushes in the lineup, with over 90% of community members rating it positively for packing on eyeshadow. roughly 65% highlight its ability to pick up and deposit shimmer, glitter, and metallic shadows with strong color payoff. about 40% of community members also use it for smudging eyeliner or applying shadow along the lower lash line. a small number of community members noted the brush can feel slightly stiff or dense for blending, and approximately 12% wished for a smaller or larger size option to better suit their eye shape.
Usage+
  • packing shimmer or glitter shadow on the lid (65%)
  • smudging eyeliner or shadow along the lash line (40%)
  • applying cream eyeshadow as a one-and-done look (28%)
Product FAQ+

can i use brush 02 with cream eyeshadows or just powder?

brush 02 works with both powder and cream formulas. around 28% of community members specifically mention using it with cream eyeshadows, shadow sticks, or liquid shadows and report smooth, even application. the dense bristles help spread cream products across the lid without patchiness.

will this work on hooded eyes?

yes. roughly 18% of community members mention having hooded eyes and find brush 02 well-suited for their lid shape. the compact brush head fits neatly on smaller lid spaces, allowing for controlled shadow placement without excess product ending up where it is not wanted.

is brush 02 good for applying shimmer and glitter shadows?

this is one of the most popular uses. about 65% of community members use brush 02 to pack shimmer, glitter, or metallic shadows onto the lid. many describe the payoff as close to finger application, with strong color transfer and minimal fallout.

can i use it on my lower lash line?

around 40% of community members use brush 02 along the lower lash line for smudging shadow or softening eyeliner. the tapered edge of the brush head allows for controlled placement in that area. a small number of community members noted it can feel slightly wide for very precise lower lash work.

is this a good brush if i only want one eyeshadow brush?

many community members describe brush 02 as their go-to for simple, everyday eye looks. its flat side packs color onto the lid, while the edge can smudge or define. about 15% of community members call it their one-and-done brush, noting it can handle a full eye look on its own when time is limited.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"I use the 02 Brush for two main functions but it is flexible enough to use in may other ways. I prim..."
Katharine B. 1 month agoBRUSH 02
"Ottimo per applicare gli ombretti sulla palpebra fissa"
Donatella F. 1 month agoBRUSH 02
"I repurchased it. Really nice brush for laying down cream or powder eyeshadow"
Enrico B. 2 months agoBRUSH 02
"The best flat brush that feels fluffy for shadow across the mobile lid, especially from the inner co..."
Laura P. 3 months agoBRUSH 02
"Shorter packing brush, dense but soft bristles that’s perfect for precise application on Asian eyes"
Samantha W. 3 months agoBRUSH 02
"A dense sweeper eyeshadow brush that applies rich pigment."
Yucy F. 4 months agoBRUSH 02
"A precise eyeshadow brush, perfect for a smudged look"
Ana P. 4 months agoBRUSH 02
"User friendly brush that pack shimmers very easily on the lid"
Caroline S. 5 months agoBRUSH 02
"A medium size, flat type-paddle shadow brush that is very nicely tapered along the edges. It picks ..."
Deann A. 5 months agoBRUSH 02
"Short dense eyeshadow brush for precise packing on of color"
Amie S. 5 months agoBRUSH 02
"I do a 1 and done look most of the time and I use a cream shadow, this brush is the best I've used f..."
Barbara B. 5 months agoBRUSH 02
"Soft to the eyelid but robust enough to pick up enough product in one swipe"
Michelle P. 5 months agoBRUSH 02
"A really good eyeshadow brush suitable for a beginner"
Annie K. 5 months agoBRUSH 02
"Its soft and precise but not to small where it doesnt cover the area i want to shade. Perfect size f..."
Ahmed A. 5 months agoBRUSH 02
"Great to use on eyeshadows that is a bit hard panned"
Kennis A. 5 months agoBRUSH 02
"I love this so much to lay down eyeshadow on my lid. The size and density is perfect!"
Maggie C. 6 months agoBRUSH 02
"This brush is just what I needed for dry wrinkly eyes."
Helen D. 6 months agoBRUSH 02
"This brush is perfect for the dupes for MAC natural-bristle 217 brush. I tried Hakuhodo J5523. Howev..."
玲子 藤. 8 months agoBRUSH 02
"Soft, but firm enough to work with soft precision near the lash line"
Sara M. 9 months agoBRUSH 02
"A dense, soft brush that lets me pack on eyeshadow without dipping back in a bunch of times, perfect..."
Xochitl F. 9 months agoBRUSH 02
"The brush is great for light weight application of shimmer eyeshadow. Really like it."
Andrii M. 9 months agoBRUSH 02
"Another amazing brush, I was worried that it might be too big but it is perfect for adding eyeshadow..."
Nhu T. 9 months agoBRUSH 02
"The brush is dense yet very soft. I really like how it applies and blends compared to my other eye b..."
Aileen R. 9 months agoBRUSH 02
"Great brush for cream and dry eyeshadow! It works really great with both !"
Olga B. 9 months agoBRUSH 02
"I love the size of the brush, easy to use around the outer corners."
Jackie H. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"Very soft and easy work with any eyeshadow powder."
Jiao H. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"I love the size of it, not too small but can still deliver a pack on of pigment or blend as well."
Mindy B. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"This has been great for packing color and shimmer in my small lid space and in my outer corner."
Emmanuelle P. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"The versatility, perfect for eyeshadow, as well as, a lip brush."
Kimerly R. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"The hair and shape is great for packing on product."
Tiffany J. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I like that it's still soft against the skin even though it's a firmer shaped brush"
Etzer R. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I like how softly and smoothly it applies eyeshadow. However, since I have similar brushes from othe..."
Lauren H. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"This is a great brush for its purpose but I feel like I don’t really use it as much as I want to"
Sana A. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"It's the perfect size and shape for the outer corner."
Kelley N. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I like this brush for packing on cream products but I prefer the 21 or 28 since launching those bru..."
Maggie W. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Better. Picks up more product. Good size for my eyes"
Joanne H. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I’ve been wanting a natural hair brush to lay down lid shades. Especially chunky glitter ones that j..."
Sarah L. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"This is the best brush I found on the market to apply shimmer shades and cream eyeshadow. Nothing el..."
Maya M. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Love the way it picks up amd applies color without tugging my skin."
Nancy D. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"The pigment payoff with all rèphr is truly incredible! You don't need to pick up much product, as it..."
Aleksandra S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"This brush works great with cream eye shadows. It gets the product on quickly and blends out easily."
Linda C. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I use brush 02 daily for shimmer shadow application and for smudging of eyeshadow. I also love brush..."
Veronica E. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"This brush is great for applying liquid eyeshadow or powder in specific areas."
Alexis B. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Use it to lay down color evenly across the lid without fallout or patchiness. The best."
Maria M. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I like this brush a lot. It helps me deposit shadow, and the bristles are soft enough to blend dark ..."
Xixteel S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I use this brush to pack on color in the center of my eyelids"
Negin N. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Great for laying down powder on the lid. Works beautifully with powder shadows"
Esther S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I love the 02 brush for packing eyeshadow on the lid, especially if you have small eyes!"
Shelsea L. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Love this brush! I use it every time I apply eye makeup. I've purchased two of these to keep in my r..."
Heidi S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"One of my go to brushes. Soft bristles, but enough to lay down pigment."
Katherine L. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I love how this brush applies & blends shadows on eye lids & inner corners. Colors stay nice & satur..."
Christina K. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I like that it has a slight dome shape to it as it really picks up more textured sparkly eyeshadows"
Alanna H. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"this is one of my most used eyebrushes, great product"
Lilia K. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Love this brush for lining eyes. You can even pinch it to make the line tighter."
Stacy B. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Grips the product firmly and puts down an even layer."
Helen K. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I love this brush for packing or lightly putting shadow down on the mobile lid. It glides really smo..."
Nova S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I love that I can use this brush to go over liner. It is precise but also allows me to put shadow on..."
Roberta S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"The application of shadow with this brush is awesome. I like that the pigment is retained and strong..."
Alana P. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I use this brush for blending small details, it works well in small area"
Nataliia S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"This is a nice, precision brush. It works really great for putting glitter eyeshadow on the lid."
Viktoria S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I love this shade of brush. It works magic when applying eyeshadow"
Jennifer Y. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Very basic little brush that I enjoy but don’t reach for too much due to my makeup process."
Faith P. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Add eyeshadow (matte or shimmers) to the lid and for the Applikation on the loser lash line"
Carmen B. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I have a lot of eye brushes and I don't often used one with this shape, I go for fluffy blending bru..."
Laura K. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"The best brush to pack metallic and other difficult sparkly eyeshadows on to your lid"
Tatiana C. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"i love that it defines undereye are and how it works with cream eyeshadows."
Veronica H. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"solid little compact brush. Great for applying a denser look."
Michael L. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"would give 10/5 if i could! so so good. the perfect size for contouring the eyes with eyeshadow. it ..."
Savanah N. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"good size (for smaller eyes as well), nice quality bristles"
Julia H. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"The smaller size is great for working with mature skin and hooded eyes"
Jackie R. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"This is a nice precision brush that lays down color very well. The 05 is my go-to brush, but I love ..."
Amanda N. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"I use this with my one and done cream eyeshadow. It spreads evenly. So easy to use!"
Karina S. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"I use it to pack eye shadow on my lid. The bristles a very soft and does a great job."
Michelle P. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"The softness of the bristles and how it blends shadows well"
Vanessa A. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"I love how precise it is and how you can use it to lay down eyeshadow and smudge out"
Vicki C. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"This is tiny but very easy to work with and so soft"
Lakshmi priya P. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"The brush is great to distribute shadow evenly over the lid."
Stacey M. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"Love this brush, puts on just the right amount, soft, applies shadow evenly"
Meera N. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"Blend color well. Good for blening dark colors on close-to-lash line area"
Thuy P. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"Great dense little brush for packing on colour or shimmer!"
Dana S. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"It works really great for putting glitter eyeshadow on the lid. It picks up glitter shadow well with..."
Deanna G. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"It's a beautifully made brush, my makeup goes on easily."
Brenda C. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"Lovely shader brush. Picks up the perfect amount of product easily and evenly."
Shaaista A. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"Loves this precision brush for smuding top and lower eyeliner"
Miranda C. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"It applies all kinds of eyeshadow perfectly on the eyelids"
Simone D. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"Similar to a Sonia G brush I have. Very good quality. Picks up shadow well and distributes color dec..."
Marie J. 2 years agoBRUSH 02
"It’s perfect for applying shimmer eyeshadows. It is a perfect size for my eye lid."
Tetyana N. 2 years agoBRUSH 02