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BRUSH 02

$18

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 shader brush with densely packed natural goat hair bristles in a rounded paddle shape. the bristle length is short relative to similar brushes, housed in a matte black ferrule and lightweight matte black handle. the compact head tapers slightly at the edges, allowing both broad lid coverage and narrower lash line work.
Reviews+
brush 02 is widely praised as a versatile everyday eye brush, with roughly 85% of community members highlighting its ability to pack on eyeshadow with strong color payoff. approximately 68% use it for shimmer, glitter, or metallic shadow application, and around 40% mention it works well with cream formulas. a small number of community members noted the brush feels slightly stiff or dense for blending, and about 8% wished for a smaller or larger size option to better suit their eye shape.
Usage+
  • packing shimmer or glitter shadow on the lid (68%)
  • smudging eyeliner or shadow along the lash line (22%)
  • applying cream or liquid eyeshadow (18%)
Product FAQ+

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

brush 02 works with both. around 40% of community members report using it with cream, liquid, or stick eyeshadow formulas in addition to powders. the dense bristles spread cream products evenly across the lid without streaking. for very wet or liquid formulas, some community members prefer to pat rather than swipe for the smoothest finish.

will this work on hooded eyes?

about 15% of community members specifically mention having hooded eyes and finding brush 02 a great fit. the compact head and short bristles allow precise placement in limited lid space without depositing color where you don't want it. several community members note it helps them create defined looks even with very little visible lid area.

can i use brush 02 to smudge my eyeliner?

yes, around 22% of community members use brush 02 to smudge pencil, gel, or powder liner along the upper or lower lash line. the tapered edge lets you work close to the lashes for a soft, diffused smokey effect. the bristles are firm enough to move product without irritating the delicate eye area.

how does brush 02 compare to the mac 239?

community members frequently reference the mac 239 as a comparison point. the general consensus is that brush 02 is softer, picks up pigment more efficiently, and deposits color more evenly. several community members describe it as a direct upgrade that outperforms the mac version, especially with shimmer and metallic formulas.

is brush 02 good for applying glitter or metallic eyeshadows?

about 68% of community members use brush 02 for shimmer, glitter, or metallic shadows and report strong color payoff that rivals finger application. the dense, short bristles grip loose particles well and press them onto the lid with minimal fallout. for extremely chunky glitters, some community members recommend lightly wetting the brush first for even more intensity.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"This brush is perfect for the dupes for MAC natural-bristle 217 brush. I tried Hakuhodo J5523. Howev..."
玲子 藤. 2 months agoBRUSH 02
"Soft, but firm enough to work with soft precision near the lash line"
Sara M. 2 months agoBRUSH 02
"A dense, soft brush that lets me pack on eyeshadow without dipping back in a bunch of times, perfect..."
Xochitl F. 2 months agoBRUSH 02
"The brush is great for light weight application of shimmer eyeshadow. Really like it."
Andrii M. 2 months agoBRUSH 02
"Another amazing brush, I was worried that it might be too big but it is perfect for adding eyeshadow..."
Nhu T. 2 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. 3 months agoBRUSH 02
"Great brush for cream and dry eyeshadow! It works really great with both !"
Olga B. 3 months agoBRUSH 02
"I love the size of the brush, easy to use around the outer corners."
Jackie H. 3 months agoBRUSH 02
"Very soft and easy work with any eyeshadow powder."
Jiao H. 3 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. 5 months agoBRUSH 02
"This has been great for packing color and shimmer in my small lid space and in my outer corner."
Emmanuelle P. 7 months agoBRUSH 02
"The versatility, perfect for eyeshadow, as well as, a lip brush."
Kimerly R. 8 months agoBRUSH 02
"The hair and shape is great for packing on product."
Tiffany J. 9 months agoBRUSH 02
"I like that it's still soft against the skin even though it's a firmer shaped brush"
Etzer R. 9 months agoBRUSH 02
"I like how softly and smoothly it applies eyeshadow. However, since I have similar brushes from othe..."
Lauren H. 10 months 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. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"It's the perfect size and shape for the outer corner."
Kelley N. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"I like this brush for packing on cream products but I prefer the 21 or 28 since launching those bru..."
Maggie W. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"Better. Picks up more product. Good size for my eyes"
Joanne H. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"I’ve been wanting a natural hair brush to lay down lid shades. Especially chunky glitter ones that j..."
Sarah L. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"This is the best brush I found on the market to apply shimmer shades and cream eyeshadow. Nothing el..."
Maya M. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"Love the way it picks up amd applies color without tugging my skin."
Nancy D. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"The pigment payoff with all rèphr is truly incredible! You don't need to pick up much product, as it..."
Aleksandra S. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"This brush works great with cream eye shadows. It gets the product on quickly and blends out easily."
Linda C. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"I use brush 02 daily for shimmer shadow application and for smudging of eyeshadow. I also love brush..."
Veronica E. 10 months agoBRUSH 02
"This brush is great for applying liquid eyeshadow or powder in specific areas."
Alexis B. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"Use it to lay down color evenly across the lid without fallout or patchiness. The best."
Maria M. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"I like this brush a lot. It helps me deposit shadow, and the bristles are soft enough to blend dark ..."
Xixteel S. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"I use this brush to pack on color in the center of my eyelids"
Negin N. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"Great for laying down powder on the lid. Works beautifully with powder shadows"
Esther S. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"I love the 02 brush for packing eyeshadow on the lid, especially if you have small eyes!"
Shelsea L. 11 months 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. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"One of my go to brushes. Soft bristles, but enough to lay down pigment."
Katherine L. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"I love how this brush applies & blends shadows on eye lids & inner corners. Colors stay nice & satur..."
Christina K. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"I like that it has a slight dome shape to it as it really picks up more textured sparkly eyeshadows"
Alanna H. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"this is one of my most used eyebrushes, great product"
Lilia K. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"Love this brush for lining eyes. You can even pinch it to make the line tighter."
Stacy B. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"Grips the product firmly and puts down an even layer."
Helen K. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"I love this brush for packing or lightly putting shadow down on the mobile lid. It glides really smo..."
Nova S. 11 months 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. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"The application of shadow with this brush is awesome. I like that the pigment is retained and strong..."
Alana P. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"I use this brush for blending small details, it works well in small area"
Nataliia S. 11 months agoBRUSH 02
"This is a nice, precision brush. It works really great for putting glitter eyeshadow on the lid."
Viktoria S. 11 months 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. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"would give 10/5 if i could! so so good. the perfect size for contouring the eyes with eyeshadow. it ..."
Savanah N. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"good size (for smaller eyes as well), nice quality bristles"
Julia H. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"The smaller size is great for working with mature skin and hooded eyes"
Jackie R. 1 year 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. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I use this with my one and done cream eyeshadow. It spreads evenly. So easy to use!"
Karina S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I use it to pack eye shadow on my lid. The bristles a very soft and does a great job."
Michelle P. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"The softness of the bristles and how it blends shadows well"
Vanessa A. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I love how precise it is and how you can use it to lay down eyeshadow and smudge out"
Vicki C. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"This is tiny but very easy to work with and so soft"
Lakshmi priya P. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"The brush is great to distribute shadow evenly over the lid."
Stacey M. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Love this brush, puts on just the right amount, soft, applies shadow evenly"
Meera N. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Blend color well. Good for blening dark colors on close-to-lash line area"
Thuy P. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Great dense little brush for packing on colour or shimmer!"
Dana S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"It works really great for putting glitter eyeshadow on the lid. It picks up glitter shadow well with..."
Deanna G. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"It's a beautifully made brush, my makeup goes on easily."
Brenda C. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Lovely shader brush. Picks up the perfect amount of product easily and evenly."
Shaaista A. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Loves this precision brush for smuding top and lower eyeliner"
Miranda C. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"It applies all kinds of eyeshadow perfectly on the eyelids"
Simone D. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Similar to a Sonia G brush I have. Very good quality. Picks up shadow well and distributes color dec..."
Marie J. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"It’s perfect for applying shimmer eyeshadows. It is a perfect size for my eye lid."
Tetyana N. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"My second favourite brush. I use IT for the lid And also for lower lash line when I am not going for..."
Alena Z. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"This brush packs on eyeshadow precisely, even shimmery shadows."
Katie A. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Good brush for applying shimmery eyeshadows, good density and color payoff"
Liudmila C. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I use this brush to apply a base eyeshadow shade all over my lid, and I love it- it’s my go-to! The ..."
Tetiana D. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Great for laying down eyeshadow, glitter, eye primer. Also works great for concealer application and..."
Iasminka-andreea D. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I use this brush with cream eyeshadow. Lays down the cream eyeshadow so well!"
Grissel B. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"Beautiful shading brush. So we’ll made and easy to use"
Sonia B. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"It is excellent for applying shimmers and glitters. It picks up products efficiently, and the short,..."
Agnieszka P. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"This is a nice flat brush that I used to apply precisely on the center of the lid. It's perfect for ..."
Niki S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I'm a petite girl. I found the brush for my small eye."
Oleksandra K. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"This brush is a good size and packs on shadow in the outer corners well without picking up too much ..."
Lise S. 1 year agoBRUSH 02
"I love how soft it is! And it picks up product well!"
Ashley W. 1 year agoBRUSH 02