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BRUSH 03

$15
 
$22

a fine-pointed & firm pencil brush that's unexpectedly soft - designed for detail work near the most delicate areas... enabling you to effortless elevate any eye look with imaginative precision.

brush 03 is carefully calibrated to work for all eye shapes, especially hooded eyes and monolids.

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

bristle length: 8mm

Product Details+
brush 03 is a compact pencil-style brush made with natural goat hair, featuring a tapered, pointed dome shape. the bristles are densely packed but shorter than a standard pencil brush, resulting in a smaller overall head size. the handle is a lightweight matte black finish. brush 03 sits between brush 23 (smaller) and brush 26 (larger) in the pencil brush lineup.
Reviews+
approximately 92% of community members rate brush 03 positively, praising its precision, softness, and versatility for detailed eye work. the most common uses are lower lash line shadow application, inner corner highlighting, and smoking out eyeliner. around 25% of community members specifically highlight how well it works for hooded or small eyes. a small number of community members noted they found it slightly too small or too firm for their preferences, and roughly 8% mentioned the white bristles tend to stain with darker pigments.
Usage+
  • lower lash line shadow application (68%)
  • inner corner highlighting (31%)
  • smoking out or smudging eyeliner (27%)
Product FAQ+

can i use this for hooded eyes?

yes, and many community members with hooded eyes consider brush 03 one of their go-to brushes. about 25% of community members specifically mention hooded or small eyes in their reviews. the compact head fits into limited lid space and allows precise shadow placement without blowing color outside the intended area.

what is the difference between brush 03 and brush 23?

brush 23 is the smaller sibling of brush 03. community members who own both tend to use brush 23 for ultra-fine detail like tight lining, and brush 03 for slightly broader tasks like lower lash line application or smoking out eyeliner. many community members recommend owning both for a complete range of precision work.

does it work with cream products or just powders?

community members report success with both powder and cream formulas, including cream eyeshadows, gel liners, and kajal pencils. around 15% of community members mention using it to smudge or blend cream and pencil eyeliners specifically. a small number of community members noted cream products can be slightly harder to clean from the natural bristles.

will this work as an eyeliner brush?

many community members use brush 03 to apply powder eyeshadow as a soft, diffused liner on the upper or lower lash line. it creates a smudged, smoky effect rather than a crisp line. if you want a sharp, precise liner, community members suggest pairing it with a flat or angled brush for that purpose.

can i use it for anything besides eye makeup?

yes. roughly 12% of community members mention using brush 03 for pinpoint concealing on blemishes or dark spots, and some use it as a lip brush for blending lip liner. its small, tapered shape makes it useful anywhere you need controlled, targeted product placement on the face.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"This brush makes the eyeshadow details easy to do. Saves so much time."
Lisa K. 1 month agoBRUSH 03
"A pen like pointed short tip brush for precision eye work."
Josephine P. 1 month agoBRUSH 03
"Excellent brush for precise detail work on eyes for smudging eyeliner, highlight inner corner or ap..."
Rena R. 2 months agoBRUSH 03
"Smallest brush for undereyes or eyeliner that you can find"
Lesya O. 2 months agoBRUSH 03
"Perfect pencil brush to blend out your eyeliner or pack on eyeshadow on your liner"
Annemieke V. 2 months agoBRUSH 03
"Nothing in my collection stands a comparison with this one. I love it! And the even smaller version ..."
Veronika N. 4 months agoBRUSH 03
"Love how the brush is small enough for the lower eye but firm enough to handle colour"
Ranjana S. 4 months agoBRUSH 03
"I love the length of the bristles on this brush - they’re not too ‘stubby’ so they have some flex. I..."
Richelle M. 4 months agoBRUSH 03
"It is soft yet precise. It’s perfect for applying, blending or smoking out eye liner. I use it to ..."
Jacquelyn Y. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"My favorite thing about this brush is that I can use it on the eyes for making a very precise line w..."
Ioanna A. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"I have smaller eyelids/not a lot of space to work with and this fits"
Rhea B. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"Great for more precise placement. Very soft and great for use around lash line without causing any i..."
Lucy S. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"I believe 03 and 23 are the perfect brushes that will make your life easier. 03 is great for the inn..."
Andrii M. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"Perfect for smudging eyeliner and for lower lash shadow. Soft and precise."
Elizabeth A. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"I use it to for a precise application of concealer under my eyes as I have some recess that is just ..."
Ariane H. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"It's my go-to pencil brush. It's denser and softer than my other pencil brushes, so I love or use it..."
Yucy F. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"It works great very close to the eye, I can create very subtle shadow above and under my eyes. I had..."
Justinas A. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"The size and stiffness is perfect for pinpoint concealing. I don't do much eye makeup."
Susan F. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"Perfect for smudging eyeliner, not to wide and has enough softness to maneuver"
Christi P. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"smallest pencil brush to easily blend out Kajal or eyeshadow sticks on lash line."
Julie-ann E. 5 months agoBRUSH 03
"Perfect size for detail work, blending shadows under the lower lashline, and inner corner highlights..."
Tonya K. 6 months agoBRUSH 03
"Love the three for inner corner, under the lash, inner corner of upper lid"
James G. 7 months agoBRUSH 03
"how versatile it is. I started using it as a pencil brush for eyes and then discovered it's a great ..."
Victoria C. 7 months agoBRUSH 03
"I love the size and how it fits under my eyes for blending shadows and in the inner corners"
Alicia E. 7 months agoBRUSH 03
"This is the middle goldilocks brush between 23 and 26. For hooded eyes like mine, this is the perfec..."
Crystal L. 8 months agoBRUSH 03
"Love that the power stay on the brush and spreads evenly over the lid, without powder residue."
Paul D. 9 months agoBRUSH 03
"Very soft though precise, can be used for everything."
Liliana D. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"able to softly fit in small area of my eye lid corner and making line"
Susan C. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"The way I can effortlessly powder my underye. This brush makes it easy to be precise and subtle."
Susan M. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I have small eyes, so I like that this brush is small to add darker eyeshadow to the outer edge of m..."
Lori U. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I love using it with crayon eyeliner, it gives me just the right control to soften and smoke out wit..."
Andreea T. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"This is a must have, especially for those with hooded eyes and want a soft shadow wing. Holds its sh..."
Tami F. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Love this one to smoke out eyeliner and shadows. Great to reach the inner corners as well as perfect..."
Audur J. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I love how teeny tiny this brush is. I use it all the time to either put a shadow like liner on my t..."
Sarah L. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Omg. I LOVE this brush!!! It’s a hero in my collection for deepening in the crease, smudging/smoking..."
Kara M. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Use it every day for inner corner highlight. Soft, fits, excellent shadow lay down."
Molly M. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I bought this brush because of Erin Parsons and it's the first pencil brush that I don't hate becaus..."
Brianna J. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I love that it keeps it's soft-but-pointed shape after washing"
Cassandra K. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Great brush. Very precise and in the perfect quality"
Liliana S. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I use it mainly for the inner corner. It's really good"
Shalini R. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"it's small enough to get in the inner corner of the upper eyelid"
Michele E. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Smallest and most comfortable brush to use under eyes or blending eye liner"
Farrah M. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"lovely brush, very useful and effective, gentle and easy to clean. I use it everyday and it is still..."
Nawal S. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"fantastic for precise eye shadow application; very suitable for hooded eyes"
Daniela P. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"It’s great for precision work. I use it in my crease and to add an hint of shadow under my eyes."
Charlotte B. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Delicate brush that is great for lining eyes or smudging around lash line."
Alexis B. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I love how small it is for creating a diffused eyeshadow liner which is my go-to eye look."
Jessica J. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I love how I can do detailed makeup with this brush,"
Silvia J. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I use it for my lips and eyes as well, perfect for details, easy to work with. Thw size is so good f..."
Dorottya T. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Great for sensitive eyelids for smudging liner or softly defining the lower lash line without harshn..."
Maria M. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I use this for giving a smokey eye with eye shadow and it’s perfect. I love the pointed tip for more..."
Elizabeth B. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I love this brush; it is super soft and precisely deposits the shadows near the lash line or highlig..."
Xixteel S. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"The pencil brush is just small enough and firm enough to use powder eyeshadow on my lower lash line ..."
Mysti E. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Again the ear brushes are standouts. Have become my favorite to do detailed work with powder shadows"
Esther S. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I love how small this is and that it still packs color"
Aaryn W. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"This Brush has the perfect shape for details. Perfect for smaller eye shapes as well."
Charlotte B. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I flipping love this brush! Use it whenever I do eyeshadow for powder liner of really precise colour..."
Natasha M. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I like the brush very much, but I'm not using it very often"
Lilia K. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Excellent brush, I use it very often. Very precise, easy to use. Love it."
Camille F. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I rarely wear eye make-up and I needed a precision brush. Since I was happy with the other brushes I..."
Michela C. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"My favorite thing about brush 03 is the shape and the firmness. I use it for shadow liner and for ap..."
Ma blanquita A. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"It’s perfect for applying makeup around the inner corners of the eyes."
Janice F. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Great for soft cat eye, soft under eye shadow, and even corner of the eye application"
Margaret F. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"It's super tiny and precise. Great for detail work around the eyes. I LOVE THIS ONE."
Ranim H. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Very precise, I use it for the inner corner of my eyeshadow looks"
Kimberly B. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I love the small size and shape of it, works well in blending eyeshadow on the lower lash line"
Julia B. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"This is the best shape and size to provide detailed work that accentuates the eyes"
Jennifer Y. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"It's super tiny and precise. Great for detail work around the eyes or pinpoint concealer application..."
Caroline C. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"All the smaller brushes allows control in my deep set eye, and the other hooded and deep set eye."
Felicia S. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Love this brush to add that final touch for a smudge look"
Myshelle G. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"How small it is. I also like the soft bristles. I bought the version with the long handle, which is ..."
Laura K. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Completely changed difficult it could be to apply products.. it was just bad brushes. Now I’m alway..."
Julia T. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Good precision bruch, I use it to create a nice Smokey eyes"
Mounia T. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Soft yet dense , ideal for eyes but also lips . Can smock out pencil or use for detail liner applica..."
Maria C. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Enjoy using this in conjunction with brush 23 for lining with shadows and outer/inner corners"
Jennifer P. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Great precision brush to use to line eyes. The shape is a little different. Not so precise you can d..."
Nicole M. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"It‘s small and firm. I‘m using it for my corner eyes"
Christine R. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"great and versatile - for detailing, for adding a thin line on the bottom lashes - love this brush"
Tracy W. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Small, precise brush that works well for detailed application or smudging liner."
Amanda N. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I use this to apply eye shadow as an eyeliner, or to blends out eyeliners. It is very small and gre..."
Karina S. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"I love using this for my bright inner corners! This brush with Macs phloof is every girls dream"
Alexis R. 1 year agoBRUSH 03
"Love that I can use this brush to apply a powder shadow layer over pencil line to “seal” the look an..."
Jeanette D. 1 year agoBRUSH 03