BRUSH 04
an ultra soft cheek brush that's angled to enable extreme versatility. originally designed for contouring, the 04 has also been calibrated for precision application of blush, highlight and bronzer.
handmade in Kumano, Japan by master artisans using uncut natural hair.
bristle length: 30mm
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- blush placement and blending (68%)
- bronzer and contour sculpting (42%)
- highlighter application (11%)
Product FAQ+−
can i use brush 04 with cream blush or is it only for powders?
brush 04 works with both cream and powder products. around 35% of community members regularly use it with cream blush, cream bronzer, or liquid blush and report smooth, streak-free results. a few find it performs at its peak with powders, so if cream is your primary format, stippling or patting motions tend to give the most even finish.
is brush 04 good for a small face?
this is one of the most common compliments brush 04 receives. roughly 20% of community members specifically mention having a smaller face and say the compact head fits their features without depositing color beyond where they want it. the angled shape lets you place product precisely on the cheekbone without overshooting.
how does brush 04 compare to brush 05?
community members who own both generally describe brush 04 as smaller, more angled, and slightly denser than brush 05. many use brush 04 when they want more controlled, targeted placement for blush or contour, and brush 05 when they want a broader, more diffused sweep of color. about 15% of community members own both and alternate depending on the look.
will this pick up hard-pressed or baked blush formulas?
yes. community members frequently praise brush 04 for grabbing pigment from harder-pressed and baked formulas that other brushes struggle with. the moderate density of the bristles gives it enough grip to lift color from compact powders without needing to swirl repeatedly.
does brush 04 work for contouring?
around 25% of community members use brush 04 specifically for powder or cream contour. the angled shape fits neatly under the cheekbone and along the jawline, and the compact size keeps product concentrated where you want it. many say it blends contour without harsh lines while still offering enough precision to sculpt.
Handmade in Japan
