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BRUSH 04

$28
 
$38

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

Product Details+
angled cheek brush made with natural goat hair bristles and a matte black handle. the brush head is compact and moderately dense with white, undyed fibers. community members frequently note it is smaller than typical cheek brushes, with roughly 15% citing the size as smaller than expected.
Reviews+
approximately 88% of community members rate brush 04 positively, praising its softness, angled shape, and versatile performance across powder, cream, and liquid cheek products. around 68% highlight the size as a strength for precise placement, especially on smaller faces. the most common concern, noted by roughly 12% of community members, is that the brush is smaller than expected, which can slow application on larger faces. a small number of community members noted some bristle shedding, particularly during initial uses or after washing.
Usage+
  • blush placement and blending (74%)
  • bronzer and contour application (52%)
  • highlighter and setting powder (18%)
Product FAQ+

can i use brush 04 with cream blush or is it only for powders?

about 40% of community members use brush 04 with cream or liquid cheek products and report smooth, streak-free results. the density and natural fibers blend creams well without disturbing the base underneath. some community members find it performs best with powders, so results may vary by formula.

is this brush good for a small face?

yes, this is one of the most praised features. around 68% of community members mention the compact size as ideal for precise placement on smaller faces. the angled shape fits neatly along the cheekbone without depositing color where you do not want it.

how does brush 04 compare to brush 05?

community members often describe brush 04 as smaller, more angled, and slightly denser than brush 05. many use brush 04 when they want more targeted placement for contour or detailed blush work, and brush 05 for a broader, more diffused application. about 10% of community members own both and alternate depending on the look.

will this work for contouring or just blush?

roughly 52% of community members use brush 04 for bronzer or contour. the compact angled shape fits well under the cheekbone and along the jawline, making it a popular choice for sculpting. many community members find it versatile enough to handle blush, bronzer, contour, and highlighter.

does the brush pick up too much product from pigmented blushes?

some community members note that the density of brush 04 can pick up a generous amount of product, especially from highly pigmented formulas. tapping off excess before application and using a light hand helps control intensity. about 72% of community members say they can build color gradually with ease.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"A soft, difusing brush perfect for any blush formula"
Lindsey R. 1 week agoBRUSH 04
"small and angled but helps carve out cheekbones like a dream"
Callie B. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"The brush 04 is okay, and it picks up a lot of blush but the texture feels quite rough compared to m..."
Marleen C. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"Soft, fluffy, well shaped. Easy to use and means can put product exactly where you want."
Rachael N. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"The best eyeshadow brush. Blends eyeshadow perfectly."
Andreja O. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"My Favorite brush to apply Highlighter or If you want to apply exactly and blend seamlessly, also su..."
Christine M. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect angle. Blends like a dream Doesn't waste prodct"
Camille S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect powder blush brush for small faces and small cheekbones"
Anamika S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Je l’aime beaucoup, même si pour l’application du blush je préfère aujourd’hui le 05 car plus nature..."
Dorothee W. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"a precise angled brush for any cheek definition or quick base blending"
Joshua L. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"It's a brush for controlled areas of product placement. Very nice and fluffy. Natural non-overpoweri..."
Debby W. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"It's a perfect size powder brush that's super versatile and easy to use due to it's shape and size"
Stella F. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Incredibly soft and always blends evenly, dense enough to really work the product in without being t..."
Raphael S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"I think that the bristles could be longer, or even better, if it is made in shodo version. The brush..."
Bernarda Č. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"04 is a petite angled brush with super soft hairs. It is perfect for precise and gentle application..."
Emily H. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect size for applying pressed powder bronzer or contour precisely to the hollows of your cheeks"
Laura H. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"One of a kind! Able to use for any look - soft or glam. Able to pick soft amount or build to glam lo..."
Miroslava K. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"The angle helps with product placement and the natural fibers feel soft on the skin."
Maria S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect for bronzer and blush, no matter if they’re cream or powder"
Begona R. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect brush for precise blush and bronzer placement"
Elisa S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"My new favorite blush brush!!!! It's actually perfect. The small size makes blush placement a breeze..."
Johnna R. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"A perfect brush to gently set your liquid and cream blush with powder without removing the product u..."
Alexia D. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"An amazing brush with perfect application of blush, bronzer and contouring"
Styliani D. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Angled powder blush brush that fits into crevices but has enough size to smoothly blend"
Lyndsay S. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"angled cheek brush that works well for both creams and powders"
Minjee C. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Bristles make it perfect for placement without the foundation shift underneath"
Michelle D. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Gentle, diffuses product evenly, makes blending easy"
Mara K. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Compact enough to be easily manipulated with small hands."
Marcela M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"your cheeks best friend, hugs your cheekbones perfectly"
Joana G. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It is an easy tool to add to your routine. It is super helpful!"
Jéssica S. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Fluffy soft bristles carefully crafted to sculpt the hallows of my cheekbones with precision"
Fiona N. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Very good brush for precise application for small areas or a smaller Face Like mine"
Andrea R. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Small, dense-ish brush, perfect for my high cheek bones"
Anissa C. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"This is the perfect brush that is angled and can be used for blush contour or even highlight. The br..."
Denise G. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"The most beautiful way to apply a powder blush and hightlight"
Simona O. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"I like to use this brush to apply my creamy blush. The brush really allows the blush to blend well w..."
Bénédicte G. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect angled brush to apply and diffuse blush making it look like a natural flush"
Sarah S. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"a detailed contour blush brush that applies in a concetrated way, and is still easy to blend"
Alyssa S. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect size and the angle of brush places the blush exactly where you want it"
Esther M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect blush brush. Not too big, not too small. Deposits the right amount of product without it..."
Magan R. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Soft, good for precise blush placement. Not as soft as the 05, which I prefer for powder blush"
Lisa W. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Easy to place the highlighter exactly where you want it."
Donna M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"A small, compact, dense angled brush for the cheeks."
Gabrielle M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"All Rephr brushes are great quality brushes, in fact they’re my favorite brushes that I own"
Eva S. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Lightweight and makes products buildable and blendable with ease."
Rachel E. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Multifunctional face brush, versatile, silky soft, excellent color pickup"
Rena R. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"I LL use this when I want something soft and controlled. Great when working with mature skin, great..."
Acie R. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect brush for many products: blush, bronzer, both cream and powder work."
Marie M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect for the job - produced a lovely blended look"
Kate H. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It applies the perfect amount of product to my cheeks."
Melinda C. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"A brush with exactly the right balance, size and shape for flawless powder complexion product applic..."
Elizabeth D. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"A moderately dense, soft brush that blends powders well under my eyes and around my high cheek bones..."
Michelle H. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"The 04 brush is the perfect size to apply cream bronzer, especially if you have a smaller face, as I..."
Alison S. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect size and shape for application of blush powders. Soft enough for a diffused application."
Debra K. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It’s the softest brush i have ever used. It picks up the perfect amount of product. I love the angle..."
Ma. angelica S. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Very soft and precise for blush application. Love it"
Davette C. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Soft, medium-density bristles that blend well without leaving streaks, melting the product into the ..."
Martine B. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect brush for petite face. It’s angled to hug all the curves of the face to get product on evenl..."
Tran T. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It’s a great brush, but it is very small in my opinion. However, it is perfect for precision."
Adalgisa A. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It’s the perfect size and shape for blush. It makes placement super precise while also diffusing to ..."
Darby A. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Sleek, precise, and effective. Easy to clean, absolute winner."
Lucy G. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It’s one of my favourite blush brushes which is what I actually say to them."
Elizabeth G. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Soft, and smaller size brush. Never can go wrong with these brushes."
Ivana C. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"This is a small, very soft brush that works well with powder products."
Belinda L. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect small brush that will work like a horse. It can be used for all sorts of face powders. ..."
Olga V. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect for placing powder blush exactly where you want it - I have 2 so 1 of them is always clean!"
Maureen T. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Slim handle, love the angle for carving powder into contours and angles of face. Soft bristles"
Brittanyrose L. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Smaller angled blush brush, great for buffing and blending, airbrush finish"
Sally L. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect size so you put the product exactly where you want it."
Melissa P. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Super soft bristles, great angled brush face, perfect for powder anything"
Michelle T. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It's very soft and angled. This helps with detailed powder blush application. The 04 brush is als..."
Bette P. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Wonderful muti-purpose brush. Great for many formulas"
Carrie F. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Very soft to touch brush, perfect size to hold in the hand, a bit too small for my cheeks, never app..."
Iulia B. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Great for a tailored application of blush, cream or powder"
Alexandra T. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"great for under cheekbones and select blush placement"
Miranda L. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect amount of powder picked up, but bristles are itchy"
Julienne Y. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Light, fluffy and the perfect size for gradually building powder blush"
Lisa B. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Soft and good angle ... Great for highlighter and blush application"
Ana-marija M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Way too small and thin - extremely hard and cant blend anything"
Katie R. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It works really good on cream blush and powder blush"
Khanh P. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"A perfect size. A perfect shape of the bristles. I bought a few because I love to use this brush so..."
Anat E. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfecta para el bronceador se ajusta muy bien a la forma del pomulo es muy suave y deja el producto..."
Alicia A. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Its small enough to precisely apply powder blush on the high points of the cheeks or the apple of th..."
Ahmed A. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Do not buy this brush as the bristles will soon fall out!"
Omila M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Super soft and precise yet great for blending out what you put down."
Lilia V. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Supportive and distributes powder evenly at an angle"
Julia M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Excellent pinceau, pas trop gros, précis mais qui donne un rendu facilement flouté"
Isabelle F. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It grabs enough product and allows precise application of blush"
Cecilia M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"when you need precise control, and w small facial features"
Karen K. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"soft enough to diffuse the Danessa Myricks formula and powder. It's easy to use, also. Just don't du..."
Breagin R. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Easy to use for a more precise application and comfortable to hold."
Claire C. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It works well with small areas where you want to highlight"
Kennis A. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Soft and perfectly sized and shaped to place blush/bronzer exactly where I want it. Blends beautiful..."
Angela L. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"small and defined, easy to use, precise application"
Jackie O. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Great placement and blending brush for bronzer, brush or powder"
Sherilyn M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Sehr weich, verblendet gut, sehr angenehm auf der Haut."
Katharina S. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect petite angled brush to get just the right areas for smaller features"
Marieantoinette Z. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Great angled blush brush. Gives you the ability to control blush placement"
Nafeesa A. 2 months agoBRUSH 04