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BRUSH 04

$32

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+
brush 04 is an angled cheek brush made with natural goat hair bristles set in a medium-density configuration. the white, undyed bristles sit on a black matte handle with a standard-length barrel. the brush head is compact relative to typical cheek brushes, with a slanted cut designed to follow the contour of the cheekbone.
Reviews+
brush 04 is widely praised for its softness, versatile angled shape, and ability to work with both powder and cream products. roughly 82% of community members highlight the precise placement it offers for blush, bronzer, or contour. about 18% of community members note the brush is smaller than expected, though many in that group came to appreciate the compact size over time. a small number of community members noted some bristle shedding, particularly during the first few uses or washes. overall, brush 04 is frequently described as a daily-use staple and a top cheek brush in the collection.
Usage+
  • blush application and blending (68% of community members)
  • bronzer and contour placement (47% of community members)
  • highlighter application (9% of community members)
Product FAQ+

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

about 40% of community members report using brush 04 with cream or liquid products and getting smooth, blended results. it works well for stippling and buffing cream blush or bronzer into the skin. some community members find it performs best with powders, so if cream is your primary format, a light hand and patting motions tend to give the best outcome.

is this brush too small for blush on a larger face?

around 18% of community members felt brush 04 was smaller than expected. those with larger faces sometimes prefer it for contour or bronzer rather than all-over blush, pairing it with a bigger brush for diffusing. community members with small to medium faces consistently find it the right size for precise blush placement without overapplying.

will this work for contouring under the cheekbone?

yes, about 47% of community members use brush 04 for contour or bronzer. the angled shape fits naturally into the hollow of the cheek, and the compact size gives enough control to sculpt without dragging product too far. many note it blends powder contour seamlessly and works well with cream contour sticks too.

how does brush 04 compare to brush 05 for blush?

community members who own both often describe brush 05 as larger and more diffused, while brush 04 offers more precise, targeted placement due to its smaller angled head. many use brush 05 for a soft wash of color and brush 04 when they want controlled cheekbone definition. about 12% of community members mention owning both and rotating between them depending on the look.

does the angled shape actually make a difference for applying blush?

roughly 65% of community members specifically call out the angled shape as a standout feature. they find it hugs the cheekbone naturally, making it easier to place product exactly where intended without excess spread. community members transitioning from round blush brushes often say the angle gives them noticeably more control over placement and blending direction.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"My go to blush brush, precise application and easy to control"
Selen E. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"It’s the only brush I ever want to use for my bronzer/contour step. It’s beloved."
Amrita D. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"It blends my blush so nicely. My blush looks airbrushed"
Joanne G. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"I love the movement of the hairs and how they glide over my skin."
Carolyn E. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"I like that I can diffuse product pretty well with this brush."
Jaydin L. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"The bristles are very soft and blends product very well."
Lupita A. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"the shape and the softness of it helps me apply my blush in a precise and accurate way."
Shannon F. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"I like how I can use it to place highlighters more accurately. It is my go to brush for this purpose..."
Dianne J. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"This brush is such a joy to use. So soft to my skin. I use it mostly to apply a light contour around..."
Margarita C. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"It is smaller than my other cheek brushes so easier to deposit exactly where you want on a smaller f..."
Richelle M. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"I like how it is angled, how soft the bristles are and the length of the handle."
Sophia T. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"I prefer the brush 38 for my blush, I struggle more to use this one and blur my blush"
Laura P. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love how it picks up product from my highlighter and it applies them just as well. This brush work..."
Phillip M. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"My fave bronzer brush. Works with powder and cream. I prefer creams with this though. Smaller size i..."
Tiina L. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"this is comparable to my original MAC 168 from way back 2013. it picks up just the right amount of p..."
Joyce O. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"This brush is super soft, great at applying blush product"
Stephanie P. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"I think this one is my fave out of all the other ones I bought. At first it was hard to get used to ..."
Uri S. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"It grips to the powders very lightly, which allows me to apply bronzer and blush so smooth and evenl..."
Diana C. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love that it’s not too large for applying my blusher or bronzer. I have a small face and most brus..."
Nicola T. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"I’ve tried a lot of brushes for bronzer and this one truly stands out. It helps blend the bronzer ef..."
Eva O. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love that it’s smaller in size for a blush brush. It’s the perfect size for my small face."
Lauren C. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"The angle makes powder blush and bronzer application easy. It's a great size for a small face."
Susan F. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"A bit more dense, good when you are in a rush and need to put down product quickly"
E F. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"perfect size and angled brush for my cheeks. love the quality"
Patricia C. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"The slanted brush is the perfect shape and size for blush."
Jannike P. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"This brush is soft and perfect in size to place blush on my cheeks. I have a small face so I need a ..."
Silvia S. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"I'm considering purchasing a third one for how much I like this brush. I've always been partial to a..."
Aika K. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"The size is perfect for me, there is minimal shedding"
Jennifer C. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"I have been using this for contour and it's the perfect size for this. Powders are applied smoothly,..."
Donna C. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love how small this brush is. I can be precise with blush application. Blends beautifully. I’m goi..."
Lynsi H. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"I like the size of this brush for a broader color application and I like that I can use it easily fo..."
Blanca Z. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"I thought it was for bronzer and blush, but it seems too small for bronzer and dense, it is usefull ..."
Axelle B. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"It's smaller than I've expected, but found that it's very practical for very pigmented cream and li..."
Elena S. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"Smaller than it seemed but perfect fir blush application on my small face. Appies and blends the blu..."
Ioana N. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"This brush picks up and spreads product more evenly compared to my other brushes. I love the soft fe..."
Sarah B. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"Using it for bronzer now, and comparing it with the 05 or shodo collection it is a bit more compact...."
Nabila E. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"I really like the size of this brush. It's good for bronzing, blushes, contouring. It's easy to cont..."
Regina F. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"love that it is soft and fluffy so it diffuses product perfectly, but is also dense enough to offer ..."
Liana C. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"Everything it is perfect. I use it for cream bronzer and blush"
Shari H. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"I like the smaller size. Not too big so the control is given. Also it’s very fluffy and gentle to th..."
Julieta G. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"It gives the just quantity of powder on the cheek"
Nadhir S. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"I can use this for so much. I've used it for blush, bronzer, and foundation! I thought it was going ..."
Jennifer B. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"picks up product well and allows a build up of product for the right amount of coverage unlike some ..."
Cheryl L. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"Absolutely love it. It's my favorite travel brush!"
Monica B. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"This has the perfect angle for blending along the cheek bone."
Katerina K. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"It is very soft and versatile. I feel like I can control the color better as it picks up well"
Tina K. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"the angle helps to conveniently place blush on the cheek, or to contour. it's fluffy but dense enoug..."
E R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"This brush is perfect for contouring - I mostly use it for bronzer / contour products. It applies th..."
Iwona G. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"The angle of the brush helps with the application of the contour of your face"
Larissa M. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"it can be used for a variety of tasks like contouring, blush, bronzer, and highlighter"
Anna V. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"It makes application smooth and even making it easier for beginners like me."
Erika B. 7 months agoBRUSH 04
"Craftsmanship, soft feel, even/blurred distribution of product"
Hector G. 7 months agoBRUSH 04
"This brush allows to apply and blend both cream and powder products under the cheeks seamlessly and ..."
Yulia K. 7 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love this brush so much. It makes blush placement so easy with its angled edge."
Jessica L. 8 months agoBRUSH 04
"Just right as a bronzer or blush brush for my small face"
Kim N. 9 months agoBRUSH 04
"It's the perfect size to place the powder blush on the exact place thanks to his angled form. It ble..."
Françoise V. 10 months agoBRUSH 04
"I can’t rave about this hush enough! It is the perfect size and shape for blush and contour. While n..."
Rebecca B. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love her. She works with literally any product I've tried"
Jenny M. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Love the angle and density of this brush. Allows you to sweep product onto the skin evenly and easil..."
Phoua V. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Blush applies so easily. Best blush brush I’ve ever used. Easy to clean."
Karyn K. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I like the slant of this brush. It has a little more density than my cheek brushes to tackle harder ..."
Lori U. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"It delivers blush well but the brush is just a bit too small"
Nicky T. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love Brush 04! It’s incredibly soft and blends both powder and cream blushes effortlessly. The sha..."
Andreea T. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"It's perfect for defining the cheekbone with contour as it's a smaller brush. Still great for blush ..."
Tami F. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I really like this brush for cream bronzer/contour! It's the perfect size and shape where you can ap..."
Kristen R. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"one of my favorite brushes for cream cheek products, particularly contour and bronzer. i love that i..."
Maria A. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I like the size for cheek contouring. It’s just the right amount of narrow."
Ashley L. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"The brush maintains it shape after many, many cleanings."
Jill K. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I use this for blush. Love that you know where you are placing it and it's not a guess cause the bru..."
Kou Y. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"The ethereal softness (which, paradoxically, may sometimes turns into its handicap!)"
Cruz C. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love the white bristles. I wash this brush more often because I can see when it is full of makeup!"
Emilie B. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Great for blush, makes It super easy to work it exactly where and how I want without Making any patc..."
Emilie M. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Beautifully store and delivers on perfect amount of product"
Yvette G. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love the size of it and how it blends dry and wet products"
Maria K. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Great for contour or bronzer on the side of the face"
Elizabeth D. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love the size of it and how it blends dry and wet products"
Chana B. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love the shape of this brush, it applies the product very evenly"
Tuiaara L. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"It's very soft and places product so gently on the face."
Melissa B. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"The slight angle to it perfect for control of blush"
Michelle L. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Blend-ability is great. I use it more for contour because of the smaller shape or cream/liquid blush..."
Evelyn P. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"I love the size and density of this brush, perfect for both cream and powder contour. Blends product..."
Maria I. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect density for cream blush. Also love it for harder powder blush."
Joanne C. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"It’s light and fluffy and does not deposit too much product at one time"
Victoria H. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"It's a nice size for intentional blush placement. I also like the angle for easy blending."
Kendra B. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"The angle is perfect for a gentle contour. I also love the size of the brush - I find some blush bru..."
Beth M. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Angel and size is very good applying anything on the cheeks. I use it when I want to have controlled..."
Maria W. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Great quality brush—soft bristles, blends well, and feels professional. Fast delivery and nicely pac..."
Abdul W. 11 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect for powder blush or highlighter. The correct size for precise blush placement or a larger hi..."
Nielsina S. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"This is my favorite brush—I recommend it to everyone and even buy it for my clients."
Kateryna S. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"I love the softness of the brush, it doesn't irritate my dry skin/eczema."
Dana K. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"This is the most in use my brush, love it , I bought a second same brush: fir bronzer, blush! The br..."
Valentina P. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"The pigment was delivered smoothly. The powder blush didn't clump. I love this brush so much."
Lisa J. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"This is now my favourite cheek brush, this and no.5!!"
Ainsley W. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"Great brush, precise application of blush and also for bronzer, ideal for small faces."
Giovanna N. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"A great brush for bronzer and rouze i adore it.It blends all complexion perfect its soft and SIMPLY ..."
Anna P. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"Brush 04 is so soft, great quality brush, perfect for blush and contour, may it be cream or powder, ..."
Belinda S. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"It's multi purpose I can use it for blush, highlighting, bronzer even contour I honestly love it"
Therese H. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"It works well with the cream and liquid products especially contours."
Filiz E. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"So soft and the size is lovely because you can get really precise"
Marissa C. 1 year agoBRUSH 04
"Only used a few times mainly for blush and does a very good job"
Alison W. 1 year agoBRUSH 04