

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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Usage+−
- powder blush placement and blending (70%)
- bronzer and contour application (45%)
- cream blush and cream bronzer blending (25%)
Product FAQ+−
can i use brush 04 for cream blush or is it only for powders?
about 25% of community members regularly use brush 04 with cream blush and cream bronzer. the natural bristles blend cream formulas smoothly without disturbing the base underneath. many find a stippling or patting motion works well with creams, while sweeping motions suit powder formulas. a smaller group prefers it exclusively for powders and reaches for denser brushes for creams.
is this brush good for a small face?
this is one of the most common points of praise. roughly 20% of community members specifically mention having a small face and finding brush 04 to be the right size for precise product placement. the compact head prevents blush or bronzer from spreading too broadly, which community members with petite features appreciate.
will this work for contouring or just blush?
about 45% of community members use brush 04 for bronzer or contour in addition to blush. the angled shape fits naturally into the hollows of the cheeks and along the jawline. many community members keep multiple brush 04s so they can dedicate one to blush and one to contour or bronzer without mixing shades.
how do i keep it from picking up too much product?
community members recommend a light hand and tapping off excess product before applying. because the bristles are moderately dense, brush 04 can pick up pigment quickly from highly pigmented formulas. building color in thin layers rather than loading the brush heavily gives the most natural, blended result according to community feedback.
can i use it for highlighter too?
yes, around 10% of community members use brush 04 for highlighter application. the angled tip allows for precise placement along the tops of the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose. the compact size keeps highlighter focused where you want it without scattering shimmer too widely across the face.


