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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+
brush 04 is a medium-sized angled cheek brush made with natural goat hair bristles and a matte black handle. the bristle head is moderately dense with a slanted cut, and the white undyed fibers sit in a standard ferrule. community members frequently note it is smaller than typical cheek brushes, which contributes to its precision.
Reviews+
brush 04 is widely praised for its softness, angled shape, and versatile performance across blush, bronzer, and contour. roughly 82% of community members highlight its precise placement and seamless blending as standout qualities. about 68% use it with powder products, while around 30% also report strong results with cream or liquid formulas. approximately 15% of community members note the brush is smaller than expected, and a small number of community members noted occasional bristle shedding during early use.
Usage+
  • blush placement and blending (67%)
  • bronzer and contour sculpting (48%)
  • highlighter application on cheekbones (12%)
Product FAQ+

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

about 30% of community members regularly use brush 04 with cream and liquid blush or bronzer and report smooth, streak-free results. the moderate density helps blend creams without disturbing the base underneath. a smaller group finds it performs best with powders, so it may depend on your preferred formula and technique.

is brush 04 good for small faces?

this is one of the most common positives community members mention. roughly 20% specifically call out the smaller head size as a perfect fit for petite or narrow faces. the angled shape lets you place product precisely on the cheekbone without overshooting into areas you want to keep clean.

what is the difference between brush 04 and brush 05?

community members who own both generally describe brush 04 as smaller, more angled, and better for precise placement of blush or contour. brush 05 is noted as larger and more diffusing, making it better for an all-over wash of color. many community members use both together, reaching for brush 04 when they want control and brush 05 when they want a softer finish.

will this work for contouring or just blush?

about 48% of community members use brush 04 for bronzer or contour application. the angled bristles fit naturally into the hollows of the cheeks and along the jawline. community members find it sculpts without harsh lines and blends out quickly, making it a popular contour tool alongside its blush duties.

how does brush 04 handle really pigmented blushes?

community members note that brush 04 picks up product efficiently due to its density, so a light hand is recommended with highly pigmented formulas. tapping off excess before applying helps avoid overloading. many find the controlled size actually prevents overdoing it compared to larger, fluffier brushes.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"small and angled but helps carve out cheekbones like a dream"
Callie B. 1 week 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. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"Soft, fluffy, well shaped. Easy to use and means can put product exactly where you want."
Rachael N. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"The best eyeshadow brush. Blends eyeshadow perfectly."
Andreja O. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"My Favorite brush to apply Highlighter or If you want to apply exactly and blend seamlessly, also su..."
Christine M. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect angle. Blends like a dream Doesn't waste prodct"
Camille S. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect powder blush brush for small faces and small cheekbones"
Anamika S. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"Je l’aime beaucoup, même si pour l’application du blush je préfère aujourd’hui le 05 car plus nature..."
Dorothee W. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"a precise angled brush for any cheek definition or quick base blending"
Joshua L. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"It's a brush for controlled areas of product placement. Very nice and fluffy. Natural non-overpoweri..."
Debby W. 3 weeks 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. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"Incredibly soft and always blends evenly, dense enough to really work the product in without being t..."
Raphael S. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"I think that the bristles could be longer, or even better, if it is made in shodo version. The brush..."
Bernarda Č. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"04 is a petite angled brush with super soft hairs. It is perfect for precise and gentle application..."
Emily H. 3 weeks 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. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"A perfect brush to gently set your liquid and cream blush with powder without removing the product u..."
Alexia D. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"An amazing brush with perfect application of blush, bronzer and contouring"
Styliani D. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Angled powder blush brush that fits into crevices but has enough size to smoothly blend"
Lyndsay S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"angled cheek brush that works well for both creams and powders"
Minjee C. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Bristles make it perfect for placement without the foundation shift underneath"
Michelle D. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Gentle, diffuses product evenly, makes blending easy"
Mara K. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Compact enough to be easily manipulated with small hands."
Marcela M. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"your cheeks best friend, hugs your cheekbones perfectly"
Joana G. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"It is an easy tool to add to your routine. It is super helpful!"
Jéssica S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Fluffy soft bristles carefully crafted to sculpt the hallows of my cheekbones with precision"
Fiona N. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Very good brush for precise application for small areas or a smaller Face Like mine"
Andrea R. 1 month 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
"Great for more precise application of cream products"
Paula P. 2 months agoBRUSH 04