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BRUSH 04

Name: brush 04
Brand: rephr
Rating: 4.73 (7080 reviews)

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 petite angled face brush made with natural goat hair bristles in white. it features a medium-density head with a slanted profile, a metal ferrule, and a lightweight cylindrical handle. the compact brush head is smaller than most standard cheek brushes, designed for targeted application on the cheeks, jawline, and temples.

Reviews+

roughly 82% of community members praise brush 04 for its softness and the precise, buildable application it provides. the angled shape and compact size are consistently highlighted as strengths, particularly by those with smaller faces (~18% specifically mention this). about 68% use it primarily for blush, with significant use for bronzer and contour as well. the most common concern, noted by approximately 12% of community members, is bristle shedding during use or after washing. a small number of community members noted the brush feels too small or too dense for their preferences, and some wished for a slightly bigger version.

Usage+

powder or cream blush placement (68%)
bronzer and contour application (45%)
highlighter or setting powder touch-ups (14%)

Product FAQ+

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

about 35% of community members regularly use brush 04 with cream and liquid blushes and report smooth, even results. the natural bristles blend cream products without streaking or disturbing foundation underneath. it does tend to perform best with powders according to the majority, so if creams are your primary format, stippling the product on and then blending outward works well.

will this work on a small face?

brush 04 is one of the most recommended brushes among community members with petite or narrow features. roughly 18% specifically call out the compact size as ideal for smaller faces, allowing precise placement without spreading product too far. the angled shape follows the cheekbone closely, making it easy to control where color lands.

how do i get a diffused blush look instead of a concentrated one?

community members recommend tapping off excess product before applying and using light, sweeping motions rather than pressing firmly. around 60% describe the finish as naturally diffused when used with a gentle hand. you can also flip the brush and use the broader flat side for a wider sweep of color, then blend edges with circular motions.

can i use brush 04 for contouring?

about 30% of community members use brush 04 as their primary contour brush. the angled shape fits neatly into the hollows of the cheeks and along the jawline, and the compact size allows precise sculpting without blowing out the product. it works with both powder and cream contour formulas.

is brush 04 good for highlighter?

around 14% of community members use brush 04 for highlighter application. the tapered tip of the angle lets you place highlight along the tops of the cheekbones, the brow bone, or the bridge of the nose with control. the medium density picks up shimmer and powder highlight formulas effectively.

Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"A unique and user friendly Brush that applies products cleanly and evenly."

Jessie T. 6 days agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect angle that deposits the colour exactly where you want. Allows for an easy build-up of colour..."

Laura K. 1 week agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect size and density for blush -- it's not too big so you can be really precise with the placeme..."

Vivian G. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04

"It's perfectly shaped for the cheeks and sweeping powders across the face in a controlled and yet pr..."

Jennifer O. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04

"The bristles are soft, well-shaped, and make it easy to achieve a smooth, diffused look. It has quic..."

Minh D. 1 month agoBRUSH 04

"Ottimo pennello angolato, morbido per sfumare blush e bronzer"

Donatella F. 1 month agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect bronzer and blush brush. Angled and sized perfectly for cheeks"

Renee S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect for applying cream products with specific placement"

Bruna S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04

"This is the perfect powder blush brush to pick-up the right amount of product and blends seamlessly ..."

Hyacinth B. 2 months agoBRUSH 04

"Very soft, blends easy to give a diffused look. Picks up products perfectly and washes well. Great b..."

Nichola A. 2 months agoBRUSH 04

"Everything I loved about brush 5 but another shape For specific blush placement"

Christina E. 2 months agoBRUSH 04

"The perfect contour brush, blends powders seamlessly and is the right size to hug the contours of t..."

Diva E. 2 months agoBRUSH 04

"Like a best friend that only wants to make you beautiful and blend it and you can always depend on n..."

Audra M. 3 months agoBRUSH 04

"This brush is great for your powder blush. It puts just the right amount of blush on your cheeks. It..."

Penelope Y. 3 months agoBRUSH 04

"Its the perfect brush and i always think, i need one more, even if i have already three"

Natalie S. 3 months agoBRUSH 04

"I would describe the Brush 04 as a decent blush brush with a small, angled shape that allows for pre..."

Terri N. 3 months agoBRUSH 04

"Smooth, applies just the right amount by loading the brush. Andrew’s, Ali Recommend recommended how ..."

Josie T. 3 months agoBRUSH 04

"One of my favorite brushes for blush and bronzer. Is my second purchase"

Natalya S. 3 months agoBRUSH 04

"very soft angled brush that is perfect for contouring . it is great for buffing"

Andra R. 3 months agoBRUSH 04

"Le pinceau parfait pour les produits en poudre et surtout pour les backed formule"

Oksana C. 3 months agoBRUSH 04

"A soft, difusing brush perfect for any blush formula"

Lindsey R. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"small and angled but helps carve out cheekbones like a dream"

Callie B. 4 months 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. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"Soft, fluffy, well shaped. Easy to use and means can put product exactly where you want."

Rachael N. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"The best eyeshadow brush. Blends eyeshadow perfectly."

Andreja O. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"My Favorite brush to apply Highlighter or If you want to apply exactly and blend seamlessly, also su..."

Christine M. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect angle. Blends like a dream Doesn't waste prodct"

Camille S. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"The perfect powder blush brush for small faces and small cheekbones"

Anamika S. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"Je l’aime beaucoup, même si pour l’application du blush je préfère aujourd’hui le 05 car plus nature..."

Dorothee W. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"a precise angled brush for any cheek definition or quick base blending"

Joshua L. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"It's a brush for controlled areas of product placement. Very nice and fluffy. Natural non-overpoweri..."

Debby W. 4 months 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. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"Incredibly soft and always blends evenly, dense enough to really work the product in without being t..."

Raphael S. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"I think that the bristles could be longer, or even better, if it is made in shodo version. The brush..."

Bernarda Č. 4 months agoBRUSH 04

"04 is a petite angled brush with super soft hairs. It is perfect for precise and gentle application..."

Emily H. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect size for applying pressed powder bronzer or contour precisely to the hollows of your cheeks"

Laura H. 5 months 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. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"The angle helps with product placement and the natural fibers feel soft on the skin."

Maria S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect for bronzer and blush, no matter if they’re cream or powder"

Begona R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"The perfect brush for precise blush and bronzer placement"

Elisa S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"My new favorite blush brush!!!! It's actually perfect. The small size makes blush placement a breeze..."

Johnna R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"A perfect brush to gently set your liquid and cream blush with powder without removing the product u..."

Alexia D. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"An amazing brush with perfect application of blush, bronzer and contouring"

Styliani D. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Angled powder blush brush that fits into crevices but has enough size to smoothly blend"

Lyndsay S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"angled cheek brush that works well for both creams and powders"

Minjee C. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Bristles make it perfect for placement without the foundation shift underneath"

Michelle D. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Gentle, diffuses product evenly, makes blending easy"

Mara K. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Compact enough to be easily manipulated with small hands."

Marcela M. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"your cheeks best friend, hugs your cheekbones perfectly"

Joana G. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"It is an easy tool to add to your routine. It is super helpful!"

Jéssica S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Fluffy soft bristles carefully crafted to sculpt the hallows of my cheekbones with precision"

Fiona N. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Very good brush for precise application for small areas or a smaller Face Like mine"

Andrea R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Small, dense-ish brush, perfect for my high cheek bones"

Anissa C. 5 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. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"The most beautiful way to apply a powder blush and hightlight"

Simona O. 5 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. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect angled brush to apply and diffuse blush making it look like a natural flush"

Sarah S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"a detailed contour blush brush that applies in a concetrated way, and is still easy to blend"

Alyssa S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect size and the angle of brush places the blush exactly where you want it"

Esther M. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"The perfect blush brush. Not too big, not too small. Deposits the right amount of product without it..."

Magan R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Soft, good for precise blush placement. Not as soft as the 05, which I prefer for powder blush"

Lisa W. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Easy to place the highlighter exactly where you want it."

Donna M. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"A small, compact, dense angled brush for the cheeks."

Gabrielle M. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"All Rephr brushes are great quality brushes, in fact they’re my favorite brushes that I own"

Eva S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Lightweight and makes products buildable and blendable with ease."

Rachel E. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Multifunctional face brush, versatile, silky soft, excellent color pickup"

Rena R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"I LL use this when I want something soft and controlled. Great when working with mature skin, great..."

Acie R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect brush for many products: blush, bronzer, both cream and powder work."

Marie M. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect for the job - produced a lovely blended look"

Kate H. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"It applies the perfect amount of product to my cheeks."

Melinda C. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"A brush with exactly the right balance, size and shape for flawless powder complexion product applic..."

Elizabeth D. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"A moderately dense, soft brush that blends powders well under my eyes and around my high cheek bones..."

Michelle H. 5 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. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Perfect size and shape for application of blush powders. Soft enough for a diffused application."

Debra K. 5 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. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Very soft and precise for blush application. Love it"

Davette C. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Soft, medium-density bristles that blend well without leaving streaks, melting the product into the ..."

Martine B. 5 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. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"It’s a great brush, but it is very small in my opinion. However, it is perfect for precision."

Adalgisa A. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"It’s the perfect size and shape for blush. It makes placement super precise while also diffusing to ..."

Darby A. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Sleek, precise, and effective. Easy to clean, absolute winner."

Lucy G. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"It’s one of my favourite blush brushes which is what I actually say to them."

Elizabeth G. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Soft, and smaller size brush. Never can go wrong with these brushes."

Ivana C. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"This is a small, very soft brush that works well with powder products."

Belinda L. 5 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. 5 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. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Slim handle, love the angle for carving powder into contours and angles of face. Soft bristles"

Brittanyrose L. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Smaller angled blush brush, great for buffing and blending, airbrush finish"

Sally L. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"The perfect size so you put the product exactly where you want it."

Melissa P. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Super soft bristles, great angled brush face, perfect for powder anything"

Michelle T. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"It's very soft and angled. This helps with detailed powder blush application. The 04 brush is als..."

Bette P. 5 months agoBRUSH 04

"Wonderful muti-purpose brush. Great for many formulas"

Carrie F. 5 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. 5 months agoBRUSH 04