BRUSH 05
flagship powder brush
an ultra soft cheek brush that will instantly elevate your face makeup in a luxurious way.
this flagship cheek brush has been a community favourite since its debut and is designed for blush, powder, highlight and bronzer applications.
handmade in Kumano, Japan by master artisans using uncut natural hair.
bristle length: 38mm
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- powder blush application (65%)
- bronzer placement and diffusion (30%)
- setting or finishing powder (18%)
Product FAQ+−
can i use this for cream blush or just powder?
most community members use brush 05 with powder formulas, where it performs at its peak. about 15% of community members report success with cream blush by tapping and blending with a light hand. however, roughly 8% found creams harder to work with due to the bristle softness, so powder remains the sweet spot.
will this work on a small face?
around 20% of community members specifically mention having a smaller face and find brush 05 to be a good fit for targeted blush and bronzer placement. a small number of community members noted it felt slightly large, so if you prefer very precise placement, you may want to use the tapered tip or the narrower edge of the brush head.
how do i use this for bronzer without it looking muddy?
community members recommend picking up a small amount of product and sweeping along the cheekbones and hairline with light pressure. the slightly flattened shape lets you use one side for placement and the other for blending. about 30% of community members use brush 05 as their primary bronzer brush and describe a diffused, natural finish.
does it pick up hard-pressed or baked powders well?
yes, this is a standout quality that community members frequently highlight. the natural goat hair grips pigment from even firmly pressed and baked formulas that synthetic brushes often struggle with. many community members note they need less product than expected because brush 05 picks up color so efficiently.
what is the best way to apply blush with this brush?
community members most often swipe or tap brush 05 across the apples of the cheeks and blend outward. the tapered tip can concentrate color while the broader flat side diffuses it. about 12% of community members recommend tapping off excess product first, especially with highly pigmented blushes, since the brush picks up color very well.
Handmade in Japan
