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BRUSH 05

Name: brush 05
Brand: rephr
Price: 48.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.78 (11132 reviews)

flagship powder brush

$48

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

Product Details+

brush 05 features natural goat hair bristles in a slightly pinched, oval-shaped head with a 38mm bristle length. the handle is a matte black finish with a comfortable mid-length grip. the brush head is moderately dense with a soft, rounded profile that is slightly flattened on the sides, allowing for both broad sweeping and more targeted placement.

Reviews+

roughly 85% of community members highlight the softness of the bristles as a standout quality, with many calling it the softest brush they own. about 70% use it primarily for powder blush, while approximately 40% also reach for it for bronzer application. versatility is a recurring theme, with community members praising its ability to handle powder, cream, and even liquid products. around 12% of community members noted some bristle shedding, particularly during early use, though most describe it as minor. a small number of community members noted the brush felt slightly too large or too dense for their preferences.

Usage+

powder blush application (70%)
bronzer placement and blending (40%)
setting or finishing powder (18%)

Product FAQ+

can i use brush 05 with cream or liquid blush?

many community members use brush 05 with cream and liquid products and report good results, especially for blending and diffusing. about 65% of community members primarily use it with powder formulas, where it excels. for cream products, a light tapping or stippling motion tends to work well. a small number of community members noted that very dense cream formulas can be trickier to work with.

will this work for bronzer or just blush?

about 40% of community members use brush 05 specifically for bronzer and love how it diffuses product evenly without harsh lines. the slightly flattened shape fits well along the cheekbone and temples. many community members own multiples so they can dedicate one to blush and one to bronzer.

is it too big for a small face?

most community members with smaller faces find brush 05 to be a good fit, with many specifically praising the size for precise placement. around 8% felt it was slightly large for their face and preferred a smaller brush for targeted blush. the shape allows you to use the tip or the flat side to adjust coverage area.

how do i keep the shape after washing?

about 10% of community members mentioned the brush can fluff out or lose its original shape after washing. gently reshaping the bristles with your fingers while damp and drying it in a brush guard or net helps it hold form. most community members report it returns to shape on its own within a day or two.

can i use it as an all-over powder brush?

around 18% of community members use brush 05 for setting powder or finishing powder and find the size works well for targeted areas like the t-zone and under the eyes. it is slightly smaller than a traditional all-over powder brush, so it offers more control. some community members prefer a larger brush for full-face powder but find brush 05 ideal for precise touch-ups.

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"The ultra-soft bristles pick up and diffuse product beautifully, creating a seamless, natural-lookin..."

Andrada D. 3 days agoBRUSH 05

"perfect for powder products, easy to control deposition"

Tanya K. 1 week agoBRUSH 05

"It help with a smooth and flawless powder makeup application"

Alycia T. 1 week agoBRUSH 05

"I am absolutely in love with the Brush 05. It is versatile, tapered shape—it is the perfect size f..."

Minh D. 1 week agoBRUSH 05

"very gentle, super good at diffusing, and most of all keeps the pigment on the skin instead of absor..."

Esila A. 1 week agoBRUSH 05

"A setting powder brush that is the perfect size, not too big or too small"

Loren L. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 05

"A must have multi-tasked that diffusing the look and helps to build up less pigmented products. The ..."

J e B. 1 month agoBRUSH 05

"Amazing blush and bronzer brush, gives a very soft diffused look"

Kavita L. 1 month agoBRUSH 05

"A soft blending brush I think it would use better with powders but a good brush overall"

Hafsa K. 1 month agoBRUSH 05

"Picks up products very well, applies powders on the skin smoothly and evenly"

Katalin C. 2 months agoBRUSH 05

"A perfectly sized brush for small faces to use with loose powder and powder bronzer"

Anamika S. 2 months agoBRUSH 05

"Diffuses product evenly on the skin. Brush feels very soft and great for applying bronzers, blushes,..."

Kuk hui E. 2 months agoBRUSH 05

"Soft and Fluffy, doesn't pickup more product than you need."

Debby W. 2 months agoBRUSH 05

"Delivers the perfect veil of color or coverage without lessening or compromising the product itself...."

Kelli B. 2 months agoBRUSH 05

"A good size for setting foundation with powder products. Large enough for quick application, but sti..."

Laura H. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"Really soft, it's the perfect brush to blend and pick up product"

Nadia T. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"it really diffuses the powder on the face. think of when you use a diffuser for drying hair, this is..."

Tammy C. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"best friend for a heavy handed person, it definitely changed the game for me"

Valeria T. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"Smooth the application and diffuse the product like a cloud !"

Virginie D. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"I’ve been using the Rephr spatula brush for powder, and it works surprisingly well. The flat shape p..."

Ann N. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"It distributes foundation evenly across the face without any streaks."

Tonya K. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"This is a nice thick brush without being to thick. It diffuses my makeup and makes it look nice and ..."

Michelle A. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"The perfect fluffy bronzer and powder brush. Not too big, not too small"

Viorica C. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"Large but precise, blends effortlessly. Great for powders"

Marissa S. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"It's a fluffy brush that applies blush in a diffused blend"

Alyssa S. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"It is the best of the best for bronzer! Deposits the perfect amount of product on skin without looki..."

Magan R. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"Excellent, high quality, soft, prevents patchiness with blush or bronzer. Helps to achieve airbrushe..."

Rena R. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"It applies my powder blush and bronzer very evenly."

Melinda C. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"The 05 is a beautiful, fluffy, soft brush that applies powder pigment perfectly."

Alison S. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"It’s the perfect brush for bronzers. Precise but diffused."

Martine T. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"It is a fluffy brush fantastic for powder blushes."

Joanna S. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"For the most diffused bronzer or blush application"

Anisha F. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"Luxurious and soft, offers a beautiful diffused look."

Lucy G. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"It gives a natural well blended look when using with a bronzer"

Tran T. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"The hair is perfectly arranged to give you control and a natural finish"

Diana P. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"An elegant, soft and wonderful natural fiber brush. It performs beautifully."

Olga V. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"It picks up the perfect amount of product, blends well and so soft"

Melissa P. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"This really is the do it all brush! It is perfect for all of your face products. Super soft bristl..."

Michelle T. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"Great for a light and diffused application of powder products"

Alexandra T. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"great dense brush when you want want more control, but precise"

Karen K. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"Soft and fluffy, perfect for a natural flush of colour"

Charlotte D. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"Great brush to create a soft, natural flush of colour along the cheeks"

Priya G. 3 months agoBRUSH 05

"Very soft, great for application of bronzer and blush."

Lucia K. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"Perfect design, the bristles are so light but pick up powder beautifully and placement is so precise..."

Claire-marie L. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"Great, easy to use brush that has improved the look of my face."

Amelia C. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"Beautiful and targeted application for my bronzer and blush."

Angelina L. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"It’s just that go-to blending brush—soft, easy to use, and makes everything look smooth and diffused..."

Olivia V. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"Brush 05 is a staple brush to use setting powder to make sure your make up lasts all day."

Ann-kathrin K. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"The best blush brush I own. It's soft, diffuses product beautifully and the shape easily contours th..."

Marie H. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"Wonderful and best cheek brush for blush, and even bronzer"

Deborah C. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"the shape and density, i use this more often that my dual ended brushes"

Joyce O. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"Perfect density and the angle enables versatility for all powders"

Sean G. 4 months agoBRUSH 05

"The size and shape. It's the perfect blush brush and I also love using it for powders."

Stephanie F. 5 months agoBRUSH 05

"Probably my favorite foundation brush for sheer, quick application of liquid foundations. Sheds a li..."

Adriana C. 5 months agoBRUSH 05

"The softness of the bristles. The way it diffuses a powder product"

Tasneem H. 5 months agoBRUSH 05

"This brush is amazing. You can use it for a blush or powder. I am in love with this brush!"

Irina I. 5 months agoBRUSH 05

"I treated myself to Rephr brushes for the holidays and they are exquisite tools. Whomever said just ..."

Sara J. 5 months agoBRUSH 05

"Perfect for powder blush! Soft with even application."

Michelle D. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"Great multitasking brush for blending bronzer or powder."

Lupita A. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"I love that it can apply firmly and directly or broadly and softly depending on the angle and applic..."

Shannon F. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"It is very soft, it gives a nice diffused look, not heavy at all, feels premium"

Snezhana M. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"I like the fullness and just right firmness of this brush. The length of the bristles is just right ..."

Delana K. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"What I love about this brush is how soft it is. It allows me to apply powder blush with a light hand..."

Margarita C. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"softness of the brush, blends beautifully, multi-use"

Sara S. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"Fluffy and soft, yet dense. Allows for a light hand and dispersion of face powders."

Kelsey E. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"It’s so soft and makes my blush look so natural. No streaking whatsoever."

Sonja C. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"It truly grabs the pigment in my powder products in a way no other brush has before! And it blends t..."

Pam D. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"The precision is better, while nicely blending. It’s perfect for diffusing highly pigment blushes."

Amanda C. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"I love it for applying bronzer more than any other brush I own. So natural."

Katherine M. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"The way it picks up pigment is amazing. I love that it's not too big or too small. It covers the per..."

Chaya L. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"This brush is very soft and applies powder with a light, effortless touch. Its size is perfect for m..."

Samar S. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"diffuses powder bronzer and blush more seamlessly than synthetic brushes, but does have significantl..."

Amy H. 6 months agoBRUSH 05

"I love it’s luxurious feeling on my skin. It applies blush smoothly and precisely, and the quality i..."

Fatmah Z. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"this is my favorite because the bristles is so soft"

Martina H. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"application of bronzer so smooth, the right density"

Jenny T. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"The fluffiness, great for powder products and setting."

Stephanie P. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"I've never tried a fluffy brush that applies products so lightly, and doesn't disturb my makeup unde..."

Amanda A. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"It's the most versatile face brush I've ever tried. If I could only have one face brush, it would be..."

Gracia G. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"Perfect for the compact powder touch up or any powders products really. Very soft and feel luxurious..."

Uri S. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"The lightness and fluffiness of brush makes blush application easy. It allows you to build the pigme..."

Kani K. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"Love using this for powder blush and/or setting powder"

Cheryl B. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"This brush is also perfect. Soft and comfortable to use. A must-have tool for all your makeup."

Eva D. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"I use this brush for the blush. I love its softness and how it blurs even creamy blushes. The final ..."

Donatella S. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"Good size for blush application. Very soft. Picks up powder well."

Tatiana T. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"It's a nice everday blush brush, It was my favorite, but then Koyo has arrived :)"

Zsuzsanna W. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"This brush is a must have! So well designed and made. Silky and luxurious."

Bette P. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"I love this brush for any type of powder. The shape is fantastic."

Alina mihaela M. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"Shape and density are the strong points. Lay down and pick up of products are superb. I especially e..."

Aleksandra Z. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"I'm new to the Shodo brushes. It's a gentle dream with darker/brighter blushes that are more difficu..."

Deborah M. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"I love the softness of the brush and how flawlessly the brush blends the product."

Melissa H. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"I have multiples of this brush and I know I will buy more. Why? At this price point, the softness of..."

Lorraine B. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"It's a great all over powder brush especially if you have a small face and going around your blush"

Anamika S. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"Perfect size for bronzer application. Soft, perfect for sensitive skin. Very easy to clean."

Katharina S. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"Soft and fluffy, love the way it picks up powder product and blends . Easy to clean and looks new a..."

Tina C. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"SOFTEST brushes for my sensitive skin, absolute difference from any other brushes in the market."

Ana Y. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"The size of the brush is perfect for my face size."

Jennifer C. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"I am new to using brushes with makeup. This made applying makeup easy. I bought 3 of them. Love it..."

Mary C. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"I think it's a very pleasant brush, really a everything for a nice end result"

Romy R. 7 months agoBRUSH 05

"Amazing staple in my brushkit. Perfect for bronzer and blush application"

Liza V. 7 months agoBRUSH 05