BRUSH 14
a small crease brush specifically designed for the hooded eye. slightly tapered at the tip, this brush is structured enough to lay down colour, yet fluffy enough to blend & diffuse with ease.
the shape of brush 14 has been carefully calibrated to work with all eye shapes and excels with the hooded eye.
handcrafted in Kumano, Japan by master artisans using uncut natural hair.
bristle length: 16mm
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Usage+−
- crease blending on hooded or small eyes (62%)
- placing darker shadow in the outer corner or outer v (24%)
- diffusing color along the lower lash line (9%)
Product FAQ+−
will this work on hooded eyes?
this is one of the most common reasons community members purchase brush 14. roughly 62% specifically mention hooded, mature, or small eyes. the narrow profile fits into limited lid space, and the tapered tip allows precise placement in the crease without color spreading onto the brow bone. many pair it with brush 13 for even more targeted detail work.
can i use this for a full eye look or just detail work?
about 15% of community members say they use brush 14 as their only eyeshadow brush for simple one-and-done looks. it can lay down a wash of color across the lid and then blend it out. for multi-shade looks, most community members use it alongside a larger blending brush like brush 15 or 16, reserving brush 14 for crease definition and outer corner depth.
does it work with cream eyeshadows or just powder?
the majority of community members use brush 14 with powder formulas, where it excels at picking up and diffusing pigment. some community members report good results with cream and cream-to-powder shadows as well, though a small number noted that the natural hair bristles can lose their shape slightly faster with heavy cream use. cleaning promptly after cream products helps maintain performance.
how is this different from brush 13?
community members frequently compare the two. brush 14 is slightly longer in bristle length and more tapered at the tip, making it better for diffused blending and reaching deeper into the crease. brush 13 is shorter, denser, and flatter at the dome, offering more control for packing color. around 12% of community members own both and use 13 for placement and 14 for blending and softening edges.
what is the best way to keep the bristles from splaying after washing?
about 10% of community members mention some bristle splay after the first wash. reshaping the brush head while still damp and allowing it to dry in its original tapered form helps. several community members recommend using a brush guard or net sleeve during drying to hold the shape. gentle washing with minimal pressure on the bristles also reduces splaying over time.
Handmade in Japan
