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BRUSH 23

Name: brush 23
Brand: rephr
Rating: 4.81 (6802 reviews)

ultra-fine precision with pinpoint accuracy. brush 23 is the smaller sibling to our flagship 03 pencil brush and pushes the balance between softness and precision to the absolute limit.

handcrafted by master artisans in Kumano, Japan using a blend of natural and synthetic fibers.

bristle length: 5.5mm

Product Details+

brush 23 is an ultra-compact pencil brush made with natural goat hair bristles on a matte black handle. the brush head tapers to a rounded, dense point and is notably smaller than standard pencil brushes, including brush 03 from the same line. the short handle sits at a three-quarter length between full-size and travel brushes.

Reviews+

roughly 88% of community members praise brush 23 for its precision and uniquely small size, with many calling it the tiniest pencil brush they own. it is a standout for lower lash line work, inner corner highlighting, smudging eyeliner, and pinpoint concealing. approximately 15% of community members with hooded or small eyes specifically credit it as a solution they could not find elsewhere. a small number of community members noted the brush can feel slightly stiff or that it is too small for their routine, and about 8% mentioned they do not reach for it as often as expected.

Usage+

lining lower lash line with powder shadow (62%)
smudging or smoking out pencil and cream eyeliner (47%)
placing shimmer highlight in the inner corner (29%)

Product FAQ+

can i use this to apply eyeshadow as eyeliner?

yes, and this is one of the most popular ways community members use brush 23. about 47% describe using it to apply powder or cream shadow as a soft, diffused liner along the upper or lower lash line. the small, tapered tip lets you build a thin line and then gently smoke it out with the same brush.

will this work on hooded eyes?

community members with hooded eyes are some of the most enthusiastic about brush 23. roughly 15% specifically mention hooded or small eyes in their reviews, noting that the compact brush head fits into limited lid space where larger brushes cannot. it allows precise placement of shadow or liner right at the lash line without overwhelming the visible lid area.

how is brush 23 different from brush 03?

both are pencil brushes, but brush 23 is noticeably smaller and more tapered than brush 03. community members often describe brush 23 as the finer-detail option, reaching tighter spaces like the inner corner or very close to the lash line. many own both and use brush 03 for slightly broader work and brush 23 when maximum precision is needed.

can i use this for spot concealing?

about 12% of community members use brush 23 for pinpoint concealing of blemishes, dark spots, or small imperfections. the dense, pointed tip picks up cream concealer and deposits it precisely without disturbing surrounding makeup. several community members say it has become a daily essential for this purpose.

is brush 23 too small for everyday use?

for most community members it is a daily staple, especially for lining and inner corner work. however, about 8% noted they do not reach for it as often as expected because its ultra-small size limits versatility. if you regularly line your lash line or do detail-oriented looks, you will likely use it often. if you prefer broader, more diffused application, brush 03 or brush 26 may suit you better.

Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"This brush is very easy to use and works very well under my eyes. For a novice like me, it makes won..."

Ana V. 2 months agoBRUSH 23

"It's very small and precise. Great for my lower lashline"

Jazmin B. 2 months agoBRUSH 23

"The tiniest most best pencil brush ever! Blends my lower lash line perfectly."

Keely W. 2 months agoBRUSH 23

"The bristles are incredibly soft and you can do detail work well"

Bara J. 3 months agoBRUSH 23

"The small size works perfectly for my small Asian eyes."

Angela C. 3 months agoBRUSH 23

"The smaller size is perfect for my small Asian eyes."

Angela C. 3 months agoBRUSH 23

"I cannot help but praise this brush. I constantly use it for under eye and precise application of ey..."

Andrii M. 3 months agoBRUSH 23

"With it being so tiny I love using it for concealing tiny unevenness around my face, from veins to p..."

Ariane H. 3 months agoBRUSH 23

"I’ve gone crazy trying to find a brush like this, and I finally found it after watching Alexandra An..."

Shamira G. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"So good for detailed work on the eyes or for using eyeshadow as eyeliner"

Anca B. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"Super precise application for slightly smudging eyeliner or applying shimmer shadow in the inner cor..."

Dia M. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"I use this with a thick cream concealer to cover acne and it’s amazing!"

Victoria N. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"SHAPE!!! This brush is perfection. The type of detailed work it allows, how it lays down the product..."

Aleksandra Z. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"I love makeup and have tons of great brushes in my arsenal. I was looking for a pencil brush like th..."

Vivian N. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"The quickest smoke out eye everywhere. Small but great control on shape & extension of liners & shad..."

Julie-ann E. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"Very precise! Great for eyeliner and details. Fantastic shape and washes amazing."

Megan C. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"It’s the right size for my eye shape and helps me make the perfect detail on the eyes"

Samantha Y. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"Small and compact to underline the eyes with shadow without going too far. Keeps it in place. I have..."

Nabila E. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"It is a very soft and precise brush that I use for smudging and highlighting in the corners of my ey..."

Mariya K. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"Super precise — the one I reach for on extra special smoky eyes or simple one-and -done eyeshadow ey..."

Tyler K. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"Having hooded eyes, it has always been difficult for me to draw a soft, professional, thin line clos..."

Tatia J. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"it's so tiny and precise! love it! it become my most used brush for eye makeup"

Beata C. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"I love how small this is. I use it to use it to blend under the eye or put highlight in the corner."

Tonya K. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"Another great smudging and precision highlighting brush."

Jennifer S. 4 months agoBRUSH 23

"I don’t use the brush as much as I thought I would, so I don’t have much feedback. It would be well ..."

Megan L. 5 months agoBRUSH 23

"A really suitable brush for repurposing powder eyeshadow into a sleek eyeliner for a simple yet cool..."

Irina B. 5 months agoBRUSH 23

"Helps with correcting and concealing tiny areas for the underage"

Andrea K. 7 months agoBRUSH 23

"Very soft and a perfect size. Alot of pencil brushes can be scratchy or too big. This one is just pe..."

Dominique M. 8 months agoBRUSH 23

"Perfect application & blending of darker eyeshadows in creases, so soft."

Christina M. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"I figured I don't use eye shadow a lot, so it's hard for me to do a good review, but the brush is be..."

Lisa S. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"I have small, Asian eyes, and this brush is give me precision for adding eyeshadow close to the lash..."

Lori U. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"I like Brush 23, but I don’t reach for it as often as I thought I would. I’m still figuring out how ..."

Andreea T. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"This is a must have for fine eye shadow work or liner especially for those with hooded eyes. It hold..."

Tami F. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"This is my best pinpoint concealer brush, please never take this out of the store! It’s also great f..."

Buhle J. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"Love this one! Need more for sure. I use this every time I’m smoking out a pencil eyeliner!"

Audur J. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"The size, the density, the pinpoint, everything! My favourite brush ever"

Joanne H. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"the brush size, how it is perfect to apply shadow as liner and how it smudges."

Corinne L. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"It's the tiniest brush you can imagine for details"

Maddalena S. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"Perfect for mature eyes! This brush gives me the perfect tiny wing with an eye shadow and is the on..."

Mary C. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"I love the precision of getting the shadow in the corners. Or used for lining with shadow."

Susan W. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"These are great for applying shadow along the bottom eyelid or to lightly line the upper eyelid. I h..."

Joyce C. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"soft and not too big. better than the hot and flashy one"

Zoe K. 11 months agoBRUSH 23

"I love using this brush for placing shadow on my lower lid. I love how precise it is and it also all..."

Michelle P. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"The shape of this pencil brush is useful for product placement."

Jaspreet T. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"The size of the brush allows for precise placement under the eye but the hairs also allow for blendi..."

Marie H. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"It’s way more precise than most of my other brushes and gives me cleaner, sharper results."

Artur S. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Its tiniest. It is hard to find such small brushes."

Kendra B. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"the size is perfect. all i personally need is a fluffy shadow brush and a brush for details. this su..."

Jalyn P. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"The tiniest pencil brush I own. Ideal substitute for brush 03 when you are looking for a more detail..."

Maria M. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Really helpful in targeting narrower area of the eyelid, exactly what I was looking for!"

Alessandra A. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Brush 23 is my go-to for detailed work — I love how precise it is for smudging along the lash line o..."

Julia K. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"The precision, yet versatility, of this brush is unmatched. I reach for it all the time"

Vivian R. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Have found no other brush like this. Great for smudging liner and adding shadow to liner or line wit..."

Esther S. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"i just love it for soft detailed blends. Already own 3 of them. perfect for blended eyeliner"

Kristina B. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"The shape is perfect for detail work. I havent got that experience from other brands, including most..."

Filiz E. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"I love the precision of this brush. It’s really great for fine, detailed work. It’s a staple brush f..."

Tina G. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Has a very fine point. A beautiful brush for shadow eyeliner."

Shaaista A. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Precise, pencil-style brush. Nice shape, standard Rephr quality"

Celine R. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Fantastic little brush! Very precise and great for clear lines! Love it!"

Marjam V. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"I haven’t reached for this one, don’t see any use of it"

Ganna I. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Love how small is it and can use it to pack on shadow in small areas."

Lina T. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"BEST BRUSH EVER IVE NEVER HAD A BRUSH LIKE THIS IN MY ENTIRE LIFE AND ITS MY FAVOURITE FOR MY UNDERE..."

Lucas T. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Perfect for precision and powder liner effect or smudging"

Natasha M. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Really nice, very tiny. i would have gotten the 03 instead, but I still find it very useful as a smu..."

Elise S. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Just the most amazing brush quality and the shape of it"

Evelina K. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"This is a very precise brush. I use it for eyeshadow for inner corner and bottom lash line."

Jennifer G. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"I love how small and detailed it is. Perfect for smoking out liner."

Brianne J. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"This is the perfect tiny brush for lining with powder or smudging out a liner!"

Miki T. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"I use this brush for several areas: as a liner brush for upper and lower eyelids, for detail shadow ..."

Ariana Z. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Like a fine point pencil it helps me with small inner eye area and tiny corners. Helps clean small ..."

Susan E. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"perfect size for under eye /lower lash eyeshadow application"

Natalie S. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Brush 23 is absolutely perfect for inner eyeline application! With other brushes, I used to make a m..."

Daniela C. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Fantastic detailer! I love this for tightlining and in er corner work"

Marieantoinette Z. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Great for lining with shadow, smallest brush I own"

Jennifer P. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"The size is great and gets into the under eyes for great shadow"

Chau H. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Its the best I have, the easiest to use with the best results"

Panteleimon B. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"My favorite thing about the Rephr Brush 23 is its exceptional precision, allowing for detailed and p..."

Renata M. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"With this brush I can very precisely apply inner corner highlights with a great color gradient."

Lisa D. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Its shape is better and the application goes on better"

Donna A. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Love a small brush for details! Lovely texture and size. Use this to apply shadow on my lower lashli..."

Kate L. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"I love the precision and the feel. It’s amazing much better than my other eye brushes. I want ALL re..."

Maureen H. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Best brush to put shadow on lash line and can do a precise wing with it too."

Michelle P. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Very small tapered brush, great for powder along the lash line or concealers on small skin folds."

Julia D. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Perfect precise pencil brush. Compared to others still super soft even with its size. Very good for..."

Jennifer I. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"This is one of my most used brush's for any detail work. I use it for applying sport concealer, powd..."

Karen W. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"I like that it truly is a small pencil brush, so I can apply/blend with utmost precision, without le..."

Erica G. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"Its so small you can do very detailed work with it including a sharp wingline"

Magdalena R. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"it is a tiny handy brush that works for everything"

Parvaneh N. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"That I can do the smudge line if my the classic brown Charlotte Tilbury"

Nadia S. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"You can’t compare it to any other brush, it is perfect for tiny details"

Raluca B. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"The perfect precise pencil brush. Nothing like it!"

Chiraz L. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"I love the shape. It does exactly what it’s supposed."

Julie W. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"I love of how tiny this brush is. I use this brush to conceal my couple of dark spots since it is ti..."

May T. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"The design allows me to apply my eye makeup much easier and a lot quicker!"

Linda S. 1 year agoBRUSH 23

"This tiny pencil brush is awesome! It’s amazing for detail work, getting that pesky gab in the outer..."

Sherri A. 1 year agoBRUSH 23