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BRUSH 38

$38

designed by Alexandra Anele, refined based on feedback from her community. 

a do-it-all precision cheek brush. this brush features an innovative single-press ferrule that allows for a shape that's fluffy and blend-able, yet unexpectedly precise. 

handcrafted in Japan using a hybrid of natural and synthetic materials to work for both powders and creams.

this brush was sold out in record time during its initial release. we're excited to announce that it will now return as brush 38 in our permanent collection.

Product Details+
Brush 38 features a dual-fiber blend of natural and synthetic bristles set in a pinched ferrule with a tapered, asymmetric brush head. the elongated handle is longer than standard face brushes. the compact head size sits between a small and medium face brush, with graded bristle lengths creating a slanted profile.
Reviews+
approximately 85% of community members highlight the versatility and precision of Brush 38, praising its ability to work with both cream and powder products across multiple face applications. softness and blending quality are nearly universal positives. around 12% of community members feel the brush head is smaller than expected, and roughly 10% would prefer a shorter or slimmer handle. a small number of community members noted the bristles could be slightly denser or firmer for cream products.
Usage+
  • blush placement and blending (68%)
  • contour and bronzer sculpting (34%)
  • highlighter and undereye powder (22%)
Product FAQ+

can i use this for both cream and powder products?

yes. roughly 65% of community members confirm that Brush 38 works well with both cream and powder formulas, including liquid blush, cream contour, and pressed or baked powders. the dual-fiber bristles pick up creams without dragging and diffuse powders without patchiness. some community members keep two on hand, one dedicated to creams and one to powders.

is this brush good for precise blush placement?

this is one of the most common uses community members describe. the tapered, asymmetric shape lets you place color exactly where you want it, then blend the edges with the longer bristles. about 68% of community members use Brush 38 primarily for blush, and many note it works especially well with highly pigmented formulas because it picks up a controlled amount of product.

will this work on a small face?

many community members with smaller facial features call Brush 38 their go-to cheek brush. the compact head size fits the cheek without overdepositing or spreading product too far. around 12% of community members felt it was too small for their preference, so those who favor large, sweeping face brushes may want to keep that in mind.

can i use it for contouring?

about 34% of community members use Brush 38 for contour application. the slanted profile fits into the hollows of the cheeks, and the airy bristle tips blend harsh lines naturally. community members report it works well for both powder and cream contour, giving a soft, sculpted result without streaking.

what else can i use this brush for besides blush?

community members use Brush 38 for highlighter, bronzer, undereye setting powder, contour, and even foundation touch-ups. roughly 22% use the tapered tip for precise highlighter or undereye powder application. many community members travel with it as their only face brush because of its versatility across multiple steps.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"A very good brush for under eye, including under eye setting, blushes"
Kristen Y. 3 days agoBRUSH 38
"Un pinceau excrément doux et facile pour les petite zone du visage"
Sana Z. 4 days agoBRUSH 38
"4 friends bought this brush after I told them it applies their most frightening blush flawlessly, ev..."
Terri C. 4 days agoBRUSH 38
"Very Soft and picks up a light amount giving you control over color saturation and bristles blend se..."
Tina P. 1 week agoBRUSH 38
"It’s a multi tasking tool. But truly my favorite for having mature skin is my under eyes."
Michelle D. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"Precision, perfect blending, and elevated look from sharp natural contour & blush placement"
Alexandrine L. 1 month agoBRUSH 38
"Precise blush brush that diffuses for natural finish"
Samantha W. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"I would describe the Brush 38 as incredibly soft, easy to use, and virtually mistake-proof. It picks..."
Terri N. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Incredible. It's amazing to combine such precise placement control with such a soft, easily blended ..."
Kate C. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Impossible de mettre trop de produits. Parfait pour un maquillage naturel"
Oksana C. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"The blush brush you didn't know you needed, but can't live without once you have it"
Henriette E. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"Seamless application, precision, picks up just the right amount of product"
Alexandra M. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"A light feathered application. No patchiness. Just a pretty brushed application."
Ingrid F. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"It's a versatile brush that can blush, bronzer, highlight. If you need to bring only one face brush,..."
Joyce E. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"Pennello preciso nell’applicazione ma nel contempo diffonde bene il prodotto lì dove si desidera"
Viviana L. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"A small and precise soft brush for more specific application of cream and powder products"
Noabel Z. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"soft with a nice bounce to the bristles that make blending buttery smooth"
Rachel P. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"This is a smaller version of shodo 5. Flat on one side and tapered on the other"
James J. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"Brush 38 is a fluffy, angled, tapered brush perfect for precise and diffuse application of blush and..."
Rosalyn santos N. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"Use it every time for every makeup application. Need more than one."
Nina T. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"This brush is perfect for blush. The bristles are so soft, and it picks up just the right amount of ..."
Penelope Y. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"It’s so soft and the perfect size for the cheek. Deposits the perfect amount of color"
Nicole R. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"The 38 is good at picking up the product and to apply it with."
Henriette O. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"The perfect brush for an easy diffused look. You can use it for blush, powder, really anything you ..."
Andrea C. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Small with a light medium density and fluffy edges"
Tricia K. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Very soft and good for finalizing touches and details. It’s also great with powder highlighter for a..."
Jesica R. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"a versatile all-round face brush that provides a precise application and diffused product placement"
Hannah M. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"the most versatile face brush; I like it for under eye powder, but it can be used with blush, bronze..."
Agata P. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Like having an extra finger to gently and correctly place my blush"
Elizabeth D. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"It’s a petite paw brush that is just so gorgeous for setting. Can imagine it’s good for highlighting..."
Martine T. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"A great multi purpose brush for areas the require more precision"
Victoria B. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect brush to get product exactly where you want it."
Melissa P. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"An angled patting brush with a gentle spread enough to give control"
Sarah H. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Very friendly. Small enough to be precise, but big enough to not take an eternity to apply everythin..."
Maria-alexandra gabriela A. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"It's great for applying and blending small amounts of product in lovely ways."
Breagin R. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"The does it all brush. I reach for this all the time. I have small features so this brush gives me s..."
Angela L. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"It’s a versatile brush you can use for anything you want"
Janice V. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great for powder and powder blushes when you want a precise placement."
Klaudia H. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Excellent car il est très fluffy tout en étant fin et permet donc de bien positionner blush ou bronz..."
Marie J. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"It lens product so that it looks more diffused and is more angled, which allows for better precision..."
Tessa K. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Brush 38 is soft, yet still densely packed enpugh to apply and blend cheek products."
Ann-kathrin K. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"A precision brush for face products, very versatile"
Loren L. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I have a celebrity makeup artist cheek brush and no matter how careful I am it always applies cakey...."
Maggie C. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I like the smaller size so you can be more exact with blush placement"
Heather B. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Doesn't pick up too much product and blends like a dream. Another winner."
Marriam H. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Every brush is different, and this one is a superb when I want to have a light to medium finish. Fan..."
Carla S. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Good balance between airy and dense binding. Colours blend beautifully, different techniques possibl..."
Meilynn L. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love the way this brush is not super small, yet reaches every crevice and contour very smoothly. I..."
Jane H. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"Found it a great shape for applying contour and powder."
Coco M. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Picks up the perfect amount of product effortlessly."
Gabrielle Z. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"The size and softness of the brush. Plus the application is great!"
Ps V. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"I LOVE it for diffusing a soft highlight! Also for pinpoint blush application its perfect!"
Pam D. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Brush 38 appears to be engineered based on the working methods of a highly experienced makeup artist..."
Dyan A. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"versatile brush that gives a diffuses product to look as seamless as possible"
Oana J. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect-sized brush for my face. Soft. Especially great for giving a great wash of color with blus..."
Lisa A. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"My favorite blush brush. Works with all formulas, including powder, baked, and cream or liquid."
Angel S. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love this brush, its shape, its size are just perfect. The bristles are soft, but it is still easy..."
Laura V. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love using it with powder blush and keeping things diffused"
Kim A. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"It is soft and applied the powders with a light touch. Would not say it is suitable for creams , the..."
Keerthanaa R. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"It picks up pigment well and is good for blush and contour!"
Lakeyshi X. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"This is truly one of the best brushes i’ve ever had."
Dorota K. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great precise multitasker. I mostly use this with contour but works well as an only face brush when ..."
Tiina L. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great brush when you aren’t sure which brush to use for face make up. It works wonderfully for blush..."
Ruqaiyah A. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"How it doesn’t put a lot of product on the face at one place. I love how easy it moves on my face an..."
Uri S. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love that I can use this brush for cream and powder products, it works really well for my more wat..."
Ariane H. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I absolutely adore this brush. Wish I would have bought a second brush for blush. I usually use it f..."
Andreea M. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"perfect for precise application of blush and t-zone setting. applies a generous amount of powder co..."
Romeo V. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Able to achieve diffused blush placement without patchiness"
Linda W. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love that the base is a bit denser so that it can pick up even drier/harder creams, but that the e..."
Hanna O. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"This brush is perfect for cream contour. Dense enough to blend, small enough to get in the hollows o..."
Lauren C. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"It’s very fluffy but still gives you good control. Perfect size."
Renata K. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great brush for setting powder and for blending edges"
Paloma A. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I adore this brush! It never lets me down , cream or powder always perfect. I haven’t had a cheek b..."
Olimpia A. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"This brush has a great shape. It works perfect for me"
Conny S. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Nice brush that fits the face perfectly. Good for bronzer and blush."
E F. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love the size of this brush, especially when applying blush or contour. It gives me more control o..."
Patricia J. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I like to use this brush when I want to apply lighter look"
Atoka S. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"The natural finish with this brush and the precision for blush application."
Ines W. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"The ease of use with powders. Gives very precise application while still being soft"
Davette C. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Beautiful brush! Size and multitasking perfection. A true "daily driver"."
Stephanie B. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect size and picks up finely pressed powders well"
Randi S. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Another solid, foundational tool in my brush collection."
Tamara F. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect for liquid highlighter blends it seamlessly"
Wedad 0554345587 A. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"It has different sized bristles, overall size of brush is good (not too big)"
Min S. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"great for precision blush application on the cheek and then blending out. I want to get more of thes..."
Elizabeth H. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"More precise than other blush brushes, and also excellent for concealer."
Herta M. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Applies product evenly with an airbrushed look. Multiple uses."
Dena S. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"is good for under eye powder or small areas , like highlighter"
Cezara D. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"This is a gorgeous brush, it's so soft and blends powders beautifully!"
Lisa G. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"The shape of it with the wispy tapered tip allows me to do very precise, dusting of powders and spec..."
Allison W. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect size, very smooth application. Almost dual sided/can be used for many different products. No..."
Elyse P. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love this for precision application of any powders and blending out harsh lines of both powders an..."
Sophia P. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I’m quite heavy handed when it comes to brush. This brush applies blush beautifully and in the right..."
Lialy B. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I like the 2 different lengths of bristles. It helps provide a natural makeup look"
Tonya K. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"Light diffused application and it’s versatile shape is forgiving for any user to make it work with e..."
Veronica S. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"The shape really lends itself itself to precise color placement"
Nicolle G. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"So versetile! I can use it for cheeks and also the same coulors on the lid- with the same brush beca..."
Elin N. 1 year agoBRUSH 38
"I love the precision this brush provides while still be able to cover a significant area. Everything..."
Vanessa N. 2 years agoBRUSH 38
"This brush is amazing and so multi talented. The shape is great for liquids and creme’s. Great job!..."
Christophe S. 2 years agoBRUSH 38
"Shape is more streamlined allowing for more precise positioning of products"
Alison L. 2 years agoBRUSH 38