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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 blend of natural and synthetic fibers in a tapered, asymmetric brush head with graded bristle lengths. the pinched ferrule creates a slim, angled profile that is smaller than most cheek brushes. it sits on a longer-than-standard handle. the dual-fiber construction is designed to work with both cream and powder formulas.
Reviews+
roughly 85% of community members praise brush 38 for its versatility, noting it works across blush, bronzer, contour, highlighter, and setting powder. about 78% highlight its soft, diffused application that prevents patchiness and over-application. around 12% feel the brush is smaller than expected and would prefer a slightly larger version. a small number of community members noted the bristles can splay or lose shape after washing.
Usage+
  • precise blush placement and blending (68%)
  • contour and bronzer sculpting (42%)
  • undereye setting powder and highlighter (31%)
Product FAQ+

can i use brush 38 with both cream and powder products?

about 74% of community members confirm using brush 38 with both cream and powder formulas successfully. 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, to avoid mixing textures in a single session.

will this work for precise contour placement?

around 42% of community members use brush 38 for contouring. the tapered, angled shape fits into the hollows of the cheeks and along the jawline, allowing targeted product placement. community members note the graded bristles blend edges automatically, so you get definition without harsh lines.

is brush 38 good for people with smaller faces?

many community members with smaller facial features call brush 38 their go-to because its compact head offers more control than standard cheek brushes. approximately 15% specifically mention having a small face and finding the size ideal for precise application without product spreading beyond the intended area.

how do i avoid applying too much product with this brush?

community members recommend starting with a light touch and building in thin layers. about 68% note that brush 38 naturally picks up a controlled amount of product, making it forgiving even with very pigmented formulas. using the tip for initial placement and the flat side for blending helps distribute color gradually.

can i use brush 38 for highlighter?

around 31% of community members regularly use brush 38 for highlighter application. the tapered tip allows you to place product precisely on the high points of the cheekbones, brow bone, or nose bridge. community members say the airy bristle tips diffuse shimmer so it looks seamless rather than streaky.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"It's a feathery brush that's designed to help you place product as precisely as possible. That said,..."
C K. 1 week agoBRUSH 38
"This is the perfect detail & placement brush, for contouring, applying bronzer, and also great for t..."
Jennifer M. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"It can be used for everything: under the eyes, highlighter, blush, and also for contouring."
Bondzio J. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Good dense brush but yet fluffy enough for powder blush"
Clara L. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"This brush is incredibly versatile. I primarily use it for highlighter, as the size and shape are id..."
Tutku M. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Allow me to add bronzer with precision and quick seamless blending"
Natasha H. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect brush to really nicely apply a powder bronzer"
Mayumi B. 2 months agoBRUSH 38
"An absolute must have for a perfectly seamless application"
Ang C. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"Soft enough for a soft, diffused application and also perfect size with enough structure to work pro..."
Tracy N. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"A very good brush for under eye, including under eye setting, blushes"
Kristen Y. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"Un pinceau excrément doux et facile pour les petite zone du visage"
Sana Z. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"4 friends bought this brush after I told them it applies their most frightening blush flawlessly, ev..."
Terri C. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"Very Soft and picks up a light amount giving you control over color saturation and bristles blend se..."
Tina P. 3 months agoBRUSH 38
"It’s a multi tasking tool. But truly my favorite for having mature skin is my under eyes."
Michelle D. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Precision, perfect blending, and elevated look from sharp natural contour & blush placement"
Alexandrine L. 4 months agoBRUSH 38
"Precise blush brush that diffuses for natural finish"
Samantha W. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"I would describe the Brush 38 as incredibly soft, easy to use, and virtually mistake-proof. It picks..."
Terri N. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Incredible. It's amazing to combine such precise placement control with such a soft, easily blended ..."
Kate C. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"Impossible de mettre trop de produits. Parfait pour un maquillage naturel"
Oksana C. 5 months agoBRUSH 38
"The blush brush you didn't know you needed, but can't live without once you have it"
Henriette E. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"Seamless application, precision, picks up just the right amount of product"
Alexandra M. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"A light feathered application. No patchiness. Just a pretty brushed application."
Ingrid F. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"It's a versatile brush that can blush, bronzer, highlight. If you need to bring only one face brush,..."
Joyce E. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"Pennello preciso nell’applicazione ma nel contempo diffonde bene il prodotto lì dove si desidera"
Viviana L. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"A small and precise soft brush for more specific application of cream and powder products"
Noabel Z. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"soft with a nice bounce to the bristles that make blending buttery smooth"
Rachel P. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"This is a smaller version of shodo 5. Flat on one side and tapered on the other"
James J. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"Brush 38 is a fluffy, angled, tapered brush perfect for precise and diffuse application of blush and..."
Rosalyn santos N. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"Use it every time for every makeup application. Need more than one."
Nina T. 6 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. 6 months agoBRUSH 38
"It’s so soft and the perfect size for the cheek. Deposits the perfect amount of color"
Nicole R. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"The 38 is good at picking up the product and to apply it with."
Henriette O. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"The perfect brush for an easy diffused look. You can use it for blush, powder, really anything you ..."
Andrea C. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Small with a light medium density and fluffy edges"
Tricia K. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Very soft and good for finalizing touches and details. It’s also great with powder highlighter for a..."
Jesica R. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"a versatile all-round face brush that provides a precise application and diffused product placement"
Hannah M. 7 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. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Like having an extra finger to gently and correctly place my blush"
Elizabeth D. 7 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. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"A great multi purpose brush for areas the require more precision"
Victoria B. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect brush to get product exactly where you want it."
Melissa P. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"An angled patting brush with a gentle spread enough to give control"
Sarah H. 7 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. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"It's great for applying and blending small amounts of product in lovely ways."
Breagin R. 7 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. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"It’s a versatile brush you can use for anything you want"
Janice V. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great for powder and powder blushes when you want a precise placement."
Klaudia H. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Excellent car il est très fluffy tout en étant fin et permet donc de bien positionner blush ou bronz..."
Marie J. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"It lens product so that it looks more diffused and is more angled, which allows for better precision..."
Tessa K. 7 months agoBRUSH 38
"Brush 38 is soft, yet still densely packed enpugh to apply and blend cheek products."
Ann-kathrin K. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"A precision brush for face products, very versatile"
Loren L. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I have a celebrity makeup artist cheek brush and no matter how careful I am it always applies cakey...."
Maggie C. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"I like the smaller size so you can be more exact with blush placement"
Heather B. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Doesn't pick up too much product and blends like a dream. Another winner."
Marriam H. 8 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. 8 months agoBRUSH 38
"Good balance between airy and dense binding. Colours blend beautifully, different techniques possibl..."
Meilynn L. 9 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love the way this brush is not super small, yet reaches every crevice and contour very smoothly. I..."
Jane H. 9 months agoBRUSH 38
"Found it a great shape for applying contour and powder."
Coco M. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"Picks up the perfect amount of product effortlessly."
Gabrielle Z. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"The size and softness of the brush. Plus the application is great!"
Ps V. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"I LOVE it for diffusing a soft highlight! Also for pinpoint blush application its perfect!"
Pam D. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"Brush 38 appears to be engineered based on the working methods of a highly experienced makeup artist..."
Dyan A. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"versatile brush that gives a diffuses product to look as seamless as possible"
Oana J. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect-sized brush for my face. Soft. Especially great for giving a great wash of color with blus..."
Lisa A. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"My favorite blush brush. Works with all formulas, including powder, baked, and cream or liquid."
Angel S. 10 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. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love using it with powder blush and keeping things diffused"
Kim A. 10 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. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"It picks up pigment well and is good for blush and contour!"
Lakeyshi X. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"This is truly one of the best brushes i’ve ever had."
Dorota K. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great precise multitasker. I mostly use this with contour but works well as an only face brush when ..."
Tiina L. 10 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. 10 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. 10 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. 10 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. 10 months agoBRUSH 38
"perfect for precise application of blush and t-zone setting. applies a generous amount of powder co..."
Romeo V. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"Able to achieve diffused blush placement without patchiness"
Linda W. 11 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. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"This brush is perfect for cream contour. Dense enough to blend, small enough to get in the hollows o..."
Lauren C. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"It’s very fluffy but still gives you good control. Perfect size."
Renata K. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"Great brush for setting powder and for blending edges"
Paloma A. 11 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. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"This brush has a great shape. It works perfect for me"
Conny S. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"Nice brush that fits the face perfectly. Good for bronzer and blush."
E F. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"I love the size of this brush, especially when applying blush or contour. It gives me more control o..."
Patricia J. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"I like to use this brush when I want to apply lighter look"
Atoka S. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"The natural finish with this brush and the precision for blush application."
Ines W. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"The ease of use with powders. Gives very precise application while still being soft"
Davette C. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"Beautiful brush! Size and multitasking perfection. A true "daily driver"."
Stephanie B. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect size and picks up finely pressed powders well"
Randi S. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"Another solid, foundational tool in my brush collection."
Tamara F. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"Perfect for liquid highlighter blends it seamlessly"
Wedad 0554345587 A. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"It has different sized bristles, overall size of brush is good (not too big)"
Min S. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"great for precision blush application on the cheek and then blending out. I want to get more of thes..."
Elizabeth H. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"More precise than other blush brushes, and also excellent for concealer."
Herta M. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"Applies product evenly with an airbrushed look. Multiple uses."
Dena S. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"is good for under eye powder or small areas , like highlighter"
Cezara D. 11 months agoBRUSH 38
"This is a gorgeous brush, it's so soft and blends powders beautifully!"
Lisa G. 11 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. 11 months agoBRUSH 38