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SHODŌ 05

Name: shodō 05
Brand: rephr
Price: 43.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (883 reviews)

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$43

~~$48~~

a No-Makeup Makeup Brush for a skin-like finish.

Shodō 05 is crafted using a first-of-its-kind technique inspired from traditional Japanese calligraphy.

Artisans carefully alternate 10,000+ long and short fibres to create micro-layers along the tip of the brush that gives your makeup a soft, diffused & buildable finish.

Pending community feedback on these brushes, we plan on transitioning more of our existing brushes into the new shodō platform in the future.

Product Details+

the shodō 05 features natural hair bristles with varied, staggered lengths and a slightly angled brush head. the bristle base is moderately dense with wispy, tapered ends. the handle is a standard full-length design in black with a smooth finish. the brush head is compact, sized for targeted cheek and face application.

Reviews+

roughly 85% of community members highlight the softness of the bristles and the diffused, natural finish as standout qualities. around 78% use it primarily for powder blush, with many noting it tames highly pigmented products for a sheer, buildable wash of color. versatility is a common theme, with community members successfully using it across powder, cream, and liquid formulas. about 12% wished the brush head were slightly larger, and a small number of community members noted minor bristle shedding in the first few uses.

Usage+

powder blush application and diffusing (78%)
bronzer placement and blending (31%)
cream or liquid blush blending (22%)

Product FAQ+

can i use this for cream and liquid blush or just powder?

about 22% of community members regularly use the shodō 05 with cream or liquid blush and report smooth, streak-free results. the staggered bristles blend cream formulas well using a stippling or light swiping motion. a small number of community members noted it works best with powders and found creams slightly less intuitive, so a light hand helps when working with wetter formulas.

will this work for highlighter and bronzer too or is it just a blush brush?

community members frequently reach for the shodō 05 beyond blush. around 31% use it for bronzer and many also apply highlighter, setting powder, and even light foundation with it. the varied bristle lengths help diffuse product regardless of the category, making it a reliable multitasker across cheek and face products.

how does it handle really pigmented blushes?

this is one of the most praised qualities of the shodō 05. community members consistently say it deposits highly pigmented powders in a sheer, controlled wash of color. even with a heavier hand, the staggered bristles prevent over-application and make it nearly impossible to overdo it. many describe the result as an airbrushed or watercolor-like finish.

is it good for beginners who are still learning blush placement?

many community members describe the shodō 05 as forgiving and hard to mess up. the diffused bristle design distributes color gradually, so you can build intensity in layers rather than committing to a strong application on the first pass. several note it gave them more control over placement than brushes they had used before.

is the brush head the right size for a smaller face?

about 12% of community members wished the head were slightly larger, while others with smaller faces found the compact size ideal for precise placement on the cheeks. the moderate head size lands in a middle ground that works for most face shapes. if you have a particularly small face, community members suggest using light, targeted strokes to keep product exactly where you want it.

Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"Fantastico! Il prodotto si sfuma facilmente e da un effetto molto naturale e le setole sono facilmen..."

Diego S. 6 days agoSHODŌ 05

"It blends easily and delivers a perfect airbrushed finish. I am not a make-up artist and am impresse..."

Dana S. 6 days agoSHODŌ 05

"Excellent for airbrushed look with powder blush on mature skin."

Althea L. 6 days agoSHODŌ 05

"A "must have" brush for pigmented blushes. This Shodo 05 gives a soft airbrushed result!"

Yvonne V. 1 week agoSHODŌ 05

"Like a normal high quality blush brush but with fine "fingers" to pick up a tiny amount of product f..."

Michelle H. 1 week agoSHODŌ 05

"One-and-done brush, perfect for travelling, no need to pack multiple brushes"

Attila K. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"A very different but useable brush. Makes applying heavily pigmented blushes or bronzers a breeze!"

J e B. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"It seems smaller as it is, i think through the shape of the hairs"

Natalie S. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Soft and good for use even outside of powder products."

Tabitha S. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"an ultra soft brush that delivers a beautifully diffused, skin like finish"

Andrada D. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"I like how it gives you that whisper of colour even with very pigmented blushes."

Julia M. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"It a VERY versatile brush and would highly recommend it"

Irina C. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Must have for effortless and smooth application of thinner liquid complexion formulas"

Aya K. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"It is the perfect brush for powder blush. You don't pick up too much product, and it blends everythi..."

Mareike E. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Soft, distributes product beautifully, airbrushed finish"

Priscilla W. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Soft, flexible and picks up just the right amount of product"

Ginette M. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"The Best brush in the world,, my favorite brush in my collection."

Felipe M. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Gives a diffused, natural skin-like finish. One of the best, if not the best brushes I’ve ever usedz"

Shaina S. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"If you like natural everyday coverage and easy to accomplish, this is it!"

Angelica A. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"I would describe the Shodō 05 as incredibly soft, easy to use, and perfect for detailed face work. I..."

Terri N. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Practically magic! It's like you can not possibly mess up your blush with this brush. It does all th..."

Kate C. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"The perfect brush for all powders. It allows for a seamless blend!"

Dulcie P. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Wonderful versatile brush that allows powder of any kind to be well placed and prevents over applica..."

Karen S. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"The fibers are soooo nice. When I am in rush I tend to go in with a heavy hand and this brush still ..."

Eri Y. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Really good angled brush for a precise yet defused application"

Hafsa K. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Versatile, soft fluffy natural hair brush which can be used for soft diffuse application of liquids,..."

Amanda T. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"It was easy to blend and made the cream blush look effortless and natural."

Erin C. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Fluffy brush with a slight angle so it can apply color to face & blend and diffuse easily; perfect f..."

Caitlin W. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Practical. And is different than all other brushes."

Nancy W. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"The best multi-use brush I have ever tried. No matter if it is powder, liquid, cream, balms; you ach..."

Beatriz G. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Almost fool-proof, natural application. Works well with pigmented products for a lighter, skin-like ..."

Holly M. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Its the beautiful finish to a highlighted powder blush ....it blends seemingly"

Nancy C. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Just buy it, you will never go wrong with your blush application"

Thuy N. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"It sheds hairs all over my face. It takes forever to get them all off. Nothing makes that worth it f..."

Jennifer D. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Big enough to get the product to skin and the ability to blend effortless"

Shirley K. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Hard to use. Picks up different levels of product and is a bit unpredictable as far as landing on sk..."

Sunny P. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"un pinceau qui applique le blush tellement facilement et naturellement !"

Myriam D. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Excellent craftsmanship, feels nice to hold and applied makeup beautifully"

Melissa S. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Soft as air, subtle and natural blush application, worth every penny"

Pauline C. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Easy to use gives that airbrush makeup look doesn’t shed"

Brian D. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Very soft, flawless application of powder products"

Simone J. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"soft, super soft and feathery. Love using it, forgiving for layering on to face."

Marisa M. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"I didn't want to open it immediately- I've wanted to wait for a moment the deserves it to open it an..."

Brigitte E. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Idéal pour son application et absorbe la quantité sans faire tâche"

Arianne M. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"A fluffy blush brush which gives a good blush coverage"

Anna M. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"This brush is the ideal shape and size for applying blush to the top of the cheek with precision"

Isabelle D. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Similar to the 38 brush. Small, easy to use, good control."

Ruqaiyah A. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"The angle and shape of the brush and also how perfectly it takes the amount of the product in one sw..."

Kaberi B. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"gives a more skin like texture and smoother application than a typical foundation brush"

Victoria B. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"A small, precise brush, perfect for blending efficiently and quickly."

Valérie M. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Small angled face brush. Good for applying powder products on my nose"

Annie F. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"A brush that gives you soft diffused look on your cheeks when used"

Joyce E. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"The only brush I have come across that does not make powder blush look like clown makeup."

Emily G. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Easy to use, light applications, hard to mess up with and hard to apply too much."

Ivana C. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Great brush to apply Powder as Well as liquid blushes and you can handle the amount of product very ..."

Christine M. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"It’s a great blending brush for powders. I’ve used it with blush, bronzer, and finishing powder. It ..."

Vivian R. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"It feels like a ordinary powder brush but it is softer and does not fall out"

Patricia V. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"I nicely shaped brush that can be used for almost anything."

Julie S. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Perfect soft application of product never a mistake stroke"

Walker, T. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Fantastic brush it gives a very natural skin like finish."

Karima A. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"It applies my powder blushes more sheerly so I don't look like a clown."

Elizabeth N. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Airy, fluffy, perfect for using with deeper shades of blush and contour to ensure a light hand so yo..."

Bonnie E. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"it's the do it all brush, for blush, bronzer, even highlight"

Josh C. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"A soft brush that gives an airbrush finish do not need to worry about it picking up or applying too ..."

Sharon M. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"A medium sized brush that has a dense base leading to an angled and wispy end"

Mysti E. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Great brush. I feel like it applies very light, so that is nice but then i find myself need to add m..."

Rosaline A. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Un pennello leggero e maneggevole, con setole morbide e non troppo fitte, nella.parte superiore ha d..."

Cristina F. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Very good quality bristles, both soft and durable. They stay in shape after every wash."

Elisia P. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"The most incredible blush brush ever invented. A pillow that evenly distributes powder and diffuses ..."

Tracie H. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Très léger et très doux, pas de paquet de produit possible sur le visage. Rapide à utiliser et effet..."

Dorothee W. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Most natural powder based face brushe one have come across."

Szilvia E. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"a super fluffy brush that diffuses your makeup while still also precise"

Joshua L. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Somewhat between a big powder and blush brush. You get a lot of control in the areas you need withou..."

Debby W. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"due to the micro layers of the bristles, it creates a diffused more natural look when using it for b..."

Rachel P. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"It's my favorite brush, excellent for achieving a softer finish or building layers to the desired re..."

Ana lucia T. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"a luxurious gentle brush that fits to the grooves and curves of the face"

Yanina N. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"This brush has taken over as my favorite bronzer/ blush brush. If you can only choose one this is t..."

Lori R. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Nice brush to apply powder products with. A mix between the number 4 and 5"

Claudia C. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Worth the investment, user friendly and distributes products extremely well"

Sharon C. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"fantastic brush, you can put just the amount of product you want"

Irina mihaela G. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"A really useful, flexible use face brush. One of my favs."

Michele M. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"A light study but fluffy at the end, the shape is perfect to apply a subtle finish and easier to ble..."

Maria C. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"With this brush it’s almost impossible to overdo the product with it. It picks up just the right amo..."

Anna D. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Even better version than regular number 5, lighter and more flexible"

Anja M. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Very soft blush brush, perfect for cream and liquids for a seamless and easy blend"

Aijing W. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Small powder brush that’s not too dense or too airy"

Jeannie Y. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Soft und diffuser, zarter Auftrag. Perfekt für Verblendung"

Cynthia B. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"I don't have anything similar in my brush collection"

Bernarda Č. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"This brush is small enough to give control over where you are placing blush but is also fluffy enoug..."

Carrie D. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"A good stippling brush for airbrushed finish that works especially well with highly pigmented powder..."

Lamia F. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"My favorite brush of all time. Blends beautifully and picks up just enough product."

Lisa L. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"My favorite brush of all time. Blends beautifully and picks up just enough product."

Lisa L. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Create airbrush finish! Diffuse edges perfectly, but yet can produce colour impact if needed"

Sueann W. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"A perfect face brush, not too hard, not too soft. The bristles are a perfect length"

Terry R. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"It's a brush with a oval flat shape good for blush"

Rebecca Z. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"This is a very soft brush to apply powder for a natural finish. It's very soft and has a domed shape..."

Abby S. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"If your blush or bronzer is very pigmented, this is your brush to not have to be so careful."

Ashleigh S. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Amazing at applying powder products softly and seamlessly, with edges already diffused"

Raphael S. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Perfect soft and diffuse blush application is easy with this brush"

Joann F. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"It applies the right amount of product. The brush makes your makeup look perfect. Love the size"

Donna A. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Amazing for people who struggle with blush blindness and need a quick and easy way to blend blush"

Charlene A. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Great overall performance from this brush love the shape and fibers"

Darlene A. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"It's actually my friend who should describe it to me as I bought it for her, haha!"

Maude S. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"The Shodo 05 brush is soft brush with feathered bristles perfect for a diffused blush or bronzer loo..."

Rosalyn santos N. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"The Shodo 05 is a unique brush. It has bristles of varying lengths, allowing for easy application an..."

Climentina Z. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Gives incredibly smooth flawless results & great colour pay off. The best blusher brush I’ve ever tr..."

Emma H. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"You get the softest, most natural blush application. And for people who don’t like wearing powder, t..."

Lisa K. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"The Shodo 05 performs beautifully across a range of powder products—whether blush, bronzer, or setti..."

Rebecca S. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"I love this brush, is quite unique. I always struggled with powdered bronzer or blushes that are pig..."

Alina R. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Shodo 05 is a soft versatile brush. It's easy to use with powders, creams, and liquids. Even my t..."

Angelica S. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

"Perfect blush to blend, it's soft and best for a diffuse look"

Nadia T. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05