SHODŌ 05
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.
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- powder and cream blush application (78%)
- bronzer placement and diffusing (34%)
- highlighter and setting powder application (18%)
Product FAQ+−
can i use this for cream and liquid blush or just powder?
about 60% of community members report using the shodō 05 with both powder and cream products successfully. many note it works well with cream blush using a patting or swiping motion. a small number of community members found it less effective with very liquid or watery formulas, so powders and creams tend to be the sweet spot.
will this work if i tend to be heavy-handed with blush?
this is one of the most commonly praised qualities of the shodō 05. the staggered bristle lengths pick up a controlled amount of product and diffuse it as you apply, so roughly 70% of community members say it is nearly impossible to overdo it. it is especially popular for taming highly pigmented blushes.
is it good for a no-makeup makeup look?
yes. about 72% of community members use the shodō 05 for everyday natural looks. the diffused, sheer application creates a soft wash of color that blends into the skin without harsh edges. many describe the finish as airbrushed or watercolor-like.
what else can i use it for besides blush?
community members frequently reach for it beyond blush. around 34% use it for bronzer placement and blending, and about 18% apply highlighter or setting powder with it. some also use it for light foundation or concealer application when they want a sheer, skin-like finish.
is the brush head the right size for a smaller face?
most community members find the size well-suited for precise cheek product placement. around 10% of community members with smaller faces wished it were slightly smaller for more targeted application, while a similar number wished it were a bit larger. the tapered shape does allow you to use different parts of the brush for narrower or broader coverage.
Handmade in Japan
