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SHODŌ 05

Name: shodō 05
Brand: rephr
Price: 43.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (914 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 staggered, varied lengths that taper to wispy ends, set at a slight angle. the brush head is compact and mid-sized with a moderate density. it has a smooth, round handle in black that some community members note is on the thicker side.

Reviews+

roughly 85% of community members praise the shodō 05 for its softness and its ability to diffuse product for a natural, blended finish. about 70% use it primarily for powder blush, though many also reach for it with cream formulas, bronzer, and highlighter. around 12% of community members noted some bristle shedding, particularly in the first few uses. a small number of community members noted the brush head felt smaller or less dense than expected, and some would welcome a larger size option.

Usage+

powder blush application and diffusing (70%)
bronzer placement and blending (25%)
cream or liquid blush blending (18%)

Product FAQ+

can i use this for cream and liquid products or just powders?

about 18% of community members regularly use the shodō 05 with cream or liquid blush and report smooth, streak-free results. it works well for blending cream formulas with a patting or swiping motion. however, a small number of community members found it better suited to powders and less effective with thicker liquid foundations.

will this work if i tend to be heavy-handed with blush?

this is one of the most frequently praised qualities of the shodō 05. the staggered bristle lengths deposit product in sheer, buildable layers. community members consistently say it is forgiving with highly pigmented blushes, making it difficult to over-apply even with a heavier touch.

what makes this different from a regular blush brush?

community members highlight the unique staggered bristle design as the key difference. rather than placing a concentrated stripe of color, the shodō 05 diffuses product as it applies, reducing the need for extra blending. many describe the finish as airbrushed or watercolor-like.

is it good for bronzer and highlighter too?

yes. about 25% of community members use the shodō 05 for bronzer, and many also reach for it when applying highlighter. its compact size offers controlled placement, and the tapered bristles help blend edges seamlessly. a few community members note it works especially well for building bronzer in smaller areas.

how do i get the best results with this brush?

community members recommend using a light hand and building color in layers rather than loading the brush heavily. for powder products, a gentle sweeping motion works well. for creams, many prefer a patting or stippling motion. about 10% of community members mention a short learning curve with the unique shape before finding their preferred technique.

Handmade in Japan

Meet the Artisan

"it makes face makeup application look effortless and easy"

Catarina C. 2 days agoSHODŌ 05

"It blends bronzer and blush seamlessly onto the cheeks without applying too much product. It makes a..."

Idil D. 2 days agoSHODŌ 05

"Super soft face brush best to diffuse highly pigmented blushes"

Eliya A. 5 days agoSHODŌ 05

"Versatile face brush for sheered out color products"

Doris F. 5 days agoSHODŌ 05

"A slightly flatter blush designed to diffuse powder products softly across the face"

Vivian T. 6 days agoSHODŌ 05

"Such a good brush with the Perfect shape. I have two of them in my Collection."

Tanja F. 1 week agoSHODŌ 05

"Fantastic brush for a natural blush look, every time."

Rosalia P. 1 week agoSHODŌ 05

"This is my favourite brush, I own three!! It applies and blends beautifully"

Lisa O. 1 week agoSHODŌ 05

"The perfect brush for a flawless finish. You can use it with powders and also with cream or liquids."

Eileen P. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Nice upgrade from my brushes. I don’t know much about makeup brushes"

Jessica C. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Great for powder formulas not creams. Gives a nice gradation to the edges of the blush."

Jessica C. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Dense at the base providing good structure, but soft diffused bristles at the tip that deposit the p..."

Diva E. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"Its super soft and does a really good job of blending different powder products, whether its setting..."

Mehret A. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"If you lack technique to get that airbrush look or you have a hard time with blushes that have a lot..."

Michelle D. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"A nice brush that is easy to use. Washes very well also."

Helen C. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"It's an airy application, and key brush for me to get a natural seamless finish."

Angelina B. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

"It's really easy to apply highly pigmented blushes with it."

Audrone M. 2 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

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

Diego S. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

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

Dana S. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

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

Althea L. 3 weeks agoSHODŌ 05

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

Yvonne V. 1 month 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 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Attila K. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

J e B. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Natalie S. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Tabitha S. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Andrada D. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Julia M. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Irina C. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Aya K. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Mareike E. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

"Soft, distributes product beautifully, airbrushed finish"

Priscilla W. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Ginette M. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Felipe M. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Shaina S. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Angelica A. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Terri N. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Kate C. 1 month agoSHODŌ 05

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

Dulcie P. 1 month 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. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Beatriz G. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Holly M. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Nancy C. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Thuy N. 2 months 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. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Shirley K. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Sunny P. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Myriam D. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Melissa S. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Pauline C. 2 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Brian D. 2 months 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. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Claudia C. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Sharon C. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Irina mihaela G. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Michele M. 3 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. 3 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. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Anja M. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Aijing W. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Jeannie Y. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Cynthia B. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Bernarda Č. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Carrie D. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Lamia F. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Lisa L. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Lisa L. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Sueann W. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Terry R. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05

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

Rebecca Z. 3 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. 3 months agoSHODŌ 05