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BRUSH 04

an ultra soft cheek brush that's angled to enable extreme versatility. originally designed for contouring, the 04 has also been calibrated for precision application of blush, highlight and bronzer.

handmade in Kumano, Japan by master artisans using uncut natural hair.

bristle length: 30mm

Product Details+
brush 04 is a petite angled face brush made with natural goat hair bristles and white, undyed fibers. the ferrule holds a moderately dense bristle head on a lightweight, straight handle. the brush head is smaller than typical cheek brushes, with an angled cut designed to follow facial contours.
Reviews+
roughly 85% of community members praise brush 04 for its softness and precise cheek product placement. the angled shape and compact size are consistently highlighted as ideal for blush, bronzer, and contour, with about 68% of community members noting it works well with both cream and powder formulas. around 15% of community members feel the brush is smaller than expected, and a small number of community members noted occasional bristle shedding, particularly after washing. approximately 12% wished for a slightly larger or fluffier version for more diffused application.
Usage+
  • blush placement on cheekbones (72%)
  • powder bronzer and contour application (48%)
  • cream blush and bronzer blending (31%)
Product FAQ+

can i use this for cream blush or is it only for powders?

about 68% of community members report using brush 04 with both cream and powder products. many find the density and shape work especially well for stippling and blending cream blush into the skin without disturbing the base underneath. a smaller group prefers it primarily for powders, noting that cream application benefits from a patting or stippling motion rather than sweeping.

is this brush too small for a larger face?

brush 04 is intentionally compact for precise placement. around 70% of community members with smaller faces call it a perfect fit. those with larger faces often find it works well for targeted contour and bronzer but may prefer a bigger brush for an all-over diffused blush. many community members with wider cheekbones use it specifically for sculpting and reach for a larger brush to blend out.

will this work for contouring or just blush?

about 48% of community members use brush 04 for contour and bronzer in addition to blush. the angled shape fits into the hollows of the cheeks and along the jawline, making it a popular choice for sculpting. community members often note that the compact size gives them more control over product placement compared to larger brushes.

how do i get a natural look without applying too much product?

community members recommend tapping off excess product before application and building color gradually. brush 04 picks up pigment efficiently, so a light hand is key with highly pigmented formulas. many find that using gentle sweeping or stippling motions gives the most diffused, skin-like finish. roughly 60% of community members specifically praise the brush for making buildable application easy.

can i use this for highlighter too?

yes, many community members use the angled tip of brush 04 to place highlighter along the tops of cheekbones and the bridge of the nose. the compact size makes it well suited for targeted highlight application. some community members dedicate one brush 04 to blush and a second to highlighter or bronzer to avoid mixing shades.

Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan
Handmade in Japan

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"A unique and user friendly Brush that applies products cleanly and evenly."
Jessie T. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect angle that deposits the colour exactly where you want. Allows for an easy build-up of colour..."
Laura K. 2 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect size and density for blush -- it's not too big so you can be really precise with the placeme..."
Vivian G. 3 weeks agoBRUSH 04
"It's perfectly shaped for the cheeks and sweeping powders across the face in a controlled and yet pr..."
Jennifer O. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"The bristles are soft, well-shaped, and make it easy to achieve a smooth, diffused look. It has quic..."
Minh D. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Ottimo pennello angolato, morbido per sfumare blush e bronzer"
Donatella F. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect bronzer and blush brush. Angled and sized perfectly for cheeks"
Renee S. 1 month agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect for applying cream products with specific placement"
Bruna S. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"This is the perfect powder blush brush to pick-up the right amount of product and blends seamlessly ..."
Hyacinth B. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Very soft, blends easy to give a diffused look. Picks up products perfectly and washes well. Great b..."
Nichola A. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"Everything I loved about brush 5 but another shape For specific blush placement"
Christina E. 2 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect contour brush, blends powders seamlessly and is the right size to hug the contours of t..."
Diva E. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"Like a best friend that only wants to make you beautiful and blend it and you can always depend on n..."
Audra M. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"This brush is great for your powder blush. It puts just the right amount of blush on your cheeks. It..."
Penelope Y. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"Its the perfect brush and i always think, i need one more, even if i have already three"
Natalie S. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"I would describe the Brush 04 as a decent blush brush with a small, angled shape that allows for pre..."
Terri N. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"Smooth, applies just the right amount by loading the brush. Andrew’s, Ali Recommend recommended how ..."
Josie T. 3 months agoBRUSH 04
"One of my favorite brushes for blush and bronzer. Is my second purchase"
Natalya S. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"very soft angled brush that is perfect for contouring . it is great for buffing"
Andra R. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"Le pinceau parfait pour les produits en poudre et surtout pour les backed formule"
Oksana C. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"A soft, difusing brush perfect for any blush formula"
Lindsey R. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"small and angled but helps carve out cheekbones like a dream"
Callie B. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"The brush 04 is okay, and it picks up a lot of blush but the texture feels quite rough compared to m..."
Marleen C. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"Soft, fluffy, well shaped. Easy to use and means can put product exactly where you want."
Rachael N. 4 months agoBRUSH 04
"The best eyeshadow brush. Blends eyeshadow perfectly."
Andreja O. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"My Favorite brush to apply Highlighter or If you want to apply exactly and blend seamlessly, also su..."
Christine M. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect angle. Blends like a dream Doesn't waste prodct"
Camille S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect powder blush brush for small faces and small cheekbones"
Anamika S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Je l’aime beaucoup, même si pour l’application du blush je préfère aujourd’hui le 05 car plus nature..."
Dorothee W. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"a precise angled brush for any cheek definition or quick base blending"
Joshua L. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"It's a brush for controlled areas of product placement. Very nice and fluffy. Natural non-overpoweri..."
Debby W. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"It's a perfect size powder brush that's super versatile and easy to use due to it's shape and size"
Stella F. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Incredibly soft and always blends evenly, dense enough to really work the product in without being t..."
Raphael S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"I think that the bristles could be longer, or even better, if it is made in shodo version. The brush..."
Bernarda Č. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"04 is a petite angled brush with super soft hairs. It is perfect for precise and gentle application..."
Emily H. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect size for applying pressed powder bronzer or contour precisely to the hollows of your cheeks"
Laura H. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"One of a kind! Able to use for any look - soft or glam. Able to pick soft amount or build to glam lo..."
Miroslava K. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"The angle helps with product placement and the natural fibers feel soft on the skin."
Maria S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect for bronzer and blush, no matter if they’re cream or powder"
Begona R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect brush for precise blush and bronzer placement"
Elisa S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"My new favorite blush brush!!!! It's actually perfect. The small size makes blush placement a breeze..."
Johnna R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"A perfect brush to gently set your liquid and cream blush with powder without removing the product u..."
Alexia D. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"An amazing brush with perfect application of blush, bronzer and contouring"
Styliani D. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Angled powder blush brush that fits into crevices but has enough size to smoothly blend"
Lyndsay S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"angled cheek brush that works well for both creams and powders"
Minjee C. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Bristles make it perfect for placement without the foundation shift underneath"
Michelle D. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Gentle, diffuses product evenly, makes blending easy"
Mara K. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Compact enough to be easily manipulated with small hands."
Marcela M. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"your cheeks best friend, hugs your cheekbones perfectly"
Joana G. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"It is an easy tool to add to your routine. It is super helpful!"
Jéssica S. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Fluffy soft bristles carefully crafted to sculpt the hallows of my cheekbones with precision"
Fiona N. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Very good brush for precise application for small areas or a smaller Face Like mine"
Andrea R. 5 months agoBRUSH 04
"Small, dense-ish brush, perfect for my high cheek bones"
Anissa C. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"This is the perfect brush that is angled and can be used for blush contour or even highlight. The br..."
Denise G. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"The most beautiful way to apply a powder blush and hightlight"
Simona O. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"I like to use this brush to apply my creamy blush. The brush really allows the blush to blend well w..."
Bénédicte G. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect angled brush to apply and diffuse blush making it look like a natural flush"
Sarah S. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"a detailed contour blush brush that applies in a concetrated way, and is still easy to blend"
Alyssa S. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect size and the angle of brush places the blush exactly where you want it"
Esther M. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect blush brush. Not too big, not too small. Deposits the right amount of product without it..."
Magan R. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Soft, good for precise blush placement. Not as soft as the 05, which I prefer for powder blush"
Lisa W. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Easy to place the highlighter exactly where you want it."
Donna M. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"A small, compact, dense angled brush for the cheeks."
Gabrielle M. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"All Rephr brushes are great quality brushes, in fact they’re my favorite brushes that I own"
Eva S. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Lightweight and makes products buildable and blendable with ease."
Rachel E. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Multifunctional face brush, versatile, silky soft, excellent color pickup"
Rena R. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"I LL use this when I want something soft and controlled. Great when working with mature skin, great..."
Acie R. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect brush for many products: blush, bronzer, both cream and powder work."
Marie M. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect for the job - produced a lovely blended look"
Kate H. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"It applies the perfect amount of product to my cheeks."
Melinda C. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"A brush with exactly the right balance, size and shape for flawless powder complexion product applic..."
Elizabeth D. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"A moderately dense, soft brush that blends powders well under my eyes and around my high cheek bones..."
Michelle H. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"The 04 brush is the perfect size to apply cream bronzer, especially if you have a smaller face, as I..."
Alison S. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect size and shape for application of blush powders. Soft enough for a diffused application."
Debra K. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"It’s the softest brush i have ever used. It picks up the perfect amount of product. I love the angle..."
Ma. angelica S. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Very soft and precise for blush application. Love it"
Davette C. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Soft, medium-density bristles that blend well without leaving streaks, melting the product into the ..."
Martine B. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect brush for petite face. It’s angled to hug all the curves of the face to get product on evenl..."
Tran T. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"It’s a great brush, but it is very small in my opinion. However, it is perfect for precision."
Adalgisa A. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"It’s the perfect size and shape for blush. It makes placement super precise while also diffusing to ..."
Darby A. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Sleek, precise, and effective. Easy to clean, absolute winner."
Lucy G. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"It’s one of my favourite blush brushes which is what I actually say to them."
Elizabeth G. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Soft, and smaller size brush. Never can go wrong with these brushes."
Ivana C. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"This is a small, very soft brush that works well with powder products."
Belinda L. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect small brush that will work like a horse. It can be used for all sorts of face powders. ..."
Olga V. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Perfect for placing powder blush exactly where you want it - I have 2 so 1 of them is always clean!"
Maureen T. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Slim handle, love the angle for carving powder into contours and angles of face. Soft bristles"
Brittanyrose L. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Smaller angled blush brush, great for buffing and blending, airbrush finish"
Sally L. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"The perfect size so you put the product exactly where you want it."
Melissa P. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Super soft bristles, great angled brush face, perfect for powder anything"
Michelle T. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"It's very soft and angled. This helps with detailed powder blush application. The 04 brush is als..."
Bette P. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Wonderful muti-purpose brush. Great for many formulas"
Carrie F. 6 months agoBRUSH 04
"Very soft to touch brush, perfect size to hold in the hand, a bit too small for my cheeks, never app..."
Iulia B. 6 months agoBRUSH 04