

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
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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.


