Whether you are looking for a full coverage with a powder foundation, or a smaller brush to apply targeted finishing powder to a liquid base, the right brushes are essential.
Japanese makeup brushes, renowned for their craftsmanship and precision, offer unparalleled softness and efficiency. These brushes are designed to distribute powder evenly, ensuring a smooth, natural finish. Their unique bristle structure allows for precise application in specific areas, making them the ideal tool for both full coverage and meticulous detail work.
We’ve compiled our top brushes for powder foundation, and for target power application, to help you choose the right tools for you.
POWDER FOUNDATION
chikuhodo
FO-2 Foundation Brush
"Super soft and adjustable coverage for powder foundation. Also great for contour and accurate blush placement." (Sarah)
"Love this with my powder foundation, layers product like dream. Light coverage that is evenly placed." (Aarthi S)
"This brush is soft - no prickles whatsoever on extra sensitive skin - and extremely dense. It's great for getting more coverage from powder foundations, buffing out makeup that went on too heavily, and contouring." (Marisa)
bisyodo
B-FD-01 Foundation Brush
"It applies foundation like a dream and it’s so soft that it feels so incredible on your skin. You can use it for powder foundation, as well as blush and bronzer... It’s so gorgeous and you will want to use this brush all the time." (Phyllis R)
"The hair of this brush is firm and dense and very soft for applying powder foundation. I can have a natural make up look only with a few strokes." (dordor)
chikuhodo
PF-4 Puff Brush
"The brush is the best for using my powder foundation, the application is even and the results are flawless. The density and softness of the bristles are gentle enough so during application my sensitive rosacea skin does not get irritated. Due to its handy size the brush fits nicely in my makeup pouch in my bag. Such a versatile and durable brush." (Anett)
houkodou
BZ-1 Foundation Brush
"Makes my powder foundation flawless! I love this brush." (Tina T)
"While the brush is very dense, there is just enough flexibility in the hairs that it buffs foundations so effortlessly with minimal dragging and pulling on the skin whether you use light or medium pressure on the skin. The hairs are a really good quality for a smooth application. I use this brush for both liquid and powder foundation and it does a flawless job of applying both." (ML)
chikuhodo
GSN-2 Powder Brush
"I love this for powder foundation! It’s so soft and blends like a dream. It doesn’t cake it on so you get beautiful coverage." (Megan)
"This is a brush that is unique to my collection in several ways. First, the brush design is stunning - I love the pearl finish handle and the gold ferrule. Next, the shape of the brush head is unlike anything else I own... I tested this brush to apply powder products, and it works great especially for bronzers and powder foundations." (Kris)
koyudo
Y-1 Powder Brush
"This is the perfect brush for powder foundation! It also works great with my Sisley pressed powder which is a very hard pressed/baked powder. It picks up just the right amount of product and it’s perfect for buffing my powder foundation." (Stephanie)
"This brush is an excellent multipurpose face brush. I’ve used mine for powder foundation, blush, and bronzer. The round shape just makes it so easy to blend coloured products as well as pouncing on and buffing in powder base products. Also excellent for cream products as it is undyed hair." (Ada O)
koyudo
Fupa-02 Foundation Brush
"I use this brush for powder/mineral foundation. Picks up product easily and goes on smoothly without any streaking! I love this brush….small but packs a punch to applying my foundation! Love it!!! Bought two!!!" (Anonymous)
"This brush is amazing. I use it both for my powder and cream products. The finish is always flawless every time!!!" (LW)
mizuho
CMP510 Foundation Brush
"This is a great foundation and multitasking brush at a very reasonable price. It’s good for anyone just diving into Fude brushes. It’s great for liquid and powder foundation, blush or bronzer. I’m so so happy to use this between washing and drying my other Fude brushes." (Phyllis R)
bisyodo
CH-FD Powder Foundation Brush
"I love it for powder foundation. It's a nice dense natural hair brush." (Chere)
bisyodo
Bisyodo Powder Foundation Brush PF-F-01
"Beautiful brush. So soft and wonderful to use. Glad I added this to my Fude collection!" (Anonymous)
"Use this with powder foundation for smooth application." (Pamela S)
chikuhodo
T-3 Foundation Brush
"Great for powder foundation. Applies powder foundation evenly and buffs in nicely." (Kim G)
TARGETED POWDERING
tanseido
AQ14 Large Eyeshadow Brush
"A joy to use, soft, precise powder brush for targeted application." (Julia)
chikuhodo
T-6 Large Eyeshadow Brush
"I was surprised by how many things I can use this brush for. I can, of course, use it to apply eyeshadows on those one-and-done days. I can also use it to apply highlighter, blush, contour, targeted powder, and even concealer. Great for traveling when you don’t want to take too many brushes with you." (Dyuti M)
chikhuodo
T-5 Highlight Brush, Takumi Series
"Great multitasker. One of my favorite brushes. Fluffy and soft candle shaped brush. Great for contour, blush, and targeted powder." (Ss)
tauhaus
P-02 Basic Cheek Brush, Pro Series
"I was interested in the shape of the bristle since I thought it could be used as targeted setting, blush and bronzer. I was right, it is versatile. I love the bounciness of the brush. Love it!" (Cicilia H)
chikuhodo
Cheek Brush, Regular Series (R-C2 Black, RR-C2 Red)
"It’s very soft and works well for bronzer, blush, targeted finishing powder, and highlig" (Kate)
kyureido
Kiwami Cheek Brush (KK-002)
"Soft good size for targeted application. Really lovely cheek brush, the hair is soft and provides a soft yet precise application. It's a bonus that the handle is so pretty. This is a great line." (Mia)
chikuhodo
FO-3 Cheek Brush, FO Series
"SO soft and plush, it's like a pom-pom rolling on my face. I use this for targeted powder, bronzer, blush! I really enjoy this brush when I'm working on a tacky base from the foundations because I feel like squirrel hairs are too delicate for those times." (Jinghui W)