Angled face and cheek brushes are a staple for many makeup lovers. Their slanted bristles allow for precise application and blending of a variety of products, making them ideal for tasks like contouring, applying blush, bronzer, and highlighter.
The unique slant of the bristles enables accuracy, letting you apply product exactly where you want it—along the jawline, cheekbones, or the edges of your forehead. Angled brushes naturally fit to the contours of your face, enhancing their ease of use.
When it comes to contouring and bronzing, an angled brush is helpful for achieving a sculpted look. For blush, the angled design allows you to sweep color onto the apples of your cheeks and blend it towards the hairline, giving you a naturally flushed finish. Highlighting is another task where angled brushes excel, enabling you to emphasize the high points of your face, like the tops of your cheeks.
Selecting the perfect angled brush involves several considerations. Bristle material matters, varying based on your skin type and the type of makeup product you use—be it cream, liquid, pressed, or loose powder. Your choice will also depend on the finish you desire, whether it's a more pigmented look or a softer, natural wash of color. The size of the brush is essential for specific facial applications, while its density and firmness will influence the style of application. Last but not least, aesthetics shouldn't be overlooked! Japanese fude makeup brushes offer an array of styles that not only feel special in hand, but are also a delight to look at and use—turning your makeup routine into a moment of self care.
To help you find the ideal brush, we've compiled a list of highly recommended angled brushes, varying in bristle types, sizes, densities, and designs.
CHIKUHODO
FO-4 Cheek/Highlight Brush
"I was dying to have this brush in my collection! Heavenly soft bristles, and an amazing design, makes this fude a must have... Its angled shape makes it perfect for contour, bronzer and blush. Highly recommended!" (Jessica M, USA)
CHIKUHODO
T-2 Powder Brush, Takumi Series
"I love this angled brush. The hairs are soft and resilient. When the brush blooms, it covers a great amount of surface area while reaching curvatures of the face. It is large enough to be a full face powder brush, and perhaps a more diffused application of bronzer/contour." (Tiffany C, USA)
HOUKODOU
BZ-2 Slanted Cheek Brush
"I love this brush for contouring and other tasks such as concealer. This is a great multitasking brush. You will love the feel of the bristles because they are so soft and gentle on your skin." (Phyllis R, USA)
CHIKUHODO
MB114 Highlight Brush, MB Series
"The size and shape of this brush makes it an excellent all-rounder. I've been able to use the flat size for blush and setting powder under the eyes, and the slanted side for highlighter and bronzer." (Suki, USA)
BISYODO
B-HC-02 Highlight Cheek Diagonal Brush, Long Series
"INCREDIBLY SOFT AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING :) Perfect size, incredibly soft, purchased to use with blushers and highlighters." (Marina P, UK)
MIZUHO
MB113 Foundation Brush, MB Series
"Great brush for creams and liquids. I was really happy with this brush. It blended my foundation very seamlessly. The angle shape is also great to do contouring, blush and highlighter. A great little brush to have." (Phyllis R, USA)
TANSEIDO
WS14T Highlight Brush
"ABSOLUTE STEAL. Really good brush for contour and highlight! The goat hair is really lovely quality." (Lydia, UK)
TANSEIDO
YSS14 Highlight Brush
"I love this tiny brush! It’s perfect for my small face. The squirrel hair makes it so soft yet perfect for highlighter or even a light dusting of powder. This is my first Tanseido brush but it won’t be the last! I think it is reasonably priced and I love the blue handle. Thank you Fude beauty, your shipping is always super fast. Definitely recommend." (Guilia N, Italy)
TANSEIDO
SS14 Highlight Brush
"ONE OF MY ALL-TIME FAVORITES. This is really a great small brush. The quality of the hair is exceptionally soft... It glides on your skin like silk and allows for a very light blended application. I use it for all kinds of tasks from highlighter to blush to under eye powder." (Sylvie G, USA)
TANSEIDO
YWS17 Highlight Brush
"AMAZING. The shape of the brush makes it ideal for anything cheek. Works with powder and cream products beautifully. Highly recommend." (Nana C, USA)
TANSEIDO
WS14 Highlight Brush
"LOVE IT! I love this taper, and the goat hair is the softest I've gotten for this price range. In love it." (Alexa D, USA)
BISYODO
CH-P-02 Finishing Powder Brush, Cheri Series
"GREAT FOR EVERYDAY USE. Shape is good for cheek products as well as finishing powder. Good quality brush which is soft on the skin." (Yeshika N, Australia)
EIHODO
WP-P4 Slanted Powder Brush, WP Series
"I use this slated powder face brush for my powder foundation and shading around my jawlines. The make up look is so natural. The price is reasonable too." (dordor, Hong Kong)
CHIKUHODO
Angled Powder Brush, Regular Series (R-P2 BLACK, RR-P2 RED)
"The angled shape is what drew me in. The construction of the brush is perfect for me. The lightweight handle is a joy to hold; while still feeling substantial. The bristles are incredibly soft and slightly longer. I have used it for contour, bronzer, and setting powder. I am so happy I decided to try this brush.. And for the price I am even more surprised by the quality." (NativeNewYorker, USA)
CHIKUHODO
Angled Powder Brush, Regular Series (R-P2 BLACK, RR-P2 RED)
"EXCELLENT APPLICATION. Perfect for blush application. The slanted shape hugs the curves of my cheek as I swipe the brush across." (Mia, Australia)
KOYUDO
C08 Cheek Brush (L), Casual Series
"This brush is a total hidden gem! The description states it’s an angled cheek brush but I would consider it more of an angled powder brush. It’s large, nicely angled and quite dense. I’ve used it for all over powder, bronzer and even blush." (Shelly S, USA)
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