A kabuki brush (sometimes called mushroom brush) is a

makeup brush A makeup brush is a tool with bristles, used for the application of makeup or face painting. The bristles may be made out of natural or synthetic materials, while the handle is usually made out of plastic or wood. When cosmetics are applied using ...

with dense to fluffy bristles and most recognizably has a short handle. The brush head is most often rounded, though it can also be flat. Traditionally, the bristles are made of natural materials like animal hair (e.g., goat or horse hair), but most brushes available now on the market have synthetic bristles.

Origin

The brush is named after

kabuki is a classical form of Japanese dance- drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. Kabuki is though ...

, a traditional type of Japanese drama theater, where actors wear heavy makeup often painted in dramatic styles ({{transliteration, ja,

kumadori is the stage makeup worn by kabuki is a classical form of Japanese dance- drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate make-up worn by ...

) to emphasizes the nature of the characters. The kabuki brush is used to apply the white rice powder uniformly on the entire face.

Modern usage

Usually, a kabuki brush is used to apply loose powdered make-up on large surfaces of the face (e.g., foundation, face powder, blush). Because of its design, the brush blends powdered makeup evenly on the skin and creates very natural looking coverage. Cosmetics Skin care Kabuki *