ITA Kabuki Brush

The NARS ITA Kabuki Brush is the one you reach for when you want powder to land exactly where you put it and nowhere else. It is a compact, flat-headed kabuki with an angled cut, built for precise placement rather than all-over dusting.

What it actually does

• Keeps powder under control. NARS describes it as a flat kabuki made for controlled powder application — the small, flat head limits how much product goes down in one pass.
• Places colour, not just powder. The brand notes the angular head suits colour application as well, so it is not restricted to setting powder.
• Doubles as a blending tool. According to NARS it also works for blending, contouring and highlighting across the complexion.
• Built around its angle. The slanted cut is the whole point: it lets you work along the cheekbone or jaw with the edge of the head instead of the full surface.

How to use

1. Tap off before you touch skin. A flat head picks up more than it looks like it does.
2. Lead with the angled edge when you are contouring or defining a cheekbone.
3. Use the flat face for pressing powder into the T-zone or under the eyes.
4. Washing it: work a little mild soap or brush shampoo through the head, then rinse under running water until it runs clear. Keep the handle itself out of the water.
5. Drying it: press the fibres back into their original shape, then leave the brush flat on a towel or hanging head-down until fully dry.

Questions

Is this for loose powder or pressed powder?

Either. NARS positions it as a powder brush with controlled application, and the flat head picks up from a pressed compact just as easily as from a loose jar.

How is it different from a round, fluffy kabuki?

A domed kabuki diffuses product over a wide area. This one is small and flat with an angled cut, so it concentrates product in a smaller space — better for targeted work like contour and highlight placement than for sweeping powder over the whole face.

Can I get the handle wet?

NARS advises against it. Wash only the fibres and keep water away from the handle, then dry the brush flat or head-down so moisture does not run back into the base.

How long will delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Pieces already on our shelves ship at the fast end of that window; anything we bring in for you sits nearer the far end. We will message you if anything changes.

How do I pay, and what if it arrives damaged?

We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — there is no cash on delivery. If the brush turns up defective, damaged or expired, report it within 1 day of delivery with a photo; once confirmed, your refund goes back to the original payment method within 15–30 days. Those are the only cases we can take back.