Mie Kabuki Brush

The NARS Mie Kabuki Brush is a large, rounded powder brush built for covering the whole face in one pass. Its double-dome construction spreads powder evenly instead of dropping it in patches, and the hand-spun black wisteria handle gives it the traditional kabuki silhouette. NARS makes it available only through its own online store and boutiques.

What it actually does

• Handles loose and pressed powder equally. NARS designs it for gentle, all-over application of either format, so one brush covers both your setting powder and your pressed compact.
• Distributes product evenly. The layered double-dome shape is what the brand credits for laying powder down uniformly rather than concentrating it where the brush first lands.
• Finishes soft, not heavy. Used over makeup, it sets the face with an even, diffused result instead of a visible powder layer.
• Synthetic bristles. No animal hair, and the fibres rinse clean easily.
• Hand-spun wisteria handle. Dyed black and spun by hand, it keeps the classic kabuki character rather than a standard moulded grip.

How to use

1. Pick up powder lightly. Swirl the dome into loose or pressed powder and tap off the excess before it touches your face.
2. Sweep across the whole face. Work in broad motions to set your base with an even finish.
3. Wash it properly. Work a little mild soap, or a dedicated cleanser, through the bristles and keep rinsing until no colour comes out.
4. Protect the handle. Keep the wooden handle out of the water while you rinse.
5. Reshape and dry. Coax the fibres back into their dome shape with your fingers before leaving the brush to dry.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is the hair natural or synthetic?

Synthetic. NARS lists synthetic hair for this brush, so there is no animal bristle in the head.

How do I clean it without ruining it?

Use a small amount of mild soap, or a cleanser made for brushes, on the bristles only. Rinse until no more product washes out, keep the handle dry, then reshape the fibres by hand before drying.

What makes the handle different?

It is black wisteria, spun by hand. NARS keeps this detail to preserve the traditional kabuki look rather than using a uniform synthetic handle.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items already in stock arrive at the shorter end; anything we bring in for you takes longer. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. We do not offer cash on delivery.

What if it arrives damaged?

We accept returns on defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery. Once verified, your refund goes back to the original payment method within 15–30 days.