Nº 14 Detail Setting Brush

Hourglass Nº 14 Detail Setting Brush is the small, targeted tool you reach for when powder needs to land somewhere specific rather than everywhere. Hourglass positions it for setting the areas that go shiny first — around the eyes and down the centre of the face.

Type	Small setting brush for detail work
Bristles	Taklon fibre, very soft, graded high by the brand and PETA-approved
Handle	Metal, weighted for steadiness
Formulas	Powder, cream and liquid all work on it
Animal-free	Vegan, not tested on animals

What it actually does

• Puts powder exactly where shine starts. Hourglass describes it as placing powder with precision in the eye area and down the T-zone, so you control oil without flattening the rest of the face.
• Keeps a big brush out of a small space. The head is scaled for the orbital bone and the sides of the nose, where a full-size powder brush simply cannot sit flat.
• Uses synthetic fibre instead of animal hair. The Taklon bristles carry PETA approval, and the brand rates the grade of the fibre as high and the feel as ultra-soft.
• Suits anyone reacting to animal-hair brushes. Hourglass puts forward Taklon as the more hygienic route and a workable option if animal hair triggers allergies.
• Steady in the hand. The weight sits in the metal handle, which the brand connects to easier control when you blend and apply.
• Not limited to powder. Hourglass states the brush can take liquid or cream formulas too, so it doubles as a concealer-setting and cream-placement tool.

How to use

1. Tap the head into loose or pressed powder and knock off the excess before it touches your face.
2. Press — do not sweep — along the under-eye, the inner corners and the lid crease to lock concealer in place.
3. Run it down the bridge of the nose, the chin and between the brows to take shine off the T-zone.
4. Switch it to cream or liquid when you want a small, controlled placement rather than a full-face wash.
5. To clean: wash gently using a mild soap and lukewarm water, reshape the head, then dry it flat.

Questions

Is this big enough to set my whole face?

No — and that is deliberate. Hourglass built it for the eye area and the T-zone. For an all-over dusting you want a large powder brush; keep this one for the spots that need accuracy.

Why synthetic bristles rather than natural hair?

Hourglass uses Taklon and presents it as both PETA-approved and more hygienic than animal hair, with the added benefit that people who react to animal hair can still use it.

How should I wash it?

Use a mild soap with lukewarm water and a gentle hand, then leave the brush lying flat while it dries so water does not run into the ferrule.

When will it arrive?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Pieces already in stock ship at the fast end of that window; anything we bring in for you sits at the longer end.

Which payment methods do you take?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. There is no cash on delivery.

What if it arrives damaged?

Report it within 1 day of delivery. We accept returns for defective, damaged or expired items only, and approved refunds go back to your original payment method within 15–30 days.