brush 36 vs LC 01: Which Rephr Concealer Brush Suits You

Quick answer

Choose brush 36 if you want a sloped, dense brush for one-and-done under-eye coverage and quick shadow application. Choose LC 01 if you prefer a synthetic brush calibrated for liquid and cream concealers, especially for precise placement.

Shape and material: how they change your application

brush 36 uses natural fibers in a sloped, dense design. That shape lets you press concealer into the under-eye area and sweep a single shadow across the lid without switching tools. Natural fibers tend to pick up and diffuse cream products, which can soften edges.

LC 01 uses synthetic filaments calibrated to mimic natural hair while working with liquid and cream formulas. The synthetic material doesn't absorb as much product, so more concealer stays on the brush for targeted placement. That makes it easier to control where pigment lands, especially around blemishes or the inner corner.

Coverage style: diffused vs precise

If you want a fast, blended under-eye look, brush 36's sloped shape covers a wider area in fewer strokes. The density helps press product in, but it can also move concealer beyond the spot you're targeting if you're not careful.

LC 01's synthetic brush is better suited to precision work: tapping concealer directly onto a blemish or the darkest part of a shadow. The trade-off is that you may need to spend more time blending the edges, since the brush is designed for controlled placement rather than broad diffusion.

Formula compatibility and care

Both brushes work with cream and liquid concealers, but LC 01 was specifically developed for those formulas. If you regularly use runny liquid concealers, LC 01's synthetic fibers won't absorb as much moisture, so the product stays workable on the brush. brush 36's natural fibers may require a lighter hand with very fluid formulas to avoid over-absorption.

For cleaning, synthetic brushes like LC 01 generally tolerate frequent washing without losing shape, while natural-fiber brushes like brush 36 benefit from gentler, less frequent cleaning to preserve the fibers. Neither brush comes with specific care instructions in the supplied facts, so follow general brush-care guidelines.

Key trade-offs

• Speed vs precision: brush 36 covers more area quickly with its sloped shape; LC 01 requires more deliberate placement but gives you finer control. If you're often rushing, brush 36 saves time; if you need spot-concealing, LC 01 is more precise.
• Natural vs synthetic fibers: brush 36 uses natural fibers that may absorb more product; LC 01 uses synthetic filaments that tend to keep product on the surface. Choose LC 01 if you want to waste less concealer; choose brush 36 if you prefer the feel of natural hair.
• Under-eye vs blemishes: brush 36's sloped design suits broad under-eye coverage; LC 01's calibrated synthetic brush is better for targeted blemish concealing. Match the brush to your primary concern: under-eye circles or individual spots.

Product facts

• brush 36: Dense, soft brush with a sloped design, handcrafted in Kumano, Japan using natural fibers. The sloped shape and density make it efficient for covering the under-eye area and applying one-and-done shadows.

  

• LC 01: Synthetic brush calibrated for liquid and cream formulas, in development since 2021. The synthetic filaments are designed to work well with liquid and cream concealers, giving you more control with those textures.

  

Which brush is right for you?

Best for

• Quick under-eye coverage with a sloped, dense brush
• Applying one-and-done shadows
• Those who prefer natural-fiber brushes

Not for

• Precise blemish spot-concealing (choose LC 01)
• Those who want a synthetic brush for liquid formulas (choose LC 01)