Fantastic foundation brush for $8

lkat · ‎07-23-2014

As someone with a lot of textured skin due to old acne scars, I prefer to use a brush to apply my foundation as I need good coverage. Over the years I've tried a lot of them, mostly high end but also some drugstore. I've found that the ones I like the most tend to be really hard to clean and after awhile they just don't work as well.

I don't remember where, but recently I saw a recommendation for a really inexpensive brush on Amazon. Since it was only $7.99, I decided to try it. I LOVE it! I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and I don't think I'll ever go back to my other brushes. It's very densely packed so the foundation goes on without any streaks and it also doesn't hold onto a lot of the product so it's simple to clean.

It's fairly large so it makes it quick to apply product. It also has a pointy edge which is great for around your nose. I also use that side to apply concealer. It says you can use it for powder, but I haven't tried that yet.

Foundation Brush, Daubigny Iron Type Makeup Brush for Face Blush Liquid Powder Foundation Brush for Blending Liquid, Cream or Flawless Powder Cosmetics with Protective Case (Black)

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

Looks very interesting, such a different shape..I can see where it would give full coverage though......Thanks for posting.

Caaareful Shopper · ‎10-09-2012

@lkat I love the flat, very densely packed brushes for my liquid foundations. They give me an airbrush finish that I love! Some of the flat brushes out there are not dense enough for me. I use Tarte's dense liquid foundation brush, but they can be expensive. Thank you for this shout out!!

lkat · ‎07-23-2014

@Caaareful Shopper That's my favorite type too. I like the Tarte and also like the IT kabuki flat top, but I find they both hold onto the foundation so they're a pain to clean. I think you will really like this one if you try it.

Cindersmck5 · ‎05-10-2010

Love this brush! Bought a second one for backup just in case. Applies foundation so well, and makes a little go a long way. I saw it advertised on FB, has many great reviews. It's a keeper!

Caaareful Shopper · ‎10-09-2012

@lkat wrote:
@Caaareful Shopper That's my favorite type too. I like the Tarte and also like the IT kabuki flat top, but I find they both hold onto the foundation so they're a pain to clean. I think you will really like this one if you try it.

@lkat Yes, I know what you mean about cleaning the Tarte brush. But that was before I started using those small round silicone pads with the soft little nubbies on them (I get them on Amazon). I use Purity on the silicone pad, and swish around my wet makeup brush on it. Cleans beautifully & thoroughly!

JudyL · ‎07-11-2010

I've seen something similar pop up on my FB feed and was curious. Don't usually use a liquid foundation but wonder how it would do for powder. May get it and test it with my powder foundations.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@lkat wrote:
As someone with a lot of textured skin due to old acne scars, I prefer to use a brush to apply my foundation as I need good coverage. Over the years I've tried a lot of them, mostly high end but also some drugstore. I've found that the ones I like the most tend to be really hard to clean and after awhile they just don't work as well.

I don't remember where, but recently I saw a recommendation for a really inexpensive brush on Amazon. Since it was only $7.99, I decided to try it. I LOVE it! I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and I don't think I'll ever go back to my other brushes. It's very densely packed so the foundation goes on without any streaks and it also doesn't hold onto a lot of the product so it's simple to clean.

It's fairly large so it makes it quick to apply product. It also has a pointy edge which is great for around your nose. I also use that side to apply concealer. It says you can use it for powder, but I haven't tried that yet.

Foundation Brush, Daubigny Iron Type Makeup Brush for Face Blush Liquid Powder Foundation Brush for Blending Liquid, Cream or Flawless Powder Cosmetics with Protective Case (Black)

@lkat I have an older brush (w/ a handle) similar to this with a "well" in the center. It came with some powder foundation, I think, from QVC.