Real Techniques Priming Jar Brush

I tend to prefer fingers or sponge for foundation application --that is, putting foundation on the skin and blending it. I rarely have good luck with brushes for application...they tend to leave my skin uneven, streaky and unblended. However, I do rely on this RT stippling brush AFTER applying foundation to my large-pored skin which sucks up foundation leaving little dots behind which resist all re-blending. I just bounce it bristles-first (perpendicular to my face, not in a "brushing" motion). This gets any foundation that is stuck in pores to blend well to avoid that Seurat-painting effect. Then I powder as usual, then bounce again with the brush. This makes a visible difference in the longevity and good wear of any foundation I use. If you have oily or large-pored skin this brush is a life-saver. But it is not great for applying foundation unless you want a very very light coverage finish.

Good brushes especially for students and those who starts their journey in makeup. They work fine, they are soft, they don't shed (very important,when you apply your makeup and end up picking hairs from your face) and good cleaning behavior. Only negative is the black rubber at the end of the handle, it become sticky and gross within months of use. I use Mod Podge matte to coat it. It work also with NARS packaging.

I have never had luck with stippling brushes and this is not exception. The bristles on this clump together which result in a streaky application of liquid products. I tried it with cream blushes but no. I also think this is one of the least comfortable RT brushes to hold. The weight is heavy at the end and it feels clumsy. Honestly I've grown tired of their candle stick handles as well.

I originally liked it although I found it quite small for foundation. Then.....it started shedding. Not just the odd hair here and there - HUGE clumps at a time. Maybe it’s a rare dud from RT but it’s got to go in the bin I’m afraid. Shame.

The only thing I really like this for is cream blush, but it does work beautifully for that purpose. When I got it I thought it might be more of a multi-tasker, so I was a little disappointed, but I am glad that I found one thing that it is great at. I had been applying my cream blushes with my fingers, but this is far superior as it diffuses the cream more evenly and really makes it look very natural (which IMHO is the point of cream blush vs. powder blush.) If this one broke or fell apart I would re-purchase it for sure.