The white fibers feature a flat top and work to pick up product — such as when you dab it into a foundation powder pan — and apply it to your skin. While you can focus solely on applying dots of product directly to your main features, if you have a liquid or cream foundation, you can also add dots wherever you need additional coverage — such as your eyelids. Load the brush: Dip the stippling brush into your chosen product, whether it’s foundation, blush, or highlighter. These are best for “no makeup” looks or someone who wants to even out their skin tone or hide minor blemishes. When you use the stipple brush, the natural fibers help to pick up the foundation or concealer and the synthetic fibers help to blend it out.

When using a stipple brush for foundation application, it is best to start with a small amount of product on the brush and then build up as needed. Use a stippling, or duo-fibre brush, to achieve a sheer coverage – they’re perfect for working with dewy foundation formulas. Go for this brush from Smashbox—the larger size helps you cover more ground faster, and the soft bristles leave you with sheer-to-full coverage (depending on how much product you use). While the Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Brush looks similar to a buffing brush, be sure to use the tool in a sweeping motion to keep its shape intact.Bonus: The bristles are super soft on this one, and it's especially great for subtle, no-makeup makeup vibes. Swipe the foundation across the areas you want to chisel, like the forehead and cheeks, and then use a small stippling brush to blend it onto your skin until you get a natural finish.

So, if you apply too much product, no matter how much you buff it’ll look like you’re wearing a full face of foundation. Prep your skin: Start by cleansing and moisturizing your skin to create a smooth and even base for your makeup.What it does: Softly blends away harsh concealer application edges and camouflages pigmentation in hard-to-reach areas, like the corners or your eyes and around your nose. The MAC 159S works best with dewy formulas – particularly tinted moisturiser, BB and CC creams – to create a sheer-to-medium coverage that looks natural and polished. If you need a makeup tool refresh and you want to add a stippling brush to your collection, you might as well grab this s uper-convenient set from Elf. The best foundation brushes blend foundation evenly and seamlessly, helping you build the level of coverage you’re after, as well as different finishes and effects.

Not only will it rid your tools of the nasties that cause acne, blackheads and skin irritations to appear, but it’ll help keep your foundation brush in tip-top condition, too.So be sure to spot clean your stippling brushes with a hand towel and a brush cleanser after each use—then give them a deeper clean once a week. Try it with your blush, your bronzer, or your foundation—just play around while you're getting used to the technique and discovering what works best.