Customer Reviews

Bare Escentuals Flawless Application Face Brush

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

I purchased a Bare Minerals starter kit, with this brush included, from a local health and beauty store. The makeup itself is wonderful, but the brush sheds hair all over my face and clothing. The store would not refund or exchange the brush due to local health codes. I contacted Bare Minerals/Escentuals customer service directly and they would not exchange or replace the brush either. Too bad they couldn't sacrifice a 20 dollar brush to keep a potential lifetime customer. I will not ever purchase another product from this company, as they do not stand by their product and their customer service both on the phone and via e-mail was horrible. This is unfortunate, especially in light of the fact that they promise "100% satisfaction guaranteed" on their website and TV ads. I've switched to another mineral foundation (from Sephora) which works just as well, is less expensive, and has a brush that doesn't shed.

I recently purchased my Bare Escentuals (BE) starter kit which included the Flawless Application Brush and "Handy Buki" (small kabuki brush with a longer handle) brush for foundation application (also included "Maximum Coverage Concealer" brush which is absolutely amazing). These brushes are a good way to start learning mineral makeup application, but I found that the brushes were a little too scratchy on my sensitive skin (the "Buki" brush felt softer, but not quite soft enough and not as easy to apply because of the smaller surface area of the brush).

The MAC 182 buffer brush is a much softer (still sable I think, but softer) option but also much more expensive. I purchased the new Sephora "Professional Kabuki" (all black, not sure of the material), which is very similar to the MAC brush, but closer in price to the BE face brushes. The larger surface area of the Sephora brush also makes application easier. The BE brushes are probably ok for people with less sensitive skin, but I highly recommend looking at the MAC and Sephora brushes for more sensitive skin types.

This brush really isnt worth $23. Its probably worth ten at most. Its a really soft brush and everything...but if you Must spend that much on a makeup brush..GO the extra few dollars and buy the Bare Escentuals Kabuki brush...its ALOT bigger, softer, and easier to apply with.

I agree with the previous reviewer in that this brush isn't worth the money. I got it in the "Get Started" kit along with the kabuki brush and prefer that one much more. The flawless face brush is good for applying mineral veil and warmth and feels great on your skin, but is very light in coverage. If you're looking for good coverage when applying the foundations, definitely go with the full coverage kabuki brush.

If you use Bare Escentuals make-up, you cannot go wrong with this brush. Just follow the make-up directions - swirl, tap, and buff! When you apply to your face, you should not see products on the outside bristles. If you do see it, you have too much on the brush. Making sure you have not overloaded the brush will help avoid getting make-up all over the place.

After initially being turned off by Bare Escentuals products because the demonstrator used the Full Coverage Kabuki brush, I decided to give BE one last-ditch effort. I told the woman about looking like it was caked on, and she used this Flawless Application Face Brush. I loved the way I looked - completely natural and healthy!
At first when I used it I didn't notice anything. Then the more I wore dark colored shirts the more I noticed that the brush would shed - a lot. Every time I have used the brush it sheds like a golden retriever (which is heavily). It can be bad especially when I am wearing a good shirt that I don't want to wreck for the day. And because of the color of hair it has, the they show up on white clothing, too.
If you buy this brush, I am sure you will have the same shedding issue. However, I just have learned to adjust. I try to do my makeup at a table and lean my head over the table while using the brush so the brush hairs fall onto the table. Otherwise (for instance, if I am in a car) I either bring a paper towel/something to use as a bib (which works like a charm), or I use a lint brush afterwards (which is difficult because there is typically a lot of hair).
Overall, this brush is a necessity for any Bare Escentuals face product (foundation, warmth, mineral veil, etc.). It is worth using because, in my opinion, the other brushes are either too light or too heavy in application. It gives great coverage and do not hesitate to buy it -- just be ready to wear a bib!

I was skeptical about ordering the Bare Minerals brushes at such a low price...but it's the real deal! And a great one at that!!!

I bought this brush to apply the bare minerals foundation. It's a soft brush, so it doesn't scratch my face.. and it applies the foundation really well. I love it and couldn't ask for anything more with the way it applies the foundation. The only problem that bothers me is that it comes with no case.. so I'm always worried that the hairs will split apart and it wont last for a long time. Other than that, I'm very satisfied!

Before buying this I purchased the same one in the store. It was a great brush and I was sad when I lost it. It was so expensive in the store and cheaper on amazon. But the one I purchased from amazon is nothing like the one from the store. It fell apart so easily and was very hard on my skin.

This brush came with the starter kit and the hairs fall out or break and end up all over my clothes. I already find the mineral make up rather messy, and this just adds to the mess. The Body Shop makes much better makeup brushes for about the same price and they are cruelty free (synthetic) and they get top reviews on Amazon. I'm going to buy those instead.