Laura Mercier Real Flawless Foundation Brush

For best results with powder products:

• Press or swirl bristles in pressed powder to or dip into loose powder to pick up the product.
• Next, press brush onto back of hand to work the powder into the bristles. This will ensure powder is loaded evenly and will minimize fallout.
• Gently tap brush once on back of hand once or twice to shake off any excess product.
• For Brushes with flat ferrule, apply with a pressing motion and smooth over to blend.
• For Brushes with a round ferrule, apply with a sweeping motion and swirl to blend.

For best results for crème or liquid products:

• Dispense a small amount of product on the back of the hand and pick up some product with the brush.
• Next, press brush onto back of hand to work the crème into the bristles. This will ensure product is loaded evenly.
• Gently tap brush once on back of hand to minimize any excess product.
• For Brushes with flat ferrule, apply with a pressing motion and smooth over to blend.
• For Brushes with a round ferrule, apply with a sweeping motion and stipple to blend with larger brushes, swirl to blend with small brushes.

HAND POSITION AND GRIP: For precise and detailed application

• Hold brush at the center of the handle or closer to the ferrule between thumb and middle finger.
• For added control, use pointer finger with a light touch on handle – this will act as a "guide" during application. It should feel like you're balancing the brush.

HAND POSITION AND GRIP: To blend and diffuse

• Hold brush with a loose grip closer to the end of handle with your thumb, pointer and middle fingers
• Use your wrists, rather than fingers to guide – this will provide the most "painterly" result.