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Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush Review

Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush Review
Overall rating from 13 reviews so far:
4.4/5
Would use it again?
4.4/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.5/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.3/5

Streak-free buffing foundation brush will leave you with a smooth and perfected base.

Website www.manicare.co.nz

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Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush Review

Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush Review

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
13th July, 2018
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Beautiful brush

Not only is this brush designed so pretty its very light weight does exactly what is asked of it!! It is made of synthetic fibres and I love how the bristles are firm but at the same time very soft on the skin!! It picks up just the right amount of foundation and evenly spreads without leaving streaks in the base of your application like many other foundation brushes do! Easily up there with a couple of my fav synthetic brushes and I will definitely use it again and totally recommend this brush to others! Perfect for anyones kit, if you are just starting out or even if you are pro!

Tips: For the best even spread use a stippling motion!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
21st July, 2018
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Glam by Manicare GP2 Buffing Foundation Brush

What a beautiful brush! I have always struggled finding a foundation brush that gives you that streak free finish... I am very happy to say I have now found it! The shape of the brush makes it super comfortable to hold and has a lovely thick fiberous brush head which is extremely soft at the same time! This brush gives your skin a gorgeous even canvas for the rest of your makeup without it feeling though your foundation is caked on. I found it worked well with powder but fell completely in love with it when using liquid! Applying foundation evenly can be time consuming at the best of times... I can honestly say using this brush it took me no more than 2 minutes! I would recommend this brush to anyone!

Tips: Easy application: I found when using my Liquid foundation I applied 1 pump on the back of my hand, dipped my brush in and applied from there. (Without it absorbing all the foundation into the bristles)

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
24th July, 2018
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Firm, Fluffy and Streak Free!

I've never used this brand of brush before - I've seen Manicare products like falsies in Farmers though.

It looks really classy. The tapered shape is interesting but also well balanced to hold.

The bristles are synthetic - yay! They're tightly packed but soft, leaving the head firm but fluffy.

With liquid foundation this works like a dream. It doesn't eat product, but holds enough to get your face done without dipping it in the foundation every other second.

The angled brush head works beautifully at getting in around the nose and makes applying foundation quick and easy to blend. Getting a streak-free finish with this brush is easy!

Another huge positive is the brush holds up really well with washing - no shed and the bristles maintain their shape once dried.

I don't really think there's a negative to the Glam foundation brush - at $30 its a steal for someone who'll use it daily, and its a great step-up brush for someone ready to move up from a beginners/cheapie brush.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
26th July, 2018
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Best Foundation Brush

I wouldn't normally use a brush to apply my foundation. I would normally use my fingers or a beauty blender.

This brush is my new favourite to apply full coverage foundations. I tested this out on my Marc Jacobs 'remarcable' and my Nars 'all day luminous' and this brush gave me the most flawless finish.

PROS: -doesn't soak up any foundation (minimal waste) -flawess application -buildable coverage without looking streaky

CONS: -slight shedding (but very minimal, not enough to actually bother me) This will probably go away after a few washes anyway

Cute, lightweight design. Easy to use and the perfect size. Does everything it says it does

Overall I will definately be buying more and will be stocking this in my kit

Tips: Dot the liquid foundation all over the face and then use the brush to buff it in. I found the best way was to use buffing / circular motions

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
30th July, 2018
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Buffing Brilliant!

After using this for a week i would say this most definitely does what it says. The bristles are soft and it allows me to work all areas of my face. It buffs well and works great with both liquid and cream based foundations. The more i use it the better its getting!

Tips: Apply liquid foundation to the back of your hand and then dab the brush into your foundation and then buff onto the face.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
2nd August, 2018
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User friendly Foundation brush

This cute foundation brush by Manicare promises to give a streak free and flawless finish with precision and maximum control. I was a bit dubious as like most makeup artists, we have our preferred brushes or other tools but was happy to give this a go! The packaging was simple and informative making for easy selection in store. On first impression, i thought the brush appeared well made and a cute design. It has a tapered end that fits your hand well fir ease of use. The bristles are synthetic and quite dense but feel soft to touch. My usual go to brushes are similar design but larger and more dense so I was interested to try this and see if it worked well for me. I used the brush with a full coverage liquid foundation and my first impression was thta it was so easy to use and got in to all the small areas with ease. It was great for buffing and building up product and distributed the foundation evenly, leaving a flawless finish. I was pleasantly surprised with this brush and used it again with the same results. I would be keen to see how well it goes with different formulas, but think it will be a good little performer all round. It was also easy to clean and held it’s shape. I would totally recommend this to anyone looking for a dense foundation brush as its so easy to use. I would be interested to see how well the bristles hold out as shedding can be an issue long term.

Tips: Great if you’re a newbie and only use beauty blenders, it doesn’t soak up as much product and you still get a flawless finish. Buff in gently in circular motions to distrbute the product =)

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
11th November, 2018
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Easy Foundation Application

Buffing brushes are one of my preferred ways of applying foundation and this brush was up to standard.

Stylistically, I prefer the look of some of the other buffing brushes I have used in the past. But in terms of the head of the brush (which is what matters the most) this brush was excellent.

The brush distributed foundation smoothly and evenly without streaking. Over time a few bristles have come out, but I've encountered that with other brushes as well.

What I like best about the Manicare range is that they are easily available from Farmers and can be sometimes purchased on special.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
21st July, 2018
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Great brush for its price

Overall I was very impressed with this brush. I have been using it with thicker liquid foundations as I prefer flat faoundation brushes for lighter weight foundations and this brush did a beautiful job. The angles of the bristles make it really easy to work around the face and it washes really easily. Hair shedding was minimal - much less then other brushes I’ve used. I do prefer my Mac 170 buffing brush to this however there is about $100 difference between the two so for the price of this brush I think it’s fantastic! Only negative from a professional perspective is that the unique handle doesn’t really fit well into a brush belt but that’s not a major.

Tips: Wash regulalarily for a smooth finish. Use with medium to fuller coverage foundations.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
24th July, 2018
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GREAT for applying liquid foundation!

This brush has become a part of my daily routine. The bristles are quite densely packed but still soft, and it feels nice to use and doesn't absorb much product. After testing it out with different products here are my thoughts:

Works BEST with: foundations with a watery-thin consistency. It did a beautiful job of evenly spreading the product all over my face without me having to get my hands involved. My favourite way to use this brush is for spreading my runniest liquid foundation out over my whole face and down my neck, and then patting it in with a damp sponge to perfect my base and blend out the edges.

Works pretty well with: Medium-consistency liquid or full-coverage powder foundations. It does a decent job of applying liquids without absorbing too much product, or buffing powder foundation into the skin.

Doesn't work so well with: Thick liquid or cream products. I found it didn't quite get the job done and left brush marks on my face, which I had to blend out with my beauty sponge. I also wouldn't use this with blush, contour or bronzer as the bristles are a bit too dense and the colour would be very difficult to blend out.

Price: At $29.99, this brush doesn't break the bank and performs almost as well as a more high-end brush. It doesn't shed and feels like it will last a long time so I think this is a worthy investment.

Tips: Wash between uses and make sure you let it dry. I tried using it while it was still damp from being washed and the effectiveness of the brush was vastly reduced. (Bonus tip: if you don't have time to wash and dry it, spritz it with some brush cleaner spray and wipe it on a towel to remove most of the residual product on the brush.)

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
22nd July, 2018
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Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush

Now I'm a massive fan of a good foundation brush and I really loved using this one. The softness of the brush feels amazing on your skin and it effortlessly buffs the liquid foundation making it look flawless. Use liquid foundations to get the most out of this brush as the bristles are a little soft to use with a stick or thicker base. It built the coverage up really well and the extra product glided on streak free. The price is definately comparable with other brushes on the market and even stands up with some of the more expensive brands. It also looks great and is comfortable to use with it's slender lines. This brush gives you an even, smooth, flawless base for your day and feels amazing to use. I will definately be recommending this to my friends.

Tips: Make sure to clean your foundation brushes well after a few uses as the build up of product can result in an uneven application and will extend the life of any brush.

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