elf Stipple Brush Review

The ELF Stipple Brush is actually one of the first brushes I pick up daily to apply my makeup. I got 2 of these from iHerb that were $3usd each so a bargain and how could I turn down. It took me so long to start using it though.

Packaging is the normal ELF Studio Collection Black handle with the white writing, came in the clear plastic wrapper, just typical of ELF.

Bristles are nice and soft which are layered and that has helped me give a even coverage over my face as I use it for foundation, it really helps get evenly in those trouble areas, I found this brush was great for kind of hiding my enlarged pores as well which for me is perfect. It really does give a great application, and is one of my favorite brushes, I even keep a second one for when the other has been washed so then I don't need to go a day without using it, just incase.

I do find however that some days if an application looks too heavy that I need to go in and buff areas to remove any cakey look, it might just be me on particular days.

Overall I love this brush, will happily continue to use and would highly recommend for others to use.

One of the first brushes I bought and it turns out it's one of the best. Didn't anything wonderful from a cheap brush but wow.

Using it after applying all foundation/powder etc. gives a smooth airbrushed effect. Using it to apply foundation is similar and allows you to use only small amounts with little wastage.

Haven't had any issue with shedding, it cleans up well and doesn't lose shape. Nice and soft.

For a low end, cheap brush i was really impressed. I got this brush on holiday when i left my go to brushes at home. I thought it would be something that would get the bin after a couple of uses but that hasnt been the case! Its soft, has very little fall out and seems to be holding up really well.

I remember reading this brushes name and thinking a Stipple what lol. I had never heard of a Stippling brush before but it sounded like something fun so purchased it.

When it arrived I was like this is quite an interesting brush, actually reminded me of a badger because of the black and white bristles lol.

So being a Stipple Brush virgin, I had to watch a couple of youtube videos on how to use it as I didn't find the instructions for dummies on the packet. After watching the videos, I experimented with it and thought how cool it was especially when using BB Cream. It was easy to use and easy to apply it and gave off a more flawless look. I dabbed it and it just looked so good. It lasted for quite awhile but then noticed it started to shed. Now I'm not sure if this was because I was using it all the time or because I was supposed to replace it but the whiskers kept coming off onto my skin which was irritating.

I also didn't find it very sturdy, it was quite soft especially as I had seen other brushes were usually quite firm. But other than that, I really liked it, sadly it had to retire and then I went off to the dark side and purchased a Real Techniques brush.

It really is a great brush for a beginner and a great price too.

This brush is totally amazing for the price! It applies liquid foundation so well! There is also a smaller version of this brush in the same range which I actually used for powder highlighter. I personally found it gave me such a flawless finish, I absolutely love this brush <3 Definitely a must have

This brush delivers good results for a fraction of what high end brands charge for similar brushes. It has a matte handle and a long shiny black ferrule.  The brush head is a good size and not overly dense so you can distribute enough product upon application in one area without caking it on.

Don't let the price fool you, the brush hairs are soft against the skin and I haven't had too much shedding from the ones I've used. I like to take this one when traveling because atleast if I lose it; it wouldn't hit me as much as my MAC 187 and I can readily replace it.

I like to use this brush to sheer out liquid foundation because it leaves a lovely natural finish on days where I just want to keep it light and simple. I've probably gone through 3 of these brushes and the only issues I've had with them is some degree of shedding and over time 1 brush came undone where the ferrule became disconnected from the handle. 

Even though I don't reach for this brush as much as I used to it's still a great brush to have on hand. I would highly recommend this product, particularly for those that are on a budget; but even still it doesn't hurt to have a couple in your collection for the price.

This brush is such an affordable, yet professional-quality tool. You can use it for multiple purposes and leaves skin looking beautiful. For only $10, this brush is a steal!

I use this brush with foundation/concealer and my skin just has such a nice finish with minimal effort. Everyday I also use my small one to put on highlighter, which sounds quite strange and doesn't work for all highlighters but I have a MAC Mineralise Skinfinish and it works so well! The brush hairs are soft and flexible and effortlessly blend product in. I've even heard that these are dupes for MAC brushes, which are very expensive.

Overall I just love this e.l.f Stipple Brush, it's a staple in my collection and a great buy at only $10. It's comparable to high end brushes but has a cheap price tag, and is easy to find in any Kmart store.

This brush is very nice to work with and I find it easy to use. I haven't had any problems with it, bristles haven't fallen out and stuck to my face, its very soft , and since I have acne scaring it gets into all those little gaps well. Its my go to brush.

I picked up this brush for $5 at Kmart and boy am I glad I did! This brush is very soft, but still is stiff enough to preform well, its also easy to clean. Works with both powder and liquid makeup but I find that it preforms slightly better with powder. Very impressed and keen to try out others in the line!