Flat Top Kabuki Brush By Keshima - Premium Foundation Brush

This was a birthday gift to myself and boy, I chose well.This keshima brush is well known as a dupe for the sigma brush, which has been listed on amazon for only £5 more, so is a 'cheap' dupe that's not a whole bunch cheaper worth the effort?I can't say much about the sigma, but this brush more than meets my expectations and needs.The flat top is fantastic for buffing foundation into the skin rather than letting it sit on top which the traditional foundation brush can do. This leaves a much more natural and 'airbrushed' effect to the face. The bristles are DENSELY packed into the head! a wow for this price bracket and they are super soft enough not to scratch but strong enough to hold their shape with the pressure of application.The bristles pick up enough foundation to disperse evenly without clogging up the brush (and so dragging) and grip enough to not seep or over saturate at the first touch, however I would strongly advise at least wiping the brush every time you use it if not rinsing as unlike the traditional foundation brush which tends to work a bit better with product already on the bristles (obviously not built up but not squeaky clean either), this doesn't and can lead to streaks where the brush is wiping rather than buffing.I'm really pleased with the level of coverage you can build up with this brush with a small amount of product from barely there to full coverage. I have tested this brush with a variety of foundations including oil based and 'water' based, with and without silicones and all though different application levels work well with this brush. It does love a silicone packed foundation as it really helps to buff and blend but I also get a flawless application with a silicone free £4 Makeup Revolution foundation which is clotted cream thick, the trick is buffing not swiping.The handle is chunky which helps support the proper grip for buffing and so enabling a good result by design. My only quibble would have been to take a tip from Real Techniques and flatten the bottom of the brush as it is really handy to stand up when adding another bit of foundation/concealer etc without having to put back in the pot or lay down and thus transfer product.Seriously impressed with this brush, I'm definitely a convert to the kabuki flat head, and considering the quality and the price bracket, this brush should stand for it's quality alone rather than just being a dupe, putting the other set on my Christmas list!A post script, this truly is a company that cares, and hold true to their 100% satisfaction claim as I had an issue with my brush four months down the line and they were fantastic in helping me, I cannot recommend this company highly enough!

Brilliant brush, ideal for applying my colour changing foundation, easy to wash & keep clean. I was so pleased I purchased one for my daughter. Great value for money.

Nice brush. Does a good job.

Lovely brush, very smooth and flat. Good at applying foundation evenly and effectively.

Lovely item. Great compact size. The retractable element is super clever. Brush is of good quality and it gives great application of my make up.

Fabulous kabuki brush for travel. Not too soft. I’m very pleased with it.

No good for mineral foundation as bristles too rigid n short

Great item, looks sleek and is durable. Decent size and will fit in a makeup bag easily. Good powder and liquid application, goes on smooth with the brush. Great value and stands up again expensive brushes.

Pinsel ist sehr weich, man kann gut verteilen auf der Gesichter.

Es linda, aunque muy pequeña.

Brilliant for stippling cream or liquid blush in place. I wish there was a smaller option

Love it! Works wonderfully with my luxe foundation.

I love it! It’s easy to bring it with you wherever you go while keeping it clean. It’s very soft to the touch. The price is great. No strong chemical smell to it. And I love that if you prefer using a foundation brush that usually has longer hair, you can push it open completely. But if you need a shorter hair brush in certain spots on your face, a more compact brush to concentrate the application of the foundation in specific spots where you need better coverage, all you need to do is push the hair not as far out of its case and it provides you with a shorter hair more compact brush.I bought a second one to leave in my purse for when I need it on the go.