BECCA The One Perfecting Brush review

The One Perfecting Brush from BECCA Cosmetics is a patent-pending brush that is supposed to cut down makeup application time in half, and replace a whole bevy of brushes. My makeup brushes take up a lot of space on my desk so I was happy to test out that theory.

This brush can be used for your entire makeup routine, from applying your base to finishing with powder. The tightly packed brush, which is non-porous allows the product to lay on top of bristles instead of absorbing, which means less product wastage. Now I know it may seem "egh!" to use one brush and dip it into different products, and then apply that to your face. But when I used this brush, I spot-cleaned after each product and there really wasn't any residue or wastage. 

The design of this brush is key to multitasking. The wide surface area and handle make it easier for me to work with and really does cut down on application time. The goat hair bristles are packed tightly horizontally, which creates a dense yet airy surface. There are various sides you can use this. To apply product on wide areas, you can use it horizontally or use it sideways to apply product on narrow areas like the brigdge of your nose, chin, etc. Any way you end up using this, it gives you an airbrushed effect. For me, it was similar to what I would get if I used a blending sponge or a dense stipple brush. 

Despite already having a ton of brushes, I mainly rely on 3 brushes for basic application: eyeshadow, stipple and a kabuki brush. Aside from highlighting, this brush did reduce my time to spend on application. The one drawback to this is the shape of the handle. I understand it needs to be wide to accommodate different uses but it did not fit in my brush organizer. Storing this in a clean area might be tricky.

It is recommended to wash The One Perfecting Brush every 2 weeks if used daily, by gently washing the bristles in a mild alcohol-free soap. It is important to avoid submerging this brush and allowing it to dry flat or at a slight angle with the bristles pointed down. This prevents water from penetrating too deep and loosening the bristles. Since this brush is made from goat hair, I also condition it.

The One Perfecting Brush costs $49.00 and you can purchase it from Sephora. With Black Friday coming up and free shipping at $50.00, I would definitely suggest getting it in the next two weeks.

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