What it is: A vegan brush for blending and buffing makeup to a flawless finish.What it does: Developed for use with Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation, this brush picks up and distributes all formulations from liquid to cream to powder makeup better than a sponge. The “optical blurring” comes in when you buff out your makeup: instead of a streaky finish from fingers or a sponge, buffing disperses the light-diffusing particles in Naked Skin and seemingly fine lines disappear. It’s blending ability makes it ideal for mature skin, as it creates a smooth, youthful-looking appearance. The medium-large brush with densely packed hairs has a domed top that maneuvers nicely around the face, making it suitable for under the eye, around the nose, and around the brow area.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Phthalates- GMOs- TriclosanWhat else you need to know: The brush’s handle is made of recycled aluminum, and its synthetic, cruelty-free brush hairs are more hygienic than real hair (but never get that stinky wet-hair smell).

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Questions & Answers for Urban Decay Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

Question

Does this brush work just as well with any other foundation?

Specifically(not dissing UD) with MUFE HD foundation?
Thanks!

asked 8 months ago

MissYesenia

(Miami Fl)

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

7 answers

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answer 1

Yes! I use it with other BB Creams, foundations, and tinted moisturizers. Blends them all so beautifully...I adore this brush.

answered 6 days ago

cloggingprincess

(West Coast)

answer 2

Yes, used with MUFE HD and Dr Jarts BB cream as well. It's just a great brush.

answered 7 months ago

Sunvalleygirl

(Sun Valley, ID)

answer 3

Yes, I use this with my Clinique perfectly real foundation and it works wonders.

answered 7 months ago

malynda91

(Kelowna, B.C.)

answer 4

I was told in the store that this UD Naked foundation is the only other spherical foundation other than MUFE HD. Supposedly the same the stuff so I would imagine this brush would work for it as well.

answered 8 months ago

liss711

(Grand Rapids, MI)

answer 5

Bought this brush to work with Benefit's Hello Flawless and it does a great job!

answered 8 months ago

gwma

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 6

I am using it with my MUFE foundation and I give it 5 stars! I'm guessing it would probably work with just about any liquid foundation. I'll try the UD foundation after I'm done with MUFE but I'm very happy so far.

answered 8 months ago

georgiep

(Western Canada)

answer 7

YES! This brush works with all types of foundation. I've used it with mineral foundation, MakeupForever HD, Urban Decay liquid & cream foundation and even my BB cream. It's a great investment because it does work with so many different products. I especially love it for mineral powder. The only negative I can think of is that it does take some time to dry.

answered 8 months ago

bbgirl1980

(Norwalk, CT)

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How do you clean and how often should this brush be cleaned?

asked 9 months ago

gomo

(west nyack, ny)

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

6 answers

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answer 1

I've had this brush for 2 months and just cleaned it yesterday. I use vinegar and baking soda in a cup swish it in there until the brush looks clean, and then rinse several times with hot water, and let dry. If you rinse it well enough you shouldn't be able to smell the vinegar at all. Hope this helps!

answered 6 months ago

MrsBraaten

(Ogden, UT)

answer 2

I clean mine once every month with soap and water

answered 8 months ago

MamaDuck

(Greeley, Co)

answer 3

I use a mild dish soap. Or the white bar soap that's pre and clean. It's always best to wash your brushes weekly

answered 8 months ago

SophiaN

(Grayslake, il)

answer 4

I clean this brush with antibacterial dish soap after every use

answered 9 months ago

esthetics

(Calgary, AB)

answer 5

I use my face wash to clean my brush actually. I put a little dab in the center of my palm and make circular movements with the brush on the soap; basically mimicking the way I put foundation on my face but in my hand. I rinse under cool water. I typically clean my foundation brush when the fibers begin to clump together after the brush has been used. I do store my brushes so dust and stuff doesn't get into the hairs when not in use to keep it cleaner. I think for me it's about once every 4-5 days. I also have oily skin so I am really conscious about cleaning my brushes so I don't put oil back on my face.

answered 9 months ago

jessmess83

(Tampa Bay, FL)

answer 6

I clean this as I do my other brushes... I spot clean everyday and deep clean once a week

answered 9 months ago

amybernie

(Naperville, IL)

Question

So how do you use this with liquid?

I have never used a brush with liquid foundation. Do you apply with fingers and then buff it in? A little explanation would be great!!

asked 7 months ago

nightravyn

(knob noster, mo)

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

6 answers

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answer 1

You can either apply a small amount of your foundation directly on the brush head, which is what I do. Or you can apply some foundation on the back of your hand and use it like a palette to apply your foundation. Either way it should work out great, and a good tip would be to use small amounts of foundation first, and see how far that takes you.

answered 6 months ago

MrsBraaten

(Ogden, UT)

answer 2

Urban Decay's you tube has a video that answers this question. I would link to it, but that's against Sephora's policy. Look for a video called Introducing Naked Skin Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup. It's for their foundation, but the tip would be true of any liquid. The tip starts about five minutes in. Basically you stipple the liquid onto the brush, and then stipple it onto your skin.

answered 7 months ago

freshwidow

(Athens, GA)

answer 3

I've used it with my Lancome Teint Idole 24H liquid foundation. I stipple the foundation around my face first and then blend and buff out all over. The finish is flawless! (Of course I set my foundation after buffing it but I use a separate powder brush for that)

answered 7 months ago

missjmeeann

(Orlando, FL)

answer 4

I got this idea from a you tube video from another user and it works great. I use a small ceramic dish meant for condiments. I pump two squirts of Urban Decay Naked and dab the brush lightly and repeatedly until I'm finished with my whole face. It means I have a dish to clean every now and then, but it also means that I don't have hands to wash and lotion up.

answered 7 months ago

Sunvalleygirl

(Sun Valley, ID)

answer 5

I don't know that I have "the" answer, but I am happy to tell you what works for me :) I dot the foundation on my cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. I use the brush to buff it in and around. This brush works best with the thinner foundations.

answered 7 months ago

eye4got

(STL, MO)

answer 6

I usually place two small dots of foundation on my checks and forehead, then a dot on my nose and chin. Then I use dabbing circular motions to move the product around the face and down the neck until even. Then just add a little bit more to any problem areas. Hope that helps :)

answered 7 months ago

malynda91

(Kelowna, B.C.)

Question

Necessity

Is this brush necessary for an airbrush application or good application when using this foundation?

asked 8 months ago

Anonymous

(ROCHESTER NY)

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

5 answers

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answer 1

It's not necessary, but I did go back and buy it after I had tried using it without it for a few days. The product is very thin/runny, so using a sponge (I use the Beauty Blender), was using too much product. Using my fingers just wasn't giving me the same result, and I own the Sephora #55, which was just a bit too densely packed (though I do love that brush as well!)

answered 8 months ago

tuulin

(Charlotte, NC)

answer 2

No not at all! :) (You could use a triangle sponge ripped in half, just use the rough ripped end! )But COMPLETELY worth the money! Its my number one brush for all foundations liquid and powder! I'm also going to buy one for bronzers! It lives up to its hype! Good luck hun!

answered 8 months ago

HipNudeLip

(Murray, Ut)

answer 3

It's not necessary, but it makes the application flawless. I was applying the foundation with my fingers, and I really liked it. Then I bought the brush...now I LOVE it. The combination really does give you an airbrushed finish.

answered 8 months ago

rachelcolleen

(TX)

answer 4

I personally don't have experience with the new UD foundation, but one of my best friends bought the new UD foundation without this brush and found that it went on rather streaky and she had to take a lot of time to buff out the streaks. She bought this brush on my suggestion and hasn't had that problem since. I use this brush with Stila foundation and the UD Surreal skin and love it with both!

answered 8 months ago

Anonymous

(Pasadena, CA)

answer 5

I find this brush is perfect for the foundation it is not necessary if you have a good foundation brush, but I think this does give more of the airbrush finish.

answered 8 months ago

SophiaN

(Grayslake, il)

Question

I have a sephora gif card and I can either afford this brush and a drugstore foundation or the UD naked skin foundation which is smarter to buy

asked 4 months, 3 weeks ago

AamandaRoseZ

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

5 answers

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answer 1

I would go with the foundation first.. That's what I bought way before getting the brush!

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

Anonymous

(Fairfield, CA)

answer 2

Both! The foundation lasts a long time - 6 months - if you use this brush which maximizes the foundation. A little goes a long way with this brush. Buy the brush and get a sample of the foundation and you'll see what I mean.

answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

jet92037

(San Diego, CA)

answer 3

Definitely get the UD foundation, its my new favorite! It feels like you are wearing no foundation at all.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

ashdev12

(Chattanooga, TN)

answer 4

I don't think the NAKED foundation is all that great - it's very runny with sheer coverage, and does nothing for oil control (I have combo skin). I would even recommend certain drugstore foundations over it. However, I do love the foundation brush, which works really well for both foundations and bb creams.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

tinabunny

(New York, NY)

answer 5

Personally, I would go with the Urban Decay brush. Makes for almost flawless foundation application.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

DebAn

(Columbia SC)

Question

Compare to Tarte's Airbrush Finish Bamboo Foundation Brush

How does this compare Tarte's foundation brush? I just bought the naked skin foundation, but I want to use the Tarte brush that I already have to apply it rather than spend the money on this UD brush. Will the Tarte brush provide the same effect?

asked 7 months ago

JasK31

(Orange, CA)

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

4 answers

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answer 1

I said I wish they made a smaller version of the Tarte brush to use around your eyes and nose and then voila I found this! I find them both equal the Tarte brush is just quicker to use I think

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

puglover05

(St.Clairsville,Oh)

answer 2

Absolutely! I've used it successfully with foundation of all types.

answered 6 months ago

Tinkerbelles

(The Sierra)

answer 3

I love love my Tarte brush...it is wonderful! The UD brush is also a fabulous finish but I have kept both and use them in tandem. Urban Decay will give a more "full coverage" application. I have found my routine being with Tarte brush for Stilla liquid foundation and finishing with BareMinerals Original foundation and my urban decay brush. My makeup looks so perfect and gorgeous using these two brushes and foundations together. Get the Urban Decay brush...you won't regret it!

answered 7 months ago

MmmmEmily

(Atlanta, GA)

answer 4

This brush head is quite a bit smaller and probably a little denser.

answered 7 months ago

Smurfette123

Question

Is this brush the same as the Sephora Classic Mineral Powder Brush #45?

asked 9 months ago

Anonymous

(houston, tx)

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

3 answers

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answer 1

No. It looks very similar, but whereas the Sephora brush is brilliant at buffing in mineral foundations, it can't compare when used to buff liquid/cream foundations into the skin

answered 9 months ago

esthetics

(Calgary, AB)

answer 2

I own both of the brushes and they are very similar. The sephora brush's bristles are a little softer and shorter, and the UD brush's handle is a little shorter. They both do a great job, but for the makeup obsessed (me), I prefer the UD.

answered 9 months ago

natasha99

(Atlanta, GA)

answer 3

No, its urban decay silly

answered 9 months ago

amybernie

(Naperville, IL)

Question

Would this work well on tinted moisturizer?

asked 7 months ago

OreoAndFez

(Moorpark, California)

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

3 answers

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answer 1

Yes, I've used with foundation, Dr. Jarts BB cream, and powder. works great for all.

answered 7 months ago

Sunvalleygirl

(Sun Valley, ID)

answer 2

If you are using a Beauty Balm or something slightly creamy, this would work well, but if you're going for a thicker based tinted moisturizer, this isn't the sort of brush I, personally, would use.

answered 7 months ago

rozarooni

(Chicago, IL)

answer 3

I've used this brush with my tinted moisturizer and it works fine for me, but I still like using clean fingers with tinted moisturizers. It's really what ever you prefer.

answered 7 months ago

malynda91

(Kelowna, B.C.)

Question

Cleaning this brush

Can anyone tell me how to clean this brush? No matter what I try, foundation remains in the brush.

asked 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Anonymous

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

3 answers

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answer 1

When I was my foundation brushes I use two products: brush shampoo and toner!
Before I wet the brush I pour a small amount of toner in my hand (I use Sea Breeze Original Astringent) and massage it into the bristles. I find that toner really helps the makeup begin to break down so the shampoo can really get to work.

answered 5 days ago

abbydiane

(Washington)

answer 2

Use equal amounts of dishwashing soap (blue kind) and olive oil... does wonders! Perfect for foundation brushes!

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

KTSully

(Grosse Pointe, MI)

answer 3

I use olive oil (the best virgin you can get) when my brushes get really dirty(once a month or so). I have used it with this brush. Just put oil the size of a quarter in your palm. Take the already damp brush and start cleaning it like the oil is soap. You should see the makeup start to come out pretty quick. After a minute or so of agitation rinse it with warm water and then use whatever brush cleaner you use. I use baby shampoo. Sometimes I will wash the brush twice after using the oil. Rinse with warm water and you should be good to go.

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

yurikitty28

(Blairsville, PA)

Question

Whats the best way to use it?

Do you use another brush to buff the product in or do you just use this brush? I'm nervous to just use this brush because everyone is saying the brisles aren't really stiff, they are soft. So how should I use it?

asked 4 months, 3 weeks ago

mollyy

(Jackson,nj)

on Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush

3 answers

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answer 1

I use this brush to stipple liquid foundation all over my face and then go over one last time to really buff it out and make sure everything blends evenly. This method gives me flawless foundation every single time.

answered 5 days ago

abbydiane

(Washington)

answer 2

I like to dot the foundation onto my face and then use the brush to buff and blend it all over. There is also a video on Urban Decay's YouTube page showing you how Wende Zomnir applies it using a stippling technique.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

danimazz

(Toronto, ON)

answer 3

I use it by pumping some foundation on my hand, swirling the brush in it and then apply the foundation by buffing it on. Pretty much applying it in a circular motion.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

goddesskali

(Charlotte, NC)

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