FLAT ROUND BLUSH BRUSH - 156

MAKE UP FOR EVER Flat Round Blush Brush #156 is the straightforward one: a flat head with a rounded edge, sized for a light dusting of powder blush. It is the brush you reach for when you want colour on the cheeks in two moves, and the same head will carry contour or highlighter.

What it actually does

• Puts blush on quickly. The brand's framing is speed and ease — a flat, round head covers the cheek in one sweep and brings up a healthy flush of colour.
• Doubles as a contour and highlight brush. MAKE UP FOR EVER says the size and shape adapt to all kinds of blush application, and to contour and highlighter too.
• Wavy fibres for powder. The head is built with wavy fibres, which is what lets it pick up both loose and compact powders without flinging them.
• Flat side, soft result. A flat profile presses powder onto the skin rather than buffing it in circles, so the colour lands where you place it.
• From the Artisan collection. The brand says the range came out of five years of work with makeup artists and fibre experts, spans 76 handcrafted shapes, and that each brush goes through 25 production stages, 30 craftsmen and 50 quality inspections.
• All fibre. MAKE UP FOR EVER describes the Artisan heads as 100 percent fibre, mixing straight and wavy strands to imitate how natural hairs behave, with bevelled tips that make each brush work two ways.

How to use

1. Pick up powder with the flat face of the brush. Not the edge — you want an even load across the head.
2. Work it over the apples of your cheeks in a figure-eight. That motion is the brand's own suggestion, and it keeps the colour centred without a hard edge.
3. Use what is left in the brush to blur. Carry the residue up towards the temple so the blush does not stop abruptly.
4. Switch jobs with the same head. Wipe it clean and the flat edge works for contour or a sweep of highlighter.

Is it right for you?

Questions

How does it differ from the tapered #160 blush brush?

Placement. This one is flat and rounded, built for a light wash over the apples of the cheeks. The #160 comes to a point and is aimed at narrow, lifted placement along the cheekbone.

Can I use it for contour or highlighter?

Yes — the brand lists both as intended uses alongside blush. Keep a second brush if you would rather not move a dark contour powder and a light highlighter in the same head.

Does it work with loose powder?

It does. The wavy fibres are specified for both loose and compact powders, so a pressed blush and a loose pigment both work.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked items arrive sooner; anything we order in for you takes longer.

How do I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery.

What if it arrives damaged?

Contact us within 1 day of delivery with a photo. We accept returns on defective, damaged or expired items only; after verification the refund goes to your original payment method within 15–30 days.