Hi Ann,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about the Beautiful Finish Foundation Brush! We're so glad to hear that you found the bristles to be as soft as promised and that the brush holds more powder and provides better coverage than your previous kabuki brush.
We understand your dilemma about the powder dispersal during application. While the Beautiful Finish Foundation Brush is designed to pick up and distribute more product for enhanced coverage, we know this can take some getting used to, especially when transitioning from a brush you've been using for nearly two decades!
If the product is getting all over your shoulders and clothing, it is a sign that you are loading the brush with too much product. A very light dusting of product should be dispensed on the cap. While it is tempting to load the brush with more product to achieve a fuller application faster, it will result in an overspray of product. Using a lighter touch when swirling the brush in the cap, along with tapping away a bit more excess before buffing, could help minimize the powder dispersal while still giving you that improved coverage you're enjoying.
We appreciate your honest review and hope you'll find the right technique that works perfectly for you with whichever brush you decide to continue using!