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Morphe Portrait Mode 5-Piece Face Brush Set
M106 foundation brush: very denseFor creams and liquids5 face brushesVegan
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 89 reviews at morphe.com.
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Buyer question · Foundation brushes
What's a good dense brush for foundation?
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Short answer
The M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush in Morphe's Portrait Mode 5-Piece Face Brush Set. Morphe rates its density "very dense" and says it applies, builds and blends foundation for smooth, buffed-out coverage. Pick up cream or liquid foundation on the flat top, press it onto your skin, then buff it out in circles. Four more face brushes come in the set.
At a glance
Best for
- Liquid and cream foundation pressed in and buffed out
- Smooth, buffed-out coverage you can build up
- A face set that also covers concealer, powder and bronzer
Skip it if
- You want a brush for powder foundation: Morphe makes the M106 for creams and liquids
- You want eye brushes too: this is a face-only set
What we like
- Morphe rates the M106 very dense, for highly concentrated laydown
- Flat top for pressing and buffing
- Two powder brushes, a concealer brush and a cream bronzer brush in the same set
- Vegan materials, per Morphe
Good to know
- The M106 is for creams and liquids, not powders
- Face brushes only; no eye brushes in the set
- Morphe says not to use hot water, wet the ferrules or soak the brushes when you clean them
- No case is listed with the set
Why the M106 is the dense one
Very dense, by Morphe's own scale
Morphe rates each brush's density. The M106 is "very dense": a densely bristled, fanned brush that Morphe says gives you highly concentrated laydown. In the same set the bronzer brush is "dense" and the concealer and powder brushes are fluffy or very fluffy.
Built for creams and liquids
Morphe marks the M106 for creams and liquids, and says it applies, builds and blends foundation for smooth, buffed-out coverage.
Press, then buff
Morphe's technique is pressing and buffing: use the flat surface to pick up product, press it onto your skin, then buff it out with circular motions.
The rest of your base in one box
Morphe calls the set your five most essential face brushes: after foundation, the M131 presses in and blends out concealer, the M162 and M164 set your complexion, under-eyes and T-zone, and the M242 softly sculpts and bronzes.
A closer look
What buyers say
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 89 reviews at morphe.com.
"Love the dense foundation brush"
"The flat brush blends with perfect and leaves no streaks on my face when applying foundation."
"The foundation brush gives a smooth, airbrushed finish, and the smaller brushes make blending concealer and setting powder super easy."
"The bristles are super soft, dense, and blend products effortlessly without streaks."
"The foundation and concealer brush blend out the products perfectly!"
"I love how they all have little reminders for what they're for."
The five brushes in the set
Morphe's own names, uses and density ratings:
| Brush | What Morphe says it does | Density (Morphe) |
|---|---|---|
| M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush | Presses in and buffs out foundation; creams and liquids | Very dense |
| M131 Rounded Paddle Concealer Brush | Presses in and blends out concealer; creams and liquids | Fluffy |
| M162 Tapered Powder Brush | Sets your complexion; powders | Very fluffy |
| M164 Small Pointed Powder Brush | Sets your undereyes and T-zone; powders | Fluffy |
| M242 Slanted Cream & Liquid Bronzer Brush | Softly sculpts and bronzes; creams and liquids | Dense |
How to use it
- Foundation (M106): use the flat surface to pick up product, press it onto your skin, then buff it out with circular motions.
- Concealer (M131): press it in and blend it out, starting lightly and building as you like.
- Bronzer (M242): stamp the brush along your forehead, cheekbones and jawline to build color, then sweep it to blend it out.
- Powder (M162): use the flat angles to press product under your eyes, the rounded edges around your nose, and the tip to sweep across your complexion.
- Precision powder (M164): set your under-eyes and T-zone.
- To clean: wet the bristles with warm water and a gentle cleanser, swirl them on your palm, rinse and repeat until the water runs clear, gently squeeze out the excess, reshape, and lay each brush flat or upside down to air-dry.
Steps from Morphe's single-brush pages and its brush care guide on the set page.
Use it with
- Morphe Bake & Set Setting Powder. Morphe lists it as pairing well with this set.
- Morphe Continuous Setting Mist. Morphe lists it as pairing well with this set.
Key details
- Pieces
- 5 face brushes: M106, M131, M162, M164, M242
- Foundation brush
- M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush
- M106 density
- Very dense, per Morphe
- M106 use with
- Creams and liquids
- M106 technique
- Pressing and buffing
- Materials
- Vegan, per Morphe
- Cruelty-free
- Morphe labels it cruelty-free
The M106 facts come from Morphe's single-brush M106 page, which matches the set's brush by code and name. It is not the separate Buttery Blends M106 brush. Morphe doesn't publish brush sizes or name the bristle fiber.
From the maker
To avoid compromising the construction of your brushes, do not use hot water, wet the brush ferrules, or submerge your brushes in water or cleaner.
Questions buyers ask
Which brush in the set is for foundation?
The M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush. Morphe says it presses in and buffs out foundation.
How dense is it?
Morphe rates the M106 "very dense", the densest rating in this set.
Can I use it with powder foundation?
Morphe marks the M106 for creams and liquids. For powder, the set has the M162 and M164 powder brushes.
How do I apply foundation with it?
Pick up product on the flat surface, press it onto your skin, then buff it out with circular motions.
Does the set include eye brushes?
No. It is a face brush set: foundation, concealer, two powder brushes and a cream bronzer brush.
Is it vegan and cruelty-free?
Morphe says the set is made with vegan materials, and Morphe labels it cruelty-free.
The bottom line
For a dense foundation brush, the M106 in Morphe's Portrait Mode set is the one Morphe rates very dense, made to press in and buff out cream and liquid foundation. The set adds concealer, powder and bronzer brushes for the rest of your base.
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Sources
- Morphe: Portrait Mode 5-Piece Face Brush Set
- Morphe: M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush
- Morphe: M131 Rounded Paddle Concealer Brush
- Morphe: M162 Tapered Powder Brush
- Morphe: M164 Small Pointed Powder Brush
- Morphe: M242 Slanted Cream & Liquid Bronzer Brush
- Morphe: brush care guide (set page image)
- morphe.com customer reviews for the set (PowerReviews)
Photos: Morphe (morphe.com).
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