Found out the BK Beauty 101 Brush Was Updated!

Okay, so many of you know I'm obsessed with finding the perfect tools for my makeup routine, and after my initial review of the updated BK Beauty 101 brush, I wanted to dive even deeper into some practical tips and address a common concern. First off, let's talk about brush care. In my first thoughts, I mentioned being a little nervous about washing this brush, especially around what I called the 'glue area.' And honestly, who wants to ruin a new favorite brush, right? To keep your BK Beauty 101 in pristine condition, I recommend a gentle approach. Use lukewarm water and a mild brush cleanser or baby shampoo. Gently swirl the bristles in your palm or on a textured brush cleaning mat. The key is to avoid saturating the ferrule (the metal part) with water, as that's where the glue is. Rinse the bristles downwards, not letting water run up into the handle. After washing, gently squeeze out excess water and reshape the bristles. Lay it flat on a towel or use a brush guard to hang it upside down to dry. This prevents water from seeping into the glue and loosening the bristles, ensuring your brush stays intact and performs beautifully for a long time. I usually wash mine after every few uses, especially when I've done a full face of makeup with it. Now, let's really maximize its versatility! The OCR mentioned "everything I did with this brush," and it's true, this brush is a multi-tasking hero. For foundation, I love using the flats of the brush to stipple the product onto my skin first, building coverage where needed. Then, I use light, circular buffing motions to blend it out seamlessly—it truly makes my foundation look airbrushed. For cream contour, the updated shape is fantastic. It's precise enough to lay down a defined line under my cheekbones, and then the softer, slightly wider side lets me blend it upwards and outwards without any harsh edges. And for blush, particularly cream or liquid blush, a few gentle dabs and then blending with this brush gives such a natural, diffused flush. I've even used it to apply a light layer of compressed powder to set my under-eyes or T-zone, and it delivers a smooth finish without looking cakey. Seriously, this brush can handle almost any face product you throw at it, making it a true staple in my kit!