The Sephora Bronzer Brush- a big ol' brush (25 and 35 USD) is great for applying and buffing in mineral powders.It doesn't shed, it doesn't scratch, and it lasts forever. It gives better and more intense coverage. Sephora also makes a buffer brush which is amazingly soft and dense, its 35 USD, and its great for powders of all sorts, and it feels sensuous!