Is a lip brush necessary?

[user79]

I hate using lip brushes, takes forever to get the same color payoff as just applying from the tube. But I have no issues getting it on precisely, it depends how you wear down the lipstick, mine is always angled so I have a sharp edge to the product.

 

[flowerhead]

I think so, if you want perfectly applied lipstick it helps a lot.
I think it's a must have for lipgloss, I despise getting my fingers sticky blending it out, especially with lipglass as it's so thick.