I personally found the coverage this brush provides to be great. I also have acne on my cheeks and my face tends to be slightly red. I liked the way it covers, however, I rarely use this brush because of how horribly it sheds. I spent more time picking the shed hairs off of my face, than actually applying my foundation. I do like the full flawless brush and have found that it provides about the same coverage without the shedding problem. Just my personal experience. Hope this helps!