Flawless face case = too bulky for me. I do use a compact when traveling, but for those times I might want a touchup I use a foundation/MV mix in an old eyeshadow sized MV jar and the baby buki brush.
I'd go with a retractable kabuki, as I have a retractable face and hated it.
Prep steps: moisturize well, dry my hair so my moisturizer really sinks in, apply the Prime Time and get dressed so it also dries, then makeup! Make sure you are BUFFING really well, I mean take a good minute or two and buff that foundation in. It makes a world of difference.
If I'm really pressed for time and my skin is happy that day
I'll use philosophy's the present, skip foundation, and just use a Radiance for color.
Anyone use the Urban Decay Primer Potion?