Those who use foundation

Do you use separate tools? There are so many good spatulas coming out these days that I'm thinking of buying one, but since I'm not very handy, I'm worried it might apply too thickly or unevenly... I've been applying it by putting it on the back of my hand and spreading it with a puff. I've tried using a brush too, but for someone with clumsy hands like me, just applying base is so hard... Since I use a matte foundation, it dries faster than I expected, so achieving a natural-looking finish is the hardest part.