Applying foundation - fingers, sponge or brush

[weathergirl]

^ Your right, I really need to get one.
do you prefer the square brush to the normal rounded one?

yes, oftentimes i use the square foundation brush...it's just an amazing tool...

Application: I dip a cotton swab into my liquid foundation...then apply it to my t-zone area(moisturized face)...afterwards i stroke it in an outward motion, covering all the areas of my face...the square brush works wonders and ensures an even distribution of the foundation every time!

 

[yougotthesilver]

I actually don't use any foundation in everyday life, because I figured most of them tend to look like a mask on your face anyway and apart from that, they stop up the pores of the skin with power/paste which easily causes impuritues.
I only use foundations when I go out in the evenings or when I know someone will want to take a photo of me at a special occasion or things like that.
Or can anyone recommend a foundation that's ..well..kidna "light". I mean, something that doesn't hinder fresh air actually reaching your face underneath? Thanks.

 

[Eimii]

yes, oftentimes i use the square foundation brush...it's just an amazing tool...

Application: I dip a cotton swab into my liquid foundation...then apply it to my t-zone area(moisturized face)...afterwards i stroke it in an outward motion, covering all the areas of my face...the square brush works wonders and ensures an even distribution of the foundation every time!

Thankyou! I think I'm going to get the square one too!
And thankyou so much for the application tips too, as getting liquid foundation out of the bottle is so annoying!

 

[nijuyanah]

i never use foundation - only concealer. and i apply it with a foundation-brush! i always get a quite good result . much better than with a sponge

 

[weathergirl]

Thankyou! I think I'm going to get the square one too!
And thankyou so much for the application tips too, as getting liquid foundation out of the bottle is so annoying!

Oh, don't mention it. Ye, by using a cotton swab, you only use a minimal amount of the foundation itself; thusly, you won't be using excessive amounts and in the long run, it'll actually save you heaps of money!

 

[Eimii]

^ So true, plus using my fingers is hardly hygenic!

 

[The_Ida]

I actually don't use any foundation in everyday life, because I figured most of them tend to look like a mask on your face anyway and apart from that, they stop up the pores of the skin with power/paste which easily causes impuritues.
I only use foundations when I go out in the evenings or when I know someone will want to take a photo of me at a special occasion or things like that.
Or can anyone recommend a foundation that's ..well..kidna "light". I mean, something that doesn't hinder fresh air actually reaching your face underneath? Thanks.

I'm getting Dermalogica's Sheer Tint Moisture. I think you need a tinted moisturizer instead of a foundation if you want your skin to breathe. Sheer Tint is oil-free and have all sorts of good things in it that (supposedly) makes your skin look great.

 

[GannetGuts]

This is when I wear foundation, but usually when I do, if I want a thicker coverage I go with a brush (just a drug store brand and surprisingly effective). If I want a lighter coverage I just use my fingers (I know, I know, but they're clean! Really!)

 

[yougotthesilver]

I'm getting Dermalogica's Sheer Tint Moisture. I think you need a tinted moisturizer instead of a foundation if you want your skin to breathe. Sheer Tint is oil-free and have all sorts of good things in it that (supposedly) makes your skin look great.

Yeah, I've already tried tinted moisturizers in the past. They all were different brands, but they had one thing in common : They never concealed anything. I guess that's because they're kind of diluted, therefore the tinct/pigment can't have the effect a foundation might have, regarding concealing, as a foundation's consistence usually is thicker.

 

[Juliax]

If I go out and need to dress up a bit I do use a bit of foudnation and usually I put it on with fingers.

 

[Suburban Snob]

I used to use MAC 187 brush to apply liquid foundation but I recently started to use the blue sponge I bought at Target from Sonia Kashuk. It is quite lovely and I love the finish I get from it.

 

[Diamond Star]

Sponges - I find them the best for blending

 

[daniellat]

This MUA uses only her fingers on this video to apply her make up but ive seen her use her brushes also, anyways the result is amazing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfdN7-uTQl0&feature=channel

 

[Jennyfer]

I had always used sponges or fingers until a few days ago when I started using a brush. Think it is a cleaner option even though I did wash my sponges regularly. Need a few tips on what brush to use though? Any suggestions welcome. Not sure if I am using the right one.

 

[Guessgirl96]

I had always used sponges or fingers until a few days ago when I started using a brush. Think it is a cleaner option even though I did wash my sponges regularly. Need a few tips on what brush to use though? Any suggestions welcome. Not sure if I am using the right one.

The specific brush depends depends on the type of foundation you use but overall shu uemura makes the most amazing brushes. Mac are good as well.

 

[daniellat]

ive seen a lot of muas working with this

MAC no. 190

thisnext

 

[D A N A]

I apply foundation with a brush then powder with a sponge, works like magic

 

[michyed]

I use the brush to apply foundation all over my face, a sponge to clean up the streaks (the MAC 190 is crap) and a finger to pat some concealer under the eyes.

 

[loonaka]

I tried using a brush and I didn't like the result, but then again I used a pretty cheap one..but I usually use a sponge^^

 

[bebe_tc]

I am using Shu Uemura goat hair foundation brush.