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Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:17 am  |
| I've always read that the best tools are your own fingers for applying liquid/creamy foundation. Lately I've come across "experts" that advise to use a foundation brush. What are your opinions? |
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Cynthia , Stockholm , SWEDEN **No second takes in life. You only get one shot at it.** |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:42 am |
Hi Cindy67,
Like you I always used my fingers. Since finding EDS I purchased a foundation brush (MAC) and find I use less liquid foundation. Best of all it looks even and very natural. |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:17 am |
| I use cosmetic sponges to apply liquid foundation and to smooth over mmu. Fingers are just to messy. |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:23 am |
| I use my fingers. But I find a good makeup base is essential for smoothness and ease for applying. I'm currently using Botanics Smoothing Facial Serum. |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:21 am |
I used my fingers for years, and then
purchased a brush and also a flocked sponge.
I like applying foundation with a brush the
best. I think I use less foundation and get a better finish. |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:20 am |
| So what kind of foundation brush do u ladies use? Synthetic or natural? I heard that using synthetic brush is good for applying liquid foundation or concealer. Is that true? Also, what brands do u recommend? I feel that it used up a lot of foundation when using a sponge or wedge. |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:28 pm |
| I bought my first foundation brush this spring (Illuminare which is synthetic) and found it amazing. When I used my fingers, I could never get the great finish I get with the brush |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:36 pm |
I've tried sponge and brush, but always go back to fingers. i find the product goes on better when warmed a bit first on my fingers and pressed into the skin.
I think it also depends on what kind of foundation you use, 'cause I'll still use a sponge when applying heavier stick foundation. I would think the really thin formulas would work best with a good synthetic brush.
And then maybe it's because I liked to finger paint as a kid! |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:36 pm |
| Margot wrote: |
I think it also depends on what kind of foundation you use, 'cause I'll still use a sponge when applying heavier stick foundation. I would think the really thin formulas would work best with a good synthetic brush.
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That's a very good point. The ticker foundations are probably better when applied with fingers. But for the thin ones the brush is excellent. So maybe it's not so much about which tool, but more about finding the right one for ones favorite foundation(s) |
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Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:27 pm |
only use a sponge if you have to with stick foundation
liquid use a makeup brush as a makeup artist we all use fingers for application warms up the product blends better etc
when applying foundation start in the middle of the face and work outwards |
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:22 pm |
I use a brush. I put the foundation on the back of my hand first, this warms the foundation up so it goes on better. I use a synthetic brush as the brand of make up brushes I use (Trish McEvoy) makes the foundation brush in a synthetic (though the rest are sable).
Sometimes, I use my fingers but it does get a bit messy and you use up a lot more. And I think the finish is better with a brush. |
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:07 pm |
| I use foundation brush. I bought a MAC. |
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Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:24 am |
Thanks for all your responses and tips. Guess I MUST try the MAC foundation brush then.  |
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Cynthia , Stockholm , SWEDEN **No second takes in life. You only get one shot at it.** |
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Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:40 am |
I use my fingures.
I used to try with brush, but unsucessful.  |
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Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:57 pm |
| I tried to use brush, sponge and fingers. I think it wasted the foundation when using brush and sponge. Also, you need to wash them frequently. So, I like using fingers. |
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Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:43 pm |
| I use my fingers. |
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Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:44 am |
| I use sponges or a foundation brush depending on how much time I have in the morning. I prefer a foundation brush because it looks so natural and you do use less foundation. |
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Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:22 pm |
I assume it will take soem time to get used to brushes. I got a holiday set from MAC, LOVE their brushes. But tried the foundation brush with no success. It takes longer time than I used to(hee maybe I wasn't skilled enough).
With fingers I don't find I use that much foundation. Btw, I am using Armani and Prescriptive's foundation. And they are so smooth to apply |
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Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:29 pm |
| I used to use cosmetic sponges and then I tried a foundation brush and I will never go back! I use ALOT less makeup now and it goes on so much more smoothly! |
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Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:58 am |
| I don't wear foundation much because I've yet to find one I really love. I've always used my fingers to apply liquids and once I heard about the great finish that brushes give I thought maybe that would help me have more success with foundation. I bought one but just can't really figure out how to use it. Do just "paint" the foundation on your skin or are you supposed to be buffing it in? I was hoping once I figured out how to use the brush I might like wearing foundation more but no luck so far. |
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Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:23 am |
| I've just recently switched to brushes and I LOVE it! It does take quite a bit longer, but the coverage is so much better/even it is worth it! I blend with my fingers. |
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Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:33 am |
| I used to use my fingers but found it way too messy. Then i've used a make-up sponge for years and it worked great. Right now I'm using a foundation brush by Estee Lauder which feels really nice on the skin but I still like how easy the sponge works and the application of foundation with the sponge. The only problem with using a sponge is that it absorbs alot of foundation. A good foundation brush costs about $40 CAN whereas you can go to any store and by a bag of make-up sponges for $5 BUT in the long run, a sponge wastes more foundation than a brush |
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Late 20's, clarisonic, Vit C serum, hormonal acne, congested pores, combination skin, living in Vancouver Canada |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:51 pm |
| mamawalnut wrote: |
| I don't wear foundation much because I've yet to find one I really love. I've always used my fingers to apply liquids and once I heard about the great finish that brushes give I thought maybe that would help me have more success with foundation. I bought one but just can't really figure out how to use it. Do just "paint" the foundation on your skin or are you supposed to be buffing it in? I was hoping once I figured out how to use the brush I might like wearing foundation more but no luck so far. |
Hey Mamawalnut,
Yes you kind of 'paint' it on with light, soft strokes starting from the centre of your face working outwards.... probably not like a buffing motion as you do with the buffing brushes for mineral foundation.
I love my foundation brush, it's a MAC also and have had it for many years. I'm also eyeing the Prescriptives one.  I use it for liquid and stick foundation (pump/scrape it off onto the back of my hand with the end with a brush.)
With a brush you get more of an 'airbrushed' finish and yes you do use a lot less than you would with a sponge (it soaks up too much product.) The thing with brushes though is that sometimes you may get some streaking....where sponges come in very handy. They're like erasers for mistakes. 
Like most of you ladies here I used to use my fingers too until I discovered the foundation brush. It's more hygienic, uses less product and the finish is more W W !!
I try to minimise the use of fingers on my face unless it's cream blush or to blend out concealer with my fingers...there's no other thing that works better. |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:51 pm |
| I have a Jane Iredale foundation brush, but 90% of the time I use my fingers. |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:44 pm |
| I used to use fingers for many years until I decided to try the sponges and I love it, never used my fingers again. However, I do agree that sponges take up a lot of foundation so I might get the brush later. |
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