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Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:00 am  |
I keep going back and forth with this one because I am told different things all the time.
Is it best to use a sponge for application of liquid foundation or is it better to use your fingers?
I was told by make up artists that it is best to use your finger (as long as you wash your hands) because it applies better and that you don’t waste the product on the sponge absorption.
On the other hand, I was just told by another artist that the sponge is defiantly better because it applies more evenly and gives the skin a more even tone.
Does anyone have advice on this? Or does it really just come down to personal preference? |
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Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:52 pm |
IMO it depends on the the specific applicator and specific foundation, a light water-based product is not going to behave the same as a heavy oil or silicone-based product. The Beauty Blender (and some eBay knock-offs) get rave reviews on YouTube and elsewhere. The Sigmax synthetic kabukis (esp. the F80 flat top) also do very well in reviews, topping even the MAC duo fibre brushes. You lose a lot less product using synthetic brushes or a damp sponge.
http://www.beautyblender.co.uk/
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Synthetic_Kabuki_Kit_p/smax04.htm (can be purchased individually) |
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Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:40 pm |
Yes I tend to use a synthetic brush or my fingers, but it really depends on the type of foundation.
For instance, MAC Face and Body goes on really well with fingers. Sometimes I might use a buffing brush to get a bit more coverage. |
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Lark
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Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:30 am |
Hi. My first post on EDS..woo hoo! 
My 2 cents: after a while of wondering the same thing you did, I finally bought a Mac 130 brush for applying my foundation. I've used it for a couple of months and I prefer it so much over using my fingers. (I used cosmetic sponges when I was younger, but found them to absorb too much product and not easy to clean/rather wasteful). Anyway, back to the brush: this model number was recommended to me because I sometimes use Chanel Aqua Lumiere foundation - and with that it's wonderful.
I tried using it with my Marie Veronique moisturizing face screen (which has a dryish texture due to the zinc) and this particular brush didn't work well. So it seems that different brushes work well with different types of foundation. I'll probably always take my current foundation in to the MAC counter in the future so I can make a good choice. |
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Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:30 am |
I mainly use MMU (mineral makeup) but when I do use a liquid foundation I have a great foundation brush made by SmashBox that gives that air brushed look. If I am really rushed fingers it is with regular foundation, Hate the sponges personally, eat up your product and take forever to clean much less dry. 
RE: fingers for application wash hands before application/seems like just common sense to me?
Link to my favorite brush for regular foundation:
http://www.smashbox.com/product/6009/17773/index.tmpl
Of course we all have personal preferences! |
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Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:56 am |
| I recently started using Beauty Blender for liquid foundation and it works way better than fingers. But for mineral foundation, I have to use a brush. |
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Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:43 pm |
I definately like using a sponge better. Pro's: it gives an even application and it doesn't make your hands dirty.
Cons: using a sponge absorbs more foundation and you will be wasting quite a bit |
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Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:42 pm |
| I think it depends on the type of foundation and the type of skin its being applied to. For me my hands work the best to evenly distribute the product. I do have oily skin; so I use lighter weight liquid foundations. |
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Tue May 01, 2012 1:15 am |
I use a silicone based liquid foundation and find a kabuki brush to be excellent for application. No absorption of the liquid into the brush and lovely even application with no obvious demarkations on the chin and neck.
I have used both sponge and fingers in the past and don't like either. Personal preference rules here I think. |
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40, fine porcelain skin, tendency to pigmentation no other issues. Rosehip oil is the cornerstone of my skin care. |
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Tue May 01, 2012 9:16 am |
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Fri May 04, 2012 2:17 pm |
Hello
IMO, it depends on the effect you want to achieve: for heavy coverage - a brush; for medium coverage - a sponge; for a lighter, natural effect: fingers.
Have a great weekend! |
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Sun May 06, 2012 12:58 pm |
Use either sponge or brush.
Try not to use your fingers on so much. Last thing you want is more breakouts.
Also, with a sponge/brush, you can apply foundation more evenly. ie. thinner layer on the area where your muscles/thinner skin is, like your forehead, cheeks. |
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