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Mineral makeup and flocked sponge, fan brush
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Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:19 pm      Reply with quote
I thought I'd read on here about using a flocked sponge to smooth mineral foundation after applying it with a brush. I don't remember if you were supposed to wet the sponge. It supposedly gives a poreless finish. I went to Sally's Beauty Supply and the salesgirl didn't know what I was talking about. All they seemed to have were the usual foam wedges and round sponges.

I also thought I'd read somewhere on here to use a fan brush from Michael's to apply blush. I went to buy one today but they had different sizes. Which is better -- the wide one or the skinny one? Why is a thin, flat fan brush better than a regular fat blush brush?
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Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:48 pm      Reply with quote
I posted about the flocked sponges at Sally's a while back, I just looked online and don't see them any longer?

Personally I have used both fan and standard blush brushes and really don't feel there is any big difference. That's just me though some like fan brushes. Smile

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Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:54 pm      Reply with quote
Illuminare makes a flocked sponge, but you need to order here it's 20% off now.

http://www.skinstore.com/p-2176-Illuminare-Fast-Application-Sponge.aspx?_IC040&PID=3726866&SID=214670M12935544M110131215242JVG

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Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:32 am      Reply with quote
How is it different from a regular foam sponge or just using a brush? I can't see any difference in the photo other than it's more expensive. Laughing
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Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:46 am      Reply with quote
SoftSkin wrote:
How is it different from a regular foam sponge or just using a brush? I can't see any difference in the photo other than it's more expensive. Laughing


The description or name is misleading, it's more fabric than sponge material! The flocking is just the texture which I can best say is like a brushed, textured suede (fake of course). I don't really use it I am just a dyed in the wool brush gal! Bad Grin

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Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:57 pm      Reply with quote
I am a long time mineral makeup person. I prefer to apply with a brush. I usually use a synthetic kabuki brush. Everyone has their own preference and if you visit a mineral forum there is many opinions.

In general kabuki apply a thinner layer. Some ladies use a flat top brush for a heavier layer.

I then use a flocked sponge to smooth the edges. I use it dry and gently stroke over my face. I want to be sure that I don't have any heavy areas. Some ladies use a flocked sponge for application; but I really prefer a brush.

I have never seen flocked sponges at Sallys in Canada. Most mineral makeup companies have them.

I use a blush brush or a fibre optic blush brush for blush. I don't have a fan brush and really have no desire to try one.

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Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:53 pm      Reply with quote
I guess I'll just keep using my kabuki brush then. I dot MMU foundation on my red areas (chin, nose, cheeks) and then blend and brush it out over my entire face. It's so quick and easy, why complicate my life?

Ya know, I wonder if a dry washcloth would work.
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SoftSkin wrote:
I guess I'll just keep using my kabuki brush then. I dot MMU foundation on my red areas (chin, nose, cheeks) and then blend and brush it out over my entire face. It's so quick and easy, why complicate my life?

Ya know, I wonder if a dry washcloth would work.


If your finished look is working; then I would keep with the kabuki. I do like having a flocked sponge to help with the small areas around the nose, and inner eye corners, etc. But I can live without it. I can't live without my kabuki brushes. (I bought backups.)

If you decide to buy a sponge, the mineral makeup suppliers have the best pricing and good quality. I have never seen a retail store with flocked sponges.

I got my recent ones from Aromaleigh. She closed her business. Other suppliers are J.Lynn, Signature, Pure Luxe, Lumiere, Cory, etc. I prefer to get my brushes from MMU suppliers.

Rather than use a rather dry washcloth, I would try a fibre optic cloth. I buy these from the Dollaroma dollar store. Besides cleaning glasses great, I like to use these for MMU brushes. These are great for wiping makeup brushes. It takes all the excess colour off. This is great if you have limited eye brushes and are switching colours. I still need to wash my brushes but I use the cloth in between washings.

You can pat gently with the cloth over your face. It would be sort of the same idea as using a flocked sponge.

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Where is everyone buying flocked sponges? I previously had purchased from Aromaleigh. No longer on her site. (She re-opened.)

J.Lynne has nice products. Her flocked sponge is on the site but out of stock for a long time.

I am in Canada.

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Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:23 am      Reply with quote
The last one I ordered not that long ago was a
Glo Minerals Tools Finishing Sponge Applicator
from Amazon. Good product and works great.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0021IJFFU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:53 am      Reply with quote
Thank you for the link. This is exactly what I am looking for and I would not have thought of Amazon.

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