Does it make a difference?

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Jul 8, 2015

Samra S.

Hey! I usually apply my foundation with my fingers. I see most videos where people use brushes to apply it. I feel like either way it comes out the same way. But just making sure is brush better?

Jul 8, 2015

Shreya S.

A brush could be more sanitary in some cases, but for the most part, the brush the end product is the same

Jul 8, 2015

Diana T.

I don't know if it's necessarily better especially if you are just applying it to your own face - I see the advantages of using brushes on clients if you are a MUA - but I think it also depends on the foundation itself - I think most are okay (especially drugstore foundation) when applied with fingers and some apply better with a brush - but as long as you like the finish then I think that's what is more important IMO

Jul 8, 2015

Lala H.

Brush is definitely better especially if you have oily skin
You see finger moves oily from place to place. Makes your foundation abit useless in a way

Jul 8, 2015

Lala H.

Or you can consider sponge.

Jul 8, 2015

Lala H.

Just make sure you have the right foundation brush. I used my powder brush just to see if it helps and no...it looks awkward

Jul 8, 2015

Sadie G.

I actually prefer the way my foundation turns out when I use my fingers. If I use a brush I go back over it with my fingers anyway. It gives a very skin like appearance, depending on the foundation :)

Jul 8, 2015

Emme S.

You can make foundation more exact and precise with your fingers. A brush is nice because it is more sanitary, less oily, and you don't have to wash foundation off your hands after.

Jul 8, 2015

Shelley W.

For me it depends on the formula. I have a few semi-mattes and satin formulas and they look best with a brush or a sponge.

Jul 8, 2015

Jane C.

What works for me is using may fingers for most of the application and then my foundation brush to get the crevices around the nose area. Don't forget, if your skin is pretty even and clear you can just concentrate application on the center/ t-zone and chin area of face.

Jul 9, 2015

Tamara F.

I have never and would never apply liquid foundation with my fingers. I first apply it using a very dense, flat top brush from Bare Minerals. Then I use a Beauty Blender moisturized with warm water to blend. I feel it makes it look more like skin. I publish a post on my blog about my technique.