A sponge soaks up a lot of product so you end up using more, and the oils in your fingertips can discolor foundation. I agree with Tonita, stippling brushes are easiest as normal flat foundation brushes can make your foundation streaky if you dont take enough time.
A flat top I think works best a wet sponge could woke to but I feel like that method is for the beauty blender but my all time favorite brush is the elf flat top Its only 3 bucks works amazing for foundation and for a little more natural days use it to pack on powder it makes you look flawless<3
I love stippling brushes for flawless full coverage with my Tarte 12 Hr. Foundation. I also like angled synthetic buffer type brushes for liquid foundations the best. Real Techniques has great face brushes for a low cost. My Sedona Lace Stippling Brush is my ultimate favorite though!
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Dec 30, 2012
Akdg H.
Should I use my hand, a sponge, or a brush to apply my foundation?
Dec 30, 2012
Tonita C.
Stippling brush
Dec 30, 2012
Tilly M.
A sponge soaks up a lot of product so you end up using more, and the oils in your fingertips can discolor foundation. I agree with Tonita, stippling brushes are easiest as normal flat foundation brushes can make your foundation streaky if you dont take enough time.
Dec 30, 2012
Akdg H.
Thank you so much! That really helped!
Dec 30, 2012
Lupita N.
A flat top I think works best a wet sponge could woke to but I feel like that method is for the beauty blender but my all time favorite brush is the elf flat top Its only 3 bucks works amazing for foundation and for a little more natural days use it to pack on powder it makes you look flawless<3
Dec 30, 2012
Vee F.
A foundation brush.
Dec 30, 2012
Akdg H.
Thanks Lupita! I will be sure to try that!
Dec 30, 2012
Sasha K.
Stippling brush works the best :)
Dec 31, 2012
Ave M.
I had always used my hands up until a month ago when I decided to try a stipple brush.
I'm now back to using my fingers. I use wayyyy less product when I use my fingers.
I will use the brush for nights out but it uses too much.
Dec 31, 2012
Melanie M.
Or try a beauty blender
Dec 31, 2012
Natalie T.
I like a flat top buffer brush
Dec 31, 2012
Simone C.
I use my hands then use a Sigma F80
Dec 31, 2012
Alli Rose G.
I love stippling brushes for flawless full coverage with my Tarte 12 Hr. Foundation. I also like angled synthetic buffer type brushes for liquid foundations the best. Real Techniques has great face brushes for a low cost. My Sedona Lace Stippling Brush is my ultimate favorite though!
Dec 31, 2012
Kristina M.
Beauty blender