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May 5, 2011
rozeena k.
So i have never ever done this and to be honest i dunno where the hell to start!!!!
i have always used sponges and well the coverage isn't exactly amazing but i want amazing! I want a flawless look and apparently when using a brush this is possible. So any tips? :)
May 5, 2011
Jane A.
When I applied liquid foundation, I really liked using a foundation brush. It's the flat looking brush.
Then I would set with a compact powder/loose powder with a stipple brush. It's the one that is usually white on top.
However, people use a stipple brush for both, and just "stipple" (tap tap tap) it on their face. This gives it a light application, like an "air-brush" looked.
One trick I like to do is 'damp' whatever I'm using to apply my liquid foundation. So I would wash my foundation brush to clean it from the old foundation from the day before, then apply my liquid foundation while the brush is damp. I know a lot of other posters wet their sponges (beauty blender, sonia k., or those triangle sponges) then take off the excess water with a clean towel or napkin and use the sponge damp.
May 6, 2011
Soma S.
I like synthetic domed or flat top brushes like the Sephora #55 or the cheaper alternative is the Ecotools bronzer brush - I recently purchased the 3 pc. synthetic face brush kit from Sigma, and it's AMAZING. I love it way more than my MAC 187, 109 and 131. These are all buffer brushes, but I really like the flat top synthetic brush from Sigma the most. I would also suggest the new Real Techniques brush from Samantha Chapman - I've just ordered mine, and in reviews and pictures, they look just as dense as my Sigma brush. I'll update you on the application when it comes in the mail. =)
The best technique I use is to spray my brush w/ either MAC's fix+ pr MUFE's fix spray. It gives you a little more time before your foundation sets when you're buffing. Then I lightly touch the tip of the hairs of my brush into the drop of foundation on my finger to distribute it around the head of my brush to help disperse the foundation across my face more evenly as I stipple it across the area I am working on. I do sections of my face at a time and I buff in small circles once the foundation is evenly placed on my skin.
Hope that helps! =)
May 6, 2011
Joyce S.
I used my fingers or (damp)sponges to apply my liquid foundation.
You might want to check out this video using Sigma F80
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08cpVB5ChiY&feature=channel_video_title
Raeview also used the same F80 Flat Top Kabuki to buff in her liquid foundation. I've ordered mine, along with F82 for setting powder. Can't wait to try them out.
I've tried stippling but still require a sponge to blend/airbrush, it was too much effort imo.
And I spritz on MAC Fix+ before foundation so they can go on better.
May 6, 2011
rozeena k.
attached is the brush i purchased from ebay... I'm not exactly rollling in money atm so can't really purchase anything pricey :(
May 7, 2011
Shelly T.
Lisa Eldridge has a fantastic video on foundation application (well, foundation in general, really); in it, she uses a flat foundation brush.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6vs7Vmqk40
I've used my fingers, latex sponges, a flat foundation brush, a flat-top synthetic brush (another Sigma F80 owner/user here) to apply liquid foundation (not all at once, of course), but I always come back to a flat foundation brush for whatever reason.
May 7, 2011
Soma S.
Watch ANY of Pixiwoo's tutorials - they favor using paddle brushes I've noticed for foundation application, and they do a great job of it. It does take practice though - I still get streaky application w/ paddle brushes, which is why I switched to buffer brushes... but everyone's technical capability of learning is subjective! I'm sure you'll pick it up just fine by watching. =)
May 7, 2011
Jamie D.
I like paddle brushes for the coverage and because they don't exaggerate any dry spots on my face by exfoliating them like buffer brushes tend to do. It's hard to find a paddle brush that doesn't give streaky application, ut there are a few out there. They tend to be the pricier ones, but at least most dept. stores, sephora, and MAC allow returns.
May 7, 2011
rozeena k.
Thanks beautiessss!! <3
Kristina - ATM i'm using max factor colour adapt but i'm either going to move on to MAC studio sculpt or revlon photoready... Thanks tho hun :)
Shelly - I checked the vid out really goood once my brush arrives i'll have a try :)
Soma - Yea i've started watching the pixiwoo girls and love their tutorials and yeah ur right plus practice makes perfect and hopefully i'll perfect the application. xxxx
Jamie - The photo i attached is my first foundation brush was gonna get the authentic MAC brushes but apparently e.l.f studio stipple brush works wonders so that'll be my next purchase. xxx
May 8, 2011
Jamie D.
Let me know what you think of the elf brush! Is that one of the new brushes?
May 8, 2011
Samantha C.
I totally recommend the middle sized Louise young foundation brush. I used to get streaks when applying my liquid foundation with a smaller brush but this one is big and dense and soft and fabulous!
May 8, 2011
rozeena k.
yes it is Jamie it's been highly reccomended!
x
May 8, 2011
Jamie D.
@Sam I love that brush!
@Rozeena I have to check out some reviews!
May 9, 2011
Kristen A.
I recommend E.L.F.'s Studio Powder Brush. It's a flat top kabuki-style brush. You stipple on the product then buff it in. It's great! I prefer the finish to using a traditional foundation brush. :) It's only $3!
May 15, 2011
rozeena k.
Hi Kris
I've ordered studio powder brush aswell as the stipple :)
X
May 15, 2011
rozeena k.
Hi Kris
I've ordered studio powder brush aswell as the stipple :)
X
May 15, 2011
Cat C.
There's a bunch of different kinds, but I suggest www.sigmabeauty.com brushes. :) I have the flat top kabuki for liquid, as well as some MAC ones that I use (187 & 109 are great for liquid) but they have mostly MAC dupes on there anyway if you want to save some money but still get the same (if not, very similar) quality.
I have these MAC ones but I've heard the Sigma ones are nearly identical:
-Sigma Duo Fibre Brush ($16) comparable to the MAC 187 Duo Fibre Brush ($42)
-Sigma Small Contour Brush ($14) comparable to the MAC 109 Small Contour Brush ($32)
As for powder, both brands have really good Kabuki brushes or long-handled ones as well.
:)
May 15, 2011
Kristen A.
Hi rozeena k.!
I hope you like them! Let me know after you've had a chance to try them out. :D
May 16, 2011
rozeena k.
Thanks Cat , I'll have a look..
yeah Kris hopefully have them by tomorrow! excited :D
May 18, 2011
rozeena k.
:O ELF STIPPLE BRUSH? i am neverr everr looking back <3 it!
May 18, 2011
Kristen A.
LOL!
Nov 8, 2011
Samantha C.
Apart from the Louise Young brush I said about aaaaaaages ago, I love this one: http://makeupgreed.blogspot.com/2011/11/real-techniques-stippling-brush-review.html
xxx
Nov 8, 2011
Katie Louise H.
Sigma F80 is my all time favourite for foundation :)
Nov 9, 2011
Samantha G.
i find that traditional foundation brushes can leave you streaky depending on the foudnation you use.. i like sigma's f80. it's similiar to the elf powder brush except a lot more dense!
Nov 9, 2011
Ashley G.
I've used almost every type of brush out there. I most recently fell in love with my Sigma Foundation Brush. But before that I was using a small duo fiber brush from either Quo or Sigma. The duo fiber brushes give you move of an airbrushed look. But it's totally preference. I sometimes use my hands to apply liquid foundation, I sometimes change my brushes daily.