What do you use??
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Dec 4, 2014
Mari F.
What do use to apply foundation and what do you think would best?
Dec 4, 2014
M G.
I use my fingers
Dec 4, 2014
Maria L.
I wear a liquid foundation, and honestly, I just apply it with my hands/fingers. After that, I buff it out with a sponge to even out any streaks I could have missed. it gives me a really nice, natural finish.
I use Sonia Kashuk sponges, for reference
Dec 4, 2014
Monica K.
I like using Wayne Goss brush #1 for foundation. The Sigma F80 is really nice as well. imo.
Dec 4, 2014
Rissa G.
Currently I use my Sonia Kashuk No.4 brush. It's life. Works fantastically.
I've tried sponges, I like them but they sheer out foundation when damp so I actually use them dry to blend out foundation (works great). If I use them damp, it's for refreshing the foundation after it dries if it's too matte.
I like using my fingers with my bb creams only.
Dec 4, 2014
Ellie K.
I use my fingers, and usually either the Real Techniques Buffing brush or their Expert Face Brush :)
Dec 4, 2014
Shelley W.
For me it depends on the formula. Some work better applied with fingers...especially if the brand recommends use of fingers versus a brush for example. For my bb/cc creams I only use my fingers but for something like my Dior Star foundation which is a liquid...Beauty Blender or a brush. My Giorgio Armani Maestro foundation which is dang near like water in texture...my fingers because of the formula and its highly advised to not use a brush with it.
Dec 5, 2014
Isabel M.
I don't wear foundation much but when I mess around with it I apply it with a damp wedge sponge applicator. I haven't tried using brushes before though!
Dec 5, 2014
Freddy A.
A damp sponge, but I use a heavier foundation and the damp sponge thins it out ,so if you're using a sheer coverage foundation a brush or your fingers would be better.
Dec 5, 2014
Rebecca B.
I usually use the Tom Ford foundation brush, it applies it effortlessly :)
Dec 5, 2014
Angela J.
If I use a thicker formula like Revlon colorstay or Estee Lauder double wear, I use a damp real techniques sponge. If I'm using something more runny or lightweight like Loreal true match or Estee Lauder perfectionist, I use the real techniques expert face brush.
Dec 5, 2014
Alicia C.
When applying my foundation, I almost always use my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush; it blends it in flawlessly and looks so nice when finished :)
Dec 5, 2014
Ivette H.
I use the real techniques expert face brush (:
Dec 5, 2014
Angela J.
I agree with Shelley big time about the Maestro or even the "dupe" which is Loreal magic nude. They both look just terrible when used with a brush.
Dec 5, 2014
Carmen A.
A beauty blender or the real techniques expert face brush.
Dec 5, 2014
Faith F.
Real techniques sponge
Dec 5, 2014
Lara C.
Damp beauty blender
Dec 5, 2014
Sara D.
I use my fingers, probably not the best way to apply makeup, but it works. You could also use a beauty blender.
Dec 5, 2014
Mari F.
Lots of finger people like me lol I've been wanting to try brushes, but I also like sponges.
Dec 5, 2014
Mari F.
Thank you for the input ladies!
Dec 5, 2014
Diego G.
I use y first gets to spread the product all over my face and warm it up as I'm doing it but then get a fluffy blush and buff it in
Dec 5, 2014
Aracelismommy C.
I use my fingers then igo over with a beauty blender and it works :)
Dec 5, 2014
kim N.
Beauty blender or buffing brush by real techniques.
Dec 6, 2014
Christine M.
I apply mostly using my fingers or a brush and then use a damp beauty sponge ( mine are by Quo) to even it all out and blend my highlighter and contour in.
Dec 6, 2014
Jessica P.
Foundation brush every time! Makes it so even & flawless. 👍