big mess trying to use a brush to apply liquid foundation.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I have heard of women liking applying their liquid foundation with a brush so I decided to try it. YIKES. I put a drop of foundation on my hand and dipped the brush in it to get some on the brush. I honestly had enough foundation to do my face 5 times it seemed. What a mess - it was everywhere - all over my eyebrows and it seemed so heavy. So much for trying something new - i washed my face and started again - applying with my fingers as I have done since HS. Glad I had time to start all over. Washed it out of my small brush - never again. there is a reason they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

I have the found the easiest way to use liquid foundation (watched a video) is to place a dab on each cheek, one of the forehead, a little on the nose and a dab on the chin and spread out with fingers. Then you can use a brush at the end to spread out more, if needed. I seldom use a brush.

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sillybugs · ‎03-10-2010

I apply a dab on my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin and then buff with a brush or use a damp Beauty Blender sponge. You can control the amount of foundation being put on your skin better that way.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

I do the dab and then brush or beauty blender. This prevents waste and excessive foundation. I make sure my hands are clean as well.

corismom1 · ‎09-29-2010

I have found that a Stipple Brush works well using the stipple technique. I have very good luck using those 2.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I never used a brush before and will never use one again.

deja vu · ‎03-09-2010

I know what ya mean...I don't do well with applying liquid foundation with a brush either.

I always go back to my trusty fingers and normally finish with a damp sponge when need too.

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suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

One woman's mess is another woman's preference.

Of course you have stated that you will never use a brush again, so any advice or comments to the contrary are moot.

But I'll post anyway: I use my Real Techniques Expert Face brush when I want my foundation to look perfect, and it never fails. It's easy, and there has never been a mess at all. I apply a very SMALL amount on my wrist, dip my brush lightly in it, and swirl where I need to. With the brush I can get around corners and places where it's more difficult with my fingers.

I rinse my brush off, pat dry, and that's it. It's synthetic and dries quickly. My skin never looks quite as good when I use my fingers as with the brush.

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