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Re: What is your preferred method of foundation application?

I put a drop on my fingers!  Love this foundation.  It feels like silk.

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Re: What is your preferred method of foundation application?

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I usually use my fingers to spread it around and an Artis brush to blend it out.

 

ETA... I'm neither an expert nor highly skilled at this!  LOL

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Re: What is your preferred method of foundation application?

Fingers followed by a brush.  I mix a little Tarte primer with 1 pump foundation and 1 drop Aveeno Positively Radiant Maxglow Drops with my fingers.  I dot that all over my face and spread with my fingers.  Once I'm done with that I take a dense Artis knockoff brush and buff all over.  

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Re: What is your preferred method of foundation application?

@ECBG   Great news for you. After all these years of folks complaining about the messy dropper in this foundation, they have finally repackaged it w/ a pumper. Yay! So if/when you're running out, the pumper bottle is now available. 

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Re: What is your preferred method of foundation application?


@wilma wrote:

Fingers. I use a tinted moisturizer after my primer. Applying with fingers works fine for me. 

 

I tried using brushes & sponges and didn’t like either. I always felt like product was being wasted. I was also concerned about bacteria left behind on brushes & sponges even though I cleaned them.


 

 

@wilma   In between my regular brush cleanings, I use a brush cleaning spray on the brushes I used for liquids or creams. IT makes a great one called BRUSH LOVE. 

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Re: What is your preferred method of foundation application?

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@San Antonio Gal  I use the Real Technique sponge too except I do not wet it because I wear a tinted moisturizer and the moist sponge would take away all the product.  Sometimes if I am in a hurry, I use my fingers and spread outward.    Love Real Technique sponges.  I prefer a sponge over a brush because it spreads smoothly.

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Re: What is your preferred method of foundation application?

Dot liquid foundation on my face, then apply with a brush (I have one of Mally's that I've been using for years).  Quick and easy.  Sometimes I'll use my fingers but not often.

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@Katcat1   Hi. I haven't found a big difference in the Beauty Blender, Real Techniques or drugstore sponges except price.

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Re: What is your preferred method of foundation application?


@Shanus wrote:

@ECBG   Great news for you. After all these years of folks complaining about the messy dropper in this foundation, they have finally repackaged it w/ a pumper. Yay! So if/when you're running out, the pumper bottle is now available. 


@Shanus Fantastic!!!!!

 

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Re: What is your preferred method of foundation application?

I use Sonia Kashuk oval makeup sponges for applying my Clinique Even Better cream foundation. I wouldn't know how to use a brush. 

When I wear CC cream, I use my fingers. 


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