topic Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator? in Beauty

Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

ECBG — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 19:53:39 GMT

After reading here about how talented Stephanie Lang is with eye makeup application, I ran into Maya Mia who is much calmer and I really enjoyed. Her use of brushes is amazing! I never developed that skill even though I've always worn makeup!

I don't see how she gets enough product on the brush and doesn't have fallout!

I always "wimped out" with the sponge applicator that comes with the shadow!

What do you use and how? Thanks!

Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

Texasmouse — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:02:36 GMT

@ECBG

I use the sponge applicator then blend out the edges with an eyeshadow brush so that there's no line of demarcation. I find it easier to control the amount this way and I can always build on what I put on. I guess it's whatever you're used to and I've been doing this since before makeup brushes became popular and the applicators that came with the products were basically all I had.

Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

suzyQ3 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 21:13:15 GMT

I use a brush, actually several, although I could get by with one of them that works as a crease brush and blender brush and even deposits shadow well.

I rarely buy shadows that come with an applicator and so haven't used them in ages. I do recall that they were not nearly as good as brushes.

FYI: All my brushes are from Sedonal Lace and are synthetic. They are well-priced and the best I've used.

Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

jaxs mom — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 21:52:35 GMT

It depends on the particular poduct. I actually use my finger on some because I get better color saturation that way than with a brush. On other ones I use a brush. I don't have any sponge applicators for eyeshadow though.

Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

FranandZoe — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 03:05:59 GMT

I love Bare Escentuals/Minerals double ended shadow brush - I wouldn't use anything else.

Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

Jeannie29 — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 03:15:29 GMT

I prefer to use brushes. Those little sponge applicators are hard to hold onto sometimes

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nyc1 — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:00:47 GMT

I only use brushes. Haven't used a sponge app in years... lot of years! You have to get the right brush for what you are doing.... one for the lid, one for the crease. It can be a hit or miss process.

Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

vermint — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:02:03 GMT

I started using brushes years ago, when I was using only loose mineral eyeshadows. I've gone back to pressed shadows for the most part...but I just toss those sponge applicators if one is included! Brushes give me a much better look, and I can blend out lines more easily with them.

Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

Lipstickdiva — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:48:03 GMT

Brushes. Always. I use a BE flat brush to put on my "base" shadow from lashline to brow line and then I use either a BE angled brush or I have an ELF brush that I use to apply my darker crease color.

Sometimes I take a little brighter color, like a pink shimmer, and put it just on the very center of my lid. I use a flat brush for that.

Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

JustJazzmom — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:59:01 GMT

I used to use the sponge applicators but now using a brush, I get better coverage and as others have said blending works best with brushes.

Sponge applicators eventually crumble and fall apart or separate from the wand over time.

Re: Eye Shadow Brush or Sponge Applicator?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:27:23 GMT

Definitely brushes - lid, highlighter, crease, blending, liner. I never liked the sponge applicators.