topic Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation? in Beauty

Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

Funloving — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 21:51:08 GMT

I have a perfectly good Bobbi Brown Foundation stick. The shade match is spot on. (undetectable on my lower jaw)

For whatever reason I'm not reaching for it even though it may be the best match of all my foundations. *scratching head*

For those who do, what is your application technique? I may try it with a beauty blender. Mentally I equate sticks with heavy, and highly likely a fallacy from days of the heavy drugstore foundation sticks.

TIA

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

just bee — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:03:00 GMT

@Fressa mentioned using the Bobbi Brown stick (with great results) on the "Foundation" thread.

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

deeva — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:06:01 GMT

I use Lancôme foundation sticks. I blend with a foundation brush or sometimes a make up sponge. For me the sticks are not heavy like the Clinique liquid foundation I used before Lancôme.

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

HarDee — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:07:25 GMT

I use both Bobbi Brown and Lancome and swipe them on and then blend with a makeup brush. Sigma has a nice foundation brush and I like IT cosmetics dual end foundation brush too.

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HerRoyaLioness — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:09:58 GMT

I use Lancome stick foundation and swipe 2/3 stripes on my cheeks and blend with fingertips over nose cheeks and chin, same with forehead. I think it is a little creamier than BB and blends out and covers beautifully.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:14:42 GMT

The only stick I've tried is the Lancome because it claimed to be not heavy or greasy. And they claimed correctly. It's good for all skin types, but I would advise those with very dry skin to be well-moisturized.

I swipe my face with the stick (cheeks and nose) and then use a good brush to blend it in. It has no fragrance, and I've never had any irritation or breakouts.

For reference, I have light/med skin that is fairly neutral. My shade is 260 Bisque N (neutral).

HTH, @Funloving

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

Funloving — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:15:03 GMT

@just bee wrote:
@Fressa mentioned using the Bobbi Brown stick (with great results) on the "Foundation" thread.

Thanks @just bee! I'll find it.

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

Funloving — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:22:18 GMT

@suzyQ3

This helps. Thanks. I'm extremely dry.

P.S. Very sorry to involve you (inadvertently) in any controversial post. I promise you that was not my intention- and think, at least hope you know that.

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

SilleeMee — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:16:28 GMT

I have never used a stick foundation but I have read the reviews for the Michael Todd Sonicblend makeup brush over on HSN and a couple of them rave about applying their stick foundation with it. I own this brush I use it to apply my powder foundation. It's like no other brush I have ever used. Many of the women who use it for liquids claim they use much less and they get a flawless finish. I highly recommend this Sonicblend brush for foundation application of any kind. It's got stellar reviews.

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

suzyQ3 — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:21:01 GMT

@Funloving, here is the description of the foundation:

What it is:
This oil-free, highly pigmented long wear makeup stick delivers buildable coverage with a natural-looking matte finish for ultra-versatile application: use as a foundation, for touch-ups, as a spot concealer, or to contour.

What it does:
For those long days, full coverage, comfortable long wear… when you need it, where you need it. The foundation's innovative extreme long-wear formula gives all skin tones a flawless, complexion-perfecting coverage. Its ultra-lightweight powder-crème texture blends smoothly for a traceless, second-skin result. Made with porous polymers that absorb excess oils, it leaves the skin looking flawless and shine-free. Plus, with ambora extract, it helps to reduce the appearance of redness. This formula is transfer-resistant and smudge-resistant, so the color-true coverage stays on all day long. Suitable for all skin type, even sensitive skin. This pigment-rich makeup stick is infinitely versatile— with ample coverage to use as a concealer, an even glide for custom contouring, and perfect portability to take with you on the go, it goes beyond your average foundation.

What else you need to know:
All day color wear. All day comfort. Oil-free, fragrance-free, transfer-resistant, smudge-resistant. Non-comedogenic. Tested under dermatological conditions. For all skin types, suitable for sensitive skin. Broad Spectrum SPF 21 Sunscreen. Its 20 shades were developed based on real skin tones so that everyone can find the perfect match.

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santorini — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:24:55 GMT

I am using Kristofer Buckle stick foundation and I love it. It feels very light but has great coverage.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:25:22 GMT

@Funloving wrote:
@suzyQ3

This helps. Thanks. I'm extremely dry.

P.S. Very sorry to involve you (inadvertently) in any controversial post. I promise you that was not my intention- and think, at least hope you know that.

Trust me. You didn't.

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

Funloving — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:46:49 GMT

Hi again @suzyQ3,

I appreciate all the information about the Lancome Foundation. I've been paring down like crazy, trying to make room in my bathroom for items I'm only using. It had gotten out of hand. Right now both of my under-sink cabinets are bare while I use one small makeup bag of things and everything else is stuck in a box for now. I thought about getting rid of this Bobbi Brown foundation stick. I'm not in the market for ANY makeup right now. The match is so good, I feel I need to give it another fair trial first. But, it's new, I wonder if cleaned with alcohol, one of the battered women's shelters would take it.

I do appreciate you going into great detail about the Lancome version & will keep in mind for future if I find I like sticks in general. (So far I can say I have not.. but you never know). This sounds like a good one. I can no longer wear Vibrancy- too heavy no matter the application, so I'm back to light powder over Paula's Oil Booster. I'm not kidding when I say I'm painfully dry. I keep moisturized constantly.

This oil is applied after all my other morning treatments.

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JudyL — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:44:58 GMT

@Funloving

I just started using a stick foundation from the recent Tarte TSV and I love it! It came with a brush but this morning I applied it with a Beautyblender and really like how it looked. I don't find it heavy looking/feeling but admit that this is my first foundation stick so don't have anything to compare it to.

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:48:48 GMT

I've never had good luck with stick foundation. They always feel heavy and greasy on me.

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

Funloving — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:52:37 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
@Funloving

I just started using a stick foundation from the recent Tarte TSV and I love it! It came with a brush but this morning I applied it with a Beautyblender and really like how it looked. I don't find it heavy looking/feeling but admit that this is my first foundation stick so don't have anything to compare it to.

Aww, Thanks so much @JudyL. This made sense to me since I apply all cream foundations with a damp BB to sheer them out. So glad to hear you're having success with the Tarte foundation. It's kind of tough, at least for me, to find one I really love. Hope it continues to work well for you!

Re: Do Any of You use a Stick Foundation?

Funloving — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:55:54 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I've never had good luck with stick foundation. They always feel heavy and greasy on me.

I hear you loud and clear @JeanLouiseFinch. Thanks for your input, much like my past experience. xo

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Ms tyrion2 — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 23:18:56 GMT

Based on your good review of the product @suzyQ3, I bought it. I never liked liquid or stick foundation. Until this one. It's light, non greasy and feels silky on the skin. I use it almost as a concealer, just on spots that need a bit of coverage. I was color matched at ULTA and they did a great job.

Thanks for the recommendation!

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Funloving — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 23:27:34 GMT

@Ms tyrion2 wrote:
Based on your good review of the product @suzyQ3, I bought it. I never liked liquid or stick foundation. Until this one. It's light, non greasy and feels silky on the skin. I use it almost as a concealer, just on spots that need a bit of coverage. I was color matched at ULTA and they did a great job.

Thanks for the recommendation!

I've received so many good recs from several on this forum. @suzyQ3 is certainly right up there with others-- & I trust her. If I recall she likes a lighter foundation, just like @HappyDaze. Thanks for adding to this @Ms tyrion2. Once I get rid of my excess, I may just have to check it out at Ulta, only a few blocks away. You make it sound almost irresistable.. lol.

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indiepup — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 23:36:39 GMT

yes i rotate foundations saving the stick foundation for winter months when I need more moisturizing foundation. i use and love bobbi brown stick and wander stick foundation, both are equally good for my dry skin. I apply directly from the stick and blend with foundation brush. You can vary the amount of coverage (sheer to medium to full) by technique used....eg. wet a sponge and apply to sheer it out.

I am sure you could probably donate it though as you mentioned if you really don't think you will get use of it.