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What is your preferred method of foundation application?

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 14:57:44 GMT

For foundation application, I use a damp sponge (Real Techniques). Using a damp sponge gives a more natural finish while blending well. It's also much faster for me than using a brush or fingers.

(I wash the sponge every morning with Dove soap and squeeze out the excess water in a towel prior to application).

What is your preferred method and why?

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MarieIG — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:08:28 GMT

1) Fingers;

2) Only wear once every few months and not very good at it.

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roxxy1 — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:09:08 GMT

I use liquid foundation, and use my fingers.

I feel brushes absorb too much foundation, and plus they're a pain to clean.

I suffer from makup brush bacteria phobia, so prefer to use my clean fingers.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:11:11 GMT

I use Clinique Powder fountation with a brush

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Misplaced Parisian — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:11:52 GMT

I use my fingers.

I am contemplating trying something else (sponge, brush) because I'm having difficulty with balling. I don't know if that will reduce it or not, but I'm willing to try.

@San Antonio Gal Thanks for the sponge recommendation. I'm going to look into that one.

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Sooner — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:15:32 GMT

Sponge or brush--depends on the viscosity and "slip" of the foundation product. If I am in a terrible hurry--fingers!

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ID2 — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:20:27 GMT

I used to only use my fingers to apply my Clinique liquid foundation until I found some great foundation brushes. Wow! What a difference a correct brush makes! My makeup looks noticeably better!!

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Sadiesadie — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:21:37 GMT

Lately I have found for myself that putting the foundation on a brush and then applying has seemed to work the best. Tried the other methods and just didn't work out well.
I bought the Belle foundation with the brush when she first presented it. She recommended putting it on the brush to apply. I did and then was surprised at how much better it looked. I have various foundations in stock, because I was always looking for something that looked better, and it works with them also.

Not sure what happened but the font size changed up on me.

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wilma — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:28:36 GMT

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.

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Lipstick1 — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:34:28 GMT

I apply the Merle Norman Powder Base with my fingers.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:34:35 GMT

Beauty Blender sponge.

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Shanus — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:42:14 GMT

@Misplaced Parisian wrote:
I use my fingers.

I am contemplating trying something else (sponge, brush) because I'm having difficulty with balling. I don't know if that will reduce it or not, but I'm willing to try.

@San Antonio Gal Thanks for the sponge recommendation. I'm going to look into that one.

@Misplaced Parisian Bonjour. Usually when foundation balls up, it's due to a layer(s) underneath. Check your serums, Spf, moisturizer or primer. Try your foundation on clean dry skin. If no issues, it's not the foundation. Try using it over 1 of the above products at a time to see if there's a culprit.

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Shanus — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:47:48 GMT

If I'm wearing my BE powder foundation, I use the IT double ended foundation brush and may set w/ a damp sponge. For my tinted moisturizer, the Bobbi Brown Full Coverage Face Brush. It has tight bristles and blends well & quickly.

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Trinity11 — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:55:42 GMT

I like to use the Bobbi Brown foundation brush. I switched to a powder foundation and it works beautifully.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:59:55 GMT

I have all kinds of applicators for foundation... even one brush that has sonic waves... still I resort to my true and tried finger tips ever time. Too lazy to get out the other ones I guess.

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Misplaced Parisian — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 16:37:14 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Misplaced Parisian wrote:
I use my fingers.

I am contemplating trying something else (sponge, brush) because I'm having difficulty with balling. I don't know if that will reduce it or not, but I'm willing to try.

@San Antonio Gal Thanks for the sponge recommendation. I'm going to look into that one.

@Misplaced Parisian Bonjour. Usually when foundation balls up, it's due to a layer(s) underneath. Check your serums, Spf, moisturizer or primer. Try your foundation on clean dry skin. If no issues, it's not the foundation. Try using it over 1 of the above products at a time to see if there's a culprit.

@Shanus Bonjour ma petite chou! Merci. I'm currently in that experiment stage. I think it's the primer. I currently have the Isomers high definition primer and believe I will start looking for a new one or maybe just skip primer all together. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I truly appreciate it. Have a great day!

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sunshine45 — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 16:46:06 GMT

brushes for everything......i feel like it gives better coverage, provides an even coverage, and they are easy to clean. buffing well is the key.

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persiflage — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 05:47:13 GMT

I like the Artis oval 6 (prefer) or oval 7 brush. I pump some foundation onto the top of my hand, put some blobs of it on my face with my fingertips and use the brush to smooth out and blend. The bristles are very, very compact so the foundation doesn't sink into the brush at all. For me I use much less foundation than any other method and the result is flawless. On occasion my under eye concealer needs a little help with a damp sponge.

I use Huggies natural care wipes (baby wipe) to clean the surface of the brush immediately after use and wash them weekly with mild soap and water. They are several years old and still look like new.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 17:03:13 GMT

Flat-top buki brush works best for my pressed mineral foundation.

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Tique — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 17:07:51 GMT

I use my fingers occasionally but most of the time I use a Trish McEvoy Sponge. @San Antonio Gal I 'm not familiar with Real Techniques but I see they are less expensive and more accessible so will pick one up the next time I'm in a store.