topic Re: Applying Foundation Primer in Beauty

Applying Foundation Primer

SurferWife — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:33:24 GMT

I saw a video today of a woman applying her primer with a sponge and it got me to thinking...do you apply your primer with your God-given applicator (fingers), a sponge or a brush?

I've always used my fingers but a sponge sounds intriguing. Thoughts?

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

Franklinbell — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:37:22 GMT

@SurferWife @I never thought about this. My fingers.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

Icegoddess — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:39:38 GMT

Fingers, same as my foundation. I do buff out my foundation with a dense brush at the end though.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

Pezzie — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:40:10 GMT

Fingers for me. if sponge used is dry, wouldn't it absorb too much product? If sponge is damp, how does that work on primer? Wouldn't it negate the slip of the primer and some of its properties as far as extending wear etc.?

If you do try, let us know how it goes.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

Franklinbell — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:41:25 GMT

@Icegoddess @Here's a strange confession....I love buffing my makeup! It makes me feel so grown up and ladylike! Lol

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

sunshine45 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:42:25 GMT

fingers or a spray container.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

gertrudecloset — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:43:35 GMT

I don't use Primer, but I would use my fingers if I did. As it stands now, I use my fingers for liquid makeup and sometimes use a Beauty Blender if I need it for corners near they eye.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

kate2357 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:43:53 GMT

Fingers. I've tried sponge and brush and I did not have good results. Probably my technique was wrong. I do seem to have better control and better results when I use my fingers for primer, BB creams and foundations.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:45:00 GMT

The tools I was born with 😉. The same goes for my eyelids for eyeshadow primer.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

SurferWife — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:48:58 GMT

@kate2357 wrote:
Fingers. I've tried sponge and brush and I did not have good results. Probably my technique was wrong. I do seem to have better control and better results when I use my fingers for primer, BB creams and foundations.

@kate2357

Applying with a sponge or brush does sound odd to me. I may try it tomorrow just to say I did, but I treat my primers as my last skin care application, so I've always used my fingers.

Skincare - fingers

Make-up - brush or sponge

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

beach-mom — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:29:16 GMT

@SurferWife - Fingers for me! I'm not sure a sponge would work as well. A brush might be OK. But I'll stick to fingers!

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

haddon9 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:37:24 GMT

I use my fingers for the primer and a brush for my liquid foundation. My primer is in a tube that I squeeze out onto my fingers but I could use a sponge....I might give it a try to see if the application looks bettter. If not, I will continue with my fingers.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

tototwo — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:46:29 GMT

I suppose it depends on the type and brand of primer. I buff on my tinted/neutralizing primer with a brush - and I wear my primer as my foundation, so don't apply any separate foundation on top of it.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

Ainhisg — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:51:16 GMT

A gal at Ulta applied primer on me with a sponge, and it did not go well. I have large pores so need primer to be patted into them. The sponge wouldn't deposit the primer and kept it on the sponge.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

SilleeMee — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:07:53 GMT

I use a primer brush. This one:

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

teganslaw — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:22:50 GMT

I use my fingers, then finish applying with a brush similar to the one SilleeMee uses.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

Tshirtgal — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:43:19 GMT

A spong always. I feel like it smooths out the foundation more and gives me an even look without tugging my face.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

RollTide2008 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:39:03 GMT

I just use my fingers. I feel like I would use way more product if I applied it with a brush or sponge.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

Regal Bee — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:58:53 GMT

@SurferWife I apply primer with my fingers and foundation with a brush.

Re: Applying Foundation Primer

Shanus — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:56:02 GMT

Unless I'll be wearing makeup for 8-12 hrs. (rarely), I don't use a primer. Primer has many purposes: to mattify areas on face before foundation, color correct, smoothe out texture, make makeup last longer, etc.

I use a brush to stipple it on if a client has texture, a sponge if skin is smoothe or to color correct.

After foundation w/ a brush, I go over w/ a damp sponge to press it into the skin....sponge again wherever I applied setting powder to take away any powdery finish.