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Registered: ‎03-15-2010

Question for the group.

I use loose powder and I apply with a powder puff then dust off the excess with a brush.

The puffs seem to get dirty quick, and they take forever to dry.

Does anyone use a make-up sponge to apply powder?  I have a ton of these that I do not use now that I have an Artis brush.

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Re: Make-up sponge for powder

I apply my powder with a flat buki. Then I take a sponge and press it onto my face to make the powder adhere better so it doesn't just sit on the surface so much and look powdery. Hope that made sense.Woman Very Happy

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Re: Make-up sponge for powder

I use the flat side of a Real Techniques makeup sponge. I also use a pressed powder, so I'm not sure how well it might work with a loose powder.

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Re: Make-up sponge for powder


@Sugipinewrote:

I apply my powder with a flat buki. Then I take a sponge and press it onto my face to make the powder adhere better so it doesn't just sit on the surface so much and look powdery. Hope that made sense.Woman Very Happy


 

I do the same as you @Sugipine but add a slight variation. I use a barely dampened sponge to finish my application. I wet and squeeze a beauty blender type of sponge and then press out even more moisture wrapping and pressing gently in a clean white washcloth. Then roll, pressing lightly across the  face. This leaves me with a beautiful finish without any powdery residue.

 

Along with this same concept is a technique I'd learned years ago from a top notch local make up artist. She recommended two thin three inch round naural sponges. Run under hot water and squeezing the excess out. Then press on your finished face to set your make up. Works beautifully. For your eye make up she said to use cold water, lightly pressing the same same way. Little to no transfer to the sponge takes place if using the light hand as instructed. Still a great tip that I have used forever!

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Re: Make-up sponge for powder

I have done this before to set my under Eye area and my t zone. I started doing it again recently as I just like the look it gives. When I use it, I use it with a loose powder. If I set with a pressed powder, I use a big fluffy brush. 

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Re: Make-up sponge for powder

I just recently started using the flat side of a Real Techniques sponge I have for applying loose powder.  I use the 100% Pure loose bamboo powder which I really like, but it tends to fly everywhere.  Using the sponge instead of a brush helps with this, and I just kind of pat it on my face.  Makes for a great application.

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Re: Make-up sponge for powder

I use two brushes - one to apply and then another to brush off excess.

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Re: Make-up sponge for powder

I like using a brush....a smaller one under eyes to set concealer, around nostrils, etc. Then switch to a lg. fluffy brush for rest of t zone. Don’t like a lot of powder, so tap excess off brush before application.

 

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Re: Make-up sponge for powder

I also use the flat side of a Real Techniques or Beauty Blender sponge. I press my powder into my face if this makes any sense. I find it lasts longer and does not give me that powdery look......I actually prefer my Real Techniques sponge for loose powder application......