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Re: What a Difference an Applicator Makes

@Lipstickdiva  I've been using a damp Real Techniques sponge for long time now.  I love the air brushed look.  I've never used it dry.  I wash it before each use - oftentimes in the shower. 

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@Shanus  I never use the sponge moist.  I tried that once and it thins out your foundation.  I also noticed that when you use your fingers to apply foundation it gives more coverage but when I use the sponge dry it still gives me nice coverage.  I use Zum goat's milk bar soap to clean my sponge.

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@monicakm wrote:

I don't know what I must be doing wrong.  I've tried applying with a Beauty Blender and a RT foundation brush.  My foundation is Revlon Colorstay for Dry/Combo skin.  I use a primer.  My fingers do a much better job than either one of the other options Smiley Surprised  


@monicakm, I don't think you are doing anything wrong.  I think it's a matter of preference and the foundation.  I own foundations that I just apply with my fingers.  This particular IT one didn't look good that way though.  

 

I do not use the sponge damp.  I tried that and didn't care for the results.  I like it better just dry.  Maybe for other foundations, damp will be better.