Foundation, what’s your method of application?

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Do you use Fingers, Sponge or Brush?

I have always used fingers (liquid foundation). And used a minimal amount. Being mid 40’s, if I attempt to use much more than say, a pea sized amount, it tends to look too cakey or mask like. So yes, I prefer my foundation to look or feel natural, however at the same time, I want to look like I am actually wearing make up, as it often looks like I am not! So it’s got me thinking, am I wearing enough or do I need to change the method I apply it?

I accept I’m not in my 20’s or 30’s any more & can not get away with looking like anything on Pinterest! Wherever there’s a random photo taken of me (very rare) it looks as if I haven’t any make up on at all. When i’ll have on foundation, contour (althour I admit its ever so slight) light bronzer in summer, again light blusher, eyeliner, mascara & eyebrows filled with eyebrow pencil. So in reading that back yes my make is done lightly. Although I don’t want to apply much more as when I do, I feel it makes me look older or I feel like a clown!

I use budget friendly make up, always have as can’t really afford high end stuff. So Foundation & mascara is usually L’Oréal , eyeshadows & contour are revolution, blusher is Rimmel. I don’t know if higher end make up would make a difference?

I’m no makeup artist but recently I’ve been using a very dense flat / slightly curved head brush. Also similar shape but smaller for concealer. I’ll see if I can find a link.

Definitely a brush. I use Bodyshop foundation brush. Tried a sponge once but it didn’t work as well.

Not this one but like this

www.lookfantastic.com/nyx-professional-makeup-can-t-stop-won-t-stop-foundation-brush/12010834.html

I tend to use a (damp) sponge, have used a brush in the past but find the application a bit heavy with a brush. May have to try again (mid-fifties).

My method is to use quite a lot, and really rub it in hard. Get it warm with fingers, and rub and rub until it becomes like part of your skin (I got that tip from a professional make-up artist). That way, it lasts all day and doesn't go cakey. For special occasions, I use Clarins Beauty Flash as well as moisturiser - it really seems to make a difference. I also use a little bit of powder to set it.

Using your fingers is rubbish. I use a foundation brush in a circular motion blending it evenly and quickly. I then use a barely damp sponge along the edges of my hairline to make sure there's no obvious line. It's a very quick process from start to finish. You'll be amazed at how much better your skin looks when you use the proper tools.

It depends on the foundation I’m using but for the most part I use about one pump, dot it only my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose and then use a damp sponge to “bounce” it into my skin. I used to only use brushes but I find my face feels really cakey afterwards even though it doesn’t look it. I like the additional moisture from the sponge.

I use a stippling brush and find I use far less foundation this way than if I use my fingers or a sponge but look more polished. I use the brush to apply foundation all over my face which stipples it on in tiny dots so it looks almost pixelated. Then lightly blend it in with the brush until all the dots are no longer visible. Hope that makes sense 🤣.
Also have found higher end foundations tend to be better for a polished look.

Used to use a brush and now I prefer a beauty blender.

Oh and I’ve tried from absolutely everything from Rimmel to Chanel, probably tried a good fifty or more foundations over the last 6 years and my absolute favourite is the Maybelline fit me matte and poreless which is around £6-£8.

Buff with Real Techniques stippling brush, then stipple over areas that need more coverage.

Different products require different applications. I use my fingers, sponges, blenders and brushes depending on what I’m using and what coverage I desire.

I also mix foundations in a palette to get the right colour.

A dense brush like *ArchMemory linked to works bet for me. I use the smashbox full coverage foundation brush- I start with putting a small pea sized amount of foundation on the back of my hand-- dip in the brush and then sweep all over the face- I then go over in a stippling motion to get rid of the streaks and finally ad a little bit more in a stippling way to any red areas etc.

Smashbox brush
I do like using a damp beauty blender too but don't bother as I hate having to wash it out every day and feel it's unhygienic and wastes too much product as it absorbs where a brush doesn't.

Looks like i’ll be experimenting with some brushes & sponges then over the next week or so! Thanks for the tips!

Fingers (a little goes further), then smooth over or "finish" with a foundation brush to blend out better.

My new trick is bronzer applied with a brush, over foundation applied with a sponge. Has attracted a few compliments and I'm no makeup expert!