Applying Foundation-- What do you use?

***greeneyedangel*** · 11-15-2005, 06:45 PM

A few months ago I bought the 190 Mac Foundation brush and have used that for applying foundation. This morning I applied it with a basic sponge and wow did I see a difference! I had a completely flawless face. I know the sponge absorbs more of the product but after seeing the results I think i'll be using a simple sponge from now on! What do you use?!

***MACGoddess*** · 11-15-2005, 06:47 PM

I use either a foundation brush, or if I am in a rush, juts my fingers...

I do like sponges, but I don't like the thought of re-using one, and using a separate one every time would eat up a LOT of foundation, so I'll be staying away from sponges, I may use one every now and then to kind of "finish" my look, and smooth it out some but that is about it...

***erica_1020*** · 11-15-2005, 06:47 PM

Same for me, I like sponge better than the 2 brushes I own. MAC wedge sponges are good but I love Alcone ones I swapped for some last year and LOVED them. I need to get some more they are bigger than MAC's and very strong

***greeneyedangel*** · 11-15-2005, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by erica_1020

Same for me, I like sponge better than the 2 brushes I own. MAC wedge sponges are good but I love Alcone ones I swapped for some last year and LOVED them. I need to get some more they are bigger than MAC's and very strong

OO i didn't know Mac sold them! Thanks! Also, whats so good about the Alcone ones?

***Liz*** · 11-15-2005, 06:53 PM

i use my fingers or a foundation brush depending on what foundation i'm using. i just bought the stila foundation brush, so hopefully i can use that with my chantecaille foundation

***bocagirl*** · 11-15-2005, 07:43 PM

I use a damp sponge, foundation brush or fingers.

LOVECHIC · 11-15-2005, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by greeneyedangel

A few months ago I bought the 190 Mac Foundation brush and have used that for applying foundation. This morning I applied it with a basic sponge and wow did I see a difference! I had a completely flawless face. I know the sponge absorbs more of the product but after seeing the results I think i'll be using a simple sponge from now on! What do you use?!

Hi greeneyedangel! I don't wear foundation right now, but I know it's a good technique to apply foundation with your wedge sponge first, then use the foundation brush to "blend" for a seamless finish. I know your look is Flawless no matter what you use though!

***greeneyedangel*** · 11-15-2005, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LOVECHIC

Hi greeneyedangel! I don't wear foundation right now, but I know it's a good technique to apply foundation with your wedge sponge first, then use the foundation brush to "blend" for a seamless finish. I know your look is Flawless no matter what you use though!

Hey girl!! Thanks!

I can't remember who suggested this- it may have been Trisha? but another good technique to look flawless is to draw x's all over your face real quick with the brush or sponge and then in a downwards motion again. I think because it totally fills everything in. It really does work!

***greeneyedangel*** · 11-15-2005, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bocagirl

I use a damp sponge, foundation brush or fingers.

OOO should I be using the sponge damp? Mine is always completely dry??

***bocagirl*** · 11-15-2005, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by greeneyedangel

OOO should I be using the sponge damp? Mine is always completely dry??

I'm not sure I just tried it by accident once and really liked it so I always make sure my sponge or brush is damp.

***KittySkyfish*** · 11-15-2005, 08:27 PM

I'm a hands-on person myself. I've used good brushes but for the liquid foundation that I love, I find my finger application technique works really well.

***TheOpenRoad*** · 11-15-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by greeneyedangel

OOO should I be using the sponge damp? Mine is always completely dry??

Yeah, I usually use sponges too... but dry. It would make sense though, if the problem is that they absorb too much foundation to wet the sponge, that way the sponge already has water in it and the foundation will not absorb into it. Hmm... I didn't think about that before either but now I think i'll be wetting my sponges!!

LOVECHIC · 11-15-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by greeneyedangel

Hey girl!! Thanks!

I can't remember who suggested this- it may have been Trisha? but another good technique to look flawless is to draw x's all over your face real quick with the brush or sponge and then in a downwards motion again. I think because it totally fills everything in. It really does work!

Yeah, I think that's one of Trisha's tips!

***Mac@40*** · 11-15-2005, 09:00 PM

Depending on what type of foundation I'll be using - if liquid, I find using my fingers alot better than a sponge; powder foundation I use a sponge for more coverage or a brush for sheer to medium coverage.

***bluebird26*** · 11-15-2005, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MACGoddess

I use either a foundation brush, or if I am in a rush, juts my fingers...

I do like sponges, but I don't like the thought of re-using one, and using a separate one every time would eat up a LOT of foundation, so I'll be staying away from sponges, I may use one every now and then to kind of "finish" my look, and smooth it out some but that is about it...

I use my fingers too, I know many people are against it but it's nicer than the brush and the sponges.