Best brushes for foundation?
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For some foundations I am a fingers only kinda girl but for most I prefer a brush. I actually have a quite a few foundation brushes but I just got a new one that I really love. It's the EcoTools Buffing Brush. It smooths it out nice and soft looking. It's super soft, eco-friendly and inexpensive.
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That totally depends on what kind of foundation you're using!
Liquids - I would recommend using a stippling brush or a sponge like a Beauty Blender. Brushes include MAC 130, MAC 187, MAC 188, Sigma F50, and Sigma F55.
Cremes - Creme foundations generally work better with either a flat foundation brush or a damp sponge. Brushes include MAC 190, MAC 193, and Sigma F60.
Powders - I generally prefer using a kabuki-style brush for powder foundations. (I'm a die hard MAC Studio Fix Powder fan) My brush of choice is the Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki Brush.
Liquids - I would recommend using a stippling brush or a sponge like a Beauty Blender. Brushes include MAC 130, MAC 187, MAC 188, Sigma F50, and Sigma F55.
Cremes - Creme foundations generally work better with either a flat foundation brush or a damp sponge. Brushes include MAC 190, MAC 193, and Sigma F60.
Powders - I generally prefer using a kabuki-style brush for powder foundations. (I'm a die hard MAC Studio Fix Powder fan) My brush of choice is the Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki Brush.
Yes, these are all good rec's. ðŸ‘
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Any time!
The proper way to use a flat foundation brush is to use it in a stippling motion. If you use a sweeping or a painting / brushing motion, you will get a streaky and uneven finish. For loose powder, you can use a powder brush or a velour puff. Either way, you need to Tap off the excess powder before you apply it. There are lots and lots of threads on the board on how to clean brushes.
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What about buffing it in?
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Are you using mineral foundation?
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Sometimes, but I use the BE brush. I meant for liquid though or BB cream XD
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hi All! im new to this forum!
For me, when i apply foundation.... ill use a flat foundation brush a big one for face or MAC #195 concealer brush for concealing smaller areas.
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For me, when i apply foundation.... ill use a flat foundation brush a big one for face or MAC #195 concealer brush for concealing smaller areas.
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Michaela
Up until recently, I was a fingers only girl. Then I got this brush - Raw Natural Beauty Maximum Coverage Foundation brush. I really like it! I use it both for mineral foundation (which I rarely use) and my BB cream. With the cream, I dab it on with my fingers then buff it with the brush.
I use a fibre optic brush (MAC 187) as a buffing brush. (That was the original intention of it). Or you can use a kabuki brush for buffing. However mineral foundations are the only foundations that need to be buffed.
