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Re: Apply foundation with fingers, brushes or sponges?
Trish-D #424532 06/07/08 09:56 PM
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When I apply liquid makeup to my face, I always use my fingers, and I use a sponge when applying powder to my face because I want extra coverage.
When I'm applying someone else's makeup, I use brushes and a wedge sponge to apply powder around the nose, top of the eyebrows, and the outside of their lips.
Sponges are great if you're looking for more coverage.
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Re: Apply foundation with fingers, brushes or sponges?
BrownBeauty #428812 06/20/08 05:58 PM
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To add to the replies, I use either a finger or a damp sponge to apply liquid makeup. It depends on whether I'm using just a little to even out a few spots, for which I use my finger, or whether I'm going all out with makeup, in which case I use a sponge. I find the sponge gives a more even application and allows for better blending. I've used a foundation brush when I tried the mineral powder makeup, but I did not like the brush or the makeup. But I do sometimes use a foundation brush to apply undereye concealer or highlighter, but then use my finger to smoother it out and blend.
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If I wear my liquid foundation, I dab dots on my face with a q-tip then spread it around my face with a brush. I only would wear the liquid for special events because it's very heavy and looks "made up." But I prefer to wear the compact dry foundation that goes on with a round sponge by Prescriptives for everyday wear because it's less heavy.

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Originally Posted By: Karma
Hi Jill,
It all really depends on the type of foundation you are using. If you are using a liquid mineral foundation use your hands first. Then use a brush with some translucent mineral powder to set, swirling in a circular motion. If you are using a non mineral(Make sure you wash your face after every use when your day is done)Use a sponge to help pull the make-up around your face. remember to dab the sponge up from your jaw line towards your temples for the lower face and side to middle of forehead for upper face. You will also want a setting powder on then also. If you go to the dollar store, they have triangle and circular sponges that work just the same as the more expensive ones.

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Re: Apply foundation with fingers, brushes or sponges?
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Before pressed powder I was using liquid foundation and I applied it with my fingers and since pressed powder I use the sponge that comes with it until it is too covered up so then I use another sponge instead of wasting water.
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