foundation brushes, tools etc

randm

i need advice about foundation brushes, sponges etc. i want the lightest coverage and would be using a liquid foundation. i usually use my fingers but having seen youtube videos of brushes used for stippling the foundation over pores to give an air brushed finish i would like advice.(since having vitamin b injections i have had a lot of enlarged pores and we all know how foundation goes over the top and show them up). so, any advice from you make up gurus as the best way to go for lightest coverage - sponge, flat artist type brush, the brushes that are cut across that are used for stippling, synthetic or natural hair? and any tips on application.
a huge thank you for any help. brushes are quite expensive so don't want to go down the trial and error route

Horace

All my makeup brushes are made from natural hair - mind you they were expensive and I do clean them regularly.

I tend to use a primer first and then a light covering of foundation followed by some correcting powder that mum gave me made by Jerome Alexander which contains little granules of differing colours to hide various blemishes (you can buy it in Boots).

nearlyrich

I am no expert at make up but I find my foundation goes on better with a sponge I use the triangular ones from Boots..

xMonsoonx

Natural brushes all the way, try the Italian Badger range from Crown Brushes http://www.crownbrush.co.uk/brushes/brush-ranges/badger.html

Also can not sing the praises of Real Techniques sponge enough - totally amazing!
http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-Miracle-Complexion-Sponge_1389470/

donnac2558

For foundation natural bristles are not good, you are suppose to wash it after each use for liquid products synthetic dries quicker. Real Techniques Face Expert brush is brilliant.

I swear by the original Beauty Blender(the flankers don't cut it), one lasts me 6 months plus. I usually wait until offers on from justbeautydirect.com, like 20% and free shipping and buy a set of two.

AbbieCadabra

i loved the original beauty blender sponge & when it gave up the ghost i got the cosmopolitan one to try, it's just as good & costs a lot less. i've had it since the end of Nov & it's just starting to show signs of wear, think i'll get another month out of it at least though.

also like the real techniques brushes too, amazon were cheapest when i was looking.

redfragglebiker

I swear by ecotools brushes. I use their kabuki brush to blend in my liquid foundation and a second kabuki to finish with a setting powder. They last for ages and still say lovely and soft when you've washed them.

cherryblossomzel

You say you want the lightest coverage: have you considered a tinted moisturiser?

I actually make my own (mix liquid foundation with moisturiser). That way I can make it as light or heavy as required. I put it on like a moisturiser, with my fingers.

Edit: I also use ecotools brushes for my eye shadow etc. I like them. I use a No 7 brush for bronzer and it's not great. Bristles keep falling out evey day. I don't think it'll last very long. Won't buy No 7 again.

CharlieRabbit01

I use this one from Little Lab its £14, its a mix of natural and synthetic fibres and my liquid foundation goes on flawlessly and I have to use only a small amount.

http://www.littlelab.co.uk/women/makeup-bags-3/little-lab-medium-duo-fibre-brush.html

I wash it in every other shower that I have with a bit of shampoo, rinse and shake it off, then buff on a towel to dry. It doesn't need to be perfectly dry as I use it with liquids.

I use this brush to first apply my moisturiser, then primer then my foundation, I've had it a year and its still like new.

I put a small amount of each product one at a time on the back of my hand dab with my brush and apply in circular motions over my face (and neck for my moisturiser).

I've found all 3 liquid products have gone a lot further applying with my brush over fingers or sponge application.

dippy3103

I use a beauty blender too- I get a much better stippled effect from it than I ever did brushes.

HPoirot

For light coverage, daytime foundation I use a foam applicator with a handle from ecotools: http://www.feelunique.com/p/EcoTools-Foam-Applicator. It's really good.

For heavier coverage I use a chanel brush which I have owned for donkey's years.