foundation brushes or sponge?? any one recommend one

Beenie

I have the Clinique brush - it was about £25. I use it and get good results, but then I did with my fingers as well.

It's the fad of the moment

angel

Ok, dumb question time here ... I've never heard of using a brush for foundation despite thinking I knew a lot about make-up! So do you just dip it into the liquid and brush it all around? .. And is it a big brush?

lolly5648

No the brush is quite small - I either squeeze foundation onto the brush (Clinique in a tube) or put a little in the palm of my hand and then use the brush.

See: http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B000NXWM1Y/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&n=42966030&keywords=foundation%20brush&mnSBrand=core&numItemsFound=1

(Sorry, don't know how to shorten links)

GlasgowGal

I usually tip some foundation on to the back of my hand, drip brush in that and apply. This is also great if you are having trouble finding the correct shade of foundation as you could mix 2 shades together. I have 3 different foundations, all sold as the correct shade for me but when you see them together they are all quite different. I mix a light and a dark one and happy with the shade I get. Normal size foundation brush does the trick. I hope you enjoy your new way of applying foundation and get the result you want.

marksandsparksgal

Great thread, just the thing I've been looking for! I'm using a mousse style foundation at the minute, No7 Intelligent Balance from Boots, and was just wondering if this would work with a brush as well, since it's a mousse?

carebabe

GlasgowGal wrote: »

I usually tip some foundation on to the back of my hand, drip brush in that and apply. This is also great if you are having trouble finding the correct shade of foundation as you could mix 2 shades......

carebabe

i like to mix my foundations to get the shade i want. usually i apply with a pad of dampened cotton wool. i find this works quite well for me.

Purple_Turnip

Hiya,

I think the difference is that using a foundation brush gives a heavier finish, whereas a sponge gives a more sheer finish.

So if you like quite a lot of coverage - go for a brush. Though I believe a brush is more likely to cause streaking than a sponge is.

Or, if you prefer a lighter, more natural look - go for the sponge.

Hope that helps!

lolly5648

Having used both I think the opposite - a brush gives a lighter finish as you can easily spread out the foundation over your face. Each to their own

Purple_Turnip

lolly5648 wrote: »

Having used both I think the opposite - a brush gives a lighter finish as you can easily spread out the foundation over your face. Each to their own

I'd better let my tutor know that then!

I haven't used either for years, but I used to use a brush which I liked very much. I think it was Body Shop one; it gave quite a thorough coverage & I've always felt that a brush applies the foundation a bit thicker than a sponge.

Best way is to try it & see, I guess! I wouldn't invest in an expensive foundation brush though until you've tested to see the difference. Maybe get a free make-over at a Beauty Counter & see how it goes!