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Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:14 pm  |
Not sure where to put this question, but has anyone mastered the art of applying liquid foundation with a brush? I always hear that it is the most recommended way to apply it, but I can't figure how to do it. I look like some crazed artist attacked my face! I think I have a bad relationship to foundation anyway. I've tried the minerals, tints, power, liquid, gel. It NEVER looks natural 
I would love to hear application success stories. My skin is oily, but I use products that sometimes makes it flake.
Thanks for your help. Joani |
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Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:07 pm |
You know, I have had the same problem. I REALLY wanted to love my Trish McEvoy foundation brush, but it never happened. I always seemed to put on too much foundation or it ended up streaky. I really tried, I even had the Trish sales rep show me and I could never get the hang of it. I do much better by just using my fingers. I gave up and gave my beautiful brush away.
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Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:12 pm |
I prefer using my fingers ..
everytime i use brush and it never looked natural and i think brushes waste my foundation  |
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Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:19 pm |
You'll for sure lose foundation if you use a foundation brush that isn't synthetic..as you can probably figure, natural hair will just absorb the product. It also has to be very well-cut and precision-layered. I'm all for a good quality foundation brush but still trust my fingers to be the best tool for a nice foundation app. - and I wouldn't be caught dead applying with a sponge 
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Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:36 pm |
Does a sponge just suck up too much foundation? I remember when everyone said that using a sponge was the way to go, although it does seem a bit gross  The brush I used was synthetic, but I think you gals are right, fingers seem to be the best tool. I'd love to hear from someone who has had success with a brush. Joani |
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Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:43 pm |
this is a good question.
i have always used fingers, but i don't often wear foundation anyway. when i bought my latest one, the sales lady advised me to use clean fingers as brushes and sponges waste too much of the product and fingers give a better result. so i guess fingers are good 
joani.sp- i also have oily skin and have found it hard to get a good foundation for it, although i don't get many blemishes so i don't need it everyday. what do you use? i have got a clinique gentle light makeup at the moment which is ok. have never tried powder but many on these forums advocate the use of mineral makeup etc.
take care
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Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:14 pm |
Hi Maddy, I've used them all! I sometimes use Traceless from Perscriptives. I've used Clinique also and Chanel, Mac, Stila... I know everyone loves the mineral foundations, but I can't seem to get them to look natural. They just look all caked on.
I'd love some application tips from any of you who have had luck with these products. I have some JI loose powder, compact powder, that water in a can and I can't get an even, natural look.
I'm hoping my skin will settle down enough so I won't have to wear foundation either  Thanks, Joani |
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alexis57
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Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:14 pm |
I also find the Trish McEvoy brush very difficult to manage with foundation, but I do use it for cream blush (along with my fingers!)
However, I bought the Giorgio Armani natural hair brush to use with my GA Luminous Silk Foundation, and find that it works very well. When I used my fingers, I used twice as much foundation, and it looked much heavier than it does with the brush applicaton.
With this brush, I use less product & get a superior, flawless finish -- although it takes a bit longer than with fingers. alexis |
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Mabsy
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 2:21 am |
I have the MAC foundation brush and I love it! I think it's a much better way of applying foundation and the result is really natural and there are no streaks. You can probably achieve the same result using fingers or the brush but I prefer the brush myself. I have also discovered brushes for cream blushes (also have a MAC for this) and I'm not going back to fingers ever again!
ETA: Also have a look at these past related posts if you are interested:
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=2827
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=4402 |
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