Following on from my last blog post Foundation 101:Choosing the right one next up is a post on the the different types of tools available to apply your favourite foundation. Hopefully this will be useful to you.
The market is flooded with all types of tools/brushes to
apply your foundation with. I have tried a lot of them and found that in
their own little way they are all very useful and all provide different
finishes. Here is a breakdown of what tools give what finishes:
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| Sigma F60 Foundation Brush |
-The Flat Synthetic Foundation Brush-This is used almost
like a paint brush, painting the products onto the face. This will give a
fuller coverage. When using this make sure to blend the foundation well as it
is very easy to miss an area of the face.
If not blended well it can also leave streaks on the face so be sure to
blend any lines out with a sponge or fingers after application. There are a lot
of good brushes on the market but one of my favourite is the Sigma F60
Foundation brush. These can be bought online on various websites.
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| Top: Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki and Bottom: Real Techniques Buffing Brush |
-Kabuki Brush- This is a relatively new tool to apply
foundation with but in my eyes it’s the BEST. These brushes have dense tapered
bristles which means that they will give a full coverage application. There are
synthetic kabuki brushes which are used for liquid and cream products and
natural haired ones which are used for application of powder or mineral
makeup. Kabuki’s come in all shapes and
sizes but the two which I love the most are the Real Techniques Buffing Brush
(from the Core Collection) and the Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki Brush. They give
amazing coverage and you only need a small amount of product. Full coverage that’s
easy on the pocket……sold!!!!!!
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| Sigma F50 Fibre Brush |
-The Duo Fibre Brush- This was my fav brush until the Kabuki’s
came along. They are still great for applying liquid foundations and will give an
air-brushed effect if you buff the product in a circular motion onto the skin.
However, in my eyes they don’t come close to the Kabuki for full coverage but if
you want medium coverage then this is your baby! I haven’t given up on this
brush completely though as I use it on a daily basis for applying my bronzer.
If you want a strong contoured bronze look this wouldn’t be the brush to use
but if you want to just add a natural glow to the skin using a powder bronzer
then this will do the job. This brush is also great for applying mineral
makeup. Again much love for Sigma as you
just cannot beat their F50 Duo Fibre brush.
-A sponge- Used damp this will give a sheer finish to the
skin or can be applied more heavily in places by dabbing the product onto the
skin to get a heavier coverage (often this is only needed on the cheek area).
However, the sponge does soak up a lot of product and so can waste a lot of
product! Not to mention the fact that they aren’t particularly good for the
environment if you are constantly throwing them away. They can also hold
bacteria if you reuse them without washing them. I do love sponges for blending out any harsh lines left after cream products though!! Any brand will do the job in this case.
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| Beauty Blender |
-The beauty blender- This is egg shaped and does the same
thing as the sponge except it provides a more seamless finish with less waste
as it doesn’t absorb the product. This is a haven for bacteria too so be sure to
clean this regularly. Full review on the beauty blender coming very soon.
I hope this was of some help to you. I know choosing the best tool for foundation application isn't an easy task and I hope this little post has helped you get to grips with it a little better. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have. xxxx
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