When it comes to foundation there are a variety of different techniques
and tools you can use to ace your base including, but not limited to
brushes, fingers and sponges
Foundation is one of the most important steps in makeup (next to brows) and if you don’t get your foundation right, nothing else in your makeup will look amazing.
Flat Top Kabuki Brush
Flat top kabuki brushes are my favourite style of brush for applying foundation, they are quick and easy to use and give a smooth, uniform coverage to the skin. They blend product well and help to give a seamless, perfected finish.
Flat Paddle Foundation Brush
Flat, paddle foundation brushes are one of the most common and well-known brushes for applying foundation, they are generally used in a “painting” motion and are good for building up coverage.
Beauty Blender
Beauty blenders are a very popular tool and method used for foundation, although not my personal preference I can see why some love it. A beauty blender is best for slowly building up coverage and when used with high and full coverage foundations. Beauty blenders are usually “bounced” on the skin to build up coverage, they can be time-consuming, but if you have the patience they can create an airbrushed finish to the skin.
Fingers
People often discount fingers as a suitable tool for applying
foundation, but they’re one of my favourites. For starters there is less
wastage of product, you can really work the foundation into the skin or
you can simply “tap” for a gorgeous full coverage. I love using fingers
to create a variety of different variations of coverage, plus the
warmth of your skin helps to warm up the product and look more natural.
As long as your fingers are clean and dry, you shouldn’t encounter too
many problems.
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