Five Ways To Apply Foundation

Brushes? Sponges? Fingers? Choosing the perfect foundation application method for you can be just so confusing! Here we’ll share with you five different ways to apply your base that’s right for your makeup needs.

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Sponges for a FLAWLESS finish

Every beauty enthusiast or Instagram lover has seen their favourite makeup artist or beauty guru pouncing these egg-shaped sponges around their face. Popularised in recent years by the Beauty Blender, applying cream or liquid foundation with a damp sponge is one of the fastest ways to sheer out heavier products for an absolutely flawless finish.

Stippling brush for an AIRBRUSHED, SKIN-LIKE finish

If you’re after an even, natural look to your makeup that still lets your own skin shine through, then a stippling or duo fibre brush with lightly packed bristles is perfect for you. This brush is perfect for creating that quick, airbrushed look suitable for everyday wear, and works best for liquids and powders.

Buffing brush for HEAVY, CAMERA-READY days

For days when you want more out of your foundation, using a dense buffing brush is ideal for building up the coverage, without looking cakey. The densely packed bristles spreads cream, liquid and even powder foundation around the skin without moving around product too much, leaving you with a camera ready appearance.

Clean fingers for LOW-MAINTENANCE application

Applying foundation with clean fingers is probably how most of us started when we first began wearing makeup. The warmth of your fingertips really helps cream or liquid products to melt and blend with your skin for a natural look that is quick, and importantly, free! This method is best for tinted moisturisers and BB creams which apply like a dream with fingertips.

Flat foundation brush for INTRICATE work

The traditional foundation brush may seem too small to apply foundation all over the face, but the size and cut of the brush makes it ideal for spreading liquid or cream products around intricate crevices that can be hard to reach, such as under the eyes and around the nose.