foundation brushes?
Sandra
need a lesson.
I currently apply my liquid foundation with my fingers, I have
considered using a sponge, but not sure if there is any tricks to it and
now I am wondering if there are "brushes" for liquid foundation, or are
they just for dry foundations?
Please help :-)
--
Sandra
Anne Ehrenholm
I use my foundation brush - Prescriptives - with liquid foundations all the
time. In fact, that's what I use it for - I prefer a sponge with dry
foundations. It works wonders - it's just like painting. Not only is it fun,
but I get a really even result.
Someone once mentioned this little thing to demonstrate how the foundation
brush works. Take a small mirror. Put your foundation on the top third mirror
as evenly as you can using your fingers. Then take a sponge, and use that to
put on foundation on the middle third. Finally, use the foundation brush for
the last third of the mirror. You'll definitely see a difference - at least I
did :)
Also, I got a lot better skin after started using one, rather than my fingers.
//Anne in Sweden
Stevie
a tip from the PX counter (where I took a non makeup junkie to get her
makeup done and to buy new product)
dip the tip of the brush into the liquid foundation, then use the brush TIP
to push the foundation into the pores of the skin lightly. dab it on, then
go back with the tip of the brush . Keep pushing it into the skin a la a
stippling technique in painting. (if you paint, you will have no problems
with this technique) This is particularly effective for the
cheeks/nose/chin area where you have more skin covering muscle as opposed
to the forehead. Do this till your entire area is covered then go back with
the flat part of the brush and smooth out the texture.
for the forehead, do the stippling lightly and then blend.
Francesca Guerrera (*makeup artist and creator of her own line) suggests
that if your skin is lacking a bit of glow, to use some sort of golden or
slightly pink highlighter UNDER the foundation first. Just lightly brush it
on and blend; then apply the foundation for the sheer glow to come through.
Don't forget to blend out a bit at the edges of your face too
Stevie
Melissa Wagner
foundation (still with the brush) but previously I used liquid. I was
taught by an MA to pour a little bit of foundation onto the back of my hand,
and then brush small amounts from there onto my face, starting at the nose
and working my way out.
Using the brush causes my pores to completely disappear...using my fingers
just makes it look like I have makeup on.
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> You should see a difference in the texture of your skin
> a tip from the PX counter (where I took a non makeup junkie to get her
> makeup done and to buy new product)
> dip the tip of the brush into the liquid foundation, then use the brush
TIP
> to push the foundation into the pores of the skin lightly. dab it on, then
> go back with the tip of the brush . Keep pushing it into the skin a la a
> stippling technique in painting. (if you paint, you will have no problems
> with this technique) This is particularly effective for the
> cheeks/nose/chin area where you have more skin covering muscle as opposed
> to the forehead. Do this till your entire area is covered then go back
with
> the flat part of the brush and smooth out the texture.
> for the forehead, do the stippling lightly and then blend.
WOW! Thank you thank you THANK YOU, Stevie!!!
I tried this technique with my new purchase of L'Oreal's True Match (W1)
this afternoon, and I'm totally blown away by the results. A big rave for
the color match of the TM (THE best I've ever had), but your technique
pulled the whole thing off for me. WHOO-HOO! The Foundation HG at last!!
<cue angelic chorus> Thank so you much!
Sue
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Dr. Sooz
>> a tip from the PX counter (where I took a non makeup junkie to get her
>> makeup done and to buy new product)
>> dip the tip of the brush into the liquid foundation, then use the brush
>TIP
>> to push the foundation into the pores of the skin lightly. dab it on, then
>> go back with the tip of the brush . Keep pushing it into the skin a la a
>> stippling technique in painting. (if you paint, you will have no problems
>> with this technique) This is particularly effective for the
>> cheeks/nose/chin area where you have more skin covering muscle as opposed
>> to the forehead. Do this till your entire area is covered then go back
>with
>> the flat part of the brush and smooth out the texture.
>> for the forehead, do the stippling lightly and then blend.
>
>WOW! Thank you thank you THANK YOU, Stevie!!!
>I tried this technique with my new purchase of L'Oreal's True Match (W1)
>this afternoon, and I'm totally blown away by the results. A big rave for
>the color match of the TM (THE best I've ever had), but your technique
>pulled the whole thing off for me. WHOO-HOO! The Foundation HG at last!!
><cue angelic chorus> Thank so you much!
>
>Sue
Okay.....now I gotta get a foundation brush (I've been searching for the True
Match with no success so far....). Augh!
~~
Sooz
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Jennifer R.
True
> Match with no success so far....). Augh!
> ~~
> Sooz
FWIW, WalMart had by far the best selection of any store I've seen yet.
Target and others only had a few random bottles, but Walmart had the entire
display.
And yes, I am off to buy a foundation brush, too. :) As soon as people said
things about pores disappearing my lemming started going nuts.
Jennifer
MelisaK
> a tip from the PX counter (where I took a non makeup junkie to get her
> makeup done and to buy new product)
> dip the tip of the brush into the liquid foundation, then use the brush
TIP
> to push the foundation into the pores of the skin lightly. dab it on, then
> go back with the tip of the brush . Keep pushing it into the skin a la a
> stippling technique in painting. (if you paint, you will have no problems
> with this technique) This is particularly effective for the
> cheeks/nose/chin area where you have more skin covering muscle as opposed
> to the forehead. Do this till your entire area is covered then go back
with
> the flat part of the brush and smooth out the texture.
> for the forehead, do the stippling lightly and then blend.
> Francesca Guerrera (*makeup artist and creator of her own line) suggests
> that if your skin is lacking a bit of glow, to use some sort of golden or
> slightly pink highlighter UNDER the foundation first. Just lightly brush
it
> on and blend; then apply the foundation for the sheer glow to come
through.
> Don't forget to blend out a bit at the edges of your face too
> Stevie
>
Wow Stevie - what great info! I am printing this out and will follow it
when applying my foundation with my new brush!
Melis
Daphodil
>
> Using the brush causes my pores to completely disappear...using my fingers
> just makes it look like I have makeup on.
Okay, now I'm extremely curious to try this. What type of brush do you use
for foundation?
Daph (brush-ignorant)
Parakeet
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The best and cheapest source for taklon brushes is your local art supply
store. Honest.
Dr. Sooz
>Target and others only had a few random bottles, but Walmart had the entire
>display.
Thanks, Jennifer -- however, I refuse to shop at Walmart. Evil Wally!
Dr. Sooz
>for foundation?
>
>Daph (brush-ignorant)
A foundation brush.
Dr. Sooz
>store. Honest.
Right-o, Parakeet! I prefer art supply brushes for my makeup anyway -- they
can even take a rough cleanup, they do a great job on your face, and they last
forever and ever.
Melissa Wagner
alternate depending on what I happen to grab out of my brush cup.
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I use the Px foundation brush; it was very expensive (for me) but since I
just loved my Px SA, I could not resist her brush siren song. But I've
bought Taklon brushes at craft stores for other brushes (eyeliner, eye
shadow), and have found them to be excellent--and a WHOLE lot cheaper.
Sue-
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Parakeet
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> Dr. Sooz wrote:
> ::: The best and cheapest source for taklon brushes is your local art
> ::: supply store. Honest.
> ::
> :: Right-o, Parakeet! I prefer art supply brushes for my makeup
anyway
> :: -- they can even take a rough cleanup, they do a great job on your
> :: face, and they last forever and ever.
>
> I am going to try to find a MAC brush, I'm in Melbourne, Aust - guess
> after I get one I would then know how to compare it to the art supply
> ones.....
> --
> Tricia
>
>
I'll leave the technical terms to our professional Makeup artists and
those in the trade.
Basically, Taklon is stiffer and the best for eye liners and brows (and
my foundation brush which is a MAC - if you can't find one let me know
I'll get it for you here in the States and we can work out the postage
and whatever.) For eyeshadows I love soft brushes, all are marked on the
handle or in the bin at the art store.
You can save, literally, 50 to 60% by going to an art supply/crafty type
store. Same brush quality and you can get creative. I found a small
brush with a diagonal cut (think wedge of cheese) that's been a god send
for those times I feel like poking myself in the eye, erm trying to do
eyeliner. It's firm enough to withstand my pushing and it has a
permanent straight line so I can't <ahem> screw it up.
<looks around for those who know more and can use better terms>
<Diane? Stevie? Emiriam? rjudith? Audrey?>
Daphodil
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Ah, I didn't realize there were actual brushes *called* foundation
brushes...now I think I'm on the same page... I was curious as to the
composition. Wasn't sure if they're sable or what-have-you. I've got a few
in my paint box so perhaps I'll experiment and then pick up another at the
art store.
Thanks for the info.
Daph
Maladicta1
>composition. Wasn't sure if they're sable or what-have-you.
Taklon or some other nylon bristle.
Sally Beauty Supply has a nice one for $9.
Maladicta1
The shape of brush you want is called an oval or filbert. The size is anywhere
between 12 (camouflage size) and 24 (one inch wide.)
Ask for one made of Taklon or a soft nylon bristle.
Daphodil
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Awesome! Thanks! I ::heart:: Sally's.
Daph
Venusarrow
>fingers.
>
I completely agree. I use the Lancome brush with my foundation.
Dr. Sooz
>brushes...now I think I'm on the same page... I was curious as to the
>composition. Wasn't sure if they're sable or what-have-you. I've got a few
>in my paint box so perhaps I'll experiment and then pick up another at the
>art store.
Daph, go to Sephora and look up the foundation brushes so you have an idea what
they look like. Or go to your local drugstore -- at mine yesterday, I saw 3
different brands of foundation brush.
Then go to the art store.
Dr. Sooz
You know what I would suggest? Google "foundation brush" and take a look.
Then go buy. Here, I did it for you:
Dr. Sooz
>know much about art supplies but I figure that the brushes must have
>ratings like "HB" pencils do unless it is different in the States? I
>hope someone knows what I should look for at the art shop. I'm really
>keen to try out a foundation brush - sounds great! I currently use a
>sponge which is ok
Tricia, if you have an idea of what the brush you need looks like, for eyes or
foundation or whatever, you can go find art store facsimilies easily. And at
the art supply store, you can feel all the brushes! Play with them on your
hand, etc. It's great.
Plus art store brushes are easy to clean, will stand up to abuse, etc.
Fabulous.
Daphodil
"Dr. Sooz" <diva...@aol.compuppies> wrote in message
> Daph, go to Sephora and look up the foundation brushes so you have an idea
what
> they look like. Or go to your local drugstore -- at mine yesterday, I saw
3
> different brands of foundation brush.
>
> Then go to the art store.
> ~~
> Sooz
Thanks Sooz!
Daph
Maladicta1
It's really the best deal around. An art supply brush isn't much cheaper.