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Which do you find easier or more effective in applying foundation with? Which gives you better coverage or control?
Written on: 09/04/2008 (02:15pm) |
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Hi there, I think there are advantages and disadvantages to both. You will get better coverage with your fingers, however you can spread bacteria from hands to face where as using a new sponge everyday you will not. Disadvatage to sponge other than a lighter coverage is also your liquid foundation will not last as long simply because the sponge absorbs so much. My personal choice for applying foundation is a brush. Feels very soft, you choose whatever coverage you like, it gets in to the corners and creases and can be cleaned therefore not bacteria has the chance to spread. Good luck with whatever you choose is right for you.
Written on: 09/04/2008 (05:55pm) |
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jenholman wrote: Hi there, I think there are advantages and disadvantages to both. You will get better coverage with your fingers, however you can spread bacteria from hands to face where as using a new sponge everyday you will not. Disadvatage to sponge other than a lighter coverage is also your liquid foundation will not last as long simply because the sponge absorbs so much. My personal choice for applying foundation is a brush. Feels very soft, you choose whatever coverage you like, it gets in to the corners and creases and can be cleaned therefore not bacteria has the chance to spread. Good luck with whatever you choose is right for you. I agree. It depends on what I want for coverage. For a natural look, I use my fingers and for more coverage I use the sponge or brush. The only problem with the sponge is that it really goes through the foundation since it soaks up products.
Written on: 09/05/2008 (08:03am) |
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It's true you do get a bit more control with sponges and you can get into the eye corners etc easier than using fingers, however, you will get a more "sheer coverage" with sponges than you do with fingers. Plus you will probably only use a sponge twice, once on each side and then throw away to prevent contamination. And you will use more foundation with a sponge. If you like the way your make up has looked, keep using your fingers, in the make up industry I've been told "fingers are tools too" and maybe try the sponge just around the eye area or nose, where you want more control and lighter coverage. And again, maybe consider a foundation brush, it's the best of both worlds. You just put a little foundation on the back of your hand (you can always add more) and work it in to the brush and apply in downward strokes, but be sure to wash the brush with a mild soap and water after use and stand upright to dry. Let me know what you decide....
Written on: 09/05/2008 (03:35pm) |
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I personally like fingertips because when u use sponges you lose a lot of product in there!! My favorite is powder foundation though, so that's a brush anyways.
Written on: 09/07/2008 (12:49pm) |
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jenholman wrote: ...you will probably only use a sponge twice, once on each side and then throw away to prevent contamination... I use a round makeup sponge for foundation. But I wash my sponge with hand soap to prevent bacterial growth. I find that using my fingers makes my foundation look streaky. I get a more natural look with the sponge.
Written on: 09/08/2008 (08:36am) |
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I suggest getting a foundation brush, I think it is one of the best tools that you can use. But a lot of makeup artist swear on the fingertips because it helps warm the foundation up which makes it penetrate the skin better. Nalo Jones, professional makeup artist and beauty expert, http://www.naloinc.com.
Written on: 09/08/2008 (03:50pm) |
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I wasn't aware of such a thing as a foundation brush. But it sounds like it would only work well on powder foundations or those with a consistency of a combination powder/liquid.
Written on: 09/12/2008 (11:08am) |
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neither. you should try a foundation brush. sponges blend well but they waste so much of your makeup. have you ever just squeezed one after a few uses? yuck! and your fingers are the easiest but they do spread bacteria. brushes are a much better way to go.
Written on: 09/23/2008 (05:47pm) |
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Yes, a foundation brush is my best friend when I'm working with a liquid. I've had Cargo's for years and it's my favorite. Sponges get costly and suck up your product and fingers are messy and I tend to go crazy and apply too much. Sponges are good for blending out, but a brush is ideal.
Written on: 11/18/2008 (09:13am) |
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