Applying Foundation Techniques

Oct 18, 2015

Melody W.

I really need help, I have a few foundations but I don't know how to apply them I havent got ant brushes or sponges because I'm broke at the moment ( I'm 14 so I don't really get much money) please help.

Oct 18, 2015

Mylene L.

Do you have liquid foundation? You can used your hands. Just make sure it's clean before applying. You can watch vids on youtube too.

Oct 18, 2015

Mylene L.

*use lol

Oct 18, 2015

Sabrina K.

Hi Melody - I see you made 3 makeup relatede question in the past hour.
I would just like to tell you that due to the huge amont of threads being made everyday, many users experience that their threads do not get any answers and we therefore encourage users to place similar questions in the same thread.
So questions about undereye concealer, eyeliner and foundation could easily - And should - be in the same thread.
We encourage this to make the site run smoothly and make sure that everyone gets their threads seen and get help on their questions.

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Oct 18, 2015

katie s.

I'm 14 as well and recently threw out my beauty blender because it was getting gross and I personally only have 1 foundation brush and I don't really care for the way it applies my foundation. I like to use my fingers, but it is very important to have clean hands while doing so. You may also consider keeping a bottle of hand sanitizer and your vanity or wherever you do your makeup.

Oct 18, 2015

Maggie H.

Katelyn I literally just did the same thing!

Oct 18, 2015

Bella L.

Kately you didnt need to throw it out probably just needed to wash it if you do purchase any sponges or brushes they must be washed on the occasional basis anywho fingers are great but when I was 14 I just went to the closest dollarama and got a bag of sponge wedges their cheap and great just remember to make them damp before applying you foundation hope I could help:)

Oct 18, 2015

katie s.

Bella, over time sponges can grow bacteria and you shouldn't keep them too long. I kept mine for a while and though I didn't see mold, I washed it regularly (after every use) and it just didn't feel very sanitary in my opinion.

Oct 19, 2015

Leila R.

Katelyn, if you're worried about sanitizing your beauty blender you could always soak in in isopropyl alcohol for a few minutes. I've heard that beauty blenders are actually supposed to last for a long time. As long as you're drying them in a mesh bag or in open air you shouldn't have a problem with mold growing.

Oct 19, 2015

Aurora S.

I think a good sense kabuki brush is great with any foundation whether it's liquid, powder or cream.
Preferably synthetic (I feel like natural bristles do sort of soak up product a bit) and just be sure it's dense.
I like the one from eco tools I think you can get the small kabuki brush in a lot for $12 or so and its super soft!

Oct 22, 2015

Melody W.

Thank you guys so much! sorry I'm replying to your comments really late and Mylene L. yes they are all liqyid foundations :)