Do makeup brushes affect foundation finish?

Oct 30, 2014

Fizza D.

I know it does but I didn't think it made a HUGE difference. Like to the point where the finish is completely different.
When I went to Ulta, the woman who color matched me made the foundation look so matte and flawless. But when I used the same foundation at home myself, it didn't look the same.. It just looked.. Normal?
Is the problem with my brushes or my application?

Oct 30, 2014

Kitty K.

It could be both but yes... make up brushes make the biggest difference in the world. I am currently switching out all my brushes for quality brushes. They do not compare the slightest bit.

Oct 30, 2014

Fizza D.

Hmm I understand! So in what way can I improve my application?

Oct 30, 2014

Ashley D.

Using a primer can really help with any product application. And using products that don't cake up badly, ex. Full coverage foundation tends to cake up quite a bit so if you use it then don't apply a lot of powder, and when you buy powder buy one that is finely milled. And if you accidentally cake up your makeup then setting spray can help "melt" the products together and give you a more flawless finish.
As for brushes I find that people like densely packed bristles for thicker and cream products. Sigma F80 is a good example.
For thinner more water based foundations I go for a fluffier brush, like Real Techniques blending brush, I find that I prefer a fluffy brush next to a dense one because I feel like it gives me a softer more natural finish.
Another great option is to use a beauty blender. This makes almost any foundation look incredible and doesn't give a streaky look. I find myself going over my foundation and concealer with this just so I know the product is blended in perfectly. Due to the higher price tag I would recommend looking up some reviews before buying but to me it's 100% worth it, and no dupe I've tried has compared to the original.

Oct 30, 2014

Fizza D.

Thank you guys so much! ❤️❤️
That honestly really helped