Poll: Favorite Way to Apply Foundation

[secretlyevil]

Because I’m bored and started using a wet Real Technique sponge again and can’t seem to get it spotless-like new clean like various YouTube videos show.

[secretlyevil]

And the typo is going to bug me all day long.

[mrsukyankee]

For me it depends on the foundation/bb cream - some work better with fingers, others with a brush and others with a wet sponge. I play with all three when first applying foundations until I figure out which works best with the formulation.

[mortomo]

I love my Beauty Blender (use it dampened) .

I use the Beauty Blender Pro solid Cleanser (it's the black solid). It works really well and much better than the liquid cleanser. I can get it almost spotless (the very tip of it never gets 100% clean, but I use that to blend in my concealer so that could be why) .

[Pippin]

BB creams/tinted moisturizer I use fingers. I switch between my beauty blender and brushes depending on the foundation and what works best. So all 3 lol.

[wawa]

I either use fingers or a not-beauty blender. (Either Ulta brand or eco tools)

I wash mine with just regular bar soap. Lever 2000 to be precise. Rub it allover the soap and squish and rinse. Repeat if needed. But it's also black so I can't tell if it's dingy compared to brand new

[NewOrleans]

Fingers? ::shudder:: I hate touching my face with my hands.

[gastro]

I use my fingers. Then add concealer where I want it and blend in the concealer/foundation with a brush. I’m not a fan of the beauty blender unless I’m doing super glam makeup which is rare.

[beetea]

I generally use a brush for foundation/BB cream. I do like my beauty blender but I apply my make up in my bedroom and I'm too lazy to walk to the bathroom to dampen it.

[pumpkin]

I tend to use a brush, but I primarily use a mineral powder for foundation.

And for my BB cream/sunscreen I tend to use my fingers as I have yet to find something that works well with the texture. It's too thick to not loose it all in a brush but the sponges seem to soak it all up too. If anyone has suggestions I'm open!

[tiramisu]

My fingers for applying my tinted moisturizer and concealer, then beauty blender to blend it all together. If I'm using the L'Oreal true match lumi cushion foundation, I use the applicator it comes with.

[pantsparty]

I use a Real Techniques foundation brush.

[BeagleMama]

Brush for foundation (like this) and fingers for BB cream.

[kittycatlove]

Another one on it depends on the type of foundation and/or BB/CC cream on whether I use a brush or beauty blender.

[NewGirlNic]

Depends.
I use a RT damp blender sponge for most foundation and concealer.
I use a IT cosmetics brush for my IT Confidence in a Compact (bought a set a while back that came with a brush)
For tinted moisturizer and some BB creams, I just use my fingers. But then usually blend out the edges with a damp RT sponge.

[calico]

My tip for getting beauty sponges "like new" clean is to use a bar of soap. "scrub" the sponge against the soap and you will get all the gunk out. Rinse/squeeze and repeat where necessary. I'm using a Yardley soap right now, but you could use whatever kind you have around the house or find cheapest.

ETA: Apparently I can't read b/c wawa already shared this. Damn this cold.

[secretlyevil]

I haven’t tried bar soap, I will try that this weekend.

[bookchick]

I use a big brush for my Tarte foundation.

For Estee Lauder Double Wear, I found that I have to use my fingers, as it sets SO freaking fast, I can't use a brush or sponge at all, I am not quick enough. LOL...

I really want to use my beauty blender, but I don't think I do it right. I can't seem to get it to look flawless like everyone on the internet.

[kirra]

Fingers for some and a brush for others

[pooh8402]

I dislike brushes for applying foundation. I feel like it goes on way too heavy. I use my fingers for BB cream and a beautyblender knockoff for my liquid foundations. Exception: I do use a kabuki brush for my OG bareminerals foundation (I recently started using this again and had forgotten how much I loved it).

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

I find that the RT sponge doesn’t provide the density I would like for applying foundation, though it is a great option for blending out eye primer that maybe didn’t get an even application, or for setting your concealer under your eyes with some loose powder. I go back and forth between the beauty blender and the Sephora brand pro sponge, and to be honestly, I find the Sephora one more consistent and easier to work with but I believe I’m in a minority on this preference.

[persa]

I usually apply with my fingers and buff with a brush. Very rarely, I will both apply and buff with the brush.