What brush do you use for liquid foundation? Why?
I use MAC’s 109 — I like the small brush head for getting into the nooks and crannies, but I also like the domed shape for an airbrushed finish.
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I use ELF powder brush (the black flat top one) =) It helps to stipple and blend and buff the foundation blending like a second skin. I got complimented whenever I use this method, some people didn’t even think I was wearing foundation!
Sigma F80, makes application quick & easy! 🙂
I use two brushes — Sigma F60 (flat foundation brush) and F80 (flat-top synthetic kabuki). The first for application, the second to take care of brush marks and buff it in to the skin.
190 for application then 187 for blending
Always the 187!
i use a duo fibre brush for thicker liquid foundations, a standard foundation brush for thinner consistencies (i.e. vitalumiere) and an ecotools blush brush for loose powder foundations.
Sephora’s Professional Mineral Powder Brush #45 says its for powder but provides a flawless application of my liquid foundation love it
sigma f80!
187 & 188, but i’m convinced to try 109 now too. i didn’t know it was capable of applying liquid too.
flathead brush 🙂 buffer it on
I use the 188 for liquid foundation for the same reasons – it is small enough to get into the small areas of my face, even if it takes me a longer time to prepare! x
Sigma’s flat top kabuki (f80). Omg it’s delicious.
Sonia Kashuk Synthetic Flat Blusher Brush its 14.99 at Target and it has replaced my 109 Mac brush for applying foundation LOVES IT!!!!!
How do you keep yours from shedding so much? I use it for my liquid/cream foundations and the brush leaves little hairs all over my face that I have to pick off. Just wondering how yours performance and maybe I just got a bad brush?? Thank in advance.
I don’t do anything special to it!
I use the Sigma F80 and Etude House’s Dual Fiber Stripling brush. 🙂
I use the Mac 187
Greetings from the cold Germany
I use a stippling brush, and I love the look it gives.
I use Mac 130 to blend foundation all over my face, then use the pink sponge called beauty blender to even out my face. After that I take Mac 150 for apply loose power
I use the flat top kabuki brush from Sigma (f80). I just started using it and I’m loving it!
MAC’s 130 brush! Perfect with my Estée Lauder Double Wear.
It use to be my Mac 187 but now its my Sonia Kashuk flat top brush its so dense and gives me a flawless look for only $14.99
The MAC 190 for cream foundations or tinted moisturizers (lancome hydra zen), or the 187 for (thin) liquid foundations.
MAC’s 188 (small duo fibre face brush) works well for me.
ecotools bamboo bronzer brush or sephora I.T. natural foundation brush
http://www.parispresents.com/EcoTools_BAMBOO_Bronzer_Brush_p/et1229.htm
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P259912&categoryId=C22440&shouldPaginate=true#moreInfo
INGLOT 27TG
(it’s a stippling brush)
The MAC 130 amd 131. They both work pretty well distributing a streak free coverage
I like to use the 197 for liquid foundation.
Christine, I am surprised you use the 109. Every time I try to use it for anything, ESPECIALLY liquid, it sheds like no other. I’ve even tried washing with pink soap brush soap from Michael’s, and then conditioning it with some of my Redken conditioner. That helps but only a little bit. I don’t get why the 109 sheds so much, none of my other natural hair brushes from Mac do that.
Not necessarily into brushes when it comes to liquid foundation (from my own personal experience, sponge wedges work the best), but if I had no choice but to use a brush, it would definitely be the 187 for a flawless airbrush finish.
187
I use a Coastal Scents flat-top buffing brush. It’s definitely my favorite, I have two!
It’s an amazing brush! 🙂
i use my fingers.. for blending into the hairlines and the neck i use MAC’s 188.
this brush blends very evenly because it’s a duo fibre brush!.. with this brush i don’t have to be scared because of harsh foundation lines!
I just use my fingers…. Do you think a brush is better?
A basic duo fiber stippling brush. I used use a classic foundation brush but this seems toi blend better and I don’t have as much trouble with streaking
I actually use two brushes: I use MAC’s 190 to apply the product and then the 187 to blend it in. It gives a smoother finish than using only the 190 😉
I use one of the Sigma due fibre brushes, though I’m not sure of the number. It’s just like the F55 they show on there now, but I believe it’s the larger version. That usually comes in after using a sponge for initial application. The brush is just to disperse and create a better finish. I tried using the brush start to finish once and didn’t like it, the sponge is needed for me.
It’s usually the MAC 109, but today I’m going to give the Sigma F80 a spin. Just got the brush in two days ago. I hope it works out.
I have tried using a brush but I really can’t stand the finish I get with it. Takes 4x as long as applying foundation with my fingers and then I get to wash the brush after? No thanks. So my Clinique Foundation brush sits in semi retirement, only trotted out for occasional applications of powder foundation.
Mac 130. It blends like a dream.
187
i first started out using sonia kashuk flat top blusher brush which i love but since i’ve gotten other brushes. i feel like it’s kinda small and takes a longer time to put on my foundation so now i absolutely love the elf powder brush and for only $3 it’s freakin amaaazing! i also have the sigma f80 and f82 but i feel like those are too dense for my preference and my revlon colorstay can feel masklike on my face. i really have to watch how much product i put on my those brushes. but with my elf brush even though people say it’s so dense. i don’t think it’s that dense. not as dense as the sonia kashuk nor the sigma brushes. sigma f60 foundation brush sucks! it is so scratchy, i hate it!
I use the pink foundation brush from coastal scents but im looking to invest in a better one
MAC 187 or any flat topped kabuki brush. I don’t need much coverage so I don’t like to feel like I’m painting it on, ha ha.
MAC 130 or the Sonia Kashuk flat top brush!
i currently use my MAC 188, but before that, i used a sonia kashuk (from target) flat blusher brush. a good brush, and it was only $14.99. only drawback was that it didn’t hold up to the cleanings (mine lasted about a year), but it was good since i didn’t have the cash to purchase a more expensive MAC at the time…
yes i agree, the sonia kashuk brush does not hold up well with several washings.i’ve already tossed out about two or three of them within a year and a half
Sigma F80. After trying tons of other brushes, this one provides the smoothest even finish.
i also like the brushh of bourjois for mineral foundation 🙂
sephora platinum professional air brush #55. bought it because of temptalia readers’ comments on a previous post. love it.
Me too! I was using a MAC 189 before, but it fell apart, and I am glad I got this one as a replacement!
Mostly the 188 for my MAC face and body, but sometimes the 165 (LE).
I use my fingers! My foundation (Nivea Extreme Resist Foundation) is too opaque/full coverage to apply with a brush, plus I enjoy placing little dots of foundation on my face then blending them out with my fingers ^__^
I haven’t really tried using a brush though.
I use tons! I use either MAC 109, 130, or 190 depending on what look I want/the product – ie, for my Mineralize SPF foundation, I only ever use the 130, but for my MUFE HD I may do 109, or 190, or my beloved BeautyBlender, all which work fabulously! If I’m just using my MAC Studio Moisture Tint, I use the 109.
I use e.l.f.’s flathead studio brush. Saving up for a MAC one lol.
I’ve never been able to use a brush for foundation! Everything I’ve tried just makes it look streaky so I use disposable sponges which work best 🙁
MAC 190 then blending with my fingers. I used to use 187 but now I prefer my fingers
Sigma F 80. Love it !
sigma f 80 is thebomb.com
I use what god gave me.. my clean fingers. 🙂
Sigma F80 if I’m using a brush, I prefer fingers!
I use the Sigma Makeup F80 and I adore it! Blends effortlessly and gives an airbrushed finish! love love love!
If you have not tried the Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki you are missing out on life! 🙂
Try F82, too!
bobbi brown foundation brush!!
I use Essence of Beauty Foundation Brush mostly for everyday. Is HUGE, velvety soft, dense and very decent quality; also what I like is its pointy shape so you can perfectly use it to get into the small areas.
I use the MAC 188, or the Sephora #55. The #55 brush looks pretty similar to MAC’s 109, but it’s made for liquid products. I alternate them so that I’m not washing brushes everyday!
i use a sigma F60 (flat foundation brush) for the most part, and sometimes to help finish blending i will use a skunk brush also by Sigma 🙂
Sigma F80 or MAC 187
I use the ELF Studio line powder brush, it’s basically a flat-topped long-handled kabuki. I love it 🙂
MAC 187 with Face and Body foundation, a damp sponge for thicker formulas (Estee Lauder Double Wear). Also, a flat brush to achieve maximum coverage, I especially love Laura Mercier Cream Blush Brush (smaller than regular foundation brushes ergo more precise). Sometimes I use my fingers, esp. if I’m trying a new foundation for the first time, to feel the texture and control the application.
I use the Coastal Scents Bionic Flat Top Buffer Brush! It’s amazing for liquid foundation 🙂
I use a Sonia Kashuk Flat Blusher brush, it’s soo soft!
I don’t use a brush. I can’t seem to get the hang of it…it always seems to go on too thickly, I can see the brush strokes, I don’t have the patience for it. I’ve used a sponge since I was a teenager.
I definitely am a Sigma girl all the way. I use my F80 and F82 and are my holy grail brushes. So much so I have multiples for in between washings!
Just like me, ha-ha! Love them so much that I had to order multiples.
Mac 165 has been my favorite..the pointyness of the brush is perfect oround my nose.
I use the MAC 188 and the MAC Kabuki to blend but HATE both because they shed all over my face. I have to use a lash comb to get the black hairs off my face. I need to get something else but money is tight at the moment. 🙁 I need recommendations.
MAC 109 OR Sigma F80
I use the E.L.F Flat topped blusher brush. Works wonderfully for any foundation I’ve tried it with!
I use my Crown Dual Fiber brushes! Love them.
Sigma F80 without a doubt 😀
MAC talked me into the 130 brush and it was expensive. I have never used a brush with foundation and am not sure even how to apply the foundation with the brush. Some of you gals have had good luck with this number brush but I hope it will allow me to put the makeup on lighter not heavier as I am used to doing. Wish me luck.
becca foundation brush or beauty blender sponge – also the mercier finishing brush (similar to the mac 187)
LOVE LOVE LOVE Sigma F80 spritzed w/ a lil Mist & Fix.
I use the Sigma F80 for applying my foundation. It gives a really good finish and lets me apply it quickly 🙂
Sigma F80 or F82 – both are just phenomenal!
I use the MAC 187 for foundation and for blushcremes :))) it is really quick and I love the finished look it gives me!!!