Full Coverage: If you prefer full coverage, choose a dense, flat-top brush or a kabuki brush with tightly packed bristles. These brushes provide maximum coverage and allow for seamless blending, ensuring a flawless finish.
One of the reasons why we consider Kabuki brushes to be the best tool for applying foundation is the professional finish you get from the soft, dome shaped brush. We asked make-up artist Amy Saunders how professional make-up artists use Kabuki brushes to create flawless foundation.
Liquid foundation is great if you have redness or require more coverage. A flat brush allows you to paint product on, which provides the highest coverage. Buffing brushes are best used in small, circular movements and will give you medium to full coverage with an even, streak-free finish.
As a rule of thumb, opt for a sponge when you want to achieve a flawless finish and when using liquid formulas. Alternatively, reach for a brush when you want a precise application and are working with powder or cream-based products.
Liquid Foundation: For liquid foundations, opt for makeup brushes with densely packed synthetic bristles that can effectively buff and blend the product into the skin for a seamless finish.
A flat brush allows you to paint product on, which provides the highest coverage. Buffing brushes are best used in small, circular movements and will give you medium to full coverage with an even, streak-free finish. For sheer to medium coverage, reach for a stippling brush which boasts bristles of different lengths.
If you typically have sensitive skin, experts suggest using a buffing foundation brush which will give you an even layer of foundation but won't irritate the skin. The biggest point in the pro column for brushes is that they glide so easily that it becomes easy to achieve a high-coverage look with much less product.
Prioritize lightweight, hydrating foundation formulas
Since skin gets drier as you age, the best foundations for mature skin tend to be light formulas that won't settle into fine lines and look cake-y on the skin. Start with sheer coverage and build in areas you feel you need more.
Especially as aging faces undergo the hormonal changes of menopause, primers with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide provide myriad benefits, helping beauty products apply more smoothly while keeping skin radiant under base makeup.
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A flat or dome-shaped foundation brush head, according to Barad, works best for liquid and cream formulas (rather than a tapered or oval shape) because they're better at pushing the product into the skin for a full-coverage finish.
A fluffy brush will stretch out product for sheerer coverage and a denser, firmer brush will build product for fuller coverage. We recommend the 190S Brush (dense bristles) for fuller coverage and the 159S Brush (duo fibres) for a more diffused effect.
KABUKI MAKEUP BRUSH FOR SEAMLESS BLENDING & BUFFING: The Sigma Beauty F80 Air Flat Kabuki Brush effortlessly blends both liquid and cream foundations, providing buildable medium to full coverage. This flat makeup brush is perfect for buffing and smoothing the skin, ensuring a flawless application each and every time.
Quality of the Brush
Brushes which are made with durable handle, ferrule, and soft bristles which are gentle on the skin should be preferred. High-quality brushes not only provide a smoother application but also makes your makeup last longer, making them worth investing in in the long run.
Use the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to seamlessly blend your favorite liquid or cream foundation. Blend the foundation with back-and-forth motions, starting from the center of the face and blending outwards. Its precise shape is perfect to reach every corner of the face.