If you’ve ever wondered why some people swear by pressed powder, creams, or liquid … and things just don’t seem to settle right on your skin, it may not be a conflict of your texture but of your application.
The right tools can make all the difference. So, save these tips in your notes, and see if they give you a fresh-faced look with what you already own!
Best for powder foundations like mineral and SPF powders with light-to-medium coverage, a fluffy brush is great for blending and getting an even application that feels light, breathable, and skin-like.
Powder Brush
Price: $88
Tatcha
If it’s a translucent or flesh-toned pressed powder, rather than a loose powder, stick to a powder puff. This helps pick up a more concentrated amount of powder and press it into the skin better. And it gives more control for targeted applications like de-shining a T-zone or locking in undereye concealer.
Velour Puff
Price: $18
Laura Mercier
These are great for blush and darker contour colors, either gel-cream or pressed powders. They fit into the angles, as well as mimic angles of the face. They are more precise at achieving the right angle than a round brush. So think: angle for angle. However, they can sometimes be used as a blending brush or for spot concealing on difficult angled surfaces.
Angled Cheek Brush
Price: $28
Kosas
These are best for applying evenly pigmented cream-powder products, meaning products that start as a cream but have a powder finish. They have immense blending and blurring power, making them great for this kind of foundation.
191 Square Foundation Brush
Price: $40
MAC Cosmetics
Sponges are ideal for liquid foundations on days or nights when going full-glam is on the agenda. They blend and press the liquid into the pores to set the stage for a super even application that is the base for contouring and all other layers. The teardrop shape allows precision around the corners of the eyes, nose, and mouth, as well as touch-ups once the eye makeup is done.
Original Makeup Sponge
Price: $20
Beautyblender
Nice of this brush to out itself. The reason this flat brush is perfect for concealer is that it picks up a small, concentrated amount of product (usually a gel or cream) that provides the right level of coverage that’s evenly balanced and not heavy-handed.
Perfecting Buff Brush
Price: $40
ILIA
So the next time you’re about to dive into your pressed powder, double-check your toolkit, and arm yourself appropriately.
May poreless, even days be yours!
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