Beauty
Choose the right foundation
tool for your consumer:
Foundation tool comparison
T
ools are needed to apply foundation, but
where do you even start? There are so many
tools and it can be confusing to figure out what
will work best. While applying foundation is
a simple task itself, after all it’s little more than colored
lotion, there are a variety of tools are available to suit
your individual skin type. Consumers who use foun-
dation everyday often do not know which tool to use.
they’ll pick one and stick to it even if it’s not best suited
to their skin type. So, what tools should each skin type
really use? We’ll teach you the basics, and best of all,
all these tools can be found in your local beauty supply.
ners like around the nose. Unfortunately, because the
sponge absorbs a lot of foundation, it consumes a lot
of product and it is not easy to clean, so it must be re-
placed frequently to avoid bacteria build up.
Sponge - even matte coverage for oily skin
While the makeup sponge is fairly simple and
one the most commonly used founda-
tion tools, it is not the right tool
for everyone. Sponge tools ab-
sorb much of the moisture of
the foundation, which makes
them apply in a smooth,
long lasting way. Howev-
er, the absorbent qualities
of the sponge make it
so that the end results
are often very matte.
This makes it one of
the better options
for those with oily
skin types. Sponge
applicators make it
easy to get even,
consistent cover-
age all over the
face because they
are very malleable
and can squeeze into cor-
Brush - smooth and moisturizing for dry
skin
When using an artificial hair-based brush,
less foundation is absorbed, which makes it
a more economical method than the sponge.
Brushes allow more of the moisturizing
properties to be left in the foundation and
they do not remove any sebum. This makes
brush application best for those who have
drier skin. It’s also worth noting that if you’re
using a foundation that has skincare proper-
ties, a brush method may be best as you won’t
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