Foundation (as the name suggests!) is the base for all the makeup that comes after it. This means you need to get it right.
If you're a liquid foundation user, here's a guide to getting the right tool for perfect coverage.
First thing first. Before we dive in further about the Liquid foundation, make sure that you’re using the right one for your facial skin type. I’ve made a short comparison list for people with all skin type, let’s check it out below.
The powder can absorb some excess oil from the skin, and it keeps you from looking too greasy and shiny. The powder can also help your makeup stay in place for the day.
The powder can help your makeup stay intact even in warm weather. But even if you’re prone to sweating, it is a good idea to use liquid type product in the dry season to keep your face moisturized and protected.
The liquid can give your skin a well-needed moisture and brighten up your face. It will make your face look moist, plump and healthy.
The powder can settle into the wrinkles and accentuate them, actually making you look older. If this applies to you, a liquid foundation will be your best friend. It can fill in the wrinkle and smooth it out for even, clean look.
As same as the solution to wrinkle problem, liquid type product can act as a filler to cover up some bad skin condition (or a “texture” caused by some dermatological issues). They tend to last longer than powder, so it needs less reapplication during the day.
So now that you know which foundation suits you the best, let’s see all the methods available, to know the best ways for you. There are 3 ways to apply liquid foundation: Fingers, a sponge, or brushes.
Fingers are the easy and free way to apply liquid foundation quickly. It is not the best way to go for full coverage. You can achieve thin, natural layer of foundation. The best thing about the using fingers is that you can feel your skin yourself. It is also great to be used to blend it naturally brush
Sponges are a common way of applying foundation. The most common problems with sponges are:
1. Foundation consumption - it requires more product as it soaks up a lot of produce in the process.
2. Hygiene - adequate washing is often overlooked. This is potentially hazardous to your skin, as the sponge can pick up oils and dusk while applying makeup, and can amass a lot of bacteria in the end. To avoid this, frequent washing and cleaning are recommended.
You can have fine control over how much foundation you apply, and it can easily reach hard spots like the side of the nose or under the eye.
They can be easily cleaned with running water.
They are conservative on product use.
You can experiment to get the best brush suited to your skin type, face shape, and makeup preferences.
Note to consider: brushes with synthetic fibers are the best choice for the liquid foundation.
Now that you have a liquid foundation and the matching liquid foundation brush, let’s focus on how to make the best use of the combination.
Here, we will show you some professional tips about how to apply your foundation with brushes for pore-less, flawless skin.
Always start your makeup routine with moisturizing your face. Good makeup can be compared to a work of art, and for every art, you need to start with a clean canvas.
One important note is that whatever the product you’re using for a makeup base, make sure that it is not too thick. Don’t put too much cream, for instance – You wouldn’t want to have a big greasy layer of makeup sitting on top of your skin that cracks over time – or worse, getting your makeup caked on all over.
Light lotion or cream is good to choice to start on, and just apply a thin layer of it. This would the foundation not only look better but last longer.
Take a small portion on the back of your hand. This is to have better control on how much you’re applying to and to warm up the product so that it better blend in with your face in the later process.
Just take some of the foundation with your small foundation brush, and proceed to the next step
Spread and pat. Using short stroke, start from the center of your face, and gradually move toward the edge of your facial line. This is mainly because the center of the face is usually where you need to cover the most, and starting from the edge would make an unnatural line between skin covered with foundation and not.
Using brush will let you reach under the eye and side of your nose easily, for better coverage. Make sure that you use short stroke & pat motion, as moving your brush horizontally to your face would leave a streak of the foundation.
For the best smooth look, use clean Kabuki style brushes or your fingers to blend the foundation and just thin it out towards the face line and jawline. Make sure that you do this fast because once it’s dry, it is harder to blend.
This is optional, but if you’d like to go further and add the final touch, take some face powder with a large powder brush and just apply very thin, a fine layer of powder for natural-matte finish.
A makeup brush set makes the perfect gift—whether it's for you or for someone else special.
Makeup tools are an essential part of any beauty routine. Nowadays there is a large variety of makeup tools with varying shapes, sizes and purposes. What sets Japanese makeup brushes apart is that artisans focus on one specific feature to draw out the best out of their crafts, is the tip.
Since ancient times, the Japanese have required expertly designed calligraphy brushes to write their elegant kanji script. Without an adequate tip, the brush would be useless. In recent years, brush artisans have applied this same design principle to makeup brushes. A good makeup brush tip enhances both the experience of applying makeup, and the results.
The town of Kumano in Japan, a town adjacent to Hiroshima, is where two of the world’s finest brush artisans are located, Chikuhodo and Koyudo. By carefully choosing the materials the artisans work with, and adhering to the traditional principles of design, they craft high-grade makeup tools that not only please the skin but also the eye, making them perfect even as gifts on special occasions.
This 3-Piece Makeup Brush Set from Chikuhodo is the perfect gift for weddings, Christmas, and other joyous celebrations. This set consists of two elegant cheek brushes with bristles made from fine horse fur and a handy lip brush featuring durable weasel fur, all wrapped up in a stylish and cute white box.
This entry set from Koyudo may be a little more expensive, but is worth it. Mizume-zakura Rin 3-Pieces Brush Set gives an overall luxurious feeling. With all its brushes handles being made from high-grade Japanese Cherry Birch (Mizume-zakura) wood, each of the brushes comes with a different pattern, making them one of a kind. The brushes featured in this set are a dense powder brush with a round and flat top, a brush perfect for applying the right tone for blushes, and an eyeshadow brush designed for quick applications.
Even the gift box is imbued with special meaning, as it’s made from recycled paper cranes, which was donated to the Hiroshima Memorial Park from all over the world.
This stylish and highly compact set by Chikuhodo features all brushes of the K-Series, which distinguish itself with slim and retractable silver handle perfect for application whenever you want. To further improve this set’s mobility, it comes in a compact pouch you can easily transport your brushes with, making it the perfect gift for people who work on the go or travel a lot!
The basic pouch comes in black, but just let us know if you’d like to change the color to the more vibrant red one.
Another highly compact makeup brush collection from Chikuhodo is the Passion Series Brush set, coming in a glossy pink pouch, which matches the pink handles of the brushes. As this sets features all Passion Series brushes it allows for a wide range of applications, whether you’re after a natural look or something more dramatic.
This set is perfect for those who need a trusty all-rounder to be their daily makeup brush companion!
Made from Premium Gray Squirrel hair these 8 professional makeup brushes are softer, denser and silkier than most other brushes out there. But for Koyudo that’s still not enough. Look at those gorgeous handles! They’re made from beautiful Japanese woods, while a masterfully crafted black ferrule serves as the link between high-grade bristle and handle. Apart from the nice looking wooden box the makeup brushes come in, Koyudo also provides a simple yet elegant black pouch for more mobility!
Featuring the highest grade of brushes from Chikuhodo this 8-piece set provides you with the famous Z-Series, including powder, cheek, eye and lip brushes. It’s presented in a stylish wooden box, and for those of you who want to take them out for a walk even a refined black pouch is included.
The Z-Series radiates the skill and passion for quality exercised by master brush maker, Tesshyu Takemori. As a native of the Kumano brush-making region of Hiroshima, his brushes represent his tireless pursuit for an effortless makeup application experience, so that users would enjoy this craft even more!
This beautiful Maki-e brush is the result of a collaboration between Chikuhodo and Yamanaka-Shikki. Chikuhodo ensures that only the highest quality of fur is being used, which enables an even application of powder that will always result in a polished look. The decoration on the handle is professionally decorated by artisan Yamanaka Shikki, giving it a very Japanese touch. It’s the perfect gift for those who appreciate an exotic touch to their makeup brushes.
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