Favorite Foundation Brushes

by - May 13, 2014

Hi Makeupnuts! Sorry I have been away for a week. I had dental issues last week that I had to deal with. A cap came off last month and I let it slide. Oops! Then I cracked the tooth. Blah blah the short of it – pain, antibiotics, then a root canal. Oy! Can I tell a story or what HAHA!

Real Technicques Coastal Scents
Favorite Foundation brushes
Anyhow I am back and today I was going to talk about my April favorites but I noticed my favs didn’t really change. I am still in love with the Lorac Pro Palette. Boring much? So I thought I would share my favorite foundation brushes with you.

Real Techniques Coastal Scents

I have three main brushes that I like using. I have multiples of these as I only use them for about two to three uses then I grab a clean one. And since I am lazy, I need have multiples so I only have to wash my brushes every two weeks. All of these brushes are synthetic. I find the synthetic bristles are much better at applying foundation.
 
Real Techniques Buffing brush
Real Techniques Buffing brush

Real Techniques Buffing brush

For more fluid foundations, BB, CC and DD creams, I like using my Real Techniques Buffing brush. I usually dot the foundation (or cream) on and then spread it around with my finger tips. Then I go in and finish buffing it in with the Real Techniques Buffing brush. Since the brush hairs are synthetic, the brush doesn’t absorb the lighter foundation mix. I also like using this brush for applying cream blushes as well for a flawless look. I definitely think this brush is a must have in any makeup enthusiast’s brush collection. You can find this particular brush in the Your Base Core Collection which readily available at Walmart for $19 or at FarleyCo.ca

Coastal Scents Classic Angled Kabuki Stick Synthetic brush
Coastal Scents Classic Angled Kabuki Stick Synthetic brush

Coastal Scents Classic Angled Kabuki Stick Synthetic brush

For thicker foundations, I pull out my Coastal Scents Classic Angled Kabuki Stick Synthetic brush ($12.95).  The Coastal Scents Classic Angled Kabuki is dense enough to move the foundation around and soft enough to leave an ‘airbrushed’ finish. Since it has a soft angle cut, it can fit smoothly around my nose and eyes. I really like using this brush with my Revlon Color Stay foundations. 

Coastal Scents Bionic Flat Top Kabuki brush
Coastal Scents Bionic Flat Top Kabuki brush
Coastal Scents Bionic Flat Top Kabuki brush

The brush most reached for though is my Coastal Scents Bionic Flat Top Kabuki brush ($6.95). I have three of these. The densely packed synthetic bristles make for a perfect everyday foundation brush; liquid or powder. If I just want to cover up with a CC cream and some powder, this is the brush I use to apply my powder. It is just a great overall face brush. When I travel, this is the brush that gets packed. If you’re looking for an alternative to the pricier flat top kabuki brushes that most YouTubers rave about, I think this is a good option. 
 
Real Techniques Coastal Scents

I find each of these brushes are pretty sturdy and haven't had any problems with the ferules coming loose nor have I had any shedding issues. I have had these brushes for at least a year or more and they are still in great shape, albeit a bit stained (thank you ColorStay). I do wash my brushes every two weeks, only using them each for a couple uses. In between uses, I wipe them off on a tissue and then spray clean with my Quo brush cleaner. 

Coastal Scents usually have sales on their brushes periodically. I got mine for 50% off. Shipping to Canada is usually around $8- $10 when just buying brushes. Add a palette and it goes up about $4-5 more. They have a handy shipping calculator to aid in pricing out the shipping costs. When I got my CS brushes shipping was a lot cheaper then. :(

What foundation brushes do you love? Leave me a comment. I am always on the lookout for great brushes  #brushwhore!

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  1. Love that RT brush! I have a couple Coastal Scents eye brushes and I like them -- I'll check out the foundation ones for sure, too.

    Ugh, I had a dentist checkup today and he told me I might need a root canal down the road.. how was yours? Recovery, etc?

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    1. Definitely check out the Bionic Flat Top brush!
      I mostly find root canals time consuming ie multiple visits and each one takes at least 45 minutes. Once the tooth is dead there is no pain, at least not for me. I just hate the sound of drilling (in my head) its like nails on a chalkboard for me.

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