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!
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| 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.
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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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!
