For foundation application, there are many different ways to apply foundation. This includes brushes, sponges, disposable foam wedges, or just their fingers, and probably some others. Since I've personally used most of these methods at one point, I'll share with you the pros and cons of each.
I personally currently use a sponge to apply my liquid foundation. I purchased mine at Ulta. It's an initial cost of at least five dollars, but can really pay off in the long run. What I like about sponges, first and foremost is that you don't have to touch the makeup with your fingers and get them dirty. Another great- and my personal favorite advantage of the sponge- is that it can be great for contouring and getting the liquid foundation evenly spread out even in places with creases like around the nose and the eye area. This is because the sponge is dual sided. There is a pointed side for fine contouring and a flat side for blending areas like your jawline and chin. You just can't get this kind of definition with a brush. The downside to the sponge is that it is hard to clean and if you don't clean it, you can get extra clogged pores and acne from it.
Next, in order of my most favorable application techniques, is the brush. I used the brush for a long time before I recently switched to the sponge. It has almost all the same advantages as the sponge in that you don't have to get your hands dirty. When I started using a brush to apply my foundation, I mistakenly was using a brush that was big and fluffy shaped. I found out that those types of brushes are actually for bronzer or blush. When I switched to the correct type of brush, I was actually disappointed. It is a lot smaller and I found myself using a lot more product. Maybe this is because I didn’t start of with the right kind of brush to begin with. Just as with the sponge, if you don't clean the brush periodically, it can be harmful to your skin. I also find it harder to clean a brush than a sponge.
Then there is the disposable foam wedge. They are one time use and come in a package similar to cotton pads. Since they are one time use, you don't have to worry about clogging your pores like you do with sponges and brushes. The wedge is similar to the sponge in feel and the fact that it has a pointed side for contouring, but not as defined and the flat side is not as big. Another downside is cost. One package of wedges is obviously cheaper than a brush, but since they are one time use, you usually go through a package fairly quickly, especially if you put on foundation every day.
Lastly, there's the plain and simple way of just getting your hands a little dirty and applying it straight with your fingers. The upside is no cost for applicators, but the downside is not as much definition and it's really just a huge mess. For me, this makes the cost of a sponge worth it.
I personally currently use a sponge to apply my liquid foundation. I purchased mine at Ulta. It's an initial cost of at least five dollars, but can really pay off in the long run. What I like about sponges, first and foremost is that you don't have to touch the makeup with your fingers and get them dirty. Another great- and my personal favorite advantage of the sponge- is that it can be great for contouring and getting the liquid foundation evenly spread out even in places with creases like around the nose and the eye area. This is because the sponge is dual sided. There is a pointed side for fine contouring and a flat side for blending areas like your jawline and chin. You just can't get this kind of definition with a brush. The downside to the sponge is that it is hard to clean and if you don't clean it, you can get extra clogged pores and acne from it.
Next, in order of my most favorable application techniques, is the brush. I used the brush for a long time before I recently switched to the sponge. It has almost all the same advantages as the sponge in that you don't have to get your hands dirty. When I started using a brush to apply my foundation, I mistakenly was using a brush that was big and fluffy shaped. I found out that those types of brushes are actually for bronzer or blush. When I switched to the correct type of brush, I was actually disappointed. It is a lot smaller and I found myself using a lot more product. Maybe this is because I didn’t start of with the right kind of brush to begin with. Just as with the sponge, if you don't clean the brush periodically, it can be harmful to your skin. I also find it harder to clean a brush than a sponge.
Then there is the disposable foam wedge. They are one time use and come in a package similar to cotton pads. Since they are one time use, you don't have to worry about clogging your pores like you do with sponges and brushes. The wedge is similar to the sponge in feel and the fact that it has a pointed side for contouring, but not as defined and the flat side is not as big. Another downside is cost. One package of wedges is obviously cheaper than a brush, but since they are one time use, you usually go through a package fairly quickly, especially if you put on foundation every day.
Lastly, there's the plain and simple way of just getting your hands a little dirty and applying it straight with your fingers. The upside is no cost for applicators, but the downside is not as much definition and it's really just a huge mess. For me, this makes the cost of a sponge worth it.
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