Cover FX #160 Cream Foundation Brush
What it is:A short, dense stippling brush. What it does: Foundation Brush #160 Natural is perfect for the application of foundation. It is ideal for building coverage without streaking.What else you need to know:The bristles are made of select 100% natural goat hair which is not dyed and therefore less prone to irritate skin. Soft, natural bristles do not permit excessive product deposition, therefore facilitating easier cream foundation application.
excellent for liquid and cream foundations I will start off by saying that I have never married myself to only one method of applying foundation. I know lots of people (especially the ones working at cosmetics counters) say that the best way to apply foundation is with a brush. I sometimes agree and sometimes do not. It really depends on the texture and coverage of the product, the texture and intended coverage to the skin, the temperature of the room, and the texture and cut of the brush. For example - with a thick cream or stick product on a cold day I will only use my fingers to apply the foundation because it won't blend properly without a bit of warmth. With a heavy coverage liquid foundation I like to use a brush at first, then my fingers to smooth out all the little streaks from the brush hairs. Gel foundations go on nicely with a sponge and a spritz of water or Mist N Fix. But if I have to choose just one brush for applying foundation it has to be this one - the #160 by Cover FX. The bristles are soft goat hair and they are dense enough to stipple or brush on the foundation, but they aren't so hard as to leave streaks like the typical foundation brush. Stippling or dotting the foundation on the skin gives a nice even coverage that is a bit heavy but good if you have a lot of blemishes or are getting ready for a night out. Brushing the foundation on tends to give a lighter bit of coverage and uses less product. For liquid foundations only, I prefer the MAC 168 brush which is really an angled cheek brush but it applies liquid foundation so nicely. For full coverage stippling I like the Sigma SS187. Lots of people like the MAC 109 (Sigma has a nice dupe of that brush too), but I prefer that brush for contouring. Using a brush will require more product than using your fingers. If your number one concern is fear of wasting foundation, don't use a brush. If you care about precision application then get a brush (or two or three). Anyway back to this brush. It is actually firm enough to work with cream foundations as well as liquid. It is also a good size to use with creamy cheek products. The shape is not good for applying concealer or using for contouring or highlighting. This is primarily for foundation. I took off a star because it does seem to shed despite the fact that I am gentle with it and do not use harsh cleansers or get the top of the ferrule wet. Speaking of washing brushes: if you are thinking about getting your first foundation brush, and you intend to use that brush every day, then you must remember you have to wash that brush every day. Getting more than one foundation brush might be a good idea. Just FYI.
