Foundation Brushes

Take your everyday makeup routine to the next level! A foundation brush is a great tool for achieving an even skin tone and flawless coverage of minor imperfections using liquid, cream and powder foundation. Learn how to pick the right brush at Notino and become your own makeup artist today!

Benefits of using a foundation makeup brush

• Comfortable, easy and quick application of foundation.
• It allows you to apply an even layer of foundation for the desired coverage.
• It’s a multipurpose tool that can be used to apply primer, tinted CC and BB creams, blusher, highlighter or even face masks.
• With the right care, good foundation brushes remain in good condition for a long time, so the initial investment is definitely worth it.

Applying foundation with a brush, sponge or your fingertips?

Are you wondering what to use to apply your foundation? Compared to using your fingers or beauty sponge to apply your foundation, brushes have several advantages.

• A brush doesn’t waste product like a sponge does – Liquid foundation is easily absorbed by a beauty sponge, meaning that you have to use way more product.
• Brushes are very easy to clean – Using them is more hygienic than using your fingers or a sponge.
• Even thick and high-coverage foundation is easy to apply with a brush – Using your fingers or a sponge comes in more handy with lightweight foundations.
• A brush follows the contours of your face perfectly – Its bristles work the foundation into your pores and wrinkles easily, creating a smooth and even layer. Compared to using your fingers, the resulting effect is very natural and professional.

Types of foundation brushes

You’ll find brushes with all kinds of shapes, sizes and different types of bristles on the market. You’ll find the best brush to apply foundation with in no time by focusing on what type of foundation you like best!

According to bristle type

• The ideal powder foundation brush is one with natural bristles. It’s able to capture more powder particles which you can then apply directly to your face. This type of brush is more expensive but has a truly long lifespan.
• Synthetic foundation brushes go best with liquid and cream foundations. Brushes with synthetic bristles are easier to clean and they can often be purchased for a lower price, which is another benefit.

According to their shape

If you’re looking for the right cream foundation brush, pick one with flat bristles. The best liquid foundation brush is one with a dome shape.

Basic types of foundation brushes:

• A flat foundation brush is a classic foundation brush with longer and denser bristles. This large liquid foundation brush can handle your favourite BB and CC creams.
• Thanks to its dense bristles, a kabuki foundation brush allows you to blend high-coverage and thicker foundations, which could dry faster when applied with other types of brushes. It’s also a popular choice for mineral and powder foundations. You can go for a flat or oval foundation brush in the kabuki style, or even a uniquely profiled one for hard-to-reach areas around the nose and eyes.
• A duo fibre or stippling foundation brush comes with bristles of 2 lengths, differentiated by colour. It’s a round foundation blending brush for sheer liquid and powder foundation, which can also tackle highlighter and blusher.
• A pointy foundation brush is perfect for comfortably applying liquid foundation to harder-to-reach areas around the nose and eyes.

Special types of foundation brushes:

• A retractable foundation brush is usually a fluffy brush suitable for powder, mineral foundation or bronzer. After use, you can simply slide it back into its packaging with a cap, which protects it from dirt and dust, making it suitable for travelling.
• A double-ended foundation brush for foundation and concealer is the perfect tool for a flawless complexion. Thanks to its dense bristles on one side, you can comfortably apply both liquid and compact foundation to your entire complexion, using the smaller brush on the other side to conceal imperfections and hard-to-reach areas around the nose and eyes with a cream or liquid concealer.
• A tapered foundation brush is less dense and with a slightly pointed head. This type of brush is ideal for liquid foundation and special in terms of how it can be used. You can dampen it slightly with warm water, squeeze out any excess liquid and then continue applying your foundation.
• A triangular foundation brush allows you to apply both cream and liquid foundation to larger areas of the face with its flat side, while the tip can get into smaller, hard-to-reach areas around the eyes and nose.
• A travel foundation brush can easily fit into the smallest toiletry bag or handbag. Thanks to its compact shape, it’s ideal for smaller touch-ups when you’re on the go or at any time during the day.

Tip: If you’re a makeup enthusiast and you frequently switch between different products, reach for a practical foundation brush set that includes tools for applying all kinds of foundation.

How can you apply foundation with a brush?

The only way to achieve professional results is by carefully blending the product into your skin. How’s it done?

• Liquid foundation: First, put the foundation on the back of your hand to warm it up to your body temperature. Then use a light hand to pick up a small amount of the product and use gentle circular motions to apply it from the centre of your face outwards. Blend the foundation until seamless, especially down your neck and along your hairline.
• Cream and powder foundation: Pick up the foundation with your brush and start applying it from the centre of your face outwards using gentle circular motions. For more coverage, apply another layer of foundation by gently patting the product into your skin.

Taking care of your foundation brush

Aside from foundation residue, sweat and sebum, dead skin cells and dust, bacteria can also settle on your brush, leading to skin issues. That’s why it’s important to set some time aside for cleaning to keep your foundation brush in good condition, so that it remains easy to work with.

What’s the best way to clean your foundation brush?

• Give your foundation brush a good cleanse at least once a week.
• Use a special product for brush cleaning, or, if you don’t have one at hand, a gentle hair shampoo.
• Rub the brush gently with your fingers or use a brush cleaning mat that you can simply place into the sink and remove any dirt from your brush with a few gentle strokes.
• Rinse the brush thoroughly until the water is completely clean.
• Lay your clean brush on a flat surface to dry, so that the water doesn’t destroy the handle or disrupt the glue holding the bristles together.

Equip your bathroom with elegant makeup brushes that will make your everyday beauty routine a pleasure! Discover your favourite foundation applicator at Notino, including a foundation buffing brush, bronzer and blusher brush, and even a small eyeshadow brush. You can also find eyebrow brushes and practical brush sets that’ll make your life easier while travelling.