Foundation Brushes - Achieve Flawless Coverage with Our Top Picks

Foundation Brush

The right foundation brush is crucial for creating a radiant, fresh, and flawless makeup base. Therefore, the type of brush you choose is not insignificant. With the right foundation brush, you can achieve a stunning makeup base hygienically and without mess.

In addition to the desired result, the composition of the foundation also affects which brush will give the best possible outcome.

What kind of brush is best for very thin, even serum-like foundation?

A very thin foundation or tinted moisturizer is best applied with a flat-top brush, using circular motions to blend the product into the skin. Try, for example, the flat-top foundation brush from the Red Devil series, which features synthetic bristles. A flat-top brush can also be used to apply cream blush in a whisper-thin layer.

What kind of brush can evenly apply powder mineral makeup?

Powder mineral makeup should be worked into the skin using a flat-top brush in circular motions. This technique allows the minerals to settle into the skin, resulting in a soft, natural finish. Consider trying the highly popular Dream brush from the Sitron series, which has cloud-soft synthetic bristles that set the makeup lightly on the skin.

What is the best brush for liquid foundation?

For the most common type of foundation, liquid foundation, there are many excellent options available in the wide range of foundation brushes. If you want a very thin and sheer base, a flat-top foundation brush is again the top choice. Using circular motions with a flat-top brush will give you a soft and glowing finish. If you need more coverage from your foundation, a flat foundation brush can not only apply the product evenly but also pat it more firmly onto areas that require more coverage. Often, the nose and chin, which tend to be red, can be easily covered by pressing foundation onto them. Try the signature brushes designed by makeup artist Raili Hulkkonen. You can also use a thin foundation brush to apply a face mask in your home spa.

How do I apply thick, waxy foundation thinly?

To apply a waxy foundation beautifully, you need a firm brush. A dense, tightly packed brush will work the foundation into the skin evenly and beautifully without compromising its coverage. The largest Shader from the Sitron series will allow you to apply the foundation smoothly.