![]() “I always start a makeup look by asking the person in my chair how they are feeling because I create based on their truth, which can be different one day to the next. “To me, the beauty rules are made to be broken, or ignored altogether,” says Jo. With a high-fashion London-based editorial background, the 20-year industry artist always had a knack for exploring and experimenting with makeup, and constantly looked for opportunities in her work to channel her wildly expressive imagination. ![]() Her innate understanding of crafting unique hues and creating magic-hour glows has influenced her foundational understanding of color and texture. Also love the short handle which give so much control." - Nordstromīorn and raised in London, Jo Baker ingeniously translated her passion for fine art into an obsession with the makeup medium. The brush head is so soft but also because the bristles are so tightly packed that it provides the perfect balance to apply product. These days I primarily use tinted moisturizers as foundation and this brush makes everything come out so smooth and beautiful. I have foundation brushes from other high end cosmetic companies but, really, nothing compares to this. I can apply a light or medium coverage without the brush getting weighed down and I find it to be the best of all the traditional style foundation brushes for me.” - Jo Baker, Celebrity Makeup Artist and Co-Founder of Bakeup BeautyĬustomer Review: "I have been using this foundation brush for quite some time now and just recently bought a new one when the first one went missing ( and later found). “I love the Sisley Foundation Brush on my clients, as it’s flat packed and synthetic but it has a flexible and soft bend to the bristles which means it moves with the skin and not the other way round. ![]() Others, like ones from Anisa and Kevyn Aucoin-which are beloved by Marie Claire's Beauty Editor Samantha Holender and Beauty Director Deena Campbell, respectively-are more investment-ready pieces The Best Foundation Brushes Some, like ones from Real Techniques, are affordably priced at under $20. Ahead, our editors and experts compiled a list of tried-and-tested brushes. Now that you've learned everything there is to know about when and how to apply your foundation using a foundation brush, it's time to get shopping and find your great foundation brush. Dense, Domed Brush: These types of foundation brushes, on the other hand, offer “fuller coverage because having more bristles means it will hold more product.”.Flat Brush With Rounded Edges: Murdick says that these foundation brushes “offer buildable coverage, so you can really control whether you want a sheer application of the product or want to build up to fuller coverage in certain areas.”.Murdick explains that there are also two common shapes, both of which give you a different final look when it comes to both the level of coverage and finish. “Foundation brushes are almost always made from synthetic fibers (rather than natural hair) because this allows the liquid and cream textures you’re working with to apply more smoothly,” says Melissa Murdick, a celebrity makeup artist who has worked with Selena Gomez, Ashley Park, and Ashley Tisdale. ![]() There are a few commonalities between the majority of foundation brushes on the market. And more than one brush.”īaker notes, though, that “There are great brushes at a cheaper price point and supreme beautiful handmade brushes that are on the high end of the budget,” and that “both can give you great application and performance,” so you don’t need to necessarily worry about breaking the bank to complete your brush collection. “A seamless filter finish can only be created using brushes. “I love using fingers and brushes, but at the end of the day, brushes give you a lovely, buffed finish that you just can’t get with fingertips,” says celebrity makeup artist and Co-Founder of Bakeup Beauty Jo Baker, who counts Vanessa Kirby and Natasha Lyonne as clients. However, using your fingers only gives you one finish or one look, whereas having a great brush in your collection can diversify the ways you wear your foundation-and brushes give a more professional-looking finish. Some makeup users swear by using their fingers to apply their foundation, concealer, and other base products like cream blush, liquid blush, or cream bronzer. Ahead, experts and editors break down the types of foundation brushes that are best for each formula or finish, the best specific brushes at just about any price point, and what to look for in a great brush that will stand the test of time, even after more than a few deep-cleans. Because there are so many styles of foundation brushes and application methods to choose from, I turned to the people who use, test, and obsess over them the most: makeup artists and fellow Marie Claire editors.
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