Monday, March 7, 2011

My favourite way to apply it - Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse foundation

Here is the latest edition of 'My favourite way to apply it'.  This time it's about how I apply my Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse foundation.  I've tried a few different ways to apply this foundation, but have now settled on a routine that works best for me.  This is how I do it;


I use my beloved Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki brush! 


I daub the brush straight up & down into the foundation, then I stipple it on my face.  I only need to tap it into the foundation a few times, as the product sits on top of the brush & doesn't absorb into the bristles. 







 I tap it a few times on each cheek, my chin and forehead.  Once I've tapped it on, I start buffing it in.  This blends beautifully and seamlessly this way.  Here's the process demonstrated on my hand.
Bare hand


Foundation dotted on hand


Buffed in


For heavier coverage, you can repeat the process but I usually just do this once.  If I need more coverage after one application I use the MAC MSF Natural as a finishing powder, as that also provides some coverage.  

I was using my ELF flat top kabuki before the Sigma brush & that works fairly well, but the F80 just blends better & gives the skin a polished finish.  I think the difference is in the density of the brush & how easy it is to get rid of any edges on lines when you use this.

How about you, do you own this foundation and how do you apply it?





15 comments:

  1. I don't use a foundation, but a tinted moisturiser.But I've read really good things about this one, so I might buy it.Thanks for the tip :D
    xx

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  2. My mom and sister are obsessed with this foundation. I think they use a sponge now but that can sometimes look cakey. Will be forwarding this post to them. :)
    xx
    Alicia

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  3. love the brush!!

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    You an visit and follow my blog too if you like!

    k,
    xoxo

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  4. Ria - I didn't like it at first but I really do now, I think it's all in the application :)

    Alicia - Thanks Alicia, I hope that it works for them..let me know!

    Kettelyn - Appreciate the follow :0

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  5. Great tutorial! Now that I've tried the dream mousse concealer I will have to try the foundation for sure!

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  6. My skin is too dry for brushes, so I only use a Beauty Blender Sponge and it works great with this foundation!

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  7. Tracy - I don't have a blender but I think that would work great with this, from what I understand it gives you a light application of the product yet smooths it into your skin, same principal really :)

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  8. Great products and reviews! Love the colors and what u did! Love the blog! Following ;)

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  9. Thanks Vanessa, welcome to my blog..appreciate it!

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  10. Great review love that brush !!! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog pretty lady

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  11. Kandie - Of course ;) and yes that Sigma brush is a 'must have'!

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  12. This review is really speaking to me! I've seen this a couple of times but never really thought about purchasing it until now! Great review!

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  13. YB - Thank you! Appreciate you stopping by my blog.

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  14. i wish this foundation had some lighter shades as they are all too dark for me.that brush looks amazing, everyone are really happy about it :)

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  15. Would a kabuki brush From everyday minerals work fine?

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