Does any one out there love Mac cosmetics ? How do you apply your foundation?

I confess - I am a MAC Diva. I use several MAC Foundations including Hyperreal, Studio Fix, Studio Tech and Select SPF.





Here's how I apply them:





Studio Fix - since it's a powder foundation I use a powder brush. I started off with MAC's own powder brush but then switched to Smashbox's #1 powder brush because it's a lot better than MAC. When I first started using Studio Fix, I used the sponge that came with it but noticed a lot of product was wasted and a makeup artist recommended that I use a brush with SF and I haven't looked back since.





Hyperreal and Select SPF - these are liquids and you can use either your fingers, a sponge or a brush. I have always used MAC's #190 foundation brush. It's brilliant at getting right coverage and evenly distributing the foundation.





Studio Tech - this cream foundation is heavenly because it covers every single blemish! Even though this one comes with a sponge, I use the 190 brush when applying this. The brush minimises wastage and there is a noticeable improvement in the coverage when ST is applied with a brush. It also looks more natural because the sponge can give a rather artificial finish.





So the bottom line is that brushes rock! Make sure you clean them once a week and get a good brand (MAC and Smashbox are superb) and you can use them for several years!Does any one out there love Mac cosmetics ? How do you apply your foundation?
I am a makeup artist and this is how you apply it in 9 steps:





Foundation helps to even out skin tone and give the look of flawless skin. Apply in the morning and set with powder to keep a smooth complexion all day.





STEP 1: Begin with clean hands and a clean face.





STEP 2: Apply moisturizer appropriate to your skin type. Let it set a few minutes, particularly if your skin is oily.





STEP 3: Camouflage under-eye circles and blemishes with concealer.





STEP 4: Select a foundation that is appropriate to your skin type and the coverage you wish to achieve. The color should match your skin, disappearing when blended well.





STEP 5: Shake the bottle well to mix the formula. Or, simply open a stick or compact version.





STEP 6: Place a small amount of foundation on the back of one hand. Dip your makeup sponge or your middle finger into it.





STEP 7: Apply to the center of your face: cheeks, forehead, chin.





STEP 8: Blend out to your hair and jawline until the foundation vanishes. Pay special attention to blending around the nose, mouth and jawline.





STEP 9: Set the foundation with loose powder immediately following application.





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Foundation can be spot-applied to the areas where you need to even out your skin tone. Remember to set your face with loose powder after application.Does any one out there love Mac cosmetics ? How do you apply your foundation?
There are serveral different brushes that you can use to apply foundation. It also depends on the type of foundation that you are using. You should check out http://makeupdiversity.org for some more makeup advice. There are a alot of beauty experts who can help you out and there is a whole section devoted to MAC questions and answers and also sneak previews to the latest collections!
Hmm I either use the 187 brush or the 190 brush...I think there are some pretty great tutorials out there!