128 COSMOPOLITAN AUGUST 2019 FOR MORE GREAT STORIES, VISIT COSMO.INBRUSH
Use a fluffy version to buff cream or
powder foundations into your skin for
a more airbrushed, Facetuned look.
Use a denser option if you want more
intense coverage.
TRY
Maybelline New York Master
Foundation Brush, `499, or
Sephora Classic Must Have
Large Powder Brush 30,
`3,770APPLY IT BETTER
SPONGE
Grab one, dampen
it with water, and use it to
press foundation into your
skin. The slightly wet,
textured material helps
blend in your base
seamlessly, leaving behind
a thin layer that isn’t cakey.
TRY
Sephora Original
Beauty Blender,
`2,000If you’re using foundation with a lighter coverage, it’s best to put it on with your fingers, says
Melissa. (A sponge or brush will end up absorbing too much product.) For formulas that offer
fuller coverage, though, these tools will deliver the ideal amount.SILICONE BLENDER
This applicator works best with
liquid and cream formulas,
especially since silicone won’t
soak up any product. It also
means a teeny bit of foundation
will go a long way (‘Hi, saving
you money already!’). Oh, and if
you have dry skin, the tool’s
smooth texture won’t kick up any
flakes like a brush might.
TRY
Vega Silicone Sponge,
` 275beauty