Every time I sponge on my foundation it just looks caked on. How do people get it to look more natural? Would switching brands help?
2006-08-25 05:07:56 · 31 answers · asked by Danica 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
use a tapered foundation brush instead of a sponge, apply a little at a time and brush on in a downwards motion. Its a much natural effect and the tapered edges allow you to be precise! it worked for me x
2006-08-25 05:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by sashlou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Switching brands may help -- the trick is to check the color of your foundation, and not use a lot.
With foundation it's better to go slightly lighter than darker. Foundation should match the underside of your arm near your wrist. When shopping dab a dot on the underside of your arm and rub it in -- if it's indistinguishable or nearly indistinguishable that's the shade for you!
Once you are certain you have the correct shade -- apply a small amount to your sponge -- and put dots on your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. Just one small dot per area is all you need -- when you're putting it on you should think -- there's no way this is enough. Now blend the foundation in well -- use as many upward swipes as possible -- rubbing in circules promotes lines and wrinkles when you age. Take your time blending is very important.
Finally finish off your foundation with a loose powder. Loose powder gives a more natural look than pressed. Use a brush to apply powder (ensure it's your shade) in the same upward/outward (from nose) fashion.
Good Luck!
2006-08-25 05:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by thatgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe switching brands will help. but don't use a sponge just use your fingers I do and it doesn't look cakey or unnatural at all. Also I use true match foundation it is a little on the expensive side but works great and looks very natural.
2006-08-25 08:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by catsrule300 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the foundation that you are using I use maybelline's pure makeup line, it's water based so it doesn't go on oily then I follow it up with the foundation powder to get a shine free natural look. I have been using for about two weeks now and so far I only have to dab on a little powder on my t-zone area to control the shine throughout the day.
2006-08-25 05:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole "sponge on" concept has never ever worked for me...I personally think its just a scam...I mean, models don't have their foundation sponged on. They use this expensive spray to cover their entire face to give that perfect complexion. I have started using Bare Minerals, and they work wonders. My face looks so natural, I have had at least 5 comments the past week about how natural my face looks. :) Look "Bare Essentuals" up on Yahoo and see what you can find and how cheap it sells for on ebay(.com).
Good luck ~ Elle
2006-08-25 05:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Elle ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't use a liquid foundation. I just dab on concealer and then put a loose powder over it. It never looks cakey or has that horrible line where it stops. I'd also suggest maybe checking the foundation color. Make it match your skin tone as much as possible...
2006-08-25 05:10:32 · answer #6 · answered by kermit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend wife and I use Bare minerals. I didnt even know she wore any make up, thats how natural it looked. She has acne that I never knew was there. I have been using it for a year now, and barely found out three weeks ago that she has been using it too. I thought she only wore mascara because thats all I see on her face. Bare minerals has a concealer powder that works wonders. She also says that her acne has gone down since shes started using it also.
2006-08-25 05:17:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I do is to add a couple of drops of foundation in my moisturizer cream. Mix it and use it as I normally do, applying it on my face and neck. This gives me a smooth application and it does not look cakey.
2006-08-29 03:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by Jeani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a foundation brush!! I got one from Lancome at my local Macy's and it makes my face look natural without looking oily or anything. Try MAC or Lancome, go to ur loacal mall and they should have a makeup department ask for a foundation brush they are like 30 bucks but they last forever and make ur skin look greaT
2006-08-25 05:10:24 · answer #9 · answered by Lil Kaluha5555555 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Artistry brand and it looks very natural...NEVER looks or feels cakey. I don't use sponges either...seems like they waste so much foundation. I just use my fingers.
2006-08-25 05:11:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋