Once there were fingers. You kept them with you at all times, soldered to the end of your hands, should you need to reapply your foundation “on the move”. Today you have more options altogether, with dozens of brushes and blenders that allow you to build up coverage and get a smooth-as-silk finish, whether you prefer liquid or powder foundation, and importantly, keep your fingers clean. These applicators take a little practice, but they’re worth it.
Get the look
MakeupDrop Silicone Sponge £14 boots.com
Clinique Buff Brush £25.20 debenhams.com
Color Me Automatic Applicator £58 net-a-porter.com
Starskin Artist FX Auto-Patting Applicator £81 harveynichols.com
RMS Skin2Skin Foundation Brush £30 lovelula.com
Studio 10 Foundation Brush £28 marksandspencer.com
Trish McEvoy Sheer Application Brush £55 harveynichols.com
B Precision Blending Sponge £4.99 superdrug.com
Maybelline Dream Blender Foundation Sponge £4.99 asos.com
Now’s the time to…
Get straight. Cloud Nine has launched a new pair of excellent straighteners and for each one sold £10 will go to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. £120 cloudninehair.com
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