/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/best-foundation-tools/best-foundation-tools/15100846-1-eng-GB/best-foundation-tools_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/best-foundation-tools/best-foundation-tools/15100846-1-eng-GB/best-foundation-tools_GZOOM.jpgBest Foundation Tools Make your foundation go further and last longer with these tips and tricks from the ELLE Beauty Team and some of our favourite experts from the make-up industry. Whatever your preference, from sponges to Kabuki brushes, from concealer wands to on-the-go quick-fixes, we’ve brought you the best tools and products that will give your skin a flawless finish.
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/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/best-foundation-tools/tanya-burr-make-up-artist-and-beauty-vlogger-extraordinaire/15100887-1-eng-GB/tanya-burr-make-up-artist-and-beauty-vlogger-extraordinaire_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/best-foundation-tools/tanya-burr-make-up-artist-and-beauty-vlogger-extraordinaire/15100887-1-eng-GB/tanya-burr-make-up-artist-and-beauty-vlogger-extraordinaire_GZOOM.jpgTanya Burr – Make-up Artist and Beauty Vlogger Extraordinaire Tanya’s tools: ‘I really love Real Techniques brushes to apply foundation as there are so many different types of brushes to choose from you can always achieve the finish you want. When I’m on the go I usually just use my fingers as it is a really quick way to cover up any imperfections.’
Different looks: ‘To achieve a more natural look I would recommend using your fingers and massage the foundation into the skin, the warmth from your hands will help the foundation melt and blend really easily. To get a more flawless finish I would use a buffing brush and apply the foundation in circular motions all over my face.’
/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/best-foundation-tools/sophie-beresiner-beauty-director/15100928-1-eng-GB/sophie-beresiner-beauty-director_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/best-foundation-tools/sophie-beresiner-beauty-director/15100928-1-eng-GB/sophie-beresiner-beauty-director_GZOOM.jpgSophie Beresiner - Beauty Director BECCA Boudoir Skin Kabuki Brush 63, £34
‘I wear mineral foundation so I need a brush that is great for buffing and evenly distributing powder. This Kabuki brush ticks all the boxes; it’s incredibly soft, so easy to use and the retractable top means that it stays in great condition.’
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The oracle of concealers. It contains actual gemstones to reflect light and camouflage dark circles, redness and blemishes whilst brightening the skin. The compact comes with a miniature brush so you can cover all those hard to reach places.'
/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/best-foundation-tools/pablo-rodriguez-m.a.c-senior-make-up-artist/15100993-1-eng-GB/pablo-rodriguez-m.a.c-senior-make-up-artist_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/best-foundation-tools/pablo-rodriguez-m.a.c-senior-make-up-artist/15100993-1-eng-GB/pablo-rodriguez-m.a.c-senior-make-up-artist_GZOOM.jpgPablo Rodriguez - M.A.C Senior Make-up Artist Pablo’s top tip: ‘When choosing the right tool to apply foundation, the main aspect to take in consideration is the coverage we want to achieve. Use a flat firm foundation brush and layer the foundation in straight brush strokes for medium to full coverage. I swear by M.A.C Foundation Brush 190, £26.’
‘For medium to sheer coverage and a dewy skin texture use a round optical fibre brush like M.A.C Duo Fibre Brush 187, £32.50, and buff the foundation on to the skin in circular movements, until the product disappears giving a luminous finish.’
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‘Okay this isn’t technically a tool, it’s a foundation stick but I like to bend the rules and I don’t like using foundation brushes – instead I use my fingers to blend the product. I just apply to my face and blend with my fingers, easy and convenient (no brush cleaning required). It covers well doubling up as a concealer but doesn’t leave my complexion looking caked.’
