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Title: Foundation
Post by: Stottie Girl on March 28, 2026, 04:16:24 PM
I've finally had a eureka moment with foundation. I have tried and tried but always ended up looking like I had a freaky scary cakey mask on. I had pretty much given up on it but I finally managed to put it on and get it to look normal tonight!

After moisturising, I have discovered that if I put blobs of foundation on the back of my hand instead of on the brush or sponge and work it onto a foundation brush using my hand as a pallette I get a uniform skin like finish. I've obviously been applying too much foundation previously. Eureka!

I have been trying nearly all my life to get that right ha ha! I am a dozy cow sometimes!
Title: Re: Foundation
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 28, 2026, 04:17:30 PM
A little can go a long way.

Title: Re: Foundation
Post by: Charlotte Kitty on March 28, 2026, 04:20:13 PM
This is how I do my BB cream. Spread on back of my hand then pick up with the brush and dab / slight strokes around my face. Then after brush on a light layer of powder. But I do use toner, moisturizer and a very light fruity primer first.

C😻
Title: Re: Foundation
Post by: Stottie Girl on March 28, 2026, 04:28:23 PM
Clearly it's only a revelation for thickos like me! Ha ha!
Title: Re: Foundation
Post by: Charlotte Kitty on March 28, 2026, 05:03:37 PM
Quote from: Stottie Girl on Yesterday at 04:28:23 PMClearly it's only a revelation for thickos like me! Ha ha!

Awwww you just missed that reminder. I honest can't remember where I saw that tip.
Title: Re: Foundation
Post by: Lori Dee on March 28, 2026, 08:13:01 PM
I don't use a brush to apply. I use a cosmetic sponge to dab all over. Then go back over and dab with a brush to give it a more natural look.

Glad you figured it out. The secret is always to figure out what works for you.
Congrats!
Title: Re: Foundation
Post by: BlueJaye on March 28, 2026, 08:18:54 PM
I don't use foundation. I just use a tinted moisturizer. Its simple  effective, and better for my skin.