Korean Picasso Makeup Spatula and Sponge Set, Professional Facial Makeup Tools

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And Thompson agrees, she says brushes and sponges are the perfect tools. "As a makeup artist I do favor brushes and I find them to be easier to clean, but sponges work well and can be really good for the novice makeup user," she says. Applying foundation for mature skin Next, Pae spritzes an old-school foundation wedge with an essence mist, like the Tirtir Glossy Coating Mist or Superegg Kind Atmosphere Biome Mist, before lightly patting out the pigment to blend. Then, you can target places like your undereyes with concealer, if you'd like. The Results While the beauty experts agree that they prefer more traditional methods of application, some favor one over the other, regardless of skin type. Robinette says her ideal way to apply makeup for a natural finish is either with a brush or fingers. "I love touch-to-skin. That’s the most natural you’re ever going to get. If you put it on with your fingers ... the warmth from your fingers allows it to melt in better, and it's just like a second skin when you do that," she explains.

Once she's done with the full face, Pae mists the sponge once more and pats it all over the face. "The skin looks so fresh and glowy," she says. Also, because the foundation is spread so thinly, it won't crease or cake throughout the day.Our experts had varying thoughts on this trend. New York City-based makeup artist and beauty expert, Neil Scibelli, says that although he hasn't personally used this method on his clients, he does think it's an innovative and unique way to apply makeup as it allows for gradual layering. For beauty expert Jeannia Robinette, it ultimately seems like a messy and time-consuming process.

Made from tarnish-resistant stainless steel, this chic foundation tool helps you to apply a thin layer of base without the risk of caking or piling. Smoothed onto skin, you’ll get that dewy, lit-from-within luminescence from your natural complexion with all the perfection of a light coverage finish.

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That's why we asked three makeup artists and beauty experts to weigh in on the trend and share their favorite ways to apply foundation. What are the benefits of the makeup spatula?