Applying MMU Foundation

[unaspenser]

All right, experts. I've got the kabuki, I've got the MMU and all the doodads, and I'm in love. However, I can't seem to get my foundation as light and sheer as I'd like it to be. Is the trick to put the foundation in something wide and shallow? What are your foundation tricks? Anybody?

[avery]

I apply a light moisturizer and let it soak in really well. Then, in a shallow bowl (or the lid of the MMU jar) I "swish" the powder until it gets up into the bristles of the brush, I "flick" and tap the extra powder off on the edge of the bowl or lid and "swirl" or "buff" the brush lightly across my face. I don't repeat the process because less really is more.

Sometimes, to "set" it, I will dampen my hands a bit with a tiny drop of water. I will then press my palms over my face. This not only removes any chalkines but helps set the makeup. It also gives a more natural look. I do this with non MMU, too.

I didn't have any luck with the BE in the long run. I am now using Physicans Formula Loose Minerals and loving it.

Good Luck! :kiss:

[SunCat]

Use a very small amount of MMU and swirl your brush either in the lid or in a small saucer then tap your brush on the edge of the lid or saucer to remove any excess minerals then apply to your face in a swirling motion.

A kabuki bush will give you more coverage than a foundation brush.

It also depends on the foundation formula some provide more coverage than others.

[hairfitness101]

I'm still really new to MMU but I noticed a real difference in the look of it simply by using a different technique of applying it. At first I was a bit aggressive about buffing it in. And I felt that although adequate, still looked like I had makeup on.

But I found that if I use less product and very lightly sweep the kabuki across my face and nose, paying special attention to rougher areas and my pores, it really does make my skin look airbrushed. If I need more coverage, I just do the same thing again until I like what I see. DH noticed my skin tonight and said how soft and smooth it looked. :soppy:

Also, the tone and shade of your foundation can play a big part as to whether it looks natural or not. The shade can be right but tone can be off. I think it was mentioned on the "EveryDay minerals" site, that if its too light it will appear chalky. If its too dark, it will settle into fine lines or appear cakey. Something to consider. HTH

[Stephanie]

Tap a small amount in a saucer. It really doesn't take much at all! Gently press your brush down onto it and swirl it around a bit. Lift brush, tap once or twice on the rim and apply with sweeping, circular, or back and forth strokes, depending on the coverage you want. Sweeping will provide you with less coverage. Circular will gently go over the same area once or twice for heavier coverage. Back and forth "buffing" will probably give you the most coverage. There really is no "right" way to do it. Whatever you find gives you the best results is the technique that is golden for you (like that helps a whole lot).

If you're getting heavy coverage, I'd try putting less in the dish. :)

[texasgal]

You could also try applying it with a flocked sponge. I am not sure what type of coverage it gives as I have never personally used it, but I read it on a make up message board.

[cobblersmaid]

Sponges tend to give more coverage I think. That is what I use, but I like more coverage.

[Stephanie]

I get very thick coverage with a sponge.

[DarkStrands]

I use a very light touch with my natural bristle face brush. I do not buff just gently sweep after removing as much excess from the brush as i can usually with tapping and blowing so it captures into the fibres instead of just sitting on top in one clump.

[unaspenser]

Thanks for the suggestions, everybody! With a bit of experimentation I now feel like I have a lot more control over my face (lol).

[justgreen]

I have a plastic knife I use for measuring . I only pick up enough MMU to fit on the very tip of the knife, then put it in a saucer. I swirl my pink kabuki *seen here* (http://cgi.ebay.com/Quality-Full-Sized-Cute-Pink-Goat-Hair-Kabuki_W0QQitemZ280001939200QQihZ018QQcategoryZ339 25QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) in it, then I sit my kabuki (that sounds weird) on the counter, bristle side up and tap the counter a couple of times. This gets all the MMU down into the brush and helps give an even light coverage. The more you buff, the more MMU goes on, lightly.

I dampen my fingertips lightly and tap tap tap all over my face, after the veil. Then I use a flocked sponge (http://cgi.ebay.com/Cosmetic-FLOCKED-Sponge-NON-LATEX-Oval-MIRACLE-PUFF_W0QQitemZ270003489607QQihZ017QQcategoryZ72827 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)OH SO LIGHTLY to blend all over. This gives an airbrush effect.

*justy the enabler sneaks away, giggling*:lafhard: