Best brush for appyling MAC Studio Sculpt foundation?

[dolcekatiana]

I use my 187 for SFF and it works great, but Studio Sculpt is a much thicker consistency than SFF and the 187 just isn't cuttin' it. So what do you ladies use?!

Someone recommended a sponge, but I've always found sponges to be wasteful both product-wise and the sponges themselves in general.

And while I'm here, do you girls know of any good dupes for the MAC 134 brush? It sounds pretty wonderful but $52... yikes!

Thanks in advance for your help. =)

 

[Shadowy Lady]

I use the 190 and it works great

 

[gildedangel]

I use the 187 for Studio Sculpt, I just stipple it on my face instead of spread it. Fingers work really well too, it blends very easily!

 

[dolcekatiana]

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Originally Posted by gildedangel I use the 187 for Studio Sculpt, I just stipple it on my face instead of spread it. Fingers work really well too, it blends very easily!

Ahh I just can't get it to work for me. =( I stipple it on but then when it comes to blending I feel like it just wants to sit on top of my face and not blend in. Maybe I'm using too much product?

 

[gildedangel]

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Originally Posted by dolcekatiana Ahh I just can't get it to work for me. =( I stipple it on but then when it comes to blending I feel like it just wants to sit on top of my face and not blend in. Maybe I'm using too much product?

You might be, I use about 3/4 of the size of a pea to cover my face. I also don't quite "blend" it, I just stipple until it blends itself out; I feel like it gives a better finish to my face. It does take a little longer to do though. I have heard good things about using the 109 as well, but I haven't tried it myself. HTH!

 

[xkatietron]

I use the 116 and it's divine!

Also, the beauty blender works beautifully!

 

[leaveyourlove]

Not from MAC but Everyday Minerals flat top brush is amazing with this foundation! And it's only $10. I didn't like this foundation until I found this brush lol.

 

[dolcekatiana]

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Originally Posted by leaveyourlove Not from MAC but Everyday Minerals flat top brush is amazing with this foundation! And it's only $10. I didn't like this foundation until I found this brush lol.

Do you know if this similar to the Coastal Scents' Italian Badger Buffer Brush (AKA Flat Bronzer Brush)? They look similar in photos and I have the Coastal Scents' one. I'll give it a go tomorrow =)

 

[ximenall]

I use mac 109 for any kind or brand of foundation, I love it!

 

[kariii]

109 is great for studio sculpt, Also if you happened to pick up the 165 from the BBR collection, that brush works well too because you can work around corners.