I have recently been using my hands/fingers to put on my foundation. I find that I don't miss any spots on my face and it doesn't leave any streaks at all. I use to use a make-up brush but then I thought of how gross it would be to constantly be using the same brush (even though you clean it).

My question is... is using my hands/fingers not good for me? Why or why not? Oh and just to let you all know my hands are washed and cleaned right before I put on my foundation...

Please list the pros/cons that you think...
I heard that you use more foundation because it soaks into your skin...?

you use the most foundation if you use the sponge. as long as you wash your hands before applying your foundation, then it's fine =)

and using your hands does make your foundation blend better, imo.

yeah i find using sponges is the worst..

maybe it's just my foundation brush that doesn't apply my foundation nicely to the skin.. i have also had that one for at least 1 year... how often should i change something like that?

well as long as you're keeping good care of your brush by washing it once every week or 2 weeks, it can last a long time. but if your foundation brush doesn't apply nicely on your skin, maybe it's time to go shopping for a new one? =]

I don't use any sponge at all
sponge just sucks up all the
foundation so you tend to use
more of it! & that also means
you finish your foundation too
quickly which sucks! Just as long
you wash your hands before
applying it should be fine ( =
& plus - it's easier! No streaks!

i use my fingers too : )

I always use a brush for foundation. I find that it goes on smoother and blends better. You should try investing in a new foundation brush.. a good brush can last you YEARS with proper care.

i use my fingers as well and it blends in nicely.
i've used cotton balls before, but they didn't work very well.

I used to use fingers until I stopped using liquid foundation altogether. (I now use mineral makeup) I, too, found fingers to be better at blending. Then again, i never really had enough practice with a foundation brush.. i felt like it took so much longer to blend, and foundation is one of my least favorite things to apply so i just wanted to get it done and overwith quickly.

I do think that with a good quality foundation brush, you can get fantastic application, and the benefit would be not having to dirty your fingers. Cons would be having to wash your brush regularly.

I read somewhere that sponges are for better for more heavier applications and brushes are better for blending and evening out your skin but i still use my fingers. Just to lazy and cheap to actually go out and buy a good brush.

You shouldt use your fingers because sometimes it doesnt apply evenly. Also your fingers (no matter how much you wash them , have natural oils in them,) which can be transfered onto your face, another thing is , maybe its your brush? I use annebelle foundation brush from wallmart ( i dont wanna spend that much on the brush unless when i go to portland to get the clinque one for 15. Annebelle works and is not to expensive .