Do you use a brush to apply these? Or are they so creamy that you use your finger?
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Generally, I use a brush but if you don't have one your finger would also work! I have used my fingers to apply to my brown bone and inner corners of my eyes. To do more defining at the outer corners I use a brush to blend everything out. Hope I answered your question well enough! :)
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Definitely a brush. They are not cream shadows. You could use your finger for a super heavy application but I think these shadows are prettiest with a lighter, blended application.
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lol it's not a dumb question I wondered the same thing at first but to answer, sometimes I just gently stick them on when the nail polish is a bit wet still and apply a good top coat OR when the nail polish has dried, I just stick them on with a nail adhesive and apply a top coat both ways usually last the week without chipping for me.
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I'm guessing you're talking about the oil pastels. They are similar to crayons but you can blend, smudge and layer the colors more easily for effect. Start out treating them kinda like crayons and use blending stumps or your finger to smudge them. You can google oil pastels for more info.
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i use fingers. i apply it in the morning and after about 5-10 min put my makeup on over it.
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I am not sure. They are like a magic marker. I dab and then gently wipe with a cloth.
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Danielle and Monica are spot on. Try not to touch the gel pads as the oils on the hand do not help with the stickiness. I have dampened my finger and moistened the gel to clean them and rehydrate them. Have had no problem after doing that.
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I still use my foundation brush because I just feel like it. However I love using these products because it makes my makeup look like skin. You just have to know how to apply your foundation. Put on small amount at a time.
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It takes as fast as you can work your hand. It doesn't take any longer than applying it with your fingers, but it does go on flawlessly, unlike your fingers. They blend much better, therefore, making it less time-consuming.
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You apply them to nails, after slicing very thin and than add a layer of clear polish. you can group them or use one on each... so cute!
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I use these brushes only with nail polish. Dip them in nail polish remover to get most of the nail polish off. Then you want to put a small amount of clear nail polish on paper or a palet (any clear nail polish will work). Swish the brush around to get out the reminder of color. May have to repeat this step 2-3 times). They give a final dip in nail nail polish remover and and dry with a pad or paper towel. You just want to squeeze the excess nail polish lightly and reshape the tip. Keep plastic tips. This will keep your brushes looking and lasting as long as possible. I learned this from You Tube. I use these brushes only with nail polish. Dip them in nail polish remover to get most of the nail polish off. Then you want to put a small amount of clear nail polish on paper or a palet (any clear nail polish will work). Swish the brush around to get out the reminder of color. May have to repeat this step 2-3 times). They give a final dip in nail nail polish remover and and dry with a pad or paper towel. You just want to squeeze the excess nail polish lightly and reshape the tip. Keep plastic tips. This will keep your brushes looking and lasting as long as possible. I learned this from... » Read More I use these brushes only with nail polish. Dip them in nail polish remover to get most of the nail polish off. Then you want to put a small amount of clear nail polish on paper or a palet (any clear nail polish will work). Swish the brush around to get out the reminder of color. May have to repeat this step 2-3 times). They give a final dip in nail nail polish remover and and dry with a pad or paper towel. You just want to squeeze the excess nail polish lightly and reshape the tip. Keep plastic tips. This will keep your brushes looking and lasting as long as possible. I learned this from You Tube. « Show Less
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They are not matte...I would say slightly shine. I wouldn't call it high-gloss (IMO).
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I use my fingers. Clean them first, and try to rub hard enough that you generate a little heat.
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I too initially had problems with them sticking but I found if you apply pressure and heat for several minutes (2-3 minutes) when you put it on it stays much better. When put them on press the palm of your hand on the electrode - that gives it both pressure and warmth and you will probably need to do that each time you put on the electrode. They still don't stick as well as other I've had but these will do until I need them again. Don't use alcohol or anything else on them but you can use a little warm water on them when you reapply them and that might help as well.
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Do not notice on mine. But, I never let anyone touch them. Try a lense cleaner. Sometimes reflections from light gives illusion of oil smudge. Similar to camera.
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Hi Scott , they are self adhesive , I have put it on crooked, and lifted it off and reapplied. Pressure and the warmth of your finger that is pressing it on adheres it. Fingernail need not be round, when applying you smooth out the tip, at end of nail you smooth over edge of nail and press along edge. Excess will cut off just like Saran Wrap on a box will do. Smooth out, use orange stick around sides to press, apply instant clear nail polish over entire nail. Done! All I do special is wear gloves doing dishes or cleaning, 3 week manicure !!! Love them.
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yes just in moderation they are very pigmented use a light hand and a fluffy blending brush
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They are like small paint brushes, not really like markers at all. the squeeze out paints. the grey one is more of a marker but also not a super fine point. so... no. not unless you want to use them to mix small amounts of paint on a tray for the back of a clear part or for fingers.