With your fingers: This application will give you a full coverage. It is easy to blend with this and is probably the quickest way to apply your foundation. If you're going to apply your foundation this way, it is very important to may sure your hands are clean so you're not rubbing bacteria all over your face that could cause you to break out.
With a foundation brush: This way will give you a lighter coverage than with your fingers, however it is harder to blend and will take longer to apply. Although this will take longer, it will give a more natural look. For an inexpensive brush you could use the ecotools foundation brush ($7, ulta) and for a more expensive brush you could use MAC's 190 foundation brush ($32, MAC counter). To use, put a pump or two of foundation on your hand and dip the brush in it and apply to your face.
With a stippling brush: This will give you a very sheer and very natural coverage. It is definitely the lightest application you can get with still having enough coverage. You could try MAC's 187 stippling brush ($42, MAC counter) or coastal scents black stippler brush ($8, coastalscents.com). To use, same application as foundation brush.
With a dry sponge: This will give you a heavy coverage. I find that it is easy to make my foundation to look cakey with this type of application. You can get a large pack of wedge sponges at any drugstore, ulta, or any other beauty store at a low price. (However, ulta's are majorly overpriced). To use, put a little foundation on the sponge and blend onto face. Do it section by section so you don't have to put a lot on the sponge.
With a wet sponge: This will give you a youthful, dewy look with a sheer coverage. I love this look because it is definitely the most natural application I've tried. Once again, you can find the sponges at any drug or beauty store. To apply, soak the sponge and squeeze out most of the water so it is only damp. Apply the foundation the same way as with the dry sponge.
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