Beauty sponge is a relatively new makeup tool yet it has already won our hearts since it is perhaps the best way to smoothly apply foundation. At the same time, there are many people who claim that beauty sponges simply increase the amount of foundation you use and other application methods are way better. So who’s right? Let’s talk about beauty sponges in order to find that out.

What Is a Beauty Sponge?

The original beauty blender was created by American makeup artist Rea Ann Silva. It is a small, teardrop-shaped sponge that is used predominantly for applying and blending foundation and concealer. Nowadays we have a vast variety of beauty sponges for all budgets so you can easily find a suitable option for you.

How to Use a Beauty Sponge?

Makeup sponges are suitable for daily use, they are versatile, so they can be used for the application of foundation, BB and CC creams, concealers, highlighters, cream contouring products, and even some types of blush. In addition to that, sponges can also be used to apply powder, and not only in those cases when you "bake" makeup like Kim Kardashian.

Tips on Using a Beauty Sponge

• To prevent your sponge from absorbing too much liquid and cream products, use a wet sponge. Even when you use it for applying powder, it still has to be wet. But why does the sponge have to be wet? Because it not only saves the amount of foundation applied but also the time it takes to blend it.
• Many people think that they have to apply foundation on the sponge and then apply it to their face. In fact, you should put some product on the back of your hand, dip the sponge in it, and gently apply the foundation to your face. You can also apply some foundation right on your face and blend it using a sponge.
• If you use creamy or liquid contouring products or a creamy blush, it is better to blend all dark products first, then blend the concealer, and only after that highlighter. This way, your makeup won't look messy. Plus, if you mess up the contouring or use too much blush, you can use concealer to fix it.
• Do not rub foundation, concealer, and contouring products over your face with a sponge. You want to blend the products by gently stroking them into your face.
• For “baking” makeup, it is important to use a sponge not a brush to apply a thick layer of powder to the desired areas. So you can apply the powder evenly and your skin will absorb as much as needed to fix the make-up and get rid of the oily sheen.

How to Clean a Beauty Sponge?

Obviously, you have to properly clean your sponge after every use, so here is how to do that:

• Clean the sponges after each use to prevent the growth of bacteria inside the sponge.
• Do not ignore the instructions for cleansing sponges. You can wash off cosmetics from the tool using a special detergent for sponges or regular shampoo.
• When you rinse the sponge, do not stretch or rub too hard to avoid damaging its structure.
• If your foundation doesn’t come off the sponge, soak it for 10 minutes.
• Make sure to properly dry your sponge to avoid bacterial and mold growth on it.

Wrapping Up

A beauty sponge is a super useful tool that will no doubt help you create a stunning makeup look, so if you haven’t used it before, you must give it a try.