Sponges

Essential Makeup Sponges All Beauty Enthusiasts Must Have

Try to look up beauty gurus and makeup enthusiasts on the Internet; the chances are you will see them apply their makeup with a sponge-like tool in various shapes and colors. These sponges are used to evenly apply foundation, concealer, translucent powder, and more. Using makeup sponges

Top Brands of Makeup Sponges

Beauty Blender

The Original BeautyBlender is what started it all. Makeup gurus on the Internet began to use this pink, oval sponge to apply their base makeup and achieve a flawless finish. The Original BeautyBlender sponge was produced with an open cell structure so the products will stay on top of the sponge and not be absorbed. The BeautyBlender is available in many variations like the Original, Nude, Pro, Pure, Beauty.Blusher, and Micro.Mini.

Real Techniques

Real Techniques sponges can be considered as BeautyBlender’s more affordable alternative. This tri-purpose tool is rounded on the side with a flat edge at the top. The flat edge is used for patting and blending, the round base is to cover the entire surface for an even application, and the point is to cover any imperfections. If their blending sponge is not your cup of tea, Real Techniques also offers a range of makeup brushes.

Nylea

The Nylea Silicone Makeup Sponge is not necessarily a sponge as it resembles more of a foot silicone padding. It is supposedly easier to clean that the normal sponges and it uses less product because of the transparency; you can monitor how much cosmetics you’re putting on the tool. Many beauty gurus have admitted that it blends better that the iconic BeautyBlender.

How to Clean Your Makeup Sponges

Just like any other makeup tools, your beauty sponges can be a potential nest for all kinds of germs and bacteria. There are several easy methods you can do to thoroughly clean your sponges. The first method is to use liquid soap and running it under the water. First, dampen your sponge with water and squeeze a drop of mild liquid soap directly on top. For this, you can use either a baby shampoo or dishwashing soap. Then, massage the soap between the palm of your hands and make sure all cosmetic residues are washed away. Once it’s clean, dry it with a clean towel and squeeze all the water out.

The other method is to make your own cleaning concoction. Mix 2 parts of dishwashing soap with 1 part of extra virgin olive oil in a clean plate. Dampen your sponge and roll it around the plate. Make sure the sponge is covered by the mixture on all sides. Rinse the sponge with lukewarm water, squeeze the leftover liquids, and dry it with a towel or leave it indirectly under the sunlight. Some makeup sponge brands offer their own sponge cleaners like the BeautyBlender Liquid BlenderCleanser.

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