Dolovemk Large Makeup Sponges Blender Supple Foundation Sponge with a Flat Angle, Body Makeup Sponge Powder Puff Soft Beauty Sponge Blender Latex-Free for Foundation Bronzers Highlighters Body Makeup

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In fact, professional makeup artist Sophia Nawabi prefers them over brushes. "They're sanitary, easier, and much cheaper to dispose of after each client's use," she tells Byrdie. "I can use my sponge wet or dry [for] completely different finishes."

Almond-shaped sponges, on the other hand, are perfect for contouring and precision. The slanted edge offers controlled stippling, while the rounded edge is, again, perfect for wider areas such as the cheeks. You’ll also find curvy pear-shaped varieties, which are great for targeted coverage and a more opaque finish. When it comes to size, dinkier versions allow for greater precision, but much of your decision will come down to personal choice and what you need it for. How much should I spend?While a beauty blender will help you achieve perfectly finished makeup, it's important to keep it clean, too.

If you need to be super precise when applying your makeup, for example when contouring or blending under the eyes, simply take an elastic band and wrap it a couple of times around your blender to essentially create two separate applicators - a small tip that won't mess up the rest of your makeup and a big base to blend large areas. Or, you could just buy one of these mini blenders. 'Sup to you. TOP TIP: Don't throw it away For example, "depending on the finish and coverage you want to achieve from your base, you would use the sponge in different ways. For a sheer, light, natural finish from your foundation I like to use the sponge damp," says top makeup artist Sam Chapman. "If I want to achieve a fuller coverage from my foundation I will use my sponge dry to build up the product," she explains.The egg-shaped design features a pointed tip and one flat side. Our tester used the wide rounded base to apply creams and buff out larger areas, the flat side for smaller areas, and the point for corners. It's also very easy to clean—all the foundation came right out when we tried washing it. This factor is super important. A great makeup sponge will be easy to clean and keep dry to avoid product buildup and bacteria. While some brushes can absorb product, a beauty blender (or make-up sponge) allows you to build layers delicately – and with precision. Sponges also allow you to control the type of finish you achieve. Most are best used damp, and how wet your sponge is will determine the overall look. For example, a saturated sponge will create a sheer finish on the skin, while an ever-so-slightly damp sponge, or a dry sponge, will give fuller coverage. You could even set your base by spritzing your beauty blender with a setting mist and gently patting onto the skin. On a budget? This wallet-friendly sponge is your best bet. Our tester liked that the dense yet bouncy foam material didn't soak up all her product and made it super easy to blend. While it expands to over twice the original size when damp, we appreciate that you can use it wet or dry.

The OG makeup sponge, if we had a pound for every time we bought one of these we'd have, well, probably 15 pounds. The point is they're great, like the best ever, because the sponge is super soft and highly absorbent, so it always dispenses an even amount of product. Top tip: make sure you use it damp. Once wet, it expands making it even more bouncy and soft, for a totally seamless finish. A beauty blender is the best, most reliably consistent way to apply foundation. After all, even the most expensive of foundations requires the right tools for the job. It doesn’t matter how silky smooth your base product, if you’re not applying it correctly, you could end up with a sub-par finish – and what a waste that would be. We spoke to professional MUA Hannah Martin to get the low down on makeup sponges, what they do and why everyone needs one in their kit. Take notes. How do you use a makeup sponge? The denser the makeup brush, the less porous it is—which means it’s less likely to absorb all of your products. A high-density brush will be great for seamlessly applying a full coverage foundation. Lower density sponges are better for blending light to medium coverage foundations.If you'd like a lighter base, run it under a tap before using it each time and then squeeze out the excess water so that you're left with a damp and plump sponge, before dipping it into your product. This way it won't soak up any excess product, and instead will transfer your foundation smoothly and seamlessly to the skin. Do you wet a beauty blender with warm or cold water? Brushworks offers a brilliant budget-friendly range of beauty blenders in assorted shapes and sizes. We tested the HD Definer, which has been designed to fit into those hard-to-reach areas but also proves to be pretty versatile. While the rounded edge is great for smoothing foundation across your cheeks and forehead, the straight edge is perfect for getting into the hollows of your cheeks to achieve that chiselled look. This blender can be used dry or damp, since it absorbs minimal product, and it’s great for applying blush and powder, too. A great sponge at a great price point. Rinse your sponge under the tap, applying a little antibacterial hand wash, baby shampoo or a specialist sponge cleaner and lathering it up so that you can see the foundation washing out. Traditional foundation sponges are usually egg- or teardrop-shaped – this style is perfect for blending large areas, while the tapered tip will get into those hard-to-reach spots such as the crevices around the nose.

It's really encouraging to see brands take real steps to become more sustainable. (In addition to Bio Pure, the brand has pledged to bring more sustainable processes to all its products.) And if my makeup looks all the better for it, it's truly the best of both worlds. The tapered tip means it's easy to blend concealer out around your eye and nose, plus the slightly squat design means this won't go rolling off your dressing table. You can apply liquids and creams with precision, then blend them out into an airbrushed finish. The flat side and moon tip are also great for stamping on finishing powder, and the rounded bottom is ideal for all-over buffing. As for cleaning, the foundation washes off pretty easily, and the beige color makes the sponge look generally less stained.

This narrow, almond-shaped sponge was originally designed to complement e.l.f.’s Camo Concealer, but we found it works equally well with other concealer brands. Made from soft, latex-free foam, the dual-point ends allow for targeted coverage around the eyes and for buffing along the forehead and bridge of the nose. This is another sponge that’s best used damp. Most sponges are made from hydrophilic foam that can hold water, you dampen them before use and that way they don’t absorb any of the liquid products that you might use them with." Why should you use a makeup sponge instead of a brush or your fingers? If you're more of a swiper than a bouncer when it comes to your foundation, this is the sponge for you as the flat slide means you can swipe your base on in seconds. Skin-perfecting makeup sponge can be used with foundations, powders, and any other complexion product So, we're all on board. The question is, are you using your beauty blender to the best of its ability? Turns out you might not be. Here are some handy beauty blender tips you need to know... How wet should our beauty blender be?