Do You Need A Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge?

Years back I remember seeing these cute pink sponges in Sephora aisles. So squishy, almost like a stress ball, like a toy perhaps. I later learned that it was the beauty blender makeup sponge. A new rage, all makeup gurus recommended. Somehow I did not purchase it for years, after all my finger and brushes do the job just fine.

Then I got curious and decided to purchase one. This was about two years back. And now I can share some thoughts on the beauty blender makeup sponge.

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What Sephora Says

It is “A top-selling makeup sponge, the super-soft, exclusive, latex-free foam quickly blends makeup for an easy application and flawless, skin-like finish.” It gives you a “streak-free application with minimum product waste. Use it with foundations, powders, and any other complexion product.

Made with the same exclusive ultra-plush foam as the original beautyblender. When wet, it becomes mega soft and mimics pores to create a natural airbrushed application easily. Plus, it absorbs water, not makeup, so your fave formulas land on your skin, not in your sponge. Made in the USA.

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It is cruelty-free and formulated without latex, parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.

This product is an Allure Best of Beauty winner.”

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How to use

Wet beautyblender with water for each use.
Squeeze out excess liquid, using a towel if necessary.
Bounce foundation, bb cream, powder, or any other base and complexion product across the face for flawless results.
Cleanse with your favorite makeup brush cleanser after each use to remove makeup and grime.
It is recommended that you replace your beautyblender every three to six months.

My Experience

I love the beautyblender makeup sponge for applying and blending foundation and concealer. First, I wet the beauty blender, squeeze out the extra water and then sort of bounce the blender onto the product. Then I apply it to my face using a bouncing motion which makes my foundation look natural. I use the pointed end around the nose, mouth and on my blemishes.

The beautyblender makeup sponge gives me a very even application. It extends the wear time of my foundation and my makeup looks fresher longer. I love that about it. Since they say you have to wash your beauty blender makeup sponge after every use, I only use it sometimes. I love the finish but washing it after each use is adding one more step to my routine. Hence on a day to day basis I prefer to use my fingers to apply my foundation. But on days that I want my makeup to look fabulous and last even longer than usual, I reach for the beauty blender makeup sponge.

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I use this occasionally, so I have had my beauty blender makeup sponge for more than a year.