Makeup sponges: methods and use

As is the case of makeup brushes, Beauty Blender type makeup sponges have become a must in our beauty routine.

This is because they help us to adjust the amount of makeup foundation that we apply to our faces thanks to the material they are made of and their oval shape, thereby allowing us to show off uniform, radiant features. Did you know though that there are different types of makeup sponges? We are going to take a look at the different models that you can find on the market.

Types of makeup sponges and uses

Different types of makeup sponges are available on the market today, from the older latexones, to those that are most used and in demand by makeup artists, i.e. oval foam sponges, or Beauty Blenders. Did you know that even within this range of sponges there are different formats? Which one we use will depend on our needs and the product we are going to apply to our face.

Oval shaped sponges

They are egg-shaped makeup sponges. The Beauty Blenders are the most well known in the cosmetic and makeup world. They are made from a soft foam without latexwhich helps to prevent bacteria from appearing. Thanks to their shape and the porous material they are made of, they are capable of regulating and unifying the foundation on our faces without leaving lines or obvious transitions.

Directions for use: they can be used wet or dry, but using them wet is recommended (we wet them and then squeeze them out well) so that they swell in size and spread the makeup better.

Pointed end: this is used to apply makeup in the more difficult to reach areas, such as the nooks and crannies on our faces around the nose or corner of the eye.
Curved parts or sides: using these parts we can apply the product over wider areas. They are used for curved areas such as our chins.
Base: this is used for the larger areas such as our cheeks and forehead.

Ergonomic sponges

These sponges are a figure-of-eight shape, making them easier to hold while applying our makeup. They are made from the same material as the oval or Beauty Blender sponges, and they are therefore used in the same way as the latter to apply foundation.

Directions for use: they can be used wet or dry, but using them wet is recommended (we wet them and then squeeze them out well) so that they swell in size and spread the makeup better.

Pointed end: this is used to apply makeup in the more difficult to reach areas, such as the nooks and crannies on our faces around the nose or corner of the eye.
Base: this is used for the larger areas such as our cheeks and forehead.

Round latex sponges

These are the more traditional makeup sponges, the first ones that came out on the market for applying makeup foundation. This type of sponge is made from latex, and they are usually flat or round in shape, although some triangular shaped latex sponges are available on the market.

Directions for use: as is the case with the other sponges, they can be used wet or dry, but to apply makeup more uniformly, it is best to moisten them first.

Tips for using makeup sponges

Moisten the makeup sponge to achieve a more glowing cover or lighter cover. If you prefer more cover, apply your makeup foundation using a dry sponge.
Put a few drops of your makeup foundation on the back of your hand, and dab the sponge in it before applying it to your face. Warning! Never apply the product directly onto the sponge.
Apply the foundation by gently dabbing it on your face, and then even it out by spreading it until a uniform finish is achieved.
Remember that the ends can be used to apply makeup to those trickier areas, and the curved parts to apply blusher or contour.

How long do make-up sponges last?

Oval foam sponges or Beauty Blenders last for approximately 3 months if they are used on a daily basis. Because of the material they are made of and the fact that they are in contact with your face means that you will have to wash them otherwise they will be a focal point of germs and bacteria. We recommend washing your makeup sponge every time you use it. In our post on how to clean makeup sponges, we tell you how to wash them so that they last longer.

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