Beauty Sponges De-Mystify Makeup

The Pro Beauty Makeup Blending Sponge is the hottest new cosmetic tool on the market. It gives women the coveted airbrushed look in real life. It applies liquid foundation evenly and gives the face a smooth, matte finish. Unlike brushes and traditional triangular makeup sponges, blending sponges do not leave streaks or create unsightly lines on the jawline. Blending sponges give women control over how much foundation they apply, even allowing them to build up their coverage gradually.

Using a blending sponge is incredibly easy. Some women are intimidated by using such a strangely shaped product, but its shape is entirely functional. The rounded end is for basic overall coverage, and the pointed tip is for precise makeup application around the nose, near the eyes and over blemishes. The sponge can be used either wet or dry, depending on the desired level of coverage; a wet sponge provides light coverage, and a dry one applies foundation more heavily.

To wet the sponge, it should be held under running water and squeezed 10 times. The rest of the application process is identical for wet or dry sponges. Foundation should not be poured directly on the sponge. Rather, it should be poured onto a flat surface like small mirror or a new, clean index card so the round end of the sponge can be lightly dipped into it. The foundation should be dabbed onto the face, not applied in circles or long strokes. This is how the Pro Beauty Makeup Blending Sponge got its name: the blended effect it creates is a result of its structure combined with the proper sponge-painting technique.

The pointed end can be dipped into the same foundation and used on problem areas, or it can be used with liquid concealer. The genius of the sponge's design comes down to its creators' understanding of how women apply makeup. The same tool can be used for both foundation and concealer without needing to be cleaned. Blending concealer over foundation is notoriously tricky, but this sponge gives concealer the same matte finish and blurred edges that it gives foundation. Blending sponges make it easy for anyone, even makeup novices, to achieve perfect coverage in a matter of minutes.