Have you ever noticed that your makeup is unevenly distributed only after leaving the house? Applying it with your fingers poses some risk of failure. Fortunately, there is a makeup sponge that helps you meet this challenge. How to use it properly?
First, always wet the sponge thoroughly in water before use. Many people put a sponge under the stream of water. A better solution (and more ecological) is to put the sponge in a container with water. The sponge should be dipped, taken out and pressed firmly in the hand, then repeat the process twice, the second time squeezing out the excess water even harder.
Another mistake that many people make is applying foundation directly to the sponge. In this way, too much product penetrates inside it - later it is harder to wash and the foundation ends faster. A much better way is to apply the foundation on the back of your hand, and then gradually soaking a sponge in it and then applying it to the face. However, the fastest and most economical way, without fear of a large loss of the cosmetic, is to spread the fluid evenly on the face (preferably in the form of dots) and blend it with a sponge. We should do the same when applying concealer and other cream products, e.g. cream bronzer.
The only exception is loose powder, which, applied with a sponge under the eyes, makes fine wrinkles invisible. Here we should dip the side of the sponge in a bit of powder and apply, again and again, to the area under the eyes. The sponge itself should not be very wet (you can squeeze it on a towel), but still very soft.
When using a beauty blender, we should never move it over the face. The movement that we make when applying the foundation with a sponge should be stamping to thoroughly press the foundation into the pores of the skin. The more precisely we do it, the better the foundation will adapt to the skin, it will be more durable, more covering, and most importantly - it will look natural.
Using a makeup sponge is the best way to evenly apply foundation with different consistencies, but it's not its only function. What other benefits can result from the proper use of the sponge?
Evening out the color - the foundation itself should even out the skin tone. However, if you know how to use a makeup sponge properly, you can get even better results. This is an excellent method for people who are looking for a way to reduce discoloration with the use of color cosmetics, as well as those who struggle with redness or acne scars.
Even distribution of other cosmetics - a makeup sponge is most often used for applying foundation, but it works equally well for spreading base, powder, cream blush, bronzer or liquid highlighter.
Filling wrinkles - when applied with a finger, excess foundation can enter the skin folds and wrinkles, thus emphasizing them even more. However, using a makeup sponge-type sponge, you spread the fluid in a thin, even layer, thanks to which wrinkles seem smoothed.
How to apply foundation with a makeup sponge sponge?
It is very simple and fun. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you apply the fluid properly:
wet the makeup sponge with lukewarm water,
squeeze the sponge, removing all excess water and drain (preferably with a paper towel),
apply a little foundation on the face, and then press it against the skin with a sponge,
continue this action on different parts of the face, using stamping-like movements - pressing the sponge evenly to the skin, in small intervals, again and again.
