5 Multi-purpose uses of your beauty sponge you should probably know about

Perin Sidhu

14 Mar 2016

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Applying sunscreen
A beauty sponge or beauty blender can be used right from the first step of your daily routine. Use the beauty tool to apply your skincare or even sunscreen. As sunscreens tend to be on the heavier side, using a sponge will help to blend the product into your skin far more effectively.
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Applying contour
The trend of contouring and highlighting does not seem to be going anywhere soon. Apply your contour and highlight lines using a brush or the sponge's pointed tip. Next, using the rounded end of the sponge to blend your contour and highlight lines. The damp sponge will help to create a diffused contour and emphasize your highlight. Use the pointed end to apply powder to set your contour and highlight. Blend any excess product with the rounded end to finish off.
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Applying blush
Use the rounded end of the sponge to apply and difffuse your blush for a beautiful flush of colour. You can even use the sponge after applying the blush with a brush to lift any excess and ensure a smooth finish.
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Applying eye makeup
The pointed and rounded ends of a beauty blender or sponge can help you to apply your eye makeup more evenly. If you are looking for a fuss-free eye makeup look, use the rounded end of the sponge to apply a flesh tone cream base and pointed end (dipped into a one tone darker shade) to blend and add definition.
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Applying primer
Have you struggled to apply primer as it may not be sitting well on your skin? When using a liquid or cream-based primer to colour-correct your skin, dot the product onto your face and use the sponge to blend it into your skin to ensure that it does not sit on the skin as that might interfere with your makeup application. By doing so, you are creating an even base.

Your beauty blender/sponge does more than just blending your foundation.

Beauty sponges such as the beauty blender have been making waves in the beauty world over the past few years. These sponges are said to be highly versatile and help you to achieve a beautiful air brushed effect without making your makeup appear cakey.

These sponges are best used damp but due to the material chosen, they do not absorb any excess product and ensure that only the right amount is applied to the skin. Most would think that the beauty blender or sponge can only be used for blending your foundation or powder. That is one of the many uses of the beauty blender but there are more. Other than stippling your foundation on the skin, the magic product can be used for applying blush, contour and even skincare products to name a few.

If you’re wondering just how to use them in different ways so that you get bang for your buck, flip through the gallery above!

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