topic Re: Do You Use A Makeup Sponge? in Beauty

Do You Use A Makeup Sponge?

rj167 — Thu, 01 May 2014 05:43:19 GMT

I use a brush to apply my makeup but I'd like to try a gourd sponge applicater.

Anyone else use sponge to apply liquid and/or cream makeup? What brand do you use?

Re: Do You Use A Makeup Sponge?

KathyPet — Thu, 01 May 2014 06:12:43 GMT

Beauty Banter. It is the best by far. The various knock offs are no where near as good.

Re: Do You Use A Makeup Sponge?

rj167 — Thu, 01 May 2014 06:35:27 GMT

Thank you. I'll look it up.

Re: Do You Use A Makeup Sponge?

Funloving — Thu, 01 May 2014 07:49:46 GMT

Beauty Blender sponges. Wayne Goss of Facebook fame says there's no difference between Beauty Blender and the knock-offs.

I use for slightly heavier cream foundations to help make it more sheer on the skin. This isn't the most popular method for using. There's multiple ways the BB can apply foundation / concealer on skin.

Re: Do You Use A Makeup Sponge?

sueme — Thu, 01 May 2014 12:08:52 GMT

for me it depends on the foundation I'm using, cream, liquid, powder. I prefer the beauty blender above all else but I also have the tarte foundation brush which works well with some foundations, and I recently purchased the BM serum foundation, the brush works for that foundation. And sometimes it's just fingers. Also, I think there is a difference between the knock offs of the beauty blender, I have the original and tried two different sponges like it. The dupes seem to be heavier and denser and don't give as much "bounce" as the beauty blender. I think it's worth the investment.

Re: Do You Use A Makeup Sponge?

sueme — Thu, 01 May 2014 12:08:53 GMT

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stevieb — Thu, 01 May 2014 12:23:09 GMT

I've never liked using sponges. Tried a few time without much success. I too prefer brushes and find they offer better control applying the product.

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virgosun — Thu, 01 May 2014 12:43:52 GMT

I use a Beauty Blender style sponge that came with an It Cosmetics foundation. I apply all my liquid/cream foundations with it and it really helps them go on more smoothly and I have to use less product. I put some on the back of my hand, dab some on the sponge and pat it around my face and it really looks more natural and airbrushed (I think).

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Katcat1 — Thu, 01 May 2014 13:21:29 GMT

I have some small sponge wedges that I use every now & then. Otherwise I use my fingers.

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vac — Thu, 01 May 2014 13:55:12 GMT

I don't use a sponge, but I want to try the Beauty Blender. It's on my "to buy" list.

Re: Do You Use A Makeup Sponge?

dark21 — Thu, 01 May 2014 14:07:25 GMT

I do. I have purchased inexpensive 'beauty blender' type sponges at TJMaxx and Marshalls for between $3.99 - $4.99. I liked them very much. I have most recently tried the Real Techniques makeup sponge for $5.99 sold at Ulta (and other places where RT is sold) and love it! It's a far fluffier sponge than the ones I was getting at TJMaxx and Marshalls. I have not tried the actual beauty blender. I just can't bring myself to spend $20 for one sponge. (even with a sale or discount).

I find that the key to any makeup sponge is getting it saturated with water and completely squeezing it out. I put the foundation or bb/cc cream on the back of my hand and dip the sponge into the makeup and then apply. It spreads so effortlessly and evenly.

Re: Do You Use A Makeup Sponge?

Katluvr58 — Thu, 01 May 2014 16:49:27 GMT

I have the fake beauty blenders from overseas and they are awesome. They are gourd shaped and fluffy with lots of bounce, all for 3 for 4.77. The teardrop shape is not as easy to use but is great for putting on neck cream. Plus they sell these little sponges on a stick which is great for concealer, zit cream, line filler etc...

Re: Do You Use A Makeup Sponge?

vandyfan — Thu, 01 May 2014 17:53:25 GMT

I've always used my fingers since I read that it's a makeup artist's best kept secret. I have the beauty blender I bought from Amazon. I just never use it!