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Do you have a favorite sponge for applying makeup?

Swedishmiss — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:25:41 GMT

I decided to go back and try a sponge again. I tried beauty blender many years ago and liked it, but didn't feel like it was a good value. Also, at the time, I felt like my makeup brush did a better job and didn't absorb any of the foundation.

Now that I am getting older, I am wondering if a sponge might be better than a brush or fingers. There are so many sponges out there now, at all different prices.

Thanks Ladies!

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RollTide2008 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:34:31 GMT

I like Beakey sponges. There’s like six of them in a package for $9 from Amazon.

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hopi — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:08:13 GMT

Beauty blender works for me. They are expensive so only purchase when they are on sale.

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JudyL — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:16:07 GMT

I use Beauty Blender - which I know you've tried - but only buy when they are on sale. I do know that ELF has some good sponges so they may be worth trying.

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wvumountiefan — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:18:30 GMT

These 2 are my favorites. I like the SK just a tiny bit more.

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kathie66 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:26:33 GMT

I really like Beauty Junkees Black Contour Makeup Blender Sponges, I like that one side has a flat edge and the other a point. I have been using them and giving them away to friends and family for years. They wash and hold up well. I like them much better than any other sponge I have tried. I just went and ordered another 4 pack.

Edited to add: I get them on Amazon

Re: Do you have a favorite sponge for applying makeup?

San Antonio Gal — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:11:44 GMT

@Swedishmiss - I use a damp Real Techniques sponge. You can find these at Walmart and many other locations. Inexpensive and the result is an air brushed look.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:18:02 GMT

Don't laugh, but I just found a package of Beakey sponges that I forgot I had. I looked at my orders on Amazon and they are from 2019! 🤦‍♀️ There are four in the package so I obviously used one. I'm going to try using a sponge again. I need to find a case to keep it in when not in use,

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GingerHead — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:53:34 GMT

AOA Studio Collection Makeup Sponge Set Makeup Blender Latex Free and High-definition Set of 6 Makeup Blender For Powder Cream and Liquid, Super Soft Wonder Blender Beauty Cosmetic

Cheap and great from Amazon pkg of 6 for $9.95

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Bibione — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:54:29 GMT

I follow an influencer who taught me to apply foundation with a round dense brush. Now I have a lot of unused beauty blenders. I will try to use them for other things.

Anyway, the Sephora brand has excellent foundation brushes.

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wagirl — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:30:50 GMT

I use a beauty blender dupe, dampened, to apply my concealor around my eyes---it's the best thing for that area for me, but my most fave is the huge big brush from one of the brands--to put on my foundation or bb/cc creams--it is the absolute best in my opinion.

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Fressa — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:37:55 GMT

I like the Doll10 sponge. I have sensitive skin and can use this one without any reaction. It also cleans easily and lasts a long time.

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Icegoddess — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:50:12 GMT

When I used a sponge, I used Cover Girl ones. I tried brushes and beauty blenders, but felt they both wasted makeup, so I just use my fingers and then buff out at the end with a brush.

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:59:42 GMT

Everything I use is "dry" - I use brushes.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 17:17:32 GMT

Hi @monicakm

What is the name of the sponges you use?

TIA

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Lvqfan — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 17:34:26 GMT

I've tried sponges, but I find that all they do is absorb my makeup which causes me to use twice as much just to get some coverage.....I wear expensive foundation and hate that I was throwing half of it away in sponges.

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justashopper — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 21:12:34 GMT

Hi @Swedishmiss

I use a beauty blender when I use my Dior Cushion Perfecter. And yes. They are expensive but I can tell you this--- the bar soap cleanser for it, works really well to clean it. AND I don't think I have worn one out. At some point I just decide to toss it.

The last time I tossed one, I cut it open. I wanted to see how much it absorbed. To my surprise, It was not saturated through not even a bit. There was a line around the outside but that was it.

Re: Do you have a favorite sponge for applying makeup?

Iwantcoffee — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 23:14:41 GMT

I use Real Techniques sponges.