Those who are beauty -obsessed will know what I’m talking about when I mention the Beauty Blender. It’s a nifty tool that lets you put on your makeup flawlessly if done correctly. But, it turns out, many of us have been using it all wrong .
So check out these tips to make sure you’re utilizing this tool to its full potential.
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1. If you’re blending your product with a sweeping motion you’re doing it all wrong.
For best results, you must stipple your makeup on to emulate an air-brushed effect.
2. For that flawless makeup look that won’t look cakey, you must ensure that you’re pressing the sponge hard enough.
Otherwise, every layer of your makeup won’t set properly.
3. There are a number of ways to clean the Beauty Blender properly.
Let’s go over a few of them. Soap and water work just fine in a pinch.
You can also use a liquid detergent to do a thorough cleaning job.
Just make sure you pick one that’s gentle so you won’t put chemicals back on your face.
4. Speaking of cleaning your Beauty Blender, one popular way is to microwave it.
But just make sure you do it correctly or you’ll end up killing it instead.
All you have to do is fill a mug with gentle liquid detergent and submerge your sponge all the way.
Then just microwave it for one minute and, voilà!
And don’t make a mistake of just throwing your Beauty Blender in the microwave dry.
Because you’ll end up with a mess like this so don’t forget the water, okay?
5. This is so crucial.
Before each use, make sure you soak the sponge in water and rinse it out completely. You want to use it damp to apply makeup.
6. Now after each use, you have to air dry your Beauty Blender.
Never store it in a dark non-ventilated space as that’s how bacteria can grow and set in.
Because you never want this to happen to you $30 sponge.
I mean really? I hope you learned your lesson and will take care of it from now on.
7. Your Beauty Blender can be used for a variety of product applications.
Use it to not only apply your foundation, but also moisturizer, sunscreen or self-tanner.
8. You can also use it to get those gorgeous defined cheekbones because it’s the perfect tool to use when you want to contour something.
Use it like a pro.
9. This little sponge is a real multipurpose tool.
You can use it to apply dry powder like your bronzer or settling powder, and it will blend it all flawlessly.
10. This one is a no-brainer but some people still make this mistake.
Never buy a knock-off Beauty Blender, because let’s be honest, you get what you pay for.
11. Now this one is a bit painful to admit but even the Beauty Blender has its shelf life.
So when it’s time to go, it’s time to go.
12. Don’t just throw your old sponge away. Upcycle it.
Use it to apply nail polish for that gorgeous ombré effect or to get rid of deodorant stains from clothes.
13. Now that you’ve been using the Beauty Blender for a while make sure you wash it.
I mean all that build-up of makeup can wreak real havoc.
This is the last thing you want to see on your sponge.
Do you know what’ I’m talking about? This! It’s mold, people. Eww, that’s disgusting. Wash that thing now!
14. This little sponge can surely take a lot of aggressive stippling but that’s as rough as you should be with it.
Any tugging or twisting can make it break.
Now that you’ve got all these tips etched in your mind I think you’re going to rock your makeup using the Beauty Blender just like the pros do.
These tips are going to change my makeup routine!
