How To Use A Makeup Sponge For Foundation

Foundation is one of the trickiest products to apply evenly, but using a makeup sponge is a great way to get a flawless finish. Here’s how to use a makeup sponge for foundation:

1. Wet the sponge and squeeze out any excess water;
2. Dot foundation on your face and then use the sponge to blend it in, starting from the center of your face and working outwards;
3. Use the broader end of the sponge on larger surfaces like your cheeks, chin, and forehead;
4. Use a dabbing motion for the best results, do not drag the sponge over your face.

How To Use A Makeup Sponge For Concealer

A makeup sponge is the best tool for applying concealer and achieving a flawless finish. For a natural-looking finish, use a light touch and blend well. Here’s how to use a makeup sponge for concealer:

1. Wet the sponge and squeeze out any excess water;
2. Dot concealer under your eyes and/or any other areas you want to conceal;
3. Use the pointed tip in hard-to-reach areas or if you want to spot conceal an impurity;
4. Again, use a dabbing motion for the best results.

How To Use A Makeup Sponge For Blush

A makeup sponge will be perfect if you want your blush to look natural, blended with no harsh lines or a powdery finish. Here’s how to use a makeup sponge for blush:

1. Wet the sponge and squeeze out any excess water;
2. If you also use a sponge for foundation/concealer, you may want to use another clean sponge for the best results;
3. If you’re using a liquid blush, you can apply dots onto your cheeks first and then start blending;
4. If you’re using a cream blush, you can dab your sponge into the blush and then onto your cheeks;
5. Again, use a dabbing motion for the best results.

How To Use A Makeup Sponge For Bronzer/Contour

A makeup sponge will be perfect if you want your bronzer or contour to look natural, blended with no harsh lines or a streaky finish. Here’s how to use a makeup sponge for bronzer/contour:

1. Wet the sponge and squeeze out any excess water;
2. If you also use a sponge for foundation/concealer, you may want to use another clean sponge for the best results;
3. If you’re using a liquid bronzer, you can apply dots onto your cheeks first and then start blending;
4. If you’re using a cream bronzer, you can dab your sponge into the bronzer and then onto your cheeks;
5. Some bronzers come with an applicator (for example, the Charlotte tilbury Contour Wand) which you can apply directly to the cheeks and then start dabbing with your sponge;
6. Again, use a dabbing motion for the best results.

How To Use A Makeup Sponge For Highlighter

A makeup sponge is fantastic for a more subtle look of highlighter while not accentuating pores and texture. Here’s how to use a makeup sponge for highlighter:

1. Wet the sponge and squeeze out any excess water;
2. If you also use a sponge for foundation/concealer, you may want to use another clean sponge or the same sponge you use for blush for the best results;
3. If you’re using a liquid highlighter, you can apply dots onto your cheeks first and then start blending;
4. If you’re using a cream highlighter, you can dab your sponge into the highlighter and then onto your cheeks;
5. Again, use a dabbing motion for the best results.

How To Use A Makeup Sponge With Setting Powder

This one might be surprising, but yes, you can also use a makeup sponge to apply setting powder. Here’s how to use a makeup sponge for setting powder:

1. Wet the sponge and wring it out so it’s damp;
2. Tap the sponge into the powder, then lightly bounce it over your skin;
3. To build up coverage, press the sponge into your skin;
4. When you’re done, tap the sponge on a tissue to remove any excess powder.

How to Choose A Makeup Sponge

Before you purchase, you may want to consider how you will use a makeup sponge and your preferences regarding its texture. Here are some points to consider:

Texture

A good makeup sponge should be soft, flexible, and bouncy, so that it can spread the product all over your face with easy and also feels comfortable. On top of that, you can choose between foam, sponge or microfibre sponges. It depends on the density of the product to decide which one is the softest though.

Size

When it comes to makeup, sponge size does matter! It comes down to personal preference, but larger sponges allow you to cover larger surface areas. Smaller sponges are great for more precise application, and are especially great for reaching those off the beaten path places on your face.

Choose Your Shape

There are many different shapes of makeup sponges nowadays, and the best sponge for you depends on what you want to achieve with it and what you want to apply. See the six most popular shapes below and decide which one suits your application goals.

6 Shapes Of Makeup Sponges

I think we all know the famous pink egg-shaped beautyblender makeup sponge, which introduced us to the world of makeup sponges. However, the egg-shaped makeup sponges might be the most well-known; over the years, the makeup sponge family expanded significantly.

Now you can get a makeup sponge in almost every size and shape. I’m going to share the six shapes that are used the most.