Makeup is the hobby of most women, to some it is even a necessity. The makeup playing field has certainly revolutionized. In the past, you’re more than happy to use your fingertips and facial tissue papers to apply makeup but now having used the awesome Beauty Blender, would have convinced you on how much you’ve been missing in the past.
The Beauty Blender, blends in beauty onto your face. It is a teardrop-shaped sponge that has blessed many with flawless skin finishing. This sponge absorbs water, unlike its predecessors and you are to wet it before using, to make it fully soaked up, so no makeup is absorbed and wasted. Its finishing is simply smooth and gorgeous, with an airbrushed texture.
These are the steps for using the Beauty Blender:
- Prepare your skin.
- Wash the sponge after each use, with the right soap.
- Lightly dampen the sponge, you’ll need it to be breathable and lightweight.
- Bounce it onto your face, do not wipe or sweep it.
- For smaller areas, use the pointy end.
- Only dab and pat it, never sweep and drag it.
Nevertheless, here are some of the best beauty blenders that you can find in the market.
An egg-shaped sponge that makes makeup application fun and easy. It is non-allergenic, free of latex, and is excellent for covering all corners, including harder to reach areas. The sponge is gentle and caring on the skin and does not leave any redness or itchiness at all, thus is great for all skin types, oily to even sensitive skin.
The finishing is spot on and flawless. It is stellar in blending makeup into your skin, distributing it evenly. This makeup sets well, leaving a non-cakey feel and smooth texture. The price is steep but its premium quality material and the amazing, perfect finishing it produces, makes this totally worth it.
Performing similarly to the Beautyblender Original and at a reduced price, this is an excellent choice. The main difference is in its feel and bounce. This sponge is also latex-free but its texture differs in that it absorbs more makeup and is not as resilient as the Beautyblender Original. However, they are quite similar, making this a great value for money product.
This has three sides with a slanted edge for better stippling effect and the mini-moon side for focused areas, especially under the eyes. The rounded end gives an overall great blending effect. Therefore, be they liquid or cream, this sponge has all the right stuff, for a flawless application and gives an excellent smooth finishing.
The texture of this sponge is different in that it is not smooth, instead it is flocked. This is especially great for applying powder and its diamond-shape helps to apply around the eyes and nose. Users have confirmed that this sponge is sturdy and long-lasting. It’s great for quick touch ups, as it blends in the makeup and removes excess powder, seamlessly.
These are tiny Beauty Blenders, a quarter size of the Original Blender and are specially for applying makeup onto those harder to reach areas - the eyes. Made of the same material as the Original, it has the same texture, and can leave a beautiful and dewy finish on your skin. The sponge can also blend in makeup well in contoured areas too.
This is smaller as compared to the Beautyblender Original but bigger than the Micro Mini ones. It is an excellent cream and powder blush applicator as its pastel grey color helps to differentiate the various color undertones to create a flawless blushing effect on your cheeks. The sponge can also makes blush application more effortless.
Featuring unique multi-sides with a multi-angled design, this sponge is great for blending and sculpting. The straight edge of the sponge enables easy carving of sharp angles, making contouring fast and easy. The flat side allows an easy straight-line application along the cheekbones. Its design allows you to reach all contours of the face with ease to create a seamless and perfect coverage.
This is a sonic applicator akin to that used by professionals. It pulses to create a rapid finger tapping movement and gives a smooth and seamless finishing; fine lines, pores, blemishes are reduced. You need to move it around and the applicator does all the work. It can get your face covered flawlessly under two minutes, and is a worthwhile investment.