Egg Makeup Sponge

The modern girl dreams of looking like she stepped off the cover of a glossy magazine. One of the most important components of an impeccable appearance is smooth facial skin. However, there is a problem in applying tonal products - they do not lie evenly and are visible on the skin in daylight. It is for the most flawless application of the tone that the mass market offers a huge number of different new products. We will consider one of these in our article.

One of the most popular novelties in our time is the sponge, made in the shape of an egg. This novelty has taken its place in professional make-up artists' cosmetic bags and received a lot of positive reviews. With the help of such a sponge, a make-up base, foundation, BB and CC creams, blush and creamy shadows are applied. They call such a beauty sponge - a blender.

What is unique about these sponges? Most girls who prefer natural makeup face the problem of “visibility” of tonal foundations on their skin. For those with dry facial skin or peeling, the problems in applying the tone are even more acute, since the creams do not lie evenly, thereby emphasizing the flaws of such skin. Thanks to the sponge in the form of a testicle, foundations and primers remain as invisible as possible on the skin, even out its texture and color.

The drop-shaped shape of the sponge is one of its main advantages, since the pointed end helps to apply foundation in the most inaccessible places, and the lack of angularity does not leave streaks and clear boundaries on the skin. The material from which the beauty blender is made does not absorb foundation, which saves money. Also in the composition there are substances that prevent the formation of bacterial flora on the sponge.

The beauty blender differs from other sponges not only in shape, but also in material. The texture of the sponge is reminiscent of velvety leather, usually done in pink. It does not contain latex and other allergenic components, so it will suit absolutely any girl.

One of the leaders in the beauty industry, Mac, introduced beauty blenders to its set of correctors (palettes containing about 15 different colors) both in the shape of an egg and a similar shape, but with a recess for fingers, which also turned out to be convenient in application and received a lot of accolades.

In order for the beauty blender to perform all its functions as much as possible, you need to use it correctly. To save foundation, before using the sponge, dip it several times in cool, clean water, while squeezing it slightly each time. Then blot it with a dry towel. The sponge will increase in size, which indicates that the material has absorbed moisture, which means that the tonal base will lie on the face in a thinner layer.

Foundation and other products that even out the texture of the skin should be applied with a sponge on the face with patting movements, as if driving the product into the skin.

In order for the beauty blender to last a long time and bacteria do not multiply on it, you need to properly care for it. You can purchase special detergents designed for washing such sponges, they do not contain aggressive acids and alcohol in the composition and are ideal for washing it. You can replace special products with ordinary soap, manufacturers advise not to use detergents for washing dishes or clothes, but baby soaps that are “gentle” in composition will perfectly replace special detergents.

Lather up the sponge and run it under running water while wringing it out. If the water becomes clear, then it is clean. It remains to wring out the beauty blender and let it dry on its own.

It's time to talk about buying a beauty blender and its price range. You should start with the fact that due to the growing popularity of beauty blenders, a huge number of fakes have appeared, which, of course, are several times cheaper than the original sponges. What they are made of, one can only guess, therefore, makeup artists are advised to purchase only original sponges, if only in order to protect themselves.

The original beauty blender can be distinguished from a fake by the following features:

• The form. The original product has an ellipsoidal shape
• Color. The original sponge is only available in four colors: black, pink, green and white.
• Texture. The product is easily compressed under the fingers, returning to its usual shape, and has a velvety, pleasant to the touch texture.
• The size.The original sponge is 5.5 cm high and 4 cm wide, its main feature is that it increases in size several times when wet.

The original beauty blender costs between $20 and $25. There is also a Korean analogue of Marshmallow Puff, which was recognized as a quality replacement for the original sponge, its cost is 4-6 dollars. However, such an analogue will still need to be delivered from Korea to Russia.

Beauty Blender Original. The first sponge released by American makeup artists, to this day remains the most popular of all existing beauty blenders. It has a drop shape and is great for applying tonal foundations, concealers and proofreaders.

Beauty Blender Bubble. Sponge from the manufacturers of Beauty Blender Original, released in a new pale pink color. In addition to color, in fact, it is no different from the previous sponge.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. The following product is bright orange and presented in a new form. The shape of such a sponge resembles the original, only more elongated and one edge of the product is beveled. This sponge is slightly cheaper than the original counterpart.

Accessories Make up. This type of product is no longer similar to its counterparts. This shape is designed so that the sponge fits comfortably in the hand, and the sharp edge remains unchanged, which helps to apply the product to hard-to-reach areas. The sponge is made of hydrophilic foam and is several times cheaper than the original beauty blender.

beauty bar. A product from one of the lowest in the category of sponges differs from the original beauty blender in texture, it is denser and does not shrink as easily when dry.Also does not increase in size when wet. The shape has remained almost the same, the only difference is that the Beauty bar is slightly thicker at the base, unlike the original.

catrice. Purple sponge from a German manufacturer. It has an unusual shape and an affordable price, about 500 rubles on the Russian market.

Having studied the opinions of girls from all over the world, it should be noted that most consumers were satisfied with such a novelty as a beauty blender. The same opinion is shared by professional makeup artists. In their reviews, girls from all over the world note the flawless application of the tone, especially emphasized is the positive reaction to the ability to adjust both dense and lighter application, depending on how wet the sponge is before working with it. Also in the reviews they note the convenience of the shape in the form of a testicle, which, thanks to the pointed end, allows you to evenly apply corrective agents under the eyes and in the nose area.