I've raved many times about my favorite base products, from primers to foundations and concealers. I haven't however talked about the tools I use to apply either of those products. Let me first say that I've tried many, many, many brushes of all sorts as I'm not the biggest fan of using my fingers to apply either my foundation nor my concealer - if you are, then by all means don't let me distract you, as if it isn't my personal preferred way to work, I'll admit that it remains the easiest, most fuss-free way to apply any base. Nothing can melt a product into your skin better than the warmth of your fingers. Still, I find the technique too time-consuming and would rather grab a brush to swap some foundation on when I'm in a rush, but again you do you ! Today's post isn't going to be about brushes (although there's one coming your way so fear not, I'll ramble about the subject again soon enough!) but about beauty sponges. You may have heard of the very famous Beauty Blender, this ridiculously expensive (around 20$...for a sponge!) little egg-shaped sponge. I have to say I've been skeptical about the whole concept for quite some time and never thought I'd give in to the hype. Then Real Techniques came out with a similar product, their Miracle complexion sponge, with a fairly reasonable price (6$ ! Now we're talking) so I decided to let my prejudice aside and give it a go. Did I like it ? Nope. I loved it. Well, not at first - don't even consider using the damn thing dry, won't do any good. Try it damp, however, and your life will be forever changed (sort of').
I use it everyday to apply my concealer of choice (the M.A.C pro longwear or/and the Nars Radiant creamy concealer) and there's no other way I ever want to do it. I've always struggled with my concealer application, as although my skin is overall oily, I've always had I dry under-eye - I know, go figure...For those of you suffering with the same issue, you'll know what it's like to always, always be left with a patchy under-eye, no matter how long you dabbed the product in with your careful ring finger. Frustrating isn't it? Now, using the appropriate eye-cream helps, of course - but so does the beauty sponge. Not only does it feel incredible on those early morning - does wonders on those puffy eyes, it's just so refreshing! - but it distributes the products evenly, giving you an airbrushed-like finish. That's the only way I can describe what it gives really, an airbrushed yet skin-like finish. Why skin-like? Because it's a sponge and you use it damp, it will soak up any excess concealer, same goes for foundation. I don't have the patience to apply my entire base with it, hence why I stick to the concealer application, but I do like to dab it gently all over my face after applying my foundation just to make sure I wasn't too heavy handed and that my base is as blended can be. It's particularly handy around the nose area, where foundation tends to get cake quite easily. I will say that it isn't the most convenient tool to travel with (it's hard to keep it in a sanitized environment at all time) and you have to clean it after each use (or I'd recommend doing so, unless you want to spread your breakouts...? 'Didn't think so.) but it's totally worth the care.
Have you tried a beauty sponge before ? Would you recommend investing in the original Beauty blender ? I probably will give in at some point (I always do) so I shall keep you updated !
Have a lovely week lovelies!
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