Beauty: We Uncovered Alternative Ways to use your Beauty-blender.

3 Ways to Use a Beauty-blender that Don’t Include Applying Foundation

The Beauty-blender sponge is a staple for amateur artists and seasoned pros. And yes, they can roll their way to a seamless makeup application, but there’s more to the magical egg than it’s base-blending abilities. From applying lipstick to refreshing your makeup, we’ve uncovered three alternative ways to use the tool so you can get the most out of your investment.

For a Smoother Lip Look
Sometimes swiping on lipstick straight from the bullet can lead to a heavy-handed finish. For a soft wash of colour, using a damp Beauty-blender to apply the colour. Start with a two-inch swatch on the back of your hand and then dip the point of the sponge into the product. “Make a soft smile and gently tap the colour into all four corners of your mouth, then apply the remaining product to the centre. This trick works well with liquid lipsticks and traditional bullets, but avoid using with gloss, as the sticky texture might mess-up your sponge.

To Place Powder
Often packing powder onto a makeup brush can produce a cakey appearance. Instead, N.Y.C makeup artist Edward Cruz suggests using a damp Beauty-blender to apply loose powder for a crease-free, flawless-looking complexion. “Dip the sponge into the powder then press under the eyes to set concealer, or on your face to set foundation.” Cruz says. If you’re on-the-go, pop a dry Beauty-blender into your makeup bag to touch-up with pressed powder.
 

 

 To Revive Your Makeup
For a midday refresh, dampen a Beauty-blender with a bit of your favourite face serum. Cruz cautions not to swipe the sponge across your face, but instead, press the serum into the skin with a dabbing motion. Doing so will immediately brighten areas on your face that appear drier, explains Cruz.

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