Reasons To Use A Foundation Brush
Foundation is notorious for being a little challenging to apply. It can take some practice to make it blend just so and look completely natural. Since the goal of foundation is to make it look like you have flawless skin, this can be hard. For decades, a simple foundation brush was good enough, and it still is for many makeup lovers. For one thing, a quality brush lasts longer than a sponge so you won’t break the bank having to replace it often. Here are a few more stand-out benefits of using a foundation brush:
If you have dry skin, you can apply foundation straight to your skin with a brush without dampening it first (something you should do when using a BeautyBlender). Dry skin types need all of the moisture they can get and adding water to your face will only make your skin drier and could create a clumpy situation when it comes to your makeup.
Brushes also excel at full-coverage makeup. Brushes absorb less makeup on their bristles than a sponge. For that reason, you save money on the product in the long run and you can more precisely apply foundation to your face for full coverage that blends well.
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Reasons To Use A BeautyBlender Makeup Sponge
There are several great reasons why the BeautyBlender makeup sponge has so many fans. For starters, it glides effortlessly over your face, which is especially helpful around the delicate eye area. Less pushing and pulling means less skin damage. Sure, you may spend more money on replacing your BeautyBlender, but if you’re the type of person (be honest with yourself) who rarely washes her makeup bushes and runs the risk of re-using a bacteria-filled brush on your clean skin, you are better off with a tool that you’ll be forced to replace.
Thanks to the shape of a makeup blender, it’s a versatile sponge that can be used not only for foundation, but to apply concealer, bronzer, and highlighter, as well. When you consider how much use you will get out of your BeautyBlender and how you’ll need to purchase a different makeup brush for nearly every application type, you may find the investment in a BeautyBlender is well worth it.
BeautyBlender ($19)
Given the popularity of the BeautyBlender, it makes sense that you can now find several sponges that are similar in shape and structure. Some of these sponges boast better reviews than others, but to play it safe, the BeautyBlender remains the gold standard for makeup sponges. The BeautyBlender is washable, reusable, and recyclable. It’s recommended that you change yours every three months.