How To Select Right Beauty Blender For Beginners

Have you just started out with makeup lessons and have got no idea how to go about it? Don’t worry – we understand! There are a lot of things that need to be covered under makeup tutorials, but we have to start out from the basics. Always.

So today, we are going to tell you how to select the right beauty blender for yourself and use it properly. 

Beauty blenders, or makeup sponges, are used to apply makeup to your face in a way that prevents them from looking patchy or splotchy. As the name suggests, they blend your make well with your skin.

And not having the right makeup blender or sponge will make it harder for you to achieve a flawless makeup finish.

Choosing The Right Blender

It’s important that you don’t make the mistake of picking up the wrong blender for yourself. And the first thing you wanna know is the right sponge – don’t waste your money on buying those older, disc-shaped beauty sponges!

Remember them? These were the ones that were found in the face compact. The biggest problem with them was they would end up absorbing a lot of your makeup into themselves.

What you are looking for are the latest sponges used nowadays – with no holes in them. And when you are at it, make sure you get a beauty blender of bigger as well as smaller sizes. 

While bigger beauty blenders will obviously help you with the larger areas on your face, the smaller ones are important if you want to reach smaller contours on your face.

The egg-shaped beauty blenders are the best ones to go for, but if you have options and would like to experiment with various shapes, go for them. Just make sure these blenders do not have visible holes in them, or they won’t be as effective.

Mini beauty blenders will help you reach difficult areas like the corners of your mouth, under your eyes, etc. They work as a wonderful concealer for your undereye bags.

Using Your Beauty Blenders

As we pointed out just now, using a smaller beauty blender will be much easier for you – especially as a beginner. You can use smaller ones anywhere and everywhere on your face and won’t have to switch between different blenders regularly.

And once you have found your right beauty blender, it’s time to learn how to use them properly. Well, just soak them!

Soak Them

No, we are not kidding! The best way to use the latest beauty blenders in the industry is to first soak them into the water and then use them.

But why must you do this? It’s because these beauty blenders are made of a special type of material. This material will not hold too much of your makeup when it’s damp, and the foundation stays on its surface.

After dampening your beauty blender, you will notice it puffs up and largens. This not just prevents the excessive loss of makeup but also makes it easier to transfer from the sponge to your face. 

Dab Them On Your Face

And don’t drag them instead! One of the biggest mistakes that most beginners make when applying foundation is that they drag the blender on their face in a circular motion. Nope – don’t do this!

If you drag and rub the foundation in your face using a beauty blender, quite honestly, you have misused your product!

The right way to use the beauty blender is to just dab it on your face – it will give you a professional look and smooth finish. Your skin will look bouncy and not cakey.

Use For Applying Powder

When applying translucent powder under your eye, beauty blenders can be a great option and alternative for makeup brushes, too, especially if you are someone who prefers to stay menial with makeup purchases. 

Another thing, you can also use your versatile makeup sponge for applying bronzing powder and contour. 

And guess what? One of the best things is using a beauty blender to even out your blush properly. If you apply blush and it didn’t mix that well, using a beauty blender will definitely help you with that.

Keep Your Beauty Blender Clean

One of the most important lessons that any beginner has to learn is how to cultivate a habit of clean and healthy makeup rituals.

Buying good quality makeup and beauty products doesn’t just end there – you also must learn how to keep them clean – and how often you should clean them!

With beauty blenders, there are numerous methods to clean them, and many regular users develop their own method of cleaning their makeup tools.

If you are someone who doesn’t know many ways, don’t worry, we will give you some pro tips and options!

Wash It Every Day

I know many of you are probably tired just reading this, but, hey, you either do it every day a little or once in a while but intensively.

For everyday wash, you simply have to wash it in mild soap (probably your face soap or body wash). It will barely take a minute or two, and you’ll be done.

Double Cleanse It

We would suggest using this method if you have either not washed your beauty blender in a while or have shared it with someone else. 

The first step in this method is to add some cleansing oil to a bowl of water and then put your beauty blender in it. Let them soak for a few minutes (the longer they soak, the cleaner they get).

The second step is to simply wash them using your regular, everyday cleanser and ta-da! You’re done!

Conclusion

Beauty blenders are a very fun part of any makeup ritual, and they must be kept clean in order for them to survive longer. And in order for you to not end up getting infections.

Talking about infections, make sure you don’t share your makeup tools with anyone else as it can increase the chances of getting infections. In case you can’t avoid this in some situations, make sure you double cleanse your beauty sponge (and let them soak for a longer period of time).

But no matter how well you have maintained your beauty blenders, like everything else, even they have a shelf life. You must recognize when to throw away your older beauty blenders and get new ones.

There are some signs that you should look out for and then change your beauty sponge if you notice them. For example, you can notice some tears and holes on the surface. Or may you see the makeup stains that simply won’t wash away or odors that won’t go away? 

All these are telltale signs that now is the time to replace your beauty blenders and get new ones! So be mindful of your makeup tools and cosmetics to practice clean and healthy makeup rituals!