Every now and then, there is a beauty tool that comes around that changes the landscape of the industry. These rare cult-favorites are usually an investment and it may take some convincing [and/or saving] before you decide to buy. If you are like me, you may have tried some of the other knock-off sponges first in hopes that you would get the same results without the heavy price tag, but alas that didn't work out in your favor. Fast forward to today- I actually own and use FOUR Beauty Blenders currently, because it really is that good and I am totally obsessed. But again, if you are like me, you want to get the most out of your purchase because after all, $20 is $20 and it doesn't grow on trees.
Here are 7 ways to use your beauty blender in your makeup routine:
*Remember your BB should always be pre-moistened with water prior to use. This changes the texture and size of the sponge, but also makes it so your products aren't absorbed into the sponge.
1- Moisturizer or Serum
The BB is ideal for applying your moisture products and the white Pure BB is designed for just that, although any of the sponges work great.
2- Primer
This is one of my favorite uses for the sponge because it presses the primer into the pores and fills them more compactly and evenly then using your finger tips. Use the small end to apply your eye lid primers as well.
3- Foundation (Liquid or Powder) & Setting Powder
The most common use for the BB is to apply foundation, and if you just use it for this one step you'll still feel as though it was worth the purchase! The bouncing action of the sponge distributed your foundation so evenly with out streaking, and mimics the natural texture of your skin. Many people don't know however, that powdered foundations are also applied beautifully with the BB too. Just dip the sponge into the minerals, tap off the excess, and bounce the sponge on the skin to distribute the formula seamlessly. Finish your whole look with a dusting of translucent setting powder too.
4- Contour & Blush (Cream or Powder)
The precision small-sided tip of the sponge is perfect to draw lines of your dark contour colors under the cheekbones, down the sides of the nose, and under the jawline. You'll be able to see exactly where the color is placed and your results will be that much better. Then flip the sponge over, and bounce the rounded side along your contour lines to blend and blur the lines. Ditto for your blush as well.
5- Concealer
Use the BB to blend concealer with minimum effort and maximum comfort. I never worry about tugging on the delicate skin around my eyes with the BB because its' texture is so forgiving. The point of the sponge is great for getting to the inner corners of your eyes, and the small folds around your nose. BB even has a new mini sponge for detailed worked, although I haven't tried it yet.
6- Eye Shadow (Cream or Powder)
You might not think about using the BB for your eye shadow, but I find it is an amazing way to apply your cream shadows and blend out your edges with powdered shadows as well. The pointed tip makes application a breeze, and you can layer and build color beautifully. The mini BB would also be great for this purpose.
7- Lips (Balms or Stains)
When applying your more liquidy lip colors like balms, glosses or stains- the BB is a welcome companion. I love it for adding a hint of tint to the lips without looking too heavy in color. It's also ideal for blending ombre or color fade lipstick looks. Apply your lip liner first, then simply dab the lip color to fill in the lines.
Are there any ways you use your Beauty Blender that I haven't tried? Let me know in the comments below- and if you haven't tried a Beauty Blender yet... I am sure you can see that I highly recommend it! Be sure to enter the giveaway below- I am giving away a Professional Blender. Wahoo!
*This post is NOT SPONSORED, I just truly love the BB and wanted to share!
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I would use my Beauty Blender to blend concealer.
ReplyDeletei would use it in the morning for my foundation(:
ReplyDeleteBlending under eye concealer! I always get creases! ;)
ReplyDeleteI had no idea to put on your primer with it! Genius!
ReplyDeleteI would love to use it for foundation and try it out on my eye shadows too!
ReplyDeleteThis would be awesome for my concealer and foundation. Never needed concealer until my boys were born. It's a must have now.
ReplyDeleteI've always wondered about these! So cool that you can use them for so much!
ReplyDeletedefinitely to use for smoothing my eye shadow and concealer
ReplyDeletei would use it to apply foundation
ReplyDeleteI use it on concealer and my foundation and sometimes to blend my bronzer
ReplyDeleteOh girl I am SO excited about this giveaway! I never knew about the pure white BB for apply skin care products, I guess you learn something new everyday!!! I would love it for that, and I am in major need of one because I have the Real Teq knock off right now and have always wanted the BB. I would love to blend my foundation and concealer perfectly with it.
ReplyDeleteI will use it for foundation. I am total a novice and need some help!
ReplyDeleteI will use it for blush and bronzer!
ReplyDeleteIf use it for serums, primer, and foundation.
ReplyDeleteI only use it for bb creme. I am going to try all these other ways though! I LOVE mine.
ReplyDeleteI want to try it in all the ways you recommended, but especially for concealer and foundation.
ReplyDeleteI would love to use the beauty blender to apply my foundation.
ReplyDeleteI've only used mine to apply foundation, but I should try it with my primer too. What do you find works best to clean yours? I use the BB liquid cleanser, but it doesn't seem to get all the makeup out.
ReplyDeleteI use the Method brand (Target) foaming hand soaps... they are amazing and non irritating, and much cheaper then the BB. But, the BB Solid Cleanser is worth the splurge if you wanna go with an actual cleanser designed for makeup. I also use liquid coconut oil- and you can see how I do that in this post: http://www.thebeautysnoop.com/2014/10/how-to-clean-makeup-brushes-with-coconut-oil.html
DeleteI've used it for foundation and concealer but now I'm going to try it with powder too. I have the pink BB and I use it with the BB solid cleanser and it leaks out pink dye, pretty bummed about this. I want to get the white one to use for primer and moisturizer.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting one of these for doing foundation.
ReplyDeleteI would use if for foundation, blush and veil :)
ReplyDeleteI havent used one but beyond foundation I would love to try it for eye shadow!! Really love that idea!
ReplyDeleteI use the BB with liquid foundation but now but I'm going to try your other recommendations
ReplyDeleteI would use it with primer and foundation!
ReplyDeleteI would use it with my concealer!
ReplyDeleteI would use my Beauty Blender for my liquid foundation!
ReplyDeleteWith foundations, powder, liquid, cream ,etc.
ReplyDeleteI'd use it to blend out my highlighting and contouring
ReplyDeleteI use my beauty sponges for foundation and concealer, but I'd love to try these other suggestions!
ReplyDeleteI use for my foundation
ReplyDeleteMostly for contouring and concealing.
ReplyDeleteI would use my Beauty Blender in your makeup routine by applying my foundation and BB Crème.
ReplyDeleteI'll use it to apply liquid foundation, concealer, cream blushes and occasionally under eye setting powders.
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I would use it for concealer.
ReplyDeleteI would use it for my foundation.
ReplyDeleteFoundation, altho you have some ideas Id like to try, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try contouring with the Beauty Blender :)
ReplyDeleteI would use the Beauty Blender to blend out my foundation.
ReplyDeleteHi! I would use it to blend my foundation and concealer. I've heard so much about this product and so want to try it. Thank-you for the awesome chance!!
ReplyDeleteI would use it mostly for foundation and concealer. Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI'd use mine for foundation and blush. But what about cleaning...how easily do they clean and what do you use? How long would it be good for with regular cleaning?
ReplyDeleteI'd like to use it to blend my cheek color
ReplyDeleteI would use it for my foundation in the morning.
ReplyDeleteI would use it for eyeshadow blending!
ReplyDeleteI would use it to blend my cream blush
ReplyDeleteFoundation for sure, I always have trouble around my nose area.
ReplyDeleteGuess I'm late to the party...I'd never heard of them before!!
ReplyDeleteI'd use for primer & foundation.
This is kind of cool. I didn't know that you have more ways. I only used the way with the primer. I tested it and it is very good.
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