Understanding Makeup Sponges

Posted by beauty33 on September 5th, 2017

Cosmetic sponges are one of the most common cosmetic products that you will come across. There are two main categories of these sponges in the market: natural and synthetic.

Natural sponges are made from natural materials harvested from the sea. They are designed to last for a long time and you can use them over a number of times.

From their name, synthetic sponges are made from synthetic materials. Unlike natural sponges that are designed for regular usage, synthetic sponges are designed for a single use. You can use them for a number of times, but you have to clean them regularly. You also risk depositing bacteria on your skin.

Types of makeup sponges

Under the natural and synthetic sponge categories there are a wide range of many other sponges that you can go for. The most common ones are:

Concealer: this is a small sponge that has a small wedge shape and ideal for blending the concealer. There are many sizes of concealers that you can go for and all you need to do is to choose the one that is ideal for you.

Liquid foundation sponge: it's characterised by a large wedge shape that is ideal for applying foundation. When making the purchase you should get a sponge that has a soft and smooth texture and very tiny pores.

Eye makeup: ideal for applying makeup so that you can have a smoky look. When buying the sponge you should get a sponge with a firm shape that will easily shape your eye makeup.

Pressed powder sponge: it's characterised by a large round shape. When shopping for one you should go for one with a round shape as it tends to do a better job.

Makeup remover: this is a sponge with a large round shape and very effective in removing makeup. When making the purchase you should go for one with a porous and coarse texture.

Caring for the sponges

For the makeup sponges to last for a long time and retain their look for long you need to take good care of them. One of the most effective ways of taking care of them is cleaning them regularly. As rule of thumb you should avoid cleaning them with cleansers as they tend to harm them. You also need to store them in dry areas that are free of any makeup.