Many people don't even know how a makeup sponge can be used. Let's talk about different ways of using it.
Perhaps the main function of the sponge is the even application of the foundation. The sponge egg does the best with it. This shape is convenient because it allows you to distribute the foundation even in hard-to-reach places like the "wings" of the nose and under the eyes: they need to be processed with the pointed tip of the sponge. As for the technique, you need to "drive-in" the foundation with a sponge - movements from side to side will not work. Thanks to this, and also - the spongy surface, the coating will turn out to be invisible, as if you were using an airbrush. By the way, for the best result, it is advised to pre-moisten the sponge with water.
Sponges have perfect compatibility with some make-up techniques. For example, such a tool is convenient for face contouring. The sponge will be good not only for applying bronzer or sculptor to the cheekbones but also for shading the product, whatever texture you use. It will help create a soft blurring of the edges so that the result looks as natural as possible.
Another make-up technique in which the sponge is one of the main "characters" is sandbagging. It is relevant primarily for summertime: the point is to prevent the spread of cosmetics due to the heat. For sandbagging, apply a generous layer of transparent fixing powder around the lip contour and under the eyes. But it remains invisible due to the fact that the product is literally "imprinted" into the skin with a wet sponge. The dense coating acts as a barrier, like sandbags in a flood - hence the name of this technique, by the way.
It is not prohibited to apply powder with a makeup sponge. But this tool does a much better job with creamy textures. And it's not just about the foundation. Using the same egg sponge, it is convenient to distribute cream blush, bronzer, highlighter, and even eyeshadows over the skin! Thus, if desired, you can do all the makeup with the help of a sponge - not a single brush will have to be handled.
A sponge is an indispensable item for fans of ombre manicures. You need to act as follows: first, two different nail polishes are applied to the nails, and then they are applied to the two halves of the sponge. It remains only a couple of times to apply the sponge to the nails ("tidying up" is optional) to blur the border between the shades and get the desired gradient.
This may seem surprising to many, but the use of a make-up sponge was also found in the hairdressing industry: it is used to apply hair dye! This technique can be useful for those who dye their hair at home on their own, and also for lovers of "crayons" for hair. It is convenient to distribute the dye - both dry and cream - over the strands with the help of an egg sponge.
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