Makeup Blender Sponge

A makeup blender sponge shaped with a rounded base for cheeks and forehead and a pointed tip for the corners of the nose, under the eyes and around the mouth. It presses product into the skin instead of dragging it across, which is what stops liquid foundation sitting in visible streaks. One sponge covers base, concealer and cream products, so it replaces two or three brushes in a small bag.

It is a soft, closed-cell foam that works as a wet and dry beauty sponge: damp for a lighter, more diffused finish, dry for firmer coverage where you want it. Run it under water and squeeze out the excess before use so it swells and stops absorbing product. Wash it with soap and warm water after each face, squeeze rather than wring, and leave it somewhere open to dry fully rather than sealed in a case.

It belongs in a bathroom drawer, a travel pouch or a work bag, and it is the tool most people reach for first when using a sponge for liquid foundation. It suits beginners, because pressing is harder to get wrong than brushing, and it suits anyone doing quick touch-ups during the day. If you want to buy makeup sponge puff replacements on a schedule, plan to change it regularly rather than washing it indefinitely.

• Rounded base and pointed tip
• Soft closed-cell foam
• Use damp for sheer coverage or dry for firmer coverage
• Wash with soap and warm water after use
• Dry in open air, not in a sealed case
• Replace regularly with normal use