The Right way to Use it: The Beauty Blender

Hey Fashionistas!!!  Are you really getting the most out of every single beauty product? I will answer that question and give step-by-step tutorials on how to correctly use — and apply — the staples in your beauty routine, and even some gadgets you may be curious to try out. This will be a series, and every week I will give you "The right way to use it" with a different beauty product.  Now for this first episode I would like to talk about the Beautyblender.    

  You've heard the hype over the Beautyblender sponge, but are you using it correctly? This egg-shaped sponge isn't your ordinary makeup applicator, after all. You may be missing one crucial step to getting the most flawless, even foundation application out there (besides, of course, using an airbrush). This beauty product was invented by top Hollywood make up artist Rea Ann Silva, Beautyblender has been created to leave you with a professional finish and a flawless complexion.     As you or may know, the key to a perfect face is simple: a perfect blend. Sometimes when using our fingers or sharp-edged triangular sponges, to apply make up we are left with  visible streaks all over our face.  However, since the Beautyblender was created without edges it  eliminates visible lines and streaks.leaving you with an airbrush finish.   Now how to use this magical sponge.  The first thing you need to know its that this sponge its meant to be use damp.  Right before using it you need to soak it in water, what this will do its prevent the sponge from absorbing your foundation or whatever product you intend to use assuring its stays on top so you can get the most out of it.   After you have put it in whatever your going to want to ring out the sponge until it's damp.  You don't want it to be soaking wet, just damp.  After this your ready to use your Beautyblender. Now, you don't want to start swiping the sponge all over your face.  The correct thing to do is tap it against your face.  Bounce the Beautyblender against your face when applying make up. Bouncing, called stippling in the make up world, blends make up without creating changes in the texture or tone of your skin. Use Beautyblender's pointed side for hard-to-reach spots like around the nose and mouth, and under the eyes. Use the round base for foundation and blush on the larger areas of your face such as your forehead, cheeks and chin.   Since this is a reusable sponge don't forget to clean it after every use, simply put 2 drops (or a small amount) of the Blender Cleanser into the sponge and slowly massage it with your fingers, then place it under warm water until all make up its removed.   

        Let me know if you own a Beuatyblender and if you like it or not.  For me its an amazing an useful tool to have, I wont be leaving my Sigma brushes behind, but my Beautyblenders are right there next to them in my vanity.    Happy Styling!!