What it is:A makeup sponge applicator.What it does:beautyblender(R) is the first ergonomically designed non-disposable sponge applicator that allows you to flawlessly apply your makeup. It's designed to be cleaned with its partner blendercleanser(R)&#151making it super eco-friendly. It comes with an instruction disc so you can quickly master your application technique.What else you need to know:beautyblender is non-latex and hypoallergenic.

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Full Coverage?

I feel like i have a lot of blemishes so i like full coverage foundations. Does this applicator allow maximum coverage or does it apply foundation lightly?

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

Anonymous

(Austin, Texas)

on beautyblender(R)

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answer 1

Absolutely works as full coverage. This sponge is really what you want it to be. If you want full coverage, just use more makeup on the end of your beauty blender, or go over your face twice to build your coverage. I have a lot of blemishes and dark spots on my cheeks and this is the only thing that covers it while still looking natural. Using the pointed end also helps to target small blemishes.

answered 3 months ago

J5678

answer 2

I have used this with both liquid foundation and with mineral foundation. Personally, I found that it increases the coverage with the mineral makeup without adding a cake-look. For my liquid foundation, I felt like I was wasting too much product to get full coverage (Dior is too expensive to waste). So, I use a brush in the spots I want more coverage and then the beautyblender for application over the rest of my face. Hope I helped...:)

answered 11 months ago

MandyCD

(Portland, OR)

answer 3

No, I don't think it works well for full coverage at all. I'm very acne-prone with scars from prior acne as well, and I didn't have good results with this sponge. Try a cream foundation instead of a liquid, and use a good foundation brush. :)

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

MissMagic

(Brentwood, CA)

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can this be used with bare minerals powder foundation?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

NIKUP

(Worcester, Ma)

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answer 1

Absolutely! I like to use the BE Moisture Burst to get the BB a little damp and then tap it in a bit of foundation. I then bounce it on my face lightly and finish off with a light dusting of BE Mineral Veil (with a brush). My foundation looks great!

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

TheresaK

(Topeka, KS)

answer 2

Yes, it works wonderfully with powders. You a little bit different technique than the swirl, tap, and buff that you learn with the Bare Minerals. It's more of a swirl, tap, and pat (or stipple). I like it even better than the brush as it doesn't shed like the brushes do

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

smileykathleen

(Campbell, CA)

answer 3

it's designed to be cleaned with its partner blendercleanser,non latex, and hypoallergenic.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

huckleberry

(San Antonio, tx.)

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Do you have to use the special cleanser?

Do you have to use the seperate special cleanser to clean this?

asked 7 months ago

Jen33487

(Florida)

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answer 1

I'm sure it would come clean with another type of soap, but I love the blender cleanser. It smells really nice and it gets the makeup out of the sponge quickly. It even cleans my makeup brushes really well.

answered 3 months ago

J5678

answer 2

No, not in my opinion. I have used it, it smells nice and gets it clean, but it's not necessary. I used hand soap on it many times and it's fine.

answered 7 months ago

SMB73

(Fairport, NY)

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Does the sponge need to be washed after each use?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Anonymous

(Stockton, CA)

on beautyblender(R)

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answer 1

I clean mine after every single use. It only takes 30 seconds, plus it makes the beauty blender seem brand new every time I use it.

answered 3 months ago

J5678

answer 2

The sponge needs to be washed when you would throw away/ wash other sponges, not after each application. I actually like keeping mine unwashed for awhile because as it gets more product in it it performs better. You use it on a clean face anyway. That being said you do need to clean your sponge after awhile to kill bacteria that start growing on it and excess product that can cause breakouts.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Annie23

(Santa Clara)

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How often do you need to throw one of these away?

I can't see how I'd buy a rather pricey sponge if I'll throw it away in a few months, whereas I can keep my brushes for a lifetime.

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Saku

(New York)

on beautyblender(R)

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answer 1

Beautyblender posted an instruction video on You Tube that recommends replacing the sponge after three months, but I'm sure you can stretch that out longer if you take good care of it.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

AgeandWisdom

(New Jersey)

answer 2

Just as is true for your brushes, as long as you regularly clean the sponge it can last you forever or at least until you decide it's time for a new one. They sell a specific cleaner for this product that you can also use to clean your brushes.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Annie23

(Santa Clara)

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does the beautyblender work with a powder foundation like bare escentuals?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

acemt

(wolf point, mt)

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answer 1

I have been a BE user for years and have been thinking about switching because I am 32 and starting to develop some fine lines. I feel like BE does not hide these. I just purchased the Beautyblender and what a difference it makes!!! It covers so well, and makes the BE become "part" of your face, rather than just sit on top of it. I am thrilled... and I am now on my 12th hour of application (I use a primer) and it still looks flawless. :)

answered 1 year ago

MandyCD

(Portland, OR)

answer 2

I haven't tried using the sponge on base essentuals, but I do use bare minerals. I would use the recommended brushes they provide you with your bare minerals. They were designed to deliver that product optimally. I don't see the sponge working very well. Maybe if it was pressed powder...

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Annie23

(Santa Clara)

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Worth it?

I'm slightly intrigued about this product, I'm guessing its for liquid makeup only, but is this really different than any other makeup sponge and does it ever really get clean after using the cleaner? I can imagine getting breakouts and the sponge never really getting clean, does it work?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

sugarbunni

(Livonia, MI)

on beautyblender(R)

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answer 1

This is the best beauty product I've ever purchase, so yes, it is very much worth it. Words can't describe how much better my foundation looks, plus the application process is easy. As for cleaning the sponge... It's very easy to come clean. I have very sensitive skin and I haven't had any issues with this breaking me out.

answered 3 months ago

J5678

answer 2

I was curious about this product too and one day finally bought it. It does perform better than other sponges I have used. When you do a good job, the sponge should be completely clean. Also, the cleaning process is more about killing bacteria that start to grow on the sponge and even if there is makeup still left on the sponge the breakout causing bacteria has been killed. I'd still be thurough though.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Annie23

(Santa Clara)

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Do you still dampen the sponge when using powder foundation?

asked 10 months ago

PinkFiction

(Fairfield County, CT)

on beautyblender(R)

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answer 1

You don't have to moisten it. However i do think it works better when its moistened. If your trying to apply a dry makeup, a brush may work better. I think this sponge is more for liquid.

answered 10 months ago

kahldahl

(Novi, MI)

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How do you use it?

What's the best way of using the sponge? I saw the bouncing(stippling) way but I don't really understand it...

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

tinylove

(Ontario, Canada)

on beautyblender(R)

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answer 1

The best way to describe stippling is patting your foundation on with the sponge, spreading up and out to smooth the product over your face. What I like about this sponge is that it doesn't absorb liquid foundation like the drugstore disposable ones do, so you're using less product. And if you think the coverage is too light, you can apply more without overdoing it.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

AgeandWisdom

(New Jersey)

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What is it made of?

It says non-latex but does not specifically say what it is made out of.

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

Anonymous

on beautyblender(R)

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answer 1

The non-latex products are usually silicone foam based. It's sad that the company refuses to disclose the material components of this particular non-latex sponge.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

TallCoolTexasGal

(DFW, TX)

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