How to wash a sponge from foundation and other cosmetics: a review of proven methods

Three reasons to clean your beauty sponge and not be lazy

There are three reasons to clean your makeup sponge regularly:

• purely aesthetic. Imagine, the sponge sits there for a day or two, on the third you need it, and then the foundation has already dried out. And this sponge needs to be soaked again, and then used to treat the entire face, neck and décolleté. Not pleasant;
• for reasons of hygiene. Clogged pores of a sponge (sponge) are a microenvironment for the proliferation of bacteria, and they are the cause of all skin diseases;
• to save cosmetics. The cleaner the sponge, the less foundation you will use. Firstly, you can see how much product was applied, and secondly, the makeup will apply as it should the first time, without streaks, and you won’t have to touch it up.

Method 5. Double cleansing the beautyblender

If you are familiar with the double face washing system, you probably know what I'm talking about. This is when you first cleanse your face with a special oil product (such as hydrophilic oil), and then wash off the oil with gel or foam cleanser. They advise you to do the same with a beauty blender: remove dirt with an oil bath, and then wash the sponge with detergent. Ready!

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If you clean your Beautyblender correctly and regularly, and also store it in a clean original box, believe me, it will be in excellent condition for a long time. And your makeup, as always, will be flawless!

Proven ways to remove cosmetics from a sponge

You can wash the sponge with almost anything:

• special detergents;
• lotion for oily skin;
• hydrophilic oil;
• toilet soap (bar or liquid);
• shampoo or shower gel;
• dishwashing liquid.

All these products work, the only difference is the quality. The best result is not only the return of the original color of the sponge. It is very desirable that after cleaning, its texture is preserved, and the pores of the sponge are clean from detergent residues. It is clear that you cannot appreciate this by eye. Here it is better to trust experienced people and simply not do something that will obviously harm your sponges.

Special sponge cleaning products

Manufacturers of beauty blenders, along with the sponges themselves, produce special cosmetics for cleaning them:

• Liquid Blendercleanser. The consistency is liquid, the composition is environmentally friendly, the base, according to the manufacturer, is soy, so this product acts gently, and this is surprising. If it really is based only on herbal ingredients, then they somehow work very effectively. The sponge can be placed in a bath of warm water for 2 minutes, then “squeezed” and rinsed under the tap - this is enough to remove even dried stains. Costs about $28;
• Blendercleanser Solid. The composition of the product is identical, and the consistency is solid. It is packaged like a roll-on deodorant. Apply to a damp sponge using massaging movements. After a minute or two, you can wash off the product - under the tap, or in a bath with clean water - whichever is more convenient. Costs about $25.

Blendercleanser produces cleaning products for beauty blenders in two types - solid and liquid.

How else can you clean a sponge at home?

The following are suitable proven means for cleaning sponges from any cosmetics:

Lotion for oily skin

It is advisable that the composition does not contain alcohol. To clean the sponge, you can buy a large package and add it to water baths. The method is effective, but expensive. Lotion is cheaper than special cleaning products, but more expensive than soap, for example.

Hydrophilic oil

This cleanser contains vegetable oil and the emulsifier polysorbate. It is usually used to remove makeup and cleanse. If desired, you can also use it to clean the sponge by adding it to a bath of warm water. Price: from 238 rub.

Shampoo

Any shampoo, as well as shower gel or liquid soap, will do. The good thing about this method is that the sponge is clean afterwards, as if you had just bought it. The only negative is a lot of foam.

The most common washing technique is:

1. Pour warm water into a cup.
2. Add some detergent there.
3. Lower the sponge for 1-2 minutes.
4. Then gently knead the sponge without removing it from the water. The movements should be soft: open your fingers, then squeeze them again. There is no need to rub the sponge with both hands, as when washing - it’s easy to spoil, the foam will become loose.
5. After washing, the sponge should be rinsed in a bath of clean water.

There is another way:

1. Place a sponge in a cup with soapy water.
2. Place it in the microwave for 1 minute.
3. Rinse the sponge.

The sponge can be washed with almost any available product.

Bar soap

How to wash with soap:

1. The sponge should be moistened in a bath or under a tap and gently squeezed.
2. Then moisten the soap and rub it between your palms so that as much soap foam is formed as possible.
3. Take a sponge and apply foam on it.
4. Rub in your palms to soak the sponge.
5. Rinse the sponge under the tap.

Dishwashing liquid

The washing technique is as follows:

1. Take a spray bottle.
2. Pour water into it and add a drop of cleaning product.
3. Then soak the sponge in warm, clean water.
4. “Shoot” a wet sponge from a spray bottle so that all the pores are filled with soap solution.

This solution washes out all contaminants very well. But this method has a couple of disadvantages. The first is that after washing there is a lot of foam, and you have to keep the sponge under running water for a long time. The second is that dishwashing detergent has a fairly aggressive chemical composition. After washing, it is not completely washed out of the sponge and comes into contact with the skin every time you use the sponge.

Dissolve any detergent in warm, but not hot water and under no circumstances in boiling water, otherwise the foam rubber will quickly become loose and the sponge will become unusable.

Types of sponges

To apply cosmetics evenly or effectively cleanse the skin, you need to choose the right sponge. There are several classifications.

Depending on the material of manufacture:

• Foam sponges.

The products are intended for applying loose cosmetics. They can be used to apply creamy foundations and creams.

• Latex.

Most often used for applying primers or foundations of varying degrees of thickness. Latex products can be of varying degrees of density, which directly affects the quality of distribution of cosmetics. The disadvantage is that it wears out quickly.

• Silicone blender.

The advantages of such products are the lack of ability to absorb liquid and creamy substances, which allows the practical and economical use of applied substances. At the same time, such sponges slide over the surface, which is why cosmetics are applied unevenly and streaks form.

• Cellulose.

Their main purpose is to remove makeup and cleanse the skin. Their structure is represented by large pores, which, when used, cleanse the skin of dead cells and gently and effectively remove makeup.

• Synthetic sponges.

The principle of operation is similar to latex, however, it is less allergenic. Synthetic fibers are mainly used to make egg-shaped sponges. They are used for sensitive areas of the skin, such as around the eyes.

Depending on the shape, the following types of products are distinguished::

• Triangular or drop-shaped sponges.

Triangular sponges
Designed for applying professional cosmetics. The wider part is used by professionals for the cheeks and forehead, and the narrower part is intended for the nasolabial triangle and the skin around the eyes.

• In the shape of a square or circle, they are intended for the application and distribution of dry cosmetics.
• Professional sponges in the form of a brush are used by specialists as applicators for eye shadow or blush.

How to dry a sponge correctly

Immediately after washing, the sponge should be blotted with a towel or napkin so that it does not drip. You cannot squeeze or twist it. It is advisable not to dry it on a radiator - it is easy to burn there (strangely enough, this happened to girls). Ideally, if you have a beautyblender box left over, you can place the wet sponge on it and when it dries, it will fall inside on its own. If you don’t have a box, it’s good to take a Kinder egg instead of a case. It is also indispensable as a case for storing the sponge - when it dries, you just need to cover it with the other half.

It is convenient to dry the Beautyblender in half a plastic egg; it will also be a good storage case

Sponges should be dried and stored in a ventilated area with low humidity. In the bathroom you can, but only if you are not in the habit of keeping the door closed. At high humidity, a wet sponge takes a long time to dry and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria.

How often should you wash your brushes and sponges?

• Here, first of all, you need to consider the frequency of use of brushes. If you apply makeup only to yourself, then brushes intended for using products with dry textures can be washed once every 30 days.
• The brushes you use to apply creamy textures can be safely used for only a week. After which you should wash your brushes. With sponges, the situation is much more complicated - to wash the foundation sponge every time after applying makeup.
• Makeup artists should wash their tools at least once a week. There are professionals who wash their brushes and sponges every time they use them - this is great, considering only hygiene, but the natural bristles of the brushes will quickly become unusable.

It is advisable to wash it at least once a month

Reviews

From personal experience I can say that the worst way to cleanse yourself is with bar soap. More precisely, the process itself, rubbing the sponge on it. The sponge quickly begins to tear due to pressure and friction.

Lydia Koroleva

https://irecommend.ru/content/samyi-luchshii-sponzh-dlya-makiyazha-legendarnyi-real-techniques-laifkhak-kak-bystro-otmyt-s

It is recommended to dry in a dry, cool, ventilated place, hanging by a string. I didn’t have such a place for the sponge, so I dry it in the bathroom, although I try to remember to hang it with a string.

Anya

https://yandex.ru/turbo?text=https%3A%2F%2Fkosmetista.ru%2Fblog%2Fuhodovaya-kosmetika%2F42552.html&d=1

How to properly dry makeup brushes?

• After you have washed your makeup brush, do not squeeze too hard when squeezing - it is better to wash it with massaging movements in whipped soap foam , and then rinse.
• If you move the bristles in the middle, you can immediately determine how well the soap has been washed off the brush.

Makeup brushes need to be dried correctly

• And then all that remains is to dry the makeup brush, shaking it thoroughly or blotting the brush with a cloth, leaving it suspended (the bristles should be at the bottom).

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Makeup artist Daria Dzyuba: how to wash a beautyblender - video

Washing a sponge is always a lot of work. It cannot be washed, scalded with boiling water, it is undesirable to clean it with dishwashing detergent, or treat it with alcohol. Everything is done so as not to dry out the sponge and make it loose and fibrous - after all, in this form it will no longer fit tightly to the skin and distribute cosmetics evenly.

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Brand overview

When purchasing a cosmetic sponge, it is necessary to take into account many parameters: cost, manufacturer, structure, shape, hypoallergenicity.

1. Beautyblender Original.

Beautyblender Original sponge.

In many glossy magazines, cosmetic sponges of this particular brand occupy leading positions. Professional cosmetologists claim that a droplet-shaped sponge makes it easy to disguise skin defects, age spots, dark circles, etc.

It is especially practical to apply foundation with such a beauty blender in the area of ​​the wings of the nose or under the eyes. The sponge itself has a honeycomb or cell structure, which does not allow liquid textures to penetrate deep inside.

2. NYX Professional Makeup Accessories - Precision Blending Sponge 09.

NYX Professional Makeup Accessories – Precision Blending Sponge 09

Made by a well-known American brand in the beauty industry. The sponges have a very pleasant, velvety texture. Most often, they are used by professionals to evenly apply liquid cosmetics to the skin of the face.

The sponges of this brand have a double-sided working surface - one end is pointed, the other has an extended triangular shape. It is easy to clean and does not expand in volume when pre-wetted. In addition to all its advantages, it has an affordable price for ordinary users.

3. Beautyblender Bodyblender

Beautyblender Bodyblender

This sponge is interesting because it has no corners or edges. It is intended exclusively for professional use. Belongs to the category of natural sponges. With its help, you can create perfect makeup and apply foundation of any substance in an even layer.

4. Beauty Blender Micro. Mini and Micro

Beauty Blender Micro. Mini and Micro

Small beauty blenders. With their help, you can apply the cream to small areas of the face - the corners of the nasolabial triangle, the corners of the eyes, the eyelids. They belong to the category of hypoallergenic, causing a pleasant sensation during use.

5. Christian Droplet Sponge “Drop”.

Christian Droplet Sponge "Drop"

Designed for applying foundation in an even, thin layer without unevenness or streaking. Easily evens out facial tone, hides facial wrinkles, defects in skin structure and color.

6. DESIGNER

LINER.DESIGNER

This type of cosmetic sponge is designed for drawing smooth, distinct arrows. With such a tool in your arsenal, it is easy to perform even Arabic makeup to perfection.

7. FOUR

CORRECT.FOUR

Small sponges are ideal for adjusting and applying cosmetics to hard-to-reach and small areas of facial skin.

How to use an egg sponge

To use this tool you don’t need any special skills, you just need to remember a few simple rules:

• Before use, the sponge must be moistened generously with a special product or water and squeezed to obtain a light, even coating;
• Squeeze the cream into the palm of your hand, apply a beauty blender to it and apply it to the skin of the face and décolleté using light, circular movements;
• To apply the cream around the eyes, mouth and on the wings of the nose, use the pointed end of the sponge.

If excess cream is found on the skin, it can be easily and simply removed with the clean side of the same sponge.

Video: how to use pro sponge from INGLOT

First, you need to moisten the beauty blender with water. Apply foundation to cheeks and forehead using the edge of the tool. The forehead can be treated with the wide side of the product. Use the tip of a beauty blender to treat hard-to-reach areas - the area under the eyes, around the nose, etc. More detailed instructions are given in the video:

Storing and caring for the beauty blender

Any device that is used when applying makeup must be washed and cleaned, regardless of whether it is a brush or a beauty blender. It should be washed after each use. This process will not take much time. Nothing complicated: soak it in warm water, foam it with detergent, rub it lightly to remove any remaining product and squeeze it out. Laundry soap, a special solution, or even washing powder are ideal as a cleaning agent. The sponge must be rinsed with clean cold water until all the foam comes out of it. Many detergents cause allergies in humans. Also keep in mind that the egg-shaped makeup sponge takes quite a long time to dry. To dry quickly, it should be placed in a warm place.

Remember, a beauty blender and a makeup removing sponge are two different devices. They differ in shape, material and functionality. There are very few makeup remover sponges that are made from a material that does not cause an allergic reaction.

Professional makeup artists highly praise the beauty blender and order them from foreign catalogs.

When applying foundation, use a sponge and enjoy your perfect makeup.

New life for an old egg sponge

If after three months of use, thanks to good care, the sponge still has an intact structure and quite decent appearance, you can find a completely different use for it:

• a beauty blender will perfectly remove dirt from your computer monitor and clean the front side of your smartphone;
• an old egg sponge can serve children instead of a brush for painting;
• it can be used for ombre manicure: you should apply strips of several varnishes to a sponge, apply them to your nails and cover them with a clear varnish on top.

If you want to be irresistible and shine with gorgeous makeup, feel free to buy and use a beauty blender.