Did you know that the humble egg-shaped beauty blender sponge is easily one of the most versatile accessories in your makeup bag, why? It can be used for just about anything in your beauty routine, from applying liquid foundations and concealers, skincare products, creating nail art, de-puffing your skin to even hiding your roots!
Blank Canvas Cosmetics has created a cute set of half a dozen airbrush beauty blenders in a selection of bright colours for all your individual beauty needs.
Una Tynan MUA, founder of Blank Canvas Cosmetics, has put together 6 eggcellent ways to get the most out of your beauty blender sponge:
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Get it damp: hold your beauty blender under a warm tap until it expands to at least twice its size, and squeeze gently to remove excess water. Then simply dab on your foundation or set your powder for a flawless finish. Dampening the beauty blender keeps any liquid product from soaking in. A great industry tip is to dampen your beauty blender with a setting spray to seal your makeup. This technique will set your makeup and give you a dewy finish.
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De-puff: another great way to use your beauty blender and a well-known supermodel hack is to de-puff your skin. Do this by running the beauty blender under cold water and then leaving it in the freezer overnight so that it gets ice cold. Each morning, roll it around your eyes and over your skin before applying your makeup to instantly de-puff and take down any inflammation you might have.
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Master the dabbing technique: use your beauty blender to blend and dab your way to a smooth complexion. Dabbing your product with a beauty blender sponge creates a seamless coverage without streaks or allowing the product to sit in any fine lines we might have. Use the pointed tip of the beauty blender in hard-to-reach areas such as under the eyes and nose, as well as contouring.
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Keep it Clean: like your makeup brushes, keeping your beauty blender clean and free of product build-up will not only make it last longer, but it will keep your skin clean and clear of any unwanted breakouts or irritations. At Blank Canvas Cosmetics we always recommend cleaning your beauty blender after every use by rinsing it under a warm tap and allowing it to dry out naturally.
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Hide your roots: a clever way to use your beauty blender is by dapping the sponge into your favourite root concealer and using it to cover any unwanted greys!
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Create nail art: when your beauty blender is nearing its end-of-life cycle, use it to create some fun nail art. For an ombre effect, simply pour 2-3 contrasting coloured nail polishes onto a plate and gently swirl them together. Then simply dab your beauty blender sponge into the polish and press directly onto your nail. You can have a lot of fun with this to create different marbled effects and more!