Sponges and its varieties

Cosmetic companies, in addition to the shadows, rouge, mascara, powder and lipstick, which are still known to our grandmothers, began to offer correctors, porking, concealers, highlighters, bronzers and tonal foundations. And make-up artists and beauty bloggers offer all this abundance of tools with special sponges.

When creating makeup and for removing it, a modern girl needs special devices - sponges. They look like a sponge made of natural or artificial fiber. The composition depends on the purpose of use of this cosmetic product. Sponges for washing can be used repeatedly. If you use this product without care products, then manufacturers offer sponges with special impregnation.

Clay, extracts from medicinal herbs, minerals, etc. are used as such impregnations. Change these sponges is 1 time in 2 or 3 months. The frequency of use depends on the type of skin. Owners of oily and combination skin may use sponge daily, and for girls with dry skin no more than once every 3 days. In order not to injure sensitive skin, it is better to use it no more than 1-2 times in 7 days.

To remove the make-up, use cotton discs. They apply various cosmetics. These makeup sponges are disposable. Discs are also used to compress, apply a nourishing cream, mask, or make-up correction when the shadow or mascara has fallen off.

Sponge foam is better to wet first, they will absorb less product and will apply it more evenly. The shape of the sponge are round, spherical, geometric, drop-shaped or triangular.

Any girl wants to look very well-groomed. To do this, first of all she must have well-groomed hair, hands and flawless skin of the face. To make the skin look perfect, it is sometimes necessary to resort to the use of decorative cosmetics. It often happens that the foundation is stained and strongly visible in daylight. For the perfect application of cosmetic products, manufacturers offer to use sponge - it is convenient to use and made of artificial materials for health. Of course, we are talking about products purchased at a trusted store, and not in transition.

Due to the small size, it is very convenient for them to apply cosmetic products, and it will fit in any cosmetic bag. The operation time of the sponge directly depends on its quality and care for it. But it is worth remembering that any cosmetic products need to be replaced periodically. The main advantage of the sponge is the saving of decorative cosmetics.

A feature of the sponge is the variety of ways to apply makeup with it. It will help to put on the skin a small amount of cosmetics and is perfect for day makeup. The tonal framework, applied with a wet sponge, lays a thinner veil and is hardly noticeable even in daylight. As with any means for applying cosmetics it should be immediately washed. You only need to use a clean product, so that the skin does not have irritations, and it does not accumulate microbes in itself.

Before buying, you should pay particular attention to some of the nuances. When using coarse sponge may incorrect distribution of cosmetics, in addition, its use can injure the skin. The price range of this product is very extensive. But here the rule applies that the miser pays twice. Cheap options quickly fail and work worse in tandem with cosmetic products.With a limited budget, you should look at the products of the average price category. Many amateurs and experts in the beauty industry offer to buy sponges in a package of several pieces.

Sponge much does not happen. For proper care and application of makeup, each woman should have several. For make-up, they can be made of artificial materials, foam rubber, latex, cellulose or wool. Cosmetic sponge is in the form of rectangles, circles, triangles, etc.

Consider the main types of sponge presented on the cosmetic market:

• Sponge for skin care. For good pore cleansing, you should choose cellulose sponge with large pores. It is very soft and does not injure the skin. Before starting to apply it you need to soak it with water, and then apply the necessary care product. Japanese sponges are very popular. They are made from tubers of an exotic plant growing in Asia.

Gel sponge not only perfectly cleanses the skin, but also massages it, improves blood circulation, nourishes with beneficial substances and does not injure it. Most options for sponge have a round shape and a fairly decent size. Due to this, there is a deep cleansing of the pores, peeling of the upper layers of the skin, leveling and improving blood circulation. An unusual effect has konzhakovy sponge from one of the cosmetic companies. It is a cold sponge that feels wet to the touch. This cosmetic product does not require additional gels and foams. Due to its structure, it gently cleanses the skin.

• Cosmetic sponge for face. For applying the tonal base using foam or latex variants. Due to the finely porous structure, they perfectly apply the product to the skin. Often sponge is already attached to the compact powder. It has a round shape and is made of foam rubber. Loose powder can be applied with a brush, but sometimes use a special cotton ball.

The real hit that blew up the Internet and the Beauty Sphere is a bright pink sponge in the form of an egg. BeautyBlender is a great solution for girls who do not know how to use makeup brushes. To apply the foundation with a thin veil, the BeautyBlender must be moistened with water. The small and sharp tip of the sponge will perfectly stain any pimple. Some manufacturers offer a completely miniature model that looks like a droplet. It is great for working with small and hard-to-reach areas on the face.

Another interesting option are matting sponge in the form of a petal. Manufacturers declare the possibility of their reusable use in contrast to matting napkins. This sponge is designed to fight with bold shine.

Due to the grandiose success of the egg manufacturers have created it in purple and much smaller size. He perfectly cope with the application of concealer or concealer under the eyes. Manufacturers of cosmetic products have created a brush-sponge. Such a tool in the form of a chicken egg perfectly blends creamy cosmetics. The long handle at the sponge allows you to cover the surface of the face with foundation in a matter of seconds. However, such a brush is not very convenient for applying point products. The sponge on the handle looks rather unusual.

Creative designers of cosmetics went further, they created something masterpiece - a vibrating applicator. Due to microvibrations, it not only applies a good tone, but also contributes to an increase in skin elasticity. Many makeup artists believed that cosmetic companies would not create anything cooler than BeautyBlender. But they were deeply mistaken. Transparent silicone sponge SiliSponge does not absorb cosmetic product and you can wash it in seconds. He appeared on the beauty market quite recently and still raises mixed reviews.

• Disposable sponge is made of cotton and is used in various situations - when applying makeup or removing it and applying a compress.

Sponges are designed for applying or removing cosmetic products or cleansing products. Shapes and sizes vary depending on the intended goals and objectives. There is a wide variety of materials from which it can be made. Making the right choice you can enjoy a good result. Consider the forms of sponge and their purpose for a particular means.

• Large sponge with a pointed shape or in the form of an egg is well suited for applying foundation.

• The wedge-shaped or drop-shaped form will cope well with the application of concealer.

• Pressed (compact) powder should be applied with a round and flat sponge.

• Flat and great for makeup removal.

Many girls think about the quality of the material. The natural version is made from fibers that are found in the deep sea. They cost much more than their artificial counterparts. After each use, they need to be washed and disinfected. Basically they have a non-smooth surface, which makes it difficult to apply makeup. Variants of artificial materials have a variety of shapes and colors. Often they are sold in several pieces per package and imply a single use.

When reused, there is a high probability of bacteria on the skin. There are also artificial sponges and reusable. For their purification special solutions are sold and they are much more expensive than their synthetic counterparts. Artificial sponges have a smooth surface, which contributes to the perfect application of cosmetic products.

Using this beauty gadget is quite simple. Consider the most popular applications.

• Application when washing rather simple. It is necessary to apply the care product on the face. Then wet the sponge under water and smooth circular movements to distribute the cosmetic on the skin. Micellar water for makeup removal involves the use of a disposable cotton sponge.

• For the foundation it is necessary to moisten it with water, it must be moist. It is better to apply a few drops of the tonal base on the face, and then gently rub it into the skin. Need to move from the center of the face to the periphery. It is necessary to wet for the toner sponge, it will allow to apply it with a thinner layer. Apply the toner under the eyes is the pointed side of the applicator, it will allow to distribute the tool more accurately. For applying toners, a Beautyblender or a regular triangular foam sponge is often used.

• Apply powder to dry and flat sponge. Light movements should be powdered areas of rapid formation of oily sheen.

• For the shadows still use small applicators. Often, one side is used for application, and the other is used for shading and creating a haze effect. Apply each color to the clean side.

• Manicure is another area of ​​application for the beauty gadget. It is great for gradient manicure and creates a soft color transition effect. Consider step by step the process of creating such a manicure. Creating an ombre at home is not so difficult to achieve. For the base you need to choose the main color of nail polish and apply it, then dry. Several varnish colors are applied to a piece of cardboard in the desired sequence. With the help of a wet sponge, these multi-colored strips of varnish are blotted and applied with a driving-in motion onto the nail. The final stage will be a top coat that will help fix the manicure and oil to moisturize the cuticle.

• To correct makeup defects. Often make-up artists drip with make-up various liquid textures. Dry sponge perfectly fix this mistake and does not hurt makeup.

Nowadays, sponges are very different from their foam brothers from the times of our mothers and grandmothers. Modern makeup artists have in their arsenal several copies to work with 1 client. It is necessary to look after sponzh correctly, then they will serve more long time.

Clean the sponges and wash after each use. You can not use the same tool for a whole week. If you wash the applicator intensively, it can cause serious damage to it. In the process of washing it is necessary to often squeeze and unclench it in your hand under a stream of warm water.

It will be easier to clean it using a special cleaning agent. If you try to erase it in a typewriter, then the sponge and the things that were next to it will be damaged. In order to clean it from persistent stains, some makeup artists recommend putting the sponge in a special container with water and a cleaning agent for several hours.

Baby oil will help clean the sponge from some types of pollution. It can not be stored in a closed cabinet or cosmetic bag. In this case, the risk of the appearance of pathogenic microbes and mold increases considerably. For storage it is better to use a transparent container with a small hole. In order for this cosmetic product to last longer, it is necessary to use it in movements injected into the skin.

No matter how the mistress tries to wash the sponge and wash it with special means, everything has its own service life. Makeup artists and beauticians strongly recommend replacing the beauty gadget every 3 months. Damage and pollution make it ineffective to use. In any case, the old sample can be washed and used in manicure. After all, it will help create the smoothest gradient.

Price depends on the manufacturer and materials used in the production. Chinese samples in the package will cost an average of 90 - 297 rubles for 4 pieces. Sponge –quotes in the Internet –store can be found for 599 rubles. One of the most expensive options is the famous pink egg. The price for it varies from 1398 to 2500 rubles. Other sponzhi similar form, but other manufacturers are from 700 rubles and above. Sponge for the face of H & M costs about 290 rubles. Faberlic released an analogue of a beauty blender for 299 rubles.

Today the cosmetic market is replete with sponges from various manufacturers. Consider in more detail the well-known brands and their cosmetic offers.

• Blotterazzi offers a drop-shaped sponge, which helps to significantly save cosmetics. As a part of the beauty blender there is no latex, so it does not cause allergies. Recently, new blenders of white, beige, purple, red, pink and black colors have appeared in the product line. Each color is designed for the application of certain funds. This product is perfect for applying cosmetic products in a dry and wet way. The only disadvantage of this tool is its high cost and the required replacement period every 3 months.

• Konjac offers a beautiful half of humanity a sponge made from natural materials. Japanese or Korean, it can be both more budget and expensive. The composition of this sponge includes a large number of components that have beneficial properties for the skin. Cosmetic products are much better if you use this sponge as a skin care product.

• DE.CO. offers a large selection of cosmetic products. The company specializes in konnyaku sponges, which differ in color due to different characteristics of the action. Such sponge before use must be moistened in water and used as a standalone product, and in combination with skin care products.

• H & M is a Swedish clothing manufacturing company. In Russia, the brand is represented in 22 cities. In addition to clothing and home textiles, the company offers cosmetic products.In particular, the analogues of a beauty blender. Of course, it is inferior in quality to the original, but its price is several times less.

• Faberlic released a cosmetic sponge in the fall of 2016. Pale pink color is the budget equivalent of the original beauty blender.

• Oriflame is a well-known brand of decorative and care cosmetics, available in all corners of our country due to distribution through catalogs. The company has released its cosmetic sponge for applying a tonal basis of ergonomic shape. The narrowed tip also allows you to apply the product more precisely. In capsule collections, the brand often offers special sponges from natural materials that cleanse the face well.

• VISION offers a variety of konjac sponge options. This product is made by hand and impregnated with the healing properties of these plants. Sponge gently and gently cleanses the face and removes makeup.

• Rive Gauche released their beauty blending, which is also a budget equivalent of a pink egg. It has an ergonomic shape and a bright pink color.

• Italian natural cotton sponge Nature declared as an excellent tool for deep cleansing and rejuvenation of the skin. Due to the special villi, twisted in a unique way and cotton sponge, all products on it perfectly foam and deeply cleanse the skin.

Many women believe that the sponges have become a real boon in the field of the cosmetic industry. Thanks to them, the application of liquid cosmetic products has become more convenient and does not create a “mask” effect on the face. They perfectly cleanse and tone the skin.