Beauty Blender 101

[closertofine]

I finally caved and got one. I tried it out his morning. I think my foundation looks nicer, but I'm not sure I was using the blender correctly. Does it have to be damp? I like full coverage, if that matters (and use Taste Amazonian Clay). Should I be dabbing or wiping? I sort of did a combination of both this morning. TIA.

[lovelyshoes]

It has to be wet and I find that it works better after a few uses.

[DarcyLongfellow]

I use the Real Techniques knock off, but I assume they function the same.

Always use it wet. Wet it thoroughly, then squeeze all the excess water out with your hand. I usually dot my foundation around my face first, then use the sponge. But you could put some on the sponge then apply it that way. Definitely dab/pat instead of wiping.

[mrsukyankee]

Definitely damp - I wet it until it gets to be almost double sized, then let it 'dry' a bit while brushing teeth or putting on something else. And then I use it first to wipe across the face followed by dabbing to really set in the foundation.

[NewGirlNic]

I wet mine, squeeze out the excess and the squeeze again it in a towel. Dot on my foundation with my fingers and blend using a bouncing motion.

I have used both the Beauty Blender and the RT sponge and for the price difference, the RT is the only one I use now. I don't see a difference and actually like the RT shape better.

[Pippin]

Yes wet it and then squeeze out the excess water. I also use a towel to wring it out. Use a bouncing motion to blend in foundation. Some foundations I dot on my face first and some I put on the blender first. I use the pointy end to blend concealer around my undereyes.

[calico]

ditto everything NewGirlNic & Pippin said.

[closertofine]

Thanks all! Guess I have some practicing to do. And maybe I don't look as good today as I thought!

[Pippin]

May 4, 2017 8:21:38 GMT -5 closertofine said:

Thanks all! Guess I have some practicing to do. And maybe I don't look as good today as I thought!

I bet you look great:)

[persa]

I get it really wet and then squeeze it with my hands and then also squeeze it with a towel