How to wash a beauty blender?

The beauty industry is developing rapidly, and on the shelves of cosmetics stores there is always something new, including tools that allow any woman to apply makeup smoothly, quickly and without any particular inconvenience. Beauty blender - one of these devices. This is not only a cult, but in fact a very convenient thing. As with all adaptations, a branded sponge needs care. How to wash a beauty blender? This will be discussed in the article.

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What is the beauty blender

Before we begin to understand how to clean a beauty blender, let's talk about
about what it is, what is unique about this little thing and its differences from other similar items.

Beauty Blender is designed for applying a foundation, as well as decorative cosmetics suitable consistency. In essence, this is a sponge, which has two main tasks:

• applying makeup;
• make-up correction.

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How to apply makeup?

All the readers, of course, have done this many times, but not all have used the sponge, which so many professional makeup artists have been talking about lately. How is the foundation applied? In several ways:

• with finger pads;
• with a special brush;
• with the help of sponge;
• with the help of a beauty blender.

The first method is the most economical. As a rule, it is possible to impose a cream quite smoothly, but there is one minus - hands then it is necessary to wash necessarily. A brush in this sense is much more practical, however, not all of them immediately get an even layer, a certain practice is needed. This also applies to the sponge - the cream is applied quickly, the hands are not dirty, but the "coating" does not always turn out to be perfect. .

The beauty blender has appeared relatively recently. The layer of a voice-frequency cream turns out practically faultless, and accordingly - the make-up looks most naturally.

Important! On sale you can find a variety of forms, but not all of them can be considered blight blenders. This is a concrete tool that is released by the American company Beautyblender. Recently, many similar devices manufactured by other companies appeared on the market, but more often than not they are fakes and do not possess the qualities of their prototype.

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Advantages of the beauty blender

With the help of a beauty blender, you can apply any cosmetic products having a creamy consistency:

• cream itself;
• shadows;
• blush.

The beauty blender, in addition to an even layer, has many advantages:

• softness;
• versatility;
• does not cause irritation;
• does not cause allergies;
• is odorless;
• is very easy to use;
• easily replaces a large set of brushes.

What is it made of?

Such a sponge made of special synthetic materials that prevent the appearance of irritations. These fibers are neutral, do not contain substances that can cause allergies. Beauty-blender is very pleasant to the touch - it resembles suede. He does not scratch his skin.

Important point - the lack of its own smell, so it fits this little thing and those who love fragrances, because there will not be any confusion, and those who do not tolerate them. As for universality, this is facilitated by the form - in the form of a drop.

In addition, using a beauty blender is extremely easy. For this, you will not have to go to the makeup artist courses. Having bought such a thing, you can safely throw out or take away all the brushes. And if you have applied too much blush or shadow - the sponge can simply turn over with a clean side and remove the excess.

Why exactly a droplet?

Drop-shaped form makes it possible to apply creamy and dry cosmetic products to different parts of the face. The pointed tip can be processed:

• corners of the eyes;
• space under the eyebrows;
• the wings of the nose;
• chin on the chin.

Wide edge apply a foundation on the cheeks, forehead and other large areas of the face and neck. Beauty blender easily absorbs the creamy substances, and gives them in small doses, which makes it possible to apply a thin, but very even layer. In addition, this simple adaptation allows you to smooth out the peeling and disguise the irregularities that exist on almost any human face.

Important! Beauty blender is especially useful for people with dry skin.

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There is no perfection in the world

Beauty blender is an extremely handy thing, however, even in the sun there are spots, and some disadvantages of this beauty beauty miracle are:

• price;
• limited period of use;
• need daily care;
• is not a very rational use of cosmetics.

Price

Before talking about the cost, it should be remembered that the beauty blender is not any sponge of interesting shape, but the production of a particular firm that sets the price. On the official website of the manufacturer such a small, but very convenient thing worth $ 20.In online stores or in beauty salons, of course, it will cost a little more.

Shelf life and consumption of cosmetics

Period of use - half a year, if, of course, you apply makeup every day. If you do it less often - a beauty blender will last longer. After each use, sponge should be cleaned, otherwise - the service life will be shortened, and make cosmetics dirty device uncomfortable and unhygienic.

Important! Beauty blender - not the most economical way of applying the base or decorative cosmetics. And if the amount of dry blush and shadows will increase very slightly, then the cream-like funds will go much more, as the part is absorbed.

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How to use the beauty blender?

There is nothing complicated in this, but it is necessary to follow a certain order. It is very useful to always have paper napkins at hand:

1. Dampen the blender with water.
2. Blot it with a tissue or wring out( depending on how much cream you need to apply).
3. Type the cream.
4. With light movements, spread it over large surfaces using a wide part of the sponge.
5. Use the narrow tip to work out hard-to-reach places.

Important! If you need to adjust makeup with a small amount of cream, squeeze the sponge well.

How to save money?

Good cosmetics is quite expensive, and it's a pity there is a firm foundation to wash it off the drain from the sponge. But there is an opportunity to put a beautiful layer on the face and, at the same time, save an expensive tonalnik:

1. Fingers put a little cream on the protruding points - chin, middle of the forehead, tip of the nose, cheekbones.
2. Evenly distribute the cream throughout the face with a wide part of the beauty blender - it should be done with light movements, by pressing, otherwise the cream will simply absorb.
3. Pound the makeup borders with the clean side of the beauty blender.

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Care for the bluetooth blender

After each use of the beauty blender, it must be cleaned. However, this should be done with other tools and devices that you use to apply makeup. Before you clean the beauty blender, take a walk to the cosmetic store. There, perhaps, you will find special means:

• gel for cleaning sponge;
• solid soap.

Advantages of special tools are obvious:

• efficiency;
• pleasant aroma;
• composition, which includes natural ingredients.

Professional make-up artists, who have to constantly look after tools, use such tools. But at home other options are possible - you probably have the right substances:

• shampoo;
• liquid soap;
• is a delicate dishwashing detergent.

Important! In the dishwashing liquid, it is best to add a drop of olive oil.

Normal shampoos and liquid detergents such as "Fairy" will wash your beauty blender no worse than special solutions, but you need very little of them, just a few drops( "Fairy" in general can be dropped by a pipette).

How to clean the beauty blender from foundation and everything else?

1. Put a little detergent on the beauty blender.
2. Several times squeeze and unfasten the sponge to form a lot of foam.
3. Wash the beauty blender with plenty of warm running water.
4. Press the sponge.
5. Leave it to dry on a special stand( it is included - if, of course, you did not slip a counterfeit).

Useful advices:

• The beauty blender completely dries up in two to three days, so if you apply makeup every day, it is best to have two or three such attachments.
• Store sponges best in their native packages, even if the tubes take up a lot of space, or in a plastic handbag.
• You should not keep them in the cosmetic bag, a real beauty blender - the thing is quite fragile.

Important! Do not you dare dry the sponge on the battery, under the hair dryer or on the gas stove - from this it will lose its qualities, will become tough.

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What are the models?

Understanding how to care for a beauty blender, let's talk a little about the models. Classic - teardrop, pink. But now on sale, you can find other varieties that differ somewhat in properties and appearance:

• Original. It is intended for applying the base and creamy blush. It has a classic shape and a traditional pink color. Most often at home use it.
• Royalty, Red Carpet. The models of Royalty and Red Carpet are similar in their purpose to Original, they have the same functions, but they look different - the color is red.
• Pro. Do you like black? Then the Pro model is especially for you. It is denser than Original, in its texture, so the layer will also be denser. Professional makeup artists use this device more often than modest lovers.
• Mini. A beauty blender labeled Mini is four times smaller than its counterparts. It has a delicate structure, more porous than other models. It is most convenient for processing corners of eyes and brow ridges.
• Pure. Belure Beauty-blender Pure - the softest of all. It is suitable for very smooth skin, but if you want to mask very noticeable irregularities, this model is not good.

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How not to buy a fake?

On the shelves of cosmetic shops you will find a great many sponge. Including those where the price tag says "beauty blender".Do you always believe your eyes and the seller's assurances?- No!

When choosing this popular item now, consider:

• Size. Be sure to pay attention to the size. The classic beauty blender is a 5.5x4 cm object.
• The country where it is made. Only one country - the USA - produces them.
• Shape, color, properties. As for the shape and color, the bluetooth blender is a droplet of pink, white, black, green, purple or red, depending on the model. The structure of the material resembles a very delicate foam.
• The price. Of course, in retail, such a thing can not cost less than the manufacturer's website.
• equipment. The brand-name kit includes a cleanser. In addition, the company-manufacturer offers buyers gift sets, which includes a cosmetic bag. Such adaptations are sold in individual packing or in sets.

In this article, we figured out not only how to clean the beauty blender, but also what it is, where to find a really high-quality tool for creating the perfect make-up. We hope that this information was useful to you, and now you always look 100% with minimal effort.