Makeup sponges and beauty blenders didn't always enjoy the street cred they do today. I remember a time when they were just freebies in your makeup box that you threw away along with the packaging. But in the last few years, talented makeup artists and cosmetics companies (um, Beautyblender) have seen the true potential of old-school foam sponges and transformed them into the high-quality makeup blenders you're obsessed with today -- ones that can enhance, blend, and smooth foundation, blush, contours, highlights, and more legitimate spray finishes. Next, 13 of the best Beauty sponges and beauty blenders for your every makeup need. Trust me, they can not only beat your current favorite makeup brush, they can beat you.
Best Beauty Blender and Sponge of 2022:
Best comprehensive award: Makeup original Makeup sponge
Best for concealer: E.L.F Cosmetic Camouflage Concealer Sponge
Best environmentally friendly choice :EcoTools Biodegradable Makeup Sponge
Best Makeup Sponge Set: Bakery Organic Egg Mix
Best for blusher :Beautyblender Beautyblusher Makeup Sponge
Best for foundation :Uoma Big Head Double density Makeup Sponge
Best Starter set: Beauty Blender Boudoir Charcoal Mixing and Cleaning Starter Set
Best Body Makeup: a true technical wonder body Complexion sponge
Best full coverage :Morphe Skin tone with beauty sponge
Best Makeup Sponge: Sonia Kashuk Makeup Sponge
Best multi-tasking option: Rihanna Fenty Beauty Precision Makeup Sponge 100
Best for small areas :Ulta Mini Sponge Super Blender
Best for highlighting and contouring :Sigma Beauty 3DHD Blender
Here's why sponges and blenders made our best list. Read on and get ready for some Photoshop-grade makeup. Listen, if you've tried this iconic sponge and haven't been impressed, I'm almost sure you're using it wrong, because it's really magical. A regular foundation brush or dry sponge can absorb too much product, resulting in uneven application, while a blender is used wet. Simply dip the sponge in running water, squeeze out the excess water until it becomes wet, then gently tap the thicker end of the sponge onto your makeup of choice and dot your face for the perfect look.
Really, there's no better tool to hide under your eyes, around your nose, and blemishes like whiteheads, cysts, and dark spots than this cosmetic sponge from E.L.F. The narrow size and pointy tip can easily fit into hard-to-reach areas of the face and also absorb the amount of product well.
