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Makeup is a girl's best friend. Nowadays, men started to put on light makeup to embellish their looks as well. Makeup is no longer the ivory tower of the mass, and it has managed to scrub off the stigma that only girls can wear makeup and men can't. And speaking of the key to a flawless look, a good makeup sponge is the perfect tool to build the look layer by layer. In place of foundation brushes, there came the makeup sponges that have been around for decades now. Because, unlike a foundation brush that can leave brush strokes visible on the face, the makeup sponges apply the makeup through blending motions, thereby making sure that the whole face is done evenly.

What is a makeup sponge?

Makeup sponge sets are made from several soft sponges of varying sizes that can be used to apply either liquid-based or cream-based products, like foundations and concealers. Makeup artists like them for being able to create a natural base for the whole face and can also be used for a makeup technique called "baking," which is a well-known method among makeup artists to set the face and help prolong the makeup look.

What are the different types of makeup sponges?

Makeup sponges have evolved over time. From the flat makeup sponges, it has evolved to different shapes and sizes or even materials to accommodate different needs for makeup lovers. Wedge makeup sponges have been invented to create sharp edges and reach tiny corners. However, the momentum for evolving sponges for the better has not acquiesced over the years. Around a decade ago, beauty blenders were a must-have for everyone in the makeup industry. They have been all the rage back then. Remember that? The tear shape makes it easy to reach small areas and execute a flawless application. Puff makeup sponge has also been highly practical too. It is a combination of the beauty blender and wedge makeup sponges. It has a flat edge on the narrower end, making it easy to create the highlight and the shadow too. A silicone makeup sponge is another type of makeup sponge that was recently developed. It is flat and round and is non-absorbent. It is easy to clean and wipe off. Lastly are the microfiber sponges, which can be doubled as a brush. Its dense fibers help one achieve full-coverage makeup without a cakey look.