Helpful tips

Do you wet the blending sponge?

Do you wet the blending sponge?

Make sure to wet your makeup blender sponge every time before use, especially if you’re applying liquid-based makeup, such as liquid foundation to ensure even application. Squeeze out the excess water using a dry paper towel. That said, always dry the sponge to ensure it isn’t holding any moisture before use.

Do I have to wet my beauty blender every time I use it?

According to the beauty brand, before every use you should dampen the sponge — again, something I’ve never done or even considered — in order to skimp on product. When wet, the sponge absorbs only a small amount of product.

Do you wet Beautyblender with hot or cold water?

You can use warm or cool water to dampen the Beauty Blender, but you may find your application more refreshing if you use cool water. If you don’t have access to a sink when you’re using your sponge, you can wet it with bottled water or even spritz it heavily with your favorite setting spray to dampen it.

Is it better to use a wet or dry Beautyblender?

Beautyblender Mistake: Using It Dry “A Beautyblender should always be used damp to ensure it blends seamlessly,” Lottie notes. The Beautyblender is hydrophilic, meaning it’s actually designed to absorb water. When it’s wet, it’s too full to absorb your foundation, too.

What do you spray on a Beautyblender?

Colon suggests, “Soak your sponge in water to make sure it expands and is completely saturated. If you use the Beautyblender dry, it won’t blend the makeup well.” You can also soak the sponge in setting spray or rose water to make sure your skin stays hydrated and your makeup doesn’t budge throughout the day.

Do you use Beautyblender wet or dry?

“It’s really important that you don’t use the Beautyblender dry because it will eat up your makeup product,” says Henney. “Just dampen it under water and squeeze out any excess liquid… you just want it so it’s a little bit damp.