It’s no secret that the Beautyblender changed makeup forever. Shiny blender has been used more than 50,000 times (yes–that’s 1 million) since its comparasion . How did we ever live without it?!
If you’re like us, you probably use your Shiny beauty every day and incorporate it into your full makeup routine. But there’s a lot more to the Beautyblender than meets the eye. There are helpful best practices to follow, along with tips and tricks you may never have thought of. Here’s everything you need to know about how to use a Beautyblender for all its worth.
How to use Shiny blenders?
Shiny Blender is a versatile makeup sponge that can be used for practically anything in your makeup bag: foundations, bb cream, concealer, you name it. But in order to really get the most out of your makeup sponge, follow our 3-step process: wet, squeeze, and bounce.
1 Make it wet Many people are surprised to find that the Beautyblender makeup sponge is meant to be used when wet. Before each use, run it under your faucet until it’s fully soaked. You’ll notice that your Beautyblender will almost double in size. This is supposed to happen! The special aqua-activated™ foam material in the blender absorbs the water instead of absorbing your product–leaving more of it on your skin without getting soaked up by your sponge.
2 Squeeze
Once your Beautyblender makeup sponge is fully saturated, it’s time to squeeze it out. The goal is to apply your makeup with a damp blender, so you’ll want to wring out all of the excess water. Your Beautyblender should then be at the ideal size and dampness to start dipping into your product. You can rest assured knowing that you’re not wasting product since it’s simply bouncing off of your sponge without getting soaked into it.
3 Bounce
Now for the fun part: the bounce. Bounce powder or liquid foundation, bb cream, or concealer across your skin for a flawless finish. Pro tip: we don’t recommend dragging the blender across your face.
Swiping a Beautyblender makeup sponge over your skin is just moving product around instead of properly laying it on. Bouncing creates a uniform, seamless coverage without streaks and lines. Bounce the pointed tip in hard to reach areas like under the eyes and nose and bounce the wider end on larger surfaces like your cheeks, chin and forehead.
