Makeup sponge is a very important tools for makeup . There are various styles of makeup sponge like PU sponge, NBR sponge, SBR sponge, NR sponge, Hydrophilic blender sponge, cotton fiber etc. Now, there are so many options for customers. What is best makeup sponge material for makeup sponge. Now ,let’s have a analysis of what is best makeup sponge material for makeup .
1 PU sponge
Its chemical name is Polyurethane foam; the short name could be PU sponge. The most popular blender is made from this PU sponge. It is hydrophilic , bounce , flexible, which has best makeup effect. The R T and orignal blender is the giant who market the blender sponge.
2 NBRE sponge
Nitrile closed cell sponge NBR rubber is an excellent gasket material for sealing applications that require oil and UV resistance.
Also resistant to vegetable oil, animal oil, and mineral oil, gasoline, diesel and other aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Closed Cell oil resistant Nitrile Sponge Rubber can handle temperatures ranging from -40°C to +95°C.
Sponge NBR rubber is an excellent material for gasket applications that require a soft compressible material.
Closed Cell Nitrile Rubber is a sponge formulation that is manufactured with a continuous skin on both sides. The skin makes the sponge stronger and more tear resistant.
Even if the skin is punctured or cut, the sheets will not allow passage of air or fluid between cells. These gaskets are highly compressible, resilient, light weight and provide good thermal insulation.
NBR sponge is anti-oil. It is specially for oil skin.
3 SBR sponge
SBR is a general-purpose synthetic rubber consisting of a copolymer of styrene and butadiene with characteristics similar to NR. Used as a substitute for natural rubber or as a blend, SBR is widely used in general engineering applications, as a shock buffer material and as expansion joint material.
SBR is an economic choice for NBR . NBR cost is a little high. SBR give us economic solution.
4 NR sponge
Natural rubber widely used in packing and cushioning material and general applications
NR is an abbreviation for natural rubber. Made from sap (latex) tapped from a rubber tree, natural rubber has a tensile strength and elasticity unobtainable from synthetic rubber, that is due to the presence of a material called polyisoprene. With superior wear resistance and cold resistance, natural rubber is also widely used in engineering packing and cushioning materials.
NR has the lowest cost . As it is natural, it is super friendly to skin.
5 Konjac sponge
It is made from natural konjac root. It is 100% natural health. The basic konjac is great for any skin. Konjac sponges infused with charcoal help control excess oils and acne. A pink clay konjac sponge nourishes aging skin, and one infused with red clay oil helps hydrate dry skin.
It is best tools for facial deep cleansing
6 The following is about the air cushion puff makeup sponge material
6.1 NEOPORA
Produced by DUKSUNG CO., LTD (KOREA), which is the main material which AMORE PACIFIC is using at present. NEOPORA is anti-bacterial, mould Proof, Benzene-free and formaldehyde-free; non-cracked, separated layer or broken corner; not absorb foundation; not out of shape; soft, washable and holds your make-up up very well on skin
6.2 Rubycell
Mostly is made in China, which is soft, extensible, and washable but will absorb a lot of product very quickly. This rubycell often applied in air cushion puff. Now we can call it marshmallow sponge –which is very popular as it is super soft in makeup
6.3 Non-latex
Mostly is made in China, it is for the row-range air cushion using. It is rough on the surface, easy to crack, to break and to be separated; will pop out when it meets oily product or when wet. Not washable.