Ah, beautyblender\u00ae<\/a> — the small, egg-shaped sponge (featured in the FabFitFun Fall Box<\/a>) offers the most flawless makeup finish we’ve seen to date. It’s made out of an exclusive material available only to beautyblender\u00ae to ensure impeccable, streak-free application with minimum product waste — but only when it’s used properly!<\/p>\n Are you using your beautyblender incorrectly? Ahead are five common mistakes people make when using the cult-favorite makeup sponge. Trust us, once you get the hang of it, you’ll never look back.<\/p>\n It’s not damp enough<\/strong> Tip: Run your beautyblender\u00ae under water and gently squeeze it until the sponge doubles in size. Squeeze out excess water and gently pat the sponge on a towel so it’s damp, not soaking wet.<\/em><\/p>\n You use it like a brush<\/strong> Tip: Use gentle bouncing motions when applying liquid, cream, or powder products to the skin.<\/em><\/p>\n You’re not cleaning your sponge Tip: After each use, clean your sponge with a fragrance-free soap and work it into a lather. Wash it under warm running water and gently squeeze it until it’s clean. Don’t forget to leave the sponge out to air dry!<\/em><\/p>\n You’re not replacing it<\/strong> Tip: Replace your beautyblender every three months — depending on how often you use it — to ensure a clean, bacteria-free sponge.<\/em><\/p>\n You put product directly on the sponge<\/strong> Tip: Apply the product on the back of your hand first, then pick up the product with your sponge by tapping it lightly.<\/em><\/p>\n xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n Psst! Have you signed up for FabFitFun yet? Don\u2019t miss out on $200+ in amazing beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products, access to exclusive fitness and cooking content on\u00a0FabFitFunTV<\/a>, members-only sales, and more.\u00a0Join today<\/a>!<\/p>\n
\nIt’s important to wet the sponge before application to ensure easy blending and flawless application. When it’s dry, it absorbs the excess product and doesn’t seamlessly blend out the product like it should.<\/p>\n
\nThe beautyblender is meant to be lightly tapped or bounced on the skin, not swiped like a brush. Smearing product on your face in a sweeping motion hinders the sponge\u2019s ability to create that seamless finish.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>We know how easy it is to get lazy and put off cleaning your beauty tools, but you don’t want to do that with the beautyblender. Clean it after every use to prevent bacteria buildup and breakouts.<\/p>\n
\nEven if you diligently take care of your beautyblender, it needs to be replaced every couple months as the sponge will start to break apart\u00a0or lose its texture and color — a good indicator of the sponge’s quality.<\/p>\n
\nWhen you apply makeup directly on your beautyblender, it’s more likely that the sponge will absorb the product, which will cause unnecessary buildup and wasted product.<\/p>\n