Make sure your skin is in the best condition before applying makeup. Use a suitable light moisturizer or primer to moisturize your skin. This will not only lay the foundation for the subsequent base makeup, but also help the makeup last longer and adhere better. Moisturized skin provides a better smooth surface for the makeup sponge to use, making it easier to apply the product evenly. You can choose whether to slightly wet the sponge. Hydrophilic makeup sponges usually bind to water. When slightly wet, the sponge will expand and become softer. In this state, the sponge can apply the product more evenly and avoid absorbing too much liquid makeup, so as to achieve a perfect application effect. After the sponge is wet, squeeze out the excess water by gently pressing it to ensure that it is not too wet.
Choosing the right base makeup product is also important. Whether you are using a liquid, cream or paste foundation, a hydrophilic makeup sponge can help you perfectly apply it to your face, especially liquid or cream foundations, which have a particularly good effect. Dot an appropriate amount of liquid foundation on the forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. Remember, you don’t need to apply too much at once. Small amounts of foundation products are easier to control and can be layered as needed. Use the sponge to start applying the liquid foundation. Use the sponge to spread the foundation evenly by gently patting it, avoiding dragging the sponge. This will not only prevent uneven makeup, but also avoid streaks or marks. The patting action will help the foundation blend better with the skin, providing a natural base. If certain areas need more coverage, such as around the wings of the nose and the corners of the mouth, pat more to increase coverage and ensure an even finish.
For delicate areas such as the eye area and the wings of the nose, use your index finger to support the makeup sponge to help control pressure and direction more precisely. In these detailed areas, gentle pressure can prevent makeup from accumulating or sticking, ensuring a more natural finish in these delicate areas. When using a makeup sponge, fold it to increase local pressure and focus the application. Especially for hard-to-apply areas such as the wings of the nose and the corners of the mouth, fold the sponge in half and gently press to apply foundation to these small areas more accurately, ensuring even coverage without looking too heavy or unnatural.
If you like a matte effect, makeup sponges are also suitable for setting makeup. Take a small amount of loose powder or setting powder and press it gently onto your face, especially the T-zone area, which is prone to oiliness. The hydrophilicity of the sponge helps the powder to better bond with the skin, preventing powder buildup and making the makeup last longer. After the base makeup is completed, if you need to modify small blemishes under the eyes, around the eyes, or other areas of the face, continue to use the sponge to gently press to help the concealer blend into the base makeup and avoid obvious blemish marks. For the most natural, flawless look, use the sponge to gently blend the face in small circles. This circular application method helps the makeup penetrate the skin evenly and make the base makeup look like a natural part of the skin.
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