Makeup sponges haven't always had the street cred they have today. I remember a time when they were just the freebies that came in your makeup compact that you tossed out with the box. But in the last ...

As if it weren't confusing enough figuring out when to use BB, CC, and DD creams, your makeup tools can be just as difficult to figure out. For instance, should you apply your foundation with a ...

Makeup sponges provide a quick, easy way to apply many kinds of base makeup. We tested makeup sponges by Beautyblender, NYX, Real Techniques, Milk Makeup, Fenty, e.l.f. Cosmetics, L’Oréal Paris and ...

We’ve all heard it, this celebrity prefers a makeup brush, while another makeup artist prefers to use her fingers. Some people even apply a moisturizer with makeup brushes. Although the advice is ...

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An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link I have a confession to make: Before writing this, I couldn't remember the last time I cleaned a makeup sponge. Once it starts looking used or ...

Ask any makeup enthusiast, and they’ll rave about the importance of blending your foundation. Some beauty mavens opt for fluffy brushes, while others, like Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy, use ...