e.l.f. Cosmetics Blending Sponge

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FYI - blender users!

I noticed that many reviews mention that the blender "soaks up, drinks, uses up" a ton of foundation. I don't think that many users understand that you need wet the sponge before using it . First run the sponge under water, squeeze out the excess so that you are left with a throughly damp sponge. Ap...ply a dime size of foundation on the back of your non dominant hand. Dab the sponge in the foundation and begin to apply to skin using a light and quick "bouncing or tapping " motion. To build coverage, pick up a little more foundation and go over the areas that need more coverage again by lightly and quickly bouncing and tapping repeating until you have the coverage you want. You should never drag the sponge over the skin like you normally might when using a traditional makeup application sponge or pad- use bouncing/tapping motions only. You will always use the sponge damp when using foundation, concealer, cream blush etc. When applying powder, you still want to have a barely damp sponge, and use the same bouncing/tapping motion. If desired, after applying foundation concealer etc. with the sponge you can apply powder in areas where you need a little bit more coverage with a damp sponge and then finish the entire face with powder and the appropriate powder brush. You can also skip using the sponge for face powder altogether and just use the sponge for applying foundation, concealer, highlighter etc. and use a different method ( powder brush, velvet puff ,.. etc) for applying powder.