Who among us doesn't need a fire-engine red makeup sponge in their life? This option is affordable yet effective and the faceted shape makes it versatile as well.
Looking for luxury? Hourglass is always a safe bet in that respect, be it the brand's next-level highlighting palettes or gloriously retro lipsticks… or, in this case, a fancy makeup sponge. It lives up to the quality standards we've come to expect from the brand — it's sleek and chic, and the two ends actually have two different textures, which gives it extra versatility. It's designed to be used with the brand's cult favorite Ambient Strobe Lighting Powders, but it works for just about everything.
Ecotools is known for its high-quality, low-priced beauty tools and that reputation holds true for this blending sponge. The foam is dense yet soft to the touch, making makeup application a breeze. Plus, it comes with a tiny little stand to store the sponge on between uses, which really comes in handy.
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Made up of angled edges, this makeup sponge is designed especially for contouring. You can use it for foundation too, but the wedge tips are made for drawing (and blending) color along your cheekbones, hairline and jawline.
Like the Milk Makeup Dab + Blend Applicator, the Makeupdrop has a bit of a learning curve. That said, once you get your technique down, it's worth it: It won't soak up any product so you'll find yourself using much less foundation and it's so easy to clean.
