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Beauty Mistakes To Avoid While Using Beauty Blender

Read this post to know how to avoid certain mistakes while using a beauty blender.

By Rima Chowdhury

A beauty blender has gained a lot of popularity these days for providing a flawless and stunning complexion. Due to its ability to blend the makeup appropriately, it has gained immense popularity in the beauty industry and also among the experts.

This egg-shaped beauty blender is extremely good to be used on the face, as it helps to give you a stunning and flawless complexion. While most of us have been using the beauty blender now, here are a few mistakes we usually ignore while using it.

So, have a look at the beauty blender mistakes that we need to avoid at any cost.

1. You Are Using A Dry Sponge

1. You Are Using A Dry Sponge

While using the beauty blender, you should keep in mind that you should not be using a dry sponge. Soaking the beauty blender in water can help to activate the unique material inside the sponge, thus giving you a flawless complexion. Soak in water until the beauty blender expands to about 50 percent of its size.

2. Application Of Pressure

2. Application Of Pressure

If you are using too much of pressure, it may probably not give you the desired results. You should use a beauty blender with a light hand, so that it gives a perfect coverage on the face. Using the beauty blender with a light hand can give a flawless finish and also add sheer and glow on the face. Avoid applying too much pressure on the face.

3. Cleaning Purpose

3. Cleaning Purpose

Just as you clean other beauty products, it is important to clean the beauty blender thoroughly as well. You should clean the beauty blender often, as it helps to prevent bacterial or fungus growth on it. Using a dirty beauty blender may result in an appearance of breakouts and acne on the face. Also, it will not give you the desired results.

4. Handling Issues

4. Handling Issues

Not handling the beauty blender properly is one among the biggest mistakes each one of us commits. Beauty blender is extremely delicate and hence it can tear off easily. It is always advisable to use a beauty blender without applying any excess pressure and by handling it with care. Never wring it out or else it may result in several issues.

5. Cleaning Period

5. Cleaning Period

Most of them clean beauty blenders just like the way they clean makeup brushes. Makeup brushes are generally advised to be cleaned in a week or twice in a month. But when it is about the beauty blender, it should be cleaned every day after use. Even if you use it twice in a day, it should be washed two times soon after using. You can give a quick rinse in warm water and air dry it.

6. Storing problem

6. Storing problem

If you are not storing the beauty blender in the right way it can probably destroy the beauty blender. You should always store it in a mesh bag, so that the shape of the blender is maintained and also it can breathe. You should avoid storing the beauty blender along with other makeup products, as it may encourage bacterial growth.

7. Putting Foundation On The Sponge

7. Putting Foundation On The Sponge

Raise your hand if you have been putting the foundation on the sponge. Well, putting foundation on the sponge is one among the worst mistakes you are actually doing. You should take some foundation and apply it on the face first. And then, blend the foundation using the beauty blender. Another trick is to take some foundation on the finger, dab the sponge on it and then apply it on the face.

8. Blending

8. Blending

Not blending properly is another common mistake each one of us commits while using a beauty blender. You should avoid pressing or rubbing it against the skin and instead blend it well to get a flawless coverage.

9. Microwaving It

9. Microwaving It

Most of the women believe that microwaving your beauty blender can help to kill the bacteria and germs in it. However, according to the fact it is said that microwaving the beauty blender will not kill any germs, but it will surely destroy the tool. Beauty blender is extremely tender and hence it can get destroyed due to excessive heat.

10. Replacement

10. Replacement

Depending on how much you use, a beauty blender should be replaced frequently. You should replace a beauty blender just like any other makeup product, as it tends to be useless or lifeless after some time. When you notice that the blender has lost its colour and shape, it is probably high time to get your beauty blender changed. A beauty blender generally lasts for about 4-8 months, depending on your usage.

Story first published: Thursday, March 23, 2017, 11:58 [IST]
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