10 Beauty Sponges So Great, You'll Forget About Your Makeup Brushes

Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge Applicator ($20)

The Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge Applicator is the OG for a reason. It seamlessly blends cream products into the skin, and applies powder delicately to the skin.

Ciele Cosmetics Blending Sponge ($16)

If you're looking for the best way to get seamless base makeup, we'd suggest snatching up a Ciele Cosmetics Blending Sponge ASAP. It's soft and gives lots of bounce, but it absorbs minimal product so you can keep the majority of your makeup where it belongs — on your face.

Fenty Beauty Precision Makeup Sponge ($16)

You'll love the flat side of the Fenty Beauty Precision Makeup Sponge, which makes patting in concealer beneath your eyes super easy.

Beaky 5 Pcs Makeup Sponge Set ($7)

The Beaky 5 Pcs Makeup Sponge Set is one of the top-selling makeup sponges on Amazon. 76 percent of reviewers rate it five stars.

Morphe Highlight & Contour Beauty Sponge ($8)

If you're into sculpting your face, the Morphe Highlight & Contour Beauty Sponge will become your best friend. The blunt edge makes applying a precise contour super easy.

Hourglass Ambient Strobe Light Sculptor ($22)

The Hourglass Ambient Strobe Light Sculptor has so many surfaces, you're bound to find a shape that fits every crevice of your face. It's also designed to work perfectly with your Ambient Strobe Lighting Powders if you're one of the product's many fans.

Aesthetica Cosmetics Beauty Sponge Blender ($3, originally $12)

For under $5, how could you say no to the Aesthetica Cosmetics Beauty Sponge Blender? It's vegan, cruelty-free, and is antimicrobial.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge ($7).

Prepare to be wowed by the blending super powers of the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. The tip is perfect for covering blemishes, the rounded edges blend out foundation effortlessly, and the flat edge will make your contour look ultra realistic.

Juno & Co. Microfiber Fusion Sponges ($21 for a pack of 4)

You won't believe how velvety the Juno & Co. Microfiber Fusion Sponges feel. They also don't absorb too much product, so you won't waste your expensive foundations. Plus, they're completely latex-free.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Total Face Sponge Duo ($10)

The e.l.f. Cosmetics Total Face Sponge Duo will perfect your highlight every time, whether it's liquid or powder. Plus, you can find it at your local drugstore.

Anvita Reddy is an assistant editor for POPSUGAR Shopping. She has a passion for products and is an avid reviewer of everything including home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She has tried and tested plenty of skin-care, makeup, hair-care, and countless other beauty products.

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