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Affordable Makeup Sponges + Puffs
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items The key to great makeup is having good tools (and a solid skincare routine). These are all of the brushes and puffs that I own that I swear by and repurchase. Everything is affordable. I also have cleaning supplies.
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Sponges
Puffs
Cleaning Supplies
Sponges
The best sponge is one that expands when wet, yet is super soft and bouncy. You never want to feel like you are beating your face with a rock! All sponges will asborb product to some extent, but we want to keep that minimal. Your sponge should also c...
This is the OG of the drugstore! It may have been my first sponge if my memory serves me right. The shape is pefect for daily use. Some say the formula has changed over the years, and I agree, but it still works.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is a fabulous sponge for not just concealer but detailed work.
Camo Concealer Sponge
Mini sponges are the best for getting to the crevices of the nose and under eye area. Really, for detailed work. I recommend having a few around.
Miracle Mini Complexion Sponge, 4 Count
The shape rivals high end (and drugstore) but you can't beat the price.
Total Face Makeup Blending Sponge
If you prefer this more hourglass shaped sponge then don't sleep on elf's. Really and truly all of elf's sponges are good and you can't go wrong.
Blending Sponge
Whether you have the original mint colored sponge or the rebranded pink one, this is a cool sponge! The bottom is dipped in silicone so that it aborbs less product but still gives you the sponge blended look. The entire shape is really good and enabl...
Halo Glow Angled Silicone Face Sponge
All of wet n wild's sponges are good too and I admit I'm obsessed with them. This is another great hourglass selection.
Hourglass Makeup Sponge
The colors in this set are GORGEOUS but I love that you get their top selling face sponge and camo concealer sponge PLUS the triangular sponge. A great trio for your dollar.
Total Makeup Sponge Set
This one has a unique shape that is truly good for precision and sculpting as the name states. You can really get intricate with contour and whatever else your heart desires.
Precision Sculpting Makeup Sponge
This is wet n wild's classic shape that is a one and done for me.
Makeup Sponge – wet n wild Beauty
Microfiber sponges are the best for applying powders. But, note that they will pick up a lot so you need a light hand to avoid heavy application.
microfiber sponge
Puffs
To some degree all makeup puffs are the same, even the cheap ones that come in multi packs in discount stores. You don't need that many. But, these are the ones to get that airbrushed, blurred finish.
This is the puff that I crowned the best on my comparison blog post! It's not a velour puff but more of a microfiber material.
Halo Glow Triangle Powder Puff
The minis are the same material as the large and I love them for precision powder application - usually under my eyes.
Halo Glow Pinkie Powder Puff Set - 3
Now onto velour powder puffs this is a great triangular option that's just the right size.
POWDER PUFF
If you want to go for the generic multi-pack of puffs go right ahead! They are good. Nothing wrong with them. Save that dolla!
Best Powder Puffs
You need a large puff in your collection! I love this one. You can powder your entire face quickly and still do precision work. It's large enough for a full face look of blending bronzer, blush, and the whole bit. A staple.
BLEND & SNAP Large Velour Triangle Makeup Puff
Another basic triangular option but it comes in a two pack.
Sonia Kashuk™ Makeup Powder Puff - 2ct
Cleaning Supplies
You don't need many supplies to clean your sponges and puffs! Use a bar of soap daily on your sponges, and liquid soap every now and again for tough spots and deep cleaning. Be careful not to dig your nails into your sponge. Bar soap is all you need ...
I swear by Dawn Platinum for everything but yes you can use it on brushes, sponges, puffs, all tools. It will give you a deep clean while not ruining your tools. Brushes stay soft. Brands will sell you brush/sponge cleaning liquid but you don't need ...
Dawn Platinum Dish Soap, Fresh Rain
You can use any bar soap. I typically get the white Dove bars cheap and that's my go to. Also, check out Dollar Tree. Brands will sell you solid cleansing soap bars but you don't need them. Go cheap.
Dove Beauty Bar Collection