Washing makeup sponges is a simple task that is essential to carry out frequently. The reason is that if you do not, this utensil will end up accumulating a lot of dirt and bacteria that can damage your skin, turning it into a victim of infections or granite outbreaks. It will only take a few minutes to wash them and, in addition, you can check that after cleaning, the makeup will be much more beautiful and will also be more durable, so you will not have to invest time in retouching. Pay attention to this article in which we show you how to clean makeup sponges step by step, as well as how to keep them so they are always in perfect condition.
How often should makeup sponges be cleaned?
In the same way you wash your brushes and brushes, it is also very important to clean makeup sponges regularly. This is the only way to prevent the residues and bacteria that accumulate to them end up happening to the skin of the face and, consequently, give rise to the appearance of impurities, irritations and infections.
If you want to protect the health of your skin at all times and always look beautiful and perfect, ideally you should wash the makeup sponges after each use or at least after every two uses. However, this can vary depending on the times you use it to make up, because if you use them daily, you can wash it about 3 times a week, but if you use it from time to time, the best thing is that the wash after each use.
It is also important that you keep in mind that makeup sponges should be renewed with certain frequency, once every three months at least.
- Clean makeup sponges with liquid soap
- You can wash the makeup sponges following different procedures and one of them is using a liquid soap, that is, you can use the same one you use daily for facial cleansing or your shower gel. Take note of the steps you must follow:
- Fill a container with cold water and add a few drops of the selected liquid soap.
- Dip the sponge in the container.
- With your fingers, go gently squeezing the sponge so that the soap will foam and all the accumulated makeup will come off.
- Repeat the previous step until you see that the sponge has been completely clean.
- Once clean, rinse it with plenty of warm water.
- Use an absorbent paper napkin to remove excess water from the sponge.
- Finally, leave the sponge in a ventilated place and on top of an absorbent paper napkin so that it is finished drying.
- If once done the cleaning, check that this has not been entirely effective, repeat the entire process for a good finish.
Clean makeup sponges with soap in pill
If you use a bar soap to wash your hands or have a bar soap that you like a lot, they can also be used to clean the makeup sponges. In this case, the steps to follow are the following:
- Moisten the sponge under the stream of cold water.
- Rub the wet sponge against the soap bar to create foam.
- Squeeze the sponge so that the foam penetrates it and can remove all the accumulated makeup.
- Make the previous step under the tap until you see that the water comes out completely clear.
- Rinse the sponge with plenty of cold water.
- Dry with a paper towel and wait for it to dry before using it again.
Clean makeup sponges with soap and make-up remover
If none of the two previous methods gives you good results and you want the cleaning of your makeup sponge to be much more effective, our advice is that you incorporate a bit of biphasic makeup remover to the process. This type of cleansers are composed of an aqueous base and another oily and are the most effective to remove the makeup more difficult to remove, such as waterproof or gua. Write down the steps you must follow:
- Add water to a glass container, a few drops of liquid soap and a trickle of two-phase makeup remover.
- Insert the sponges into the container and wait a minute for them to be impregnated with the previous mixture.
- Squeeze and compress the sponges several times to expel all the makeup they contain.
- In just two minutes, your sponges will be clean and look like new, remove excess water with an absorbent paper napkin and let it dry on its own.
- This is a super effective solution that can also help you to clean your makeup brushes whenever you want.
How to store and preserve makeup sponges
In addition to washing your makeup sponges in the proper way, it is very important that to keep them in good condition, keep and store properly. We advise you that if the sponge came inside a protective case, keep it always in it and do not throw it away. Likewise, it is preferable that you keep it away from places with high humidity (such as the bathroom) or inside the drawers, since they are environments that favor the proliferation of bacteria.
When you go on a trip, keep your sponge in a separate bag and take it inside the vanity case, but always trying not to come in direct contact with other makeup tools.
How to apply makeup with sponge
There are several types of makeup sponges on the market (triangular, oval, Beauty Blender), so in the first place you should select the right one according to your needs and the finish you want to achieve.
Once chosen, to achieve a perfect finish, it is best to wet it a little with water and drain it. Then, you will only have to place the foundation on the back of your hand and with your hand go picking up a little makeup with the sponge and applying with small touches on the face, starting at the central area of the forehead, nose and the chin. Go extending the makeup (without dragging) to the outside of the face and diffuses the product very well.
