e.l.f, Camo Concealer Sponge, Soft, Dual-Pointed, Versatile, Washable, Reuseable, Easy To Use, Blends, Complements 16HR Camo Concealer, Wet or Dry Product

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Makeup is for everyone—and anyone! The same concealer works just as well on men as it does on women, so go for it!

Makeup sponges and beauty blenders haven't always had the street cred they have today. I remember a time when they were just the freebies that came in your makeup compact that you tossed out with the box. But over the last few years, genius makeup artists and cosmetic companies (ahem, Beautyblender) have seen the true potential of old-school foam sponges and have transformed them into the quality makeup blenders you're obsessed with today—the ones that can buff, blend, and smooth your foundation, blush, contour, highlight, and more into a legit airbrushed finish. Ahead, the 13 best beauty sponges and beauty blenders for your every makeup need. Trust me—these will not only rival but beat your current old favorite makeup brush. The best beauty blenders and makeup sponges of 2022: This factor is super important. A great makeup sponge will be easy to clean and keep dry to avoid product buildup and bacteria. If you prefer to use a brush when applying concealer, use a small concealer brush that is flat and tapered at the end for easy application. We spoke to professional MUA Hannah Martin to get the low down on makeup sponges, what they do and why everyone needs one in their kit. Take notes. How do you use a makeup sponge?

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Be sure to apply your concealer all the way to the very base of your lash line, directly under your waterline.

Like foundation, concealers offer different finishes, including matte, radiant, natural, and soft, as well as varying levels of coverage (sheer, medium, and full). "I personally like a moisturizing fuller-coverage concealer, as it can be sheered down or built up depending on your concerns," says Sesnek. Depending on what you're trying to achieve, the undertone for your concealer might be different than your foundation. For instance, if you have olive skin, your foundation might have neutral undertones, while your concealer may have peach undertones to correct for dark circles. Step 1. Twist the sponge applicator in direction of arrows until the concealer is visible on the sponge. The denser the makeup brush, the less porous it is—which means it’s less likely to absorb all of your products. A high-density brush will be great for seamlessly applying a full coverage foundation. Lower density sponges are better for blending light to medium coverage foundations. Concealer can also be used as a cream highlighter on the bridge of your nose, lower forehead, brow bone, cupid's bow, upper cheekbones, or chin. Celebrity makeup artist Erika La' Pearl explains, "You want a concealer to give the skin a bit of brightness while eliminating any dark circles, concealing redness, and covering up any dullness on the face."

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There’s no secret where to put concealer because it’s versatile and can go anywhere you want to conceal, brighten, contour, or correct. It can conceal anything from blemishes, discoloration, scars, and undereye circles to redness. You can also use it on your cheekbones, jawline, and nose for contouring or your eyelids as a primer for eyeshadow. Full Coverage Concealer primary use is to create a uniform and flawless complexion by camouflaging any skin issues such as dark circles, age spots, redness, and blemishes. It is more opaque compared to other concealer levels of coverage.