How to Apply Mineral Makeup Using a Flocked Sponge
Mineral makeup exploded onto the marketplace with its simple, natural ingredients and ease of application. Most people have learned to apply mineral makeup using brushes like the domed or flat kabuki brush. The brush-on application technique is the standard, but not everyone enjoys the process. They find it annoying to have to swirl, tap and buff; swirl, tap and buff. The flocked cosmetic sponge is making inroads on the cosmetics scene by offering a whole new way of applying mineral makeup through its ability to cover pores and give a flawless finish to the skin. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Moisturizer
- Skin-prep lotion
- Flat natural-bristle brush
- Flocked sponge
- Mineral makeup
- Soap
- Water
Instructions
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Prepare your face to receive the mineral makeup by washing and moisturizing. To prep the skin even more than just moisturizing alone, use a skin primer. Paint it over your entire face with a flat, natural-bristle brush, starting at the hairline at the top of the forehead. Make sure the prep coat is smooth and well blended.
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Apply two to three light coats of the primer to slowly build up on the face. Reduce the number of layers and shorten the application time by applying medium to heavy coats.
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Tap some mineral makeup powder into the container's cap. Dip the dry flocked sponge into the mineral makeup. Load the sponge by pressing down on the powder to pick it up.
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Pat and roll the sponge into crevices on the outside of your nostrils and on the inside of the bridge of your nose on either side at the inner-eye area. Dab it over blemishes and brown spots. Stroke downward on your forehead, sides of temples, cheeks and jaw areas to cover larger areas.
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Dip the sponge in water, squeezing out the excess water, and load it with dry mineral makeup. Stroke the sponge over your skin to create an even smoother application.
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Tips & Warnings
Wash your flocked sponge with plain soap and water every one to two weeks.
To blend or to reduce makeup coverage on areas of the face that may look too cakey, use a dry flocked sponge.
