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Brilio.net - Makeup sponges have become an important tool in everyone's beauty routine. From being used by professionals to those who use them for their daily routine, makeup sponges seem inseparable. The reason is, makeup sponges have quite an important function, namely to even out and blend various kinds of makeup tools perfectly onto the skin. So the results look flawless and natural.
Using a makeup sponge can not only spread makeup well. However, when compared to applying using fingers or a brush, makeup sponges are believed to reduce product waste. This is because the makeup sponge is able to absorb the appropriate amount of makeup product. On the other hand, makeup sponges are made from latex which is soft and friendly for all skin types, including sensitive.
There are so many advantages of makeup sponges that make you rely on them for every make-up. This is what sometimes makes you forget to clean your makeup sponge regularly. You need to know that makeup sponges that are not clean make this makeup tool a source of bacteria, dirt and oil. This is what can trigger new skin problems, such as acne and the appearance of blackheads.
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"A lot of bacteria was also found in this blender, including the brushes on the face. That's why you have to wash it regularly," said Dr. Richard Lee, quoted briliobeauty.net from YouTube/drRichard_Lee, Monday (19/2).
According to Dr. Richard Lee beauty blenders or makeup sponges can be contaminated with the highest fungus, namely 56.69%. This is if the beauty blender is not washed for one week. Based on this explanation, it is very important for you to start cleaning your makeup sponge regularly.
"This BB cream is in liquid form and has oil in it, so it settles here. The liquid oil causes fungus, we can't see it. But if you look at it using a microscope, there are bacteria and fungus," explained Dr. Richard Lee.
Benefits of cleaning makeup sponges
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Keeping your makeup sponge clean not only keeps your skin free from skin problems. There are other benefits you can get after cleaning your makeup sponge. The first benefit is that it can maintain product quality. Using a dirty sponge can mix makeup products with dirt and oil on the surface of the sponge. This not only reduces the sponge's performance in applying makeup, but can also change the texture and formula of the product.
The second benefit is optimizing makeup results. Regular cleaning of the sponge ensures that it is free of product residue before reuse. This helps create cleaner, smoother, and longer-lasting makeup results.
How to properly clean makeup sponges.
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So that the makeup sponge does not introduce various bacteria and various skin problems, you need to clean the makeup sponge regularly. Based on the narrative of Dr. Richard Lee, cleaning this makeup sponge should be done no later than three days.
"This oil base cannot be removed with ordinary water. You can't just wash it like that, you have to combine it with double cleansing," he added.
how to clean makeup sponge
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How to clean a makeup sponge is quite simple, you can prepare micellar water and facial wash first. It is believed that using micellar water can eliminate bacteria and fungus in the sponge. The reason is, micellar water is made from fat particles. If used to clean makeup sponges, micellar water can break down fats. Until finally the fat breaks down and makes all the dirt on the sponge disappear.
how to clean makeup sponge
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Meanwhile, facial wash helps remove dirt that is still deposited in the sponge. So how do you clean the makeup sponge using these two ingredients? Come on, look at the steps as briliobeauty.net compiled from the YouTube channel/drRichard_Lee, Monday (19/2).
how to clean makeup sponge
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1. Flush the makeup sponge with running water
2. Pour micellar water on the makeup sponge
3. Squeeze the makeup sponge
4. Apply micellar twice
5. Pour facial wash into the makeup sponge
6. Rub gently
7. Rinse using running water
8. Pour micellar water again at the last stage, so that the mold disappears
9. Rub gently and rinse using running water
10. Dry it in the sun and the beauty blender or sponge is ready for you to use again
11. By using this method, the beauty blender or makeup sponge looks like a new product.
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