Makeup is every girl's best friend. Some of us feel the best only by applying a little bb cream,
eyeliner, and lipstick, and some love a full-on gorgeous look.
Of course, to look your best, you need a healthy
skin. And for that, it is mandatory that you follow proper
skincare, good lifestyle, and a balanced diet. Everything is equally
important. One cannot do without the others. However, who doesn’t want a little extra healthy glow on the face for a
special occasion, right! That occasion could come once in a while or every single
day, who cares! At the end of the day, whenever we look at ourselves in the
mirror, we should always feel confident, and the best. 😊 That
matters the most.
To do your base makeup, a foundation or a bb cream
is a must. You can obviously use your fingers to blend the makeup and
sometimes, the warmth of your fingers do help in blending the product. But for
some products, to get a flawless, polished finish, a foundation brush or a
beauty sponge works excellently. If you are a hardcore makeup lover, and of course,
budget is not an issue, then go ahead and invest in a good foundation brush. Some of the world's best brands of Makeup Brushes are available in India, like Mac, Real
techniques, Boby Brown, etc. They can be found both on the stores
and online. But if you don’t fancy it, then a beauty sponge is the lifesaver.
Even for that too, the famous ‘beauty
blender’ is there to give you
the best look. Then, it also is an expensive tool.
If you are like me who do not want to invest in
ultra-expensive Makeup Brushes, then we are quite the same in that way.
Nowadays, many dupes of ‘beauty blenders’ are out there. I have tried some. But
to me, they don’t really stand a chance. Most of them are very hard,
uncomfortable on the skin, and get worn out easily. Not only that, it is hard to blend the makeup and look natural. I keep my search radar on
all the time. And that has led me to a makeup sponge which is pretty darn good
I would say.
Okay, enough now. Before you kill me here or leave
without reading this post, let’s start talking about it. Sorry…had to build up
the foundation😉
Miniso Square and Oval Makeup Sponge
Miniso
is a Japan-based designer brand. It was co-founded by Japanese designer Mr.
Miyake Junya and a Chinese entrepreneur Mr. Ye Guofu in Tokyo, Japan. It is a
variety store
chain who sells all the cute little stuff in the world.
Anyway, since they are in the Indian market, I
think in whichever cities it is available, most of us girls always find a
chance to go to that store if not anywhere else.
My old makeup sponge did a decent job and left for
the unknown universe around 4 months back. I needed a refill immediately.
Surprisingly, I visited Miniso around
that time and found these softies. I got the pack of sponges as it was super
cheap and I was getting 10 sponges which would last for me a long time. Though, I didn't have any extraordinary
expectation, but I was literally shocked by the results (in a good way 😛).
This is the softest Makeup Sponge I’ve ever used.
There are five square and five oval sponges in a pack. I’ve taken out 2 sponges
and using them alternatively. I like to wash a sponge after every single use.
By doing this, my skin doesn’t face any infection (acne or pimples due to buildup
make up). I have used each of the sponges 6 to 7 times as of now. After the 6th time, I could see a little bit of tear in one of them. I can't blame the sponge entirely because I was little harsh while cleaning the sponge one time. But it will still work for days, I know that though. The other one is completely decent. Given the price I've paid, this is a big Yaaaay!!!
These sponges are so soft in texture. They work very
gently on the skin. I've tried them using a heavy coverage foundation, and they
blend it like a dream. There are no harsh finish lines afterward. And the
foundation sits on the skin so well without looking cakey. Not only that, I
like to use my blush too using them. And that also works amazingly.
How to use it:
Though you know how to use a Makeup Sponge already, still
I would like to repeat the drill. Just run the sponge under water for some
seconds. Squeeze out the excess water. Use your base on the face by dotted
marks. Dab the sponge on your face gently and even out the product. Et voila!
You are blessed with a beautiful look.
How to clean them:
Do not use makeup removing scrub pad, or
stuff like that. That can tear these sponges as they are extremely
delicate.
I like to wash my brushes or sponges by using
natural products. I take 1 tablespoon baby
shampoo and one teaspoon Olive Oil. Mix them in a glass using
some room temperature water. I soak the sponges for 15 minutes, and after that, I remove the
excess make up from the sponge very gently using my fingers. I wash it thoroughly
under the water and dry them. Personally, I like to dry my brushes and stuff in
the Sun to get rid of the wetness completely.
Price:
INR 190 for 10 sponges
What else you will get at this price! To me, it's
an unbeatable price. These sponges are one of the best things in Miniso.
Next time whenever you are visiting the Miniso store, definitely try them once.
You will love them surely.
Cheers!!!
Happy Living…
