Make-up sponges, often referred to as beauty blenders, are a staple in most of our make-up bags for applying foundation. Whether you own an original Beautyblender or opt for a sponge from another brand, beauty blenders allow you to apply your make-up smoothly for a flawless finish. According to Sigma, "this unique multi-sided, multi-angled design", makes the sponge ideal for blending, sculpting and highlighting. The straight edge of the blender allows you to carve out sharp angles easily.

Skin-perfecting makeup sponge can be used with foundations, powders, and any other complexion product Celebrity makeup artist Renée Loiz is a huge fan of Beautyblender. "They have a ton of different shapes to cater to specific parts of your face," she tells Byrdie. Our tester liked the feel of this soft, bouncy sponge against her skin. First wet sponge, then rub in the soap (bar soap is OK, too), gently rub fingers through the sponge to mix soap around, and then gently scrub the makeup sponge on a cleansing pad to remove the product. Run under water to rinse and repeat the process if necessary," says Loiz. It's really encouraging to see brands take real steps to become more sustainable. (In addition to Bio Pure, the brand has pledged to bring more sustainable processes to all its products.) And if my makeup looks all the better for it, it's truly the best of both worlds.The microfiber texture also makes this a great option for first-time sponge users and anyone who has struggled to move on from a foundation brush in the past. If you've yet to try silicone, Ulta's Fingerprint Blender is the perfect gateway. The smooth, non-porous material is perfect for applying products, and since it isn't absorbent, it's incredibly easy to clean—everything just rinses off. The humble beauty blender has fully infiltrated our makeup bags and we honestly can't imagine life without it. It won our hearts thanks to its ability to perfectly apply our foundation, blend our concealer and smooth on our serums.

Unique shape and exclusive material available ensures impeccable, streak-free application with minimum product waste

TOP TIP: Always apply primer mixed with foundation to your sponge

The pointed pear shape isn't particularly unique, but it's exceptionally versatile and user-friendly. It's perfect for applying products, blending, contouring, and buffing out the corners of your face. This makeup sponge is also notably easy to clean. This factor is super important. A great makeup sponge will be easy to clean and keep dry to avoid product buildup and bacteria.