9 Best Beauty Blenders and Makeup Sponges for Flawless Coverage

The sponge that led to thousands of dupes, this bouncy sponge feels soft to the touch and seamlessly applies all makeup formulas. It's a favorite of consumers, editors and makeup artists alike. Users, including Gabbay and GH Beauty Lab Chemist Danusia Wnek swear by it, finding the quality and density of this sponge better than any others. "Others are way too stiff for me even when I run it under water," says Wnek. "The Beautyblender is nice and soft but not too soft, has a pointy tip so I can easily maneuver into the order of my undereye and blends out makeup like a dream. I haven’t found a brush that can blend out undereye concealer like the Beautyblender can."

These brightly colored makeup sponges are best-sellers on Amazon, garnering 4.7 out of 5 stars with more than 60,000 five-star reviews. Though they haven't been tested by the Beauty Lab, many reviewers say these sponges don't absorb foundation and they expand when damp to make makeup application smooth and easy. "They double in size as soon as you get them damp but they don’t soak up any of my foundation so nothing goes to waste," an Amazon reviewer writes. "It applies my makeup smoothly and works just as well as a Beautyblender but for a fraction of the price."

Another consumer and makeup artist favorite, the Real Techniques makeup sponge offers coverage for both foundation and concealer alike. They "always last long in my kit and apply product seamlessly," shares Gabbay. The angled edge makes it easy to get into smaller crevices, such as the undereye area, when applying concealer. "I reach for my RT sponge more often than my brushes because it's really easy to use," writes one reviewer. "I can use one tool to apply my foundation, concealer, cream blushes, and even set my eye makeup with powder."

The angles on this e.l.f. Cosmetics makeup sponge make it easy to apply makeup precisely. It can be used either wet or dry with multiple makeup formulas. "It makes my makeup look seamless, and its multiple sides give me precision for various parts of the face, whether it be blending out foundation or concealer," says GH Entertainment & News Editorial Assistant Adrianna Freedman.

Wet N Wild uses a unique hydrophilic material in this set of two makeup sponges, meaning that the sponges absorb water and expand (which makes for smoother, faster makeup application). They can be used with any makeup, including foundation and concealer thanks to the classic teardrop design. Though not tested in the Lab, they're another customer favorite. "They blend perfectly and the shape helps to get in the creases," a reviewer writes.

If you're looking for a silicone makeup sponge, this angled one from e.l.f. Cosmetics is a great multitasker. The angles allow for versatile use and the non-porous silicone bottom won't absorb excess makeup (read: it won't waste product). This consumer-favorite isn't Lab tested, but one reviewer raves, "it doesn't absorb my concealer at all so I don't feel like I'm wasting even the smallest ounce of it."

These two sponges cost less than some single sponges, and 70% of its composition is made with plant-based EcoFoam technology certified as BioBased by the USDA. With one larger sponge and one smaller, the duo can be used for your full face. Though not Lab tested, "it is very soft compared to my previous ones and does its job marvelously, making foundation application easy and appear flawless," one reviewer raves. "The unique shape of the bigger sponge makes it easier to get to creases and curves."

GH Beauty & Health Reviews Analyst Chiara Butler likes these timeless, classic makeup wedges. "I like that the wedge shape provides many different surfaces of different sizes for both the large and small areas of the face," says Butler. "They can be used wet or dry, but I prefer to use them dry when applying foundation for more coverage."

Consumers love how easy it is to blend foundation, concealer and other makeup with this makeup sponge. Although it's made for all makeup, it was developed with applying concealer specially in mind, so users note it can easily blend areas in need of full coverage, such as undereye circles, acne breakouts or dark spots, though it hasn't been Lab tested. "I really like the texture of it," a reviewer writes. "It's firm and easy to work with and also really gives you a full coverage application."