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A question on sponges
For photo shoots I use a brush to apply my foundation. But for every day, I like to use a sponge to apply my liquid foundation. I had some great ones that did a really good job, but have lost the packaging so I don't know what type they were. I HATE the ones I find in Walgreens and Target and such. Where can I find some that won't just absorbe all the product? Any suggestions? Jun 15 06 08:16 am Link I like the ones sold at Sally's and MUD (www.makeupdesignory.com). I think I heard that the one's sold by Alcone are good, too. Jun 15 06 08:28 am Link Thanks so much. I'll check them out. Jun 15 06 10:40 am Link faithb wrote: There are only 3 brand of sponges that I can deal with: the MUD ones, Frend's and Image Exclusives. Jun 15 06 10:41 am Link I bought some Alcone sponges when I was at The Makeup Show. They are amazering!!! xo. Jun 15 06 01:25 pm Link I think the best sponges come from Sally's and Alcone. If you get the sponges from Sally's, make sure they are the large size sponges. Jun 15 06 01:45 pm Link How do the various sponges offered by qosmedix measure up? I'm curious if people have preferance over certain types of sponges for differant purposes? For my theatrical work, when I'm using thicker creme foundations (such as bald-cap makeup) I prefer the firmer, more open grained sponges, but for facial makeups I find the finer grained sponges invaluable for smoothing out brush strokes when they occurr. I guess I'm just one who likes to quantify things. I'm always curious WHY people like/dislike things, often this is more useful to me than simply knowing that a like/dislike exists. Jun 15 06 02:35 pm Link AAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLCCCCCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!! The freaking best!! Jun 15 06 03:18 pm Link Add me to the Alcone groupie section. These are the best I have used. Big and spongey. So big that you can cut them in half, actually. Jun 15 06 03:27 pm Link Tracey Masterson wrote: As I'm not in NY, I am unfamiliar with these. I am assuming they are a non-latex, do you know what they are made from? What is the grain like on these? Jun 15 06 06:01 pm Link Lily Wasik wrote: The baggie says that they are non-latex and bio-degradable, but I can't recall off the top of my head what they are actually made from (not near any right now). Jun 15 06 06:03 pm Link   Jun 15 06 06:52 pm Link I really like Naimie's and Frend's sponges. I haven't tried Alcone's yet. Jun 15 06 06:54 pm Link Alcones are awesome. I also really like Face Secrets from Sally's... I love the contour blending sponges, which are made of nitrile, are allergen-free, and absorb very little makeup. The bean shape is really cool, too. I like them better than the wedge shaped sponges (albeit, they are a lot more expensive), but each has it's purpose... so I use both. Jun 15 06 07:13 pm Link a good tip to help minimize the absorption of the make up....put some moisturizer on your sponge first...then it wont soak up as much of the foundation. Jun 15 06 07:46 pm Link Makeup by Dana wrote: Yup, those are the only ones I get from there. Jun 15 06 10:16 pm Link I use Sponge FX by Cover FX these are awsome they have a nice "firm" texture not a whimpy sponge at all. They also come in Latex and Non Latex, 8 for $6.99 at shoppers Drug mart ( Canada) I love em and swear by them they also come in a cute little container that can be re-used for other things when all of the sponges are used up Mandy of Deadly Design Make-up Artistry Jun 15 06 10:37 pm Link Lily Wasik wrote: Okay, I did a little sleuthing, as I'm bored and can't sleep. Jun 15 06 10:45 pm Link Thanks to everyone fro the great advice. I'll stopby Sally and take a look. But does anyone know where I can get Alcone sponges? Or do I need to get them off the web? Jun 16 06 06:54 am Link www.Alconeco.com Request a catalog. The only thing, it takes a while for them to send it to you. So if you are not sure about what you see on their website, place the order over the phone. The have an 800 number. Jun 16 06 08:32 am Link |
