13 Sponges That Will Make Blending Your Makeup So Freaking Easy

Makeup sponges and beauty blenders haven't always had the street cred they have today. I remember a time when they were just the freebies that came in your makeup compact that you tossed out with the box. But over the last few years, genius makeup artists and cosmetic companies (ahem, Beautyblender) have seen the true potential of old-school foam sponges and have transformed them into the quality makeup blenders you're obsessed with today—the ones that can buff, blend, and smooth your foundation, blush, contour, highlight, and more into a legit airbrushed finish. Ahead, the 13 best beauty sponges and beauty blenders for your every makeup need. Trust me—these will not only rival but beat your current old favorite makeup brush.

The best beauty blenders and makeup sponges of 2022:

• Best overall: Beautyblender Original Beautyblender Makeup Sponge
• Best for concealer: E.l.f Cosmetics Camo Concealer Sponge
• Best eco-friendly option: EcoTools Bioblender Biodegradable Makeup Sponge
• Best makeup sponge set: Beauty Bakerie Organic Blending Eggs
• Best for blush: Beautyblender Beautyblusher Makeup Sponge
• Best for foundation: Uoma Beauty Big Head Dual-Density Makeup Sponge
• Best starter kit: Beautyblender Besties Charcoal Blend & Cleanse Starter Set
• Best for body makeup: Real Techniques Miracle Body Complexion Sponge
• Best for full coverage: Morphe Complexion Blending Beauty Sponge
• Best circle sponges: Sonia Kashuk Circle Makeup Blender Sponge
• Best multitasking option: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Precision Makeup Sponge 100
• Best for small areas: Ulta Mini Sponges Super Blender
• Best for highlighting and contouring: Sigma Beauty 3DHD Blender

Now for the reasons why these sponges and blenders made our best-of list, below. Keep reading, and get ready to have Photoshop-level makeup.