Make up sponges-do they make a difference?

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I bought a sponge to 'make my foundation go on more smoothly' but I can't see any difference and seem to have to use twice as much. What do you lovely ladies think of 'em?

I'm no expert but having used sponges and brushes in the past, I can definitely say that brushes are my preferred choice for applying all types of make up, including lip brushes!
I found the sponge hard to use for foundation as it absorbed the liquid and definitely didn't go on as smoothly as it does with the brush..
Maybe there's a knack to it?!
If so, I don't have it
Might be worth a look on YouTube?

A brush is much better imo.

Do you use the sponge wet?

I use a damp beauty blender and my make up goes a lot further and goes more glowy.

I use a brush to apply, and a sponge to blend.

Bloody hell - a new thing I need to get my head round. But I love a new beauty purchase and I've got a Boots voucher burning a hole in my wallet, so, if I'm applying a light liquid foundation, what brush or sponge (or both) should I buy??

Would also recommend a brush for foundation. Tried sponges once when I was about 15 and never bothered again.

I like sponges for stippling liquid face stuff like BB creams and primers, or for blending out blusher. They do seem to eat a bit of product though, damp or not.

I use a sponge - not tried a brush yet, as I've got the hang of blending with a sponge pretty well. It does need a lot of product on it first, though, to work well

The real techniques sponge is great used damp. It's also good for dabbing after you powder to get rid of cakeyness if you've got dry patches, blending cream blusher, concealers etc.

If I'm in a rush I just dot loads of everything roughly where it needs to be and blend with damp sponge. If I have lots of time I'll apply with a brush and blend with the sponge, you get a lovely airbrushed finish that way.

Oh and don't apply to the sponge. I dot product around my face and blend out. I find even brushes eat my makeup if I go directly in with the tool opposed to using them to blend products out.

Used damp they get rid of tidemarks round your face so you dont look like you have a mask on. You have to blend foundation

I use one of those egg shaped sponges (beauty blender?) I use it damp and think it makes my foundation go further and gives a flawless look. I find the t-zone coverage with it brilliant as this it the area I struggle with. I've never got on well with brushes (or flat sponges) for foundation and pre buying that particular sponge I just used my fingers.

I've just got a beauty blender and I'm not loving it to be honest. I feel Im having a to use a lot more product to get the same level of coverage that I'd get with a brush. Not sure where I'm going wrong! Much easier to clean than a foundation brush though.