Toss Your Beautyblender: Apparently You Can Apply Foundation with a Sock


Happy Friday  Used my sock hack in my latest video! Glad to see some of you trying it out 

A video posted by Mayra Isabel (@mayratouchofglam) on Apr 29, 2016 at 9:29pm PDT

Not bad, right?

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The secret to nailing the flawless finish you get with an actual Beautyblender lies in the type of sock you use. To mimic the applicator’s smooth and spongy texture, look for cotton socks with a padded heel, like the kind you might wear to go for a run. The fluffy texture is perfect for applying foundation.

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Not only will this trick save you a ton of money (seriously, who else is over paying $20 for what is basically just a sponge?), it’s also wayyyy easier to keep bacteria-free. Simply throw your sock in the wash, and you’re good to go.