Plus, it's easy to clean! "Outside of that, it's a no-fuss blender that does what you'd expect," our reviewer says. As for shelf life, konjac sponges are made from natural vegetable products so will last between one to three months. With the right care and maintenance, you will get an extra few months out of a sea sponge. Do you actually need one?

Beloved by our testers—not to mention over 65,000 Sephora shoppers—the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Precision Makeup Sponge 100 is a flat-sided teardrop makeup sponge that can be used for various applications, including foundation, blush, and under-eye concealer. The latex-free sponge is designed to be a "triple threat" for applying liquid, cream, and powder foundations anywhere and everywhere on the face. Nine times out of 10, makeup sponges are designed to be used with liquid or cream formulas, as they make blending them in easier than ever. That said, some sponges work well to "bake" powder under the eyes. If your goal is to find a makeup sponge for the latter, those with flat edges tend to work best, as the edges make it easier to apply makeup into the tight corners under the eyes.

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Since konjac facial sponges allow you to gently exfoliate your skin without excess irritation, they’re generally considered safe for most skin types. However, Linkner does suggest avoiding them if you have very sensitive skin. Also suitable for sensitive skin types, konjac facial sponges can be used to cleanse skin without over-drying or causing redness.

Yep, facial sponges are right up there with the best beauty multi-taskers. They have major skin care benefits, so let’s break down what a facial sponge can do for your complexion. What is a facial sponge? Just like any other facial tool, facial sponges need to be looked after properly to ensure no bacteria build-up occurs. As beauty buffs, there’s no doubt you know you can apply your make-up with a sponge… But what about cleansing with one? The material that a makeup sponge is made out of matters because it not only impacts how smoothly it applies makeup, but how much foundation, concealer, or cream blush it absorbs in the process, too. Generally speaking, silicone makeup sponges absorb the least amount of product (if any at all) given they're not porous (our favorite is the Ulta Fingerprint Silicone Blender). That said, foam makeup sponges tend to be the lightest weight and, as such, are able to deliver the most natural-looking airbrushed finish.A konjac sponge with charcoal is good for acne. “For oily skin types, I like ingredients such as charcoal to detoxify and control excess sebum, especially since charcoal has antibacterial properties to help with acne,” said Linkner. What's interesting about this makeup sponge is that even though it's denser in nature, our reviewer found that it doesn't work well for heavier coverage applications. If your goal is a light, more natural-looking finish, however, they found it to be a great option—especially given the drugstore price. Speaking of affordable makeup sponges, our testers deemed the Essence Makeup & Baking Sponge to be the very best value.