10 Best Makeup Sponges 2024 | UK Makeup Artist Reviewed

This pack of 6 sponges means you'll be ready for anything. They are all slightly different shapes and sizes so you can experiment and find the perfect sponge for each product and each area of the face. The sponges are easy to wash and you can keep your favourite on rotation.

No makeup type is off-limits, and you won't lose a huge amount of precious liquid foundation and other products through absorption thanks to the clever hydrophilic material used. Whatever makeup you like to use and however you like to use it, these sponges will have you covered! 

The three distinct surfaces of this sponge allow you to put your makeup on just how you want to. The rounded sides are good for larger areas and work best with a dabbing motion, whereas the flat edge is perfect for contouring. 

The way this sponge smooths and blends will reduce the appearance of pores, giving you the photo-ready finish we all crave. Plus, this sponge is cheap without leaving out any of the quality and comes with a handy travel case, too. 

This brand is an extremely popular choice of makeup sponge thanks to the polished and professional finish it provides. It's won awards and garnered a whole host of fans. The black colour means the sponge won't have that dirty look that sponges of other colours end up having. 

It is the most expensive option on this list, but once you give this beauty blender a go, you'll know why. It's easy to clean and blends all sorts of makeups seamlessly. For the flawless finish you can achieve and since it can be cleaned and reused for good amount of time, this sponge wins our no. 3 spot!

This Pinky Promise sponge from Made by Sunday is one of the most affordable options on our list. We love that it's made from microfibres, as they absorb 70% less product so that more of it goes onto the face for better coverage and efficiency. 

Unlike other sponges, this one is infused with Vitamin E, meaning that it is capable of nourishing the skin while smoothing out your makeup products. Best of all, you can use it wet or dry for applying different types of products and get perfect results!

It can be difficult to find makeup products that are simultaneously better for the environment and do a good job. This product is one of those elusive finds. The sponge is made from 100% biodegradable material, great if you want to cut down on your plastic footprint. 

The materials are also USDA certified, vegan, and cruelty-free, making them an ethical choice. Even the packaging is made from recycled materials – being eco-friendly is in this brand's DNA. With a unique shape of three distinct edges, you can achieve a lot with just this one humble sponge. It's both practical and good for the environment, what's not to love?

Complete with 3 sponges of different shapes and sizes, you'll be equipped to cover every inch of your face that you want to. The bigger sponges are good for covering larger areas, whilst the smaller one is useful for applying things like concealer. 

You get quite a good amount of options for whatever look you want to achieve. Although, these sponges do recommend that you use them whilst damp, which might not be the exact look you want to go for, and they aren't the most environmentally-friendly option. 

This sponge has been design to include a range of different angles, allowing you to target harder-to-reach areas. The thin tip helps you to apply your makeup to the most difficult spots, but the large surface still means you can get your makeup on fast.

Like some other options, NYX doesn't give much away about the material it uses to create this sponge, which might bring up problems for those who have sensitive skin or allergies. It is also best used wet, which might not be everyone's preference. 

Contouring is a great way to sculpt the face, helping you to achieve a snatched jawline and cheekbones while accentuating the top layers for even more dimension. With this sponge from Morphe, you can easily pick up any product and apply to the face with precision for a chiselled, airbrushed finish. 

The rounded sides lets you evenly and seamless blend across large areas of the skin, with a precision tip to reach small areas. It is also latex-free, and can be used whether dry or damp, depending on your desired results. However, while it is reusable, some users have said that cleaning it isn't as easy and it takes some time to get it to usable conditions. 

The bevelled sides of this makeup sponge give you more control when you're applying your beauty favourites. The sponge is high-density, offering more complete coverage, but this doesn't stop it from being light to the touch. 

This sponge works best when wet foundations, so bear this in mind if you prefer applying a heavier layer of makeup. The brand also isn't specific about any potentially allergy-inducing materials, so be careful if you have issues with latex.  

This pack is great value, offering 20 sponges at a lower price than some brands charge for one. They are simple but will do the job, and with so many, you won't run out in a hurry. The latex used is synthetic, so you don't need to be worried about allergies either. 

These sponges aren't washable which hugely limits their reusability, particularly when you don't want to be putting the same sponge near your face over and over again. Working best when dry also means you can't achieve the more natural makeup look that a wet sponge provides.