One of the more lasting trends to sweep the makeup industry in recent times, the humble beauty blender has made its mark on many a famous face from German-Australian vlog queen Pia Muehlenbeck to global makeup mogul Kim Kardashian West.
The iconic egg shaped sponge creates a seamless base of foundation and concealer, leaving you camera ready and line-free.
But it seems the usefulness of this bouncy applicator does not end at patting down setting powder.
FEMAIL have rounded up five unusual beauty tricks for you to try using your everyday beauty blender.
Australian YouTube sensation and makeup guru Chloe Morello often shares videos using beauty blenders to apply her enviable looks
The smokey eye
Speaking to Byrdie, global makeup artist for beautyblender Aline Elasmar said she uses the rounded end of a damp blender to apply a sheer layer of colour to the eyelid.
‘Concentrate on placing product close to the lash line, then use the side of your blender to diffuse the colour towards the crease,’ she continued.
Ms Elasmar said your beauty blender should be damp at all times.
International makeup artist Tina Yong is a fan of beauty blenders
Hiding your roots
Ms Elasmar also uses her trusty blender to cover up unwanted roots in between dyes.
The makeup professional takes dark, matte eye shadow and pats the product over the offending colour.
The wider base area of the beauty blender should be used for hair touch ups, according to Ms Elasmar.
Mani-magic
Before throwing out your much-used beautyblender in favour of a spongy replacement, consider some unusual tricks it could come in handy for – like upping your manicure game.
‘After painting your nails, use the pointed end at a 45-degree angle with a contrasting nail polish shade to add a pop of colour to the tip of your nails,’ Ms Elasmar said.
The blender can also be used all over the nail to create a two tone effect.
The original beauty blender is available at Sephora for $30
Perfect pout
Ms Elasmar said she gets serious value out of her go to beauty blender by using it to apply her lipstick.
‘Use the pointed end to add a wash of colour to your lips- instant, easy glam on the go!’ she said.
The artist added you can also use the narrow, pointed tip to blend blush or bronzer onto the apples of your cheeks.
White stains, be gone!
Kim Kardashian West wrote on her self-titled website about using nylon stocking and beauty blenders to remove annoying deodorant stains from clothing.
If the beauty hack queen endorses it, we are willing to give it a go.
Ms Elasmar reminds for all uses of your beauty blender, make sure it’s damp.