Which Type of Makeup Puff to Use For Each Step of Your Makeup Routine

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    A Step-By-Step Routine Guide**

    Every Momo’s Workshop puff is designed for a specific moment in your makeup routine. Instead of choosing based on looks alone, even though they’re adorable), start with the step you need the puff for. Below is a clear, step-by-step guide to help you match each makeup step with the right Momo’s Puff.

    Step 1: Liquid or Cream Foundation Base Makeup

    Ideal Momo’s Puff Types:

    • Drytouch Puffs - Dry use 
    • Hydrablend Puffs - Wet or Dry use 
    • Medium to Large Size 

    Best for:

    • Liquid foundation
    • Cream foundation
    • BB/CC creams
    • Cushion foundation

    Why:

    • Works wet and/or dry
    • Blends without streaks
    • Doesn’t absorb too much product
    • Has enough bounce to smooth texture:

    These puffs give you seamless, natural coverage and work perfectly with base products.

    Step 2: Concealer Blending & Under-Eye Setting

    Best for:

    • Blending concealer
    • Setting under the eyes
    • Correcting around the nose
    • Tight inner-corner blending

    Use a puff that:

    • Fits small areas
    • Has a precise point or edge
    • Presses powder gently without lifting makeup

    Concealing - Ideal Momo’s Puff Types:

    • Hydrablend Puff
    • DryTouch Puff
    • Small size

    Setting- Ideal Momo’s Puff Types:

    • Short-Pile Velour Puffs
    • Small size

    Why:
    Precision puffs help prevent creasing and allow delicate, targeted setting work.

    Step 3: Blush, Contour, & Highlight

    Liquid & Creams: Ideal Momo’s Puff Types

    • Drytouch Puffs - Dry use 
    • Hydrablend Puffs - Wet or Dry use 
    • Small to Medium Size 

    Powders: Ideal Momo’s Puff Types

    • Velour Puffs - Long pile -> natural
    • Velour Puffs - Short pile -> precise & matte 
    • Small to Medium Size 

    Best for:

    • Blush placement & blending 
    • Contouring cheekbones 
    • Highlight placement

    Use a puff that:

    • Has sharp angles - contour & highlight
    • Has natural soft angles - blush 
    • Easy to control
    • Applies powder precisely

    Why:
    These shapes give you a clean, sculpted finish with minimal product waste.

    Step 3: All-Over Setting Powder (Loose or Pressed)

    Ideal Momo’s Puff Types:

    • Velour Puff - Long pile
    • Large - Medium size 

    Best for:

    • Setting foundation
    • Mattifying the T-zone
    • Smoothing texture
    • Blending powder evenly across the face

    Use a puff that:

    • Holds powder evenly
    • Presses powder into the skin
    • Covers larger areas quickly

    Why:
    Velour grips and releases powder beautifully, creating a filtered, soft-focus finish.

     

    Step 4: Pressed Powder Touch-Ups 

    Ideal Momo’s Puff Types:

    • Velour Puff - Short Pile 
    • Small - Medium size 

    Best for:

    • Mid-day oil control
    • Removing shine
    • Mattifying 
    • Refreshing makeup in specific areas

    Use a puff that:

    • Works well with pressed powder
    • Holds a lot of powder
    • Allows precise control 
    • Fits in your purse, pocket, or makeup bag

    Why:
    They mattify instantly without disturbing your makeup underneath.

     

    ⭐ Quick Visual Guide 

    Makeup Step Best Puff Type Why It Works
    Foundation (liquid/cream)

    Hydrablend, Drytouch,

    Size: Medium 

    Seamless, streak-free base
    Concealer & Under-Eye

    Concealer: Hydrablend & Drytouch

    Under-eye set: Velour short pile 

    Size: Small 

    Precision & gentle setting
    All-Over Setting Powder

    Velour Long Pile 

    Size: Large - Medium

    Smooth, soft-focus finish
    Contour

    Liquid/Cream: Hydrablend & Drytouch

    Powder: Velour - short pile

    Size: Small 

    Sharp, controlled placement
    Blush/Highlight

    Liquid/Cream: Hydrablend & Drytouch

    Powder: Velour - short pile

    Size: Small - Medium 

    Diffused, natural finish


    Touch-Ups

     

    Valour Puff - Short pile 

    Size: Small-Medium 

    Mattifies without moving makeup