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Makeup sponges are beloved for their blendability—but they’re also one of the most bacteria-prone tools in your beauty routine. Their porous material absorbs liquid foundation, oils, dead skin cells, ...

In a world of cleaning tips and tricks, there's one I certainly hadn't heard of – microwaving a makeup sponge to clean it. So, what's the theory? Supposedly the hot water banishes that bothersome ...