Because Things Are Getting Crazy: A Guide to Every Kind of Weird New Makeup Sponge

Shape: Egg-like

Specialty: Versatile, all-over application thanks to its wide base and tapered tip. Bonus: The cell structure of the sponge fills with water to ensure that the product sits on top of it, rather than being absorbed/wasted.

Beautyblender Original, $20; sephora.com.

Shape: Finger

Speciality: Drop-free, precise application for the nooks and crannies of the face such as the sides of the nose and inner corners of the eyes.

The Finger Sponge, $14.95; the-makeup-bullet.com.

Shape: Tear Drop

Specialty: It's 100% non-porous, which means it won't waste any product as it fits the contours of the face during application. And since it's made of silicon, it's also very easy to clean.

The Makeup Drop, $20; makeupdrop.com.

Shape: Double Cone

Specialty: The tips of the cone are for the hard-to-teach areas of the face, while the sides can be used on the cheeks and forehead. The central strips are to ensure your fingers stay clean. The jet black shade? Chiiiic.

Givenchy Makeup Blender Fluid Compact Sponge, $20; sephora.com.

Shape: Flat and asymmetrical

Specialty: Both the shape and super-soft non-latex texture make this long-lasting sponge great for loose and pressed powders.

Jane Iredale Flocked Sponge, $5.50; amazon.com.

Shape: Diamond

Specialty: The tiny tip is great for spot coverage, while the larger, wedge-like sides work for cheeks/forehead and the smaller ones can be used for contouring.

Real Techniques Miracle Diamond Sponge, $9.99; ulta.com.

Shape: Egg-shaped with a flat edge

Specialty: This architectural sponge has a precision tip for blemishes; rounded side for stippling; and a flat edge for the contours.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, $6.99; ulta.com.

Shape: Wedge

Specialty: Compact for one-the-go application, the pointed tip is for application, the domed side is for blending, and the flat round edge buffs.

Miracle Contour Wedges (Set of 4), $10; realtechniques.com.