So if you're over using brushes or your hands to apply your makeup, here's how to use the Beauty Blender to step up your foundation game according to experts.

Consumer Reports explains how to use an immersion blender, a handheld electric mixing stick that's a handy kitchen alternative to a full-sized blender or mixer.

A blender is a relatively simple machine—a blade, a jar, a couple of buttons that get everything going. If used properly, it can whip up smoothies, puree soups, and even blend nut butters. But use it ...