The Original Beautyblender

This is a great tool for blending foundation if used properly (make sure it’s damp.) The original is definitely the best - I’ve tried cheaper imitations which don’t work nearly as well. One thing I would say is that it’s not easy to store and keep clean at the same time. Best to keep the plastic container that it comes in for storage.

It’s alright does what it needs to is so hard to clean though and sometimes leaves patches on my skin and it’s very noticeable. I would recommend but I wouldn’t recommend

This sponge is so good it blends makeup flawlessly, it doesn't wash all that great I feel like if you can afford this sponge then by all means it's such a fantastic beauty tool I just think there are other really great and more affordable sponges out there especially when you don't really keep them for that long and they get thrown out.

For years and years all I had seen on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook were Beautyblenders! Hundreds of thousands rave about them so so much. So when I travelled overseas I figured I’d buy one and allow it to change my life in how my makeup way being applied.

But what a let down, there are so so many ‘dupes’ in terms of beauty sponges I felt as if I had already tried the beauty blender and paying almost $30 for a real one seems far too much. For MUCH less I usually use the $4 KMart marble effect teardrop sponges - that have an almost identical feeling.

I also found the beauty blender was more prone to damage and ripping while cleaning compared to other brands and cheaper beauty sponges in the same conditions.

Any makeup collection must include the original Beauty Blender. This one-of-a-kind teardrop-shaped sponge is made to be used wet, which makes it easier to apply makeup flawlessly. The sponge is safe for all skin types because it is comprised of a latex-free, hypoallergenic substance. Applying foundation, concealer, and powder is a breeze with the Beauty Blender, which helps with blending the makeup into the skin. It is also reusable and simple to clean, making it a sustainable option. All things considered, the Beauty Blender is a fantastic purchase for anyone seeking to produce a natural-looking makeup finish.

I think you'd have to have been living under a rock if you haven't heard of a beauty blender before, or maybe just an internet-less shack. This little pink sponge is so raved about in beauty circles and has a million other sponges out there trying to dupe it!

Naturally, I've been wanting to try this for a long time. The higher price has always put me off. I've been using the Real Techniques sponge for the longest time and off iherb you can buy a two pack for around $16NZ whereas this pink sponge is about $35 for just one! Beauty bliss had a boxing day sale so I caved and purchased this sponge that came with a mini solid cleanser for $34. They come in a few different colours now but I decided to stick to the original pink one as that is my fave colour!

This comes nicely packaged in a small tube. The sponge was much smaller than I was expecting. When it's dry, it's about half the size of a dry rt sponge. The material is also incredibly soft and squishy, the rt is very dense and hard compared to it. I feel like the rt sponge is always suggested as the closest dupe to the bb so I'll make a few more comparisons later too!

Once you soak the sponge with water, it expands a huge amount. If you've never used a sponge like this before. Run it under a tap and squeeze it out, I recommend squeezing it out while running it under the tap 10-15 times. Then squeeze it into a towel so it's damp but not soaking. You can then use it to bounce your base all over your face. I find sponges like this are perfect for dry skin. They add some moisture and give a slightly more dewy look than what you would get with a brush.

I find the beauty blender really nice to use, it is super soft on my skin and the point makes it easy to blend around my nose and under my eyes. I do miss the flat edge of the rt sponge though. I feel like it helps blend things quicker.

I like to use a sponge for 3 days and then I clean it. I've been using solid soap which makes cleaning super quick and then I chuck it in the microwave for one minute to kill any bacteria. I do notice pink dye running out when I clean this, I'm not sure if this is a defect or if the lush soap I'm using to clean it is too harsh. A bonus with the texture of this sponge is that it dries overnight. My rt sponge takes a couple of days so it's nice to not actually need two blenders on the go.

This sponge really does make my foundation go on nice but I'm really not seeing any real difference compared to the rt sponge. I'll happily keep using this until it's too gross to use anymore but I can't really see myself purchasing this myself. I would be happy to receive as a gift though. I'm happy that I've finally tried it out but my rt sponge can do everything a bb can!