The Original Beautyblender

Since i got into beauty, this has been a product in the back of my mind. However, i couldn't justify the price tag, so brought cheaper alternatives such as the real techniques sponge. But finally, i pulled up the courage, and the money to purchase this and it was the best decision i ever made. This sponge comes in heaps of different colours but ofcourse i stuck with the classic hot pink one. It comes in a small little plastic container, and when i first got it, i was so surprised at how small it was. But once i added water, the sponge almost doubled in size.

The thing that makes this sponge different from the rest is the foam. It has a texture and denseness unless anything i have felt. its light and It's spongey, but you almost feel like it you squeeze it, it will hold an imprint. I love it.

One negative about this sponge (and all beauty sponges) is that fact that you need to use more foundation because the sponge does absorb a lot of the product. However, it gives beautiful results too and makes foundation look glowy and seamless, so I don't mind wasting a little bit of foundation. Plus it makes blending in concealer a dream!

If you are on the fence about getting this, i think you need to bite the bullet and get it right now. I wish i had got it a lot sooner.

Recently when I was in Wellington I took the opportunity to go to the BeautyBliss store... something about being on holiday meant that I felt I could go all out on some new goodies. I have been wanting to try the Beauty Blender for ages, I don't know why as I haven't been impressed with the Real Techniques or Bossy Cosmetics dupes, but I am so glad that I have tried the real thing now! In the wee pack I received the pink beautyblender, the black one, the mini green one, and the new refresh liquid.

So I don't really know where to start with the rave review of this product. I have absolutely been adoring using this. The only thing I hate about it is that I will eventually have to purchase another one. I thought initially that moistening it in the morning would be a pain, but now I just run it under water in the morning as I'm popping the kettle on and I'm good to go. It picks up just the right amount of product and seems to apply it flawlessly, making it flawless on the skin. I love that it never leaves any streak marks like brushes can. I have been using the rounded end to pop the foundation over my face and then I use the side to sort of bop around to pick up any extra product if I have gone overboard. I have found that I haven't had the best luck with cleaning it. I don't know if I just don't have the technique down yet but I never seem to be able to get all of the product out. I do think you need to be a wee bit careful when cleaning as the first time I did it I managed to rip it a tiny bit with my nail. What makes it better than the other dupe beauty blenders is how soft it is, I have found with the others you can't get the right light application as you can't use the 'bopping' motion to apply the product softly.

I really love this product I don't think I will be be going back to brushes anytime soon as it really makes my foundation application flawless.

I WISH I DIDN'T LIKE THIS AS MUCH AS I DO. Because let's be real, $30 for a sponge is pretty ridiculous. But this little pink gem is brilliant.

It leaves my foundation and concealer looking so smooth and flawless and is so quick and easy to use. The point is perfect for getting into those awkward spaces like under your eyes, around the nose etc.

I've tried a few other sponges before which I was always happy with but the Original Beauty Blender always intrigued me and I eventually caved and got it. It really is a step above the others. I LOVE IT SO MUCH.

Also great about it is the little container that it comes in - it's perfect to sit it in to let it dry!

So great. So so so great.

The original beauty blender is still my favourite. Many other versions have seen the light but I have found that the origonal blender works better. It blends effectively without pulling or sticking to your skin. Washes easily as well. A little soapy water is all you need

The Beauty Blender is one of those things I never thought I'd get on board with. I thought it was unnecessary and overpriced... until I got one. I got a free beauty blended with a Kat Von D foundation and man was I impressed. It helps to put foundation on smoothly and without streaks, it buffs the product into your skin with ease and grace. And it is fun to use to boot!. I find the beauty blender a bit annoying for day to day use when I am not really too fussed on how I look, but it is a dream for those days when you have some spare time to make yourself look good. I love that the container also has aeration holes so that your blender can dry without getting dust or other dirt onto it. They are rather expensive so make sure you look after your blender and keep it clean to extend its lifespan!

I added this beauty blender in my first Sephora haul . I wanted to see what the fuss is about with this blender. I read many great reviews about it . I’m a fan of beauty blender and have tried a few over time .

Texture of this blender is super soft . Softer than any other blenders I’ve tried in the past . Blender it’s self needs water or setting spray to make it work . Blender itself has a sponges texture feels off .

Application it seems to spread product out evenly . Build up coverage nicely . It also seems to be sucking up quite a bit of product too .

Overall the price is a bit steep. If I had to choose I would prefer to go back to my real techniques blender over this one . It’s way over hyped . I can’t see myself purchasing this again in the future.

The beauty blender was always a tool I never thought I'd purchase. I have always applied my foundation with a brush as I always believed using a sponge would soak up all my make up as they have done in the past when I've used them. I finally decided to buy a beauty blender to see what all the fuss was about and OMG I am a changed woman! I love this little pink sponge and haven't picked up my foundation brush since. It blends beautifully and makes my skin look poreless and flawless! It doesn't soak up my foundation like I thought it would either! Overall I will definitely be purchasing this again and I have already ordered some of the minis and the cleanser to keep them in the best condition possible!

I didn’t think it was possible for there to be such a huge difference between beauty sponges, however now having tried 3 of the highest rated (Jeffree Star, Real techniques, BB) I can definately confirm there is a firm difference in all 3! Bb is by far my favourite sponge. It doesn’t soak up too much formula, cleans the easiest and just out performs in every way when applying product. No make up brush makes my foundation look as flawless as the BB sponge, for that reason I will continue to repurchase.

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.