Blends makeup beautifully once you know how to use it!
I have had my eye on the makeup blender sponges at Ulta, but just couldn’t justify the price.  This is a much more affordable option and it has a very feminine, pretty packaging. I haven’t tried the more expensive ones to be able to compare them, but I can compare the effects of this sponge compared to my nice makeup brushes.<br /><br />The first day I used the sponge I was really disappointed. I dipped it in water and dried it off on a towel and put my makeup (It cosmetics CC cream) on the big end of the sponge.  Then I used it to rub the makeup all over my face.  And there was very little makeup on my face! I was thinking I wasted my money.  Then I put the sponge in water to try to clean it off and it expanded A LOT – over half an inch in length and so much in diameter that it would no longer fit inside the packaging. I figured I had used it wrong.  I put on my makeup with my brushes and decided to seek more information on how to use the sponge for the next day.<br /><br />Before trying my sponge the second day, I watched a few YouTube videos on how to use makeup blender sponges. I had definitely used it wrong the first day! It is important to get the sponge really wet and fully expanded before using it to help keep the sponge from absorbing your makeup. So this time I let it fully expand in the water then blotted it dry on a towel. I then used it to blot my makeup all over my face.  This technique actually worked.<br /><br />After playing around with different methods, I have found that spotting my face with the makeup first and then using the sponge to blot it all over my face before the makeup dries works the best. I get a nice airbrushed finish without streaks from a brush.  It has also helped me to not put on too much makeup.  With the brushes I was having problems with having excess makeup in certain areas of my face. By the end of the day my hands and everything in sight would be covered in makeup! With the sponge I haven’t had this issue – it seems to really help the makeup blend into your skin and not just pile up and rub off.<br /><br />I did receive this item at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review.  I have been pleased with how it works and would recommend it to others who are interested in the makeup blender sponges but don’t want to waste money on the pricey name-brand ones or on cheaper ones that don’t work.
Rating: 5 stars