Before buying the original Beauty Blender I'd heard so many different versions of "Once you try it, you'll never go back to using a normal beauty sponge." Do I agree with this statement now I actually have tried it? No. Do I think it's worth the extra money? No.
I put off buying a Beauty Blender for so long based on the price. Why would I spend that much on a simple sponge when I could buy a sponge that does a great job for under a fiver?!
But there I was on holiday in the US, ready to buy my Ulta purchases and they had Beauty Blenders right by the tills. I had spending money to spare so I thought 'fuck it, just buy it.'
I honestly hardly reach for it now I have bought it. I find it soaks up more product than other sponges I've tried and I don't think my foundation looks any better using it. My sponge of choice is one I actually bought at the same time, the EcoTools Total Perfecting Blender. I love the fact this is a little less squidgy and has two flat edges, which is something I also like about the Real Techniques sponge and the No 7 one.
My advice here? Don't always believe the hype, what works for someone else might now work for you so don't feel pressured to love a product just because everyone else seems to.
What do you think of the original Beauty Blender?
What's your favourite brand of makeup sponge?
Danni
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The only Beauty blenders I use are by real techniques and I swear by them! But if they are too wet then they definitely soak too much product! But I do love them for make my make up a bit more flawless!
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Love RT sponges, think it was the first one I ever tried.
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I can't really get on with the beauty blender/makeup sponges either. I prefer using makeup brushes to sponges!
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I like to use both but for the price of a beauty blender I’d rather buy a brush!
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I actually do really like the Beauty Blender but then again I like the RT sponge, I’d say for me I find the Beauty Blender is softer than most
ReplyDeleteSuperdrug’s own brand do a pretty good dupe of the original beauty blender in terms of softness. I prefer them a little less soft, i think it gives more coverage!
DeleteX
I bought a big box of beauty blenders shaped like hearts and I've not used a single one! Not sure if that's because I don't really need to use them, or they're too pretty!
ReplyDeleteThey sound like they’re too nice to use!
DeleteX
I will use any beauty sponge if it does the job. Sometimes I will use a brush to blend. Most times I don't use foundation though so don't use either. :)
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That’s why I regret spending the money. Cheaper ones do just as good a job!
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Totally agree, buying a 'branded' item doesn't always mean it will do a better job. I always go for the cheaper options lol
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