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I can't live without my "little pink egg!"
I got my Beauty Blender in the mail last week, and even though it was the end of the day, I took off my makeup and got ready to try it right away. I bought this sponge set because there have been a lot of really good reviews about it at the QVC Bare Escentuals message boards and at the Makeup Geek forum. My initial reaction was "dang, that's a small sponge..." Too my surprise, it expanded...read more at least 2x after I put it in water! If you let it sit and dry, it goes back to it's original size. According to their official youtube video, you wet the sponge, gently squeeze out the excess water, then go in to your foundation and begin stippling. The sponge covers most of my dark acne scars, but I do need to go back an post-conceal with a small concealer brush. My problems with the beauty blender stem from the damp/wet application. I have never been able to get wet application to work on my face with a brush. I'm not sure why I thought it would be better with a sponge - all the problems I've had with wet application are present with the beauty blender when used as directed in their youtube video.  I'll put a page break here since there's a lot of writing. ** The following 4 points were cross posted at the QVC message boards by myself a few days ago** 1. Wet application only works on my forehead. I don't know why, but it looks really terrible on the rest of my face, where sadly, I need the most help. 2. Wet application of minerals looks patchy on my skin. I didn't think I'd have this problem with the beauty blender because you're picking up the minerals dry as opposed to spritzing the dry minerals with water, but it happened. No matter how much or how little foundation I pick up, the foundation sits on my skin where ever that first bounce of the beauty blender lands. Same is true with wet application with a brush. No amount of stippling (or buffing) will get it out. Usually the only choice I have is to wash my face and start over. Not a great option on the week days. 3. I look older! With wet/damp application of the foundaion, the minerals end up settling in fine lines I didn't have before! It's as if as the moisture from the minerals evaporates, it takes moisture from my skin with it. I look way older than I actually am. 4. Wet application makes Matte behave like Original. The foundation melts off my face by the end of the day. It's really unattractive. You can see all my little acne scars and red spots. So my solution is to use it dry. The sponge takes about two days to dry out and shrink back down to size, but a day of drying is sufficient. The minerals the sponge picks up are no longer darkened with moisture, which is how I know it's dry enough. The dry application still saves a little bit of time, it still looks really amazing, and my Matte foundation doesn't lose any of it's oil absorbing properties. I have also tried to use it by really vigorously squeezing out as much water as I can with a dry towel, but for some reason, that doesn't work as well as letting the sponge dry overnight. The only remaining problem is that my chin is going through a minor break out. It's either stress or the beauty blender. I don't know what the sponge is made of and I don't know what the sponge is dyed with, so it's possible that I'm allergic to something in the sponge even though the sponge says "hypoallergenic". Someone also suggested that it could be bacterial growth inside the sponge. I hope that's not it, but that's certainly plausible. Since the breakout is fairly contained to one side of my chin and not all over my face, I think that it's stress related. If I figure out that the breakout is beauty blender related, I'll let you know. Over all, the beauty blender seems most appropriate for ladies (or gentlemen) who don't have a problem with wet application.   If you're at all worried about bacterial growth, you probably should stay away from the sponge since it retains so much moisture.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 5 people said helpful
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eh...
yes, this sponge is great because it is reusable and does provide natural looking coverage. however, i don't think it's worth $20. dampening a regular drug store sponge can provide a similar look as well.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 1 people said helpful
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Just too good.
I have a face with some hair and blemishes, sometimes is dificult hide all this blamishes and pinples... but thank GOD for the beauty blender... IS JUST DO GOOD!!!! and gives a airbrush finish...This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 4 people said helpful
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A must for perfect foundation!
I love this! It's the perfect thing to put foundation on with. I've had problems applying my foundation until i found this. I've used foundation brushes, which are too complicated and don't apply makeup smoothly, and my fingers just smear everything all over the place. This helps me sponge the makeup on effortlessly and it really makes the makeup look more smooth and natural. It's very simple to u...read morese: Wash it with lukewarm water, and squeeze out the excess water until it's slightly damp. Then put a bit of liquid foundation on the back of your hand, dip the beautyblender in it,and press it anywhere you need coverage. don't rub it across your face, though, just dab, or press. It's totally worth the money, and i would reccomend buying the cleanser with it.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 3 people said helpful
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Great Product
Overpriced sponge? Well maybe BUT...I was skeptical to try this because essentially it is a makeup sponge so how good could it be? But I have to admit, it really does give you a flawless makeup finish. I like to use it for applying my cream blush because it gives the application such a natural finish. As far as using it, run it under water (which will cause sponge to expand) and squeeze out the...read more water and then put it in a towel and squeeze out excess water again. Apply product (foundation, blush, etc) and "bounce" the sponge over area you're applying the product to. Use the bottom part of the sponge when applying product to large areas (face, cheeks) and use the pointed part for smaller areas (around the eyes). I also appreciate that the sponge comes with a return address so it can be sent back for proper recycling. The only con...the price.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 4 people said helpful
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good product occasionally
Ok.. I am not a fan of liquid foundation. I wear it VERY rarely. But... when I do, I use this product with it. It blends and smooths better than fingers and way better than wedges. But if you are a liquid foundation wearer, this is a must, unless you like the "mask" look. A few swipes around the jaw (wet it a tiny bit) and it melts into your skin effortlessly. Be sure to wash it a...read morefter every use. They do sell a cleanser for it, but any cheap face wash made for sensitive skin will do fine.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 4 people said helpful
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Make your foundation go on soooo smooth
I love this sponge for putting on liquid foundation it does a beautiful job of putting on liquid foundation. I recommend this over a brush any dayThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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Never would have thought it
How could a sponge beat a makeup brush? This does, smooth barely detectable product application. Last forever and cleans up easily. A definite must have.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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No big deal
It does the exact same thing as the cheap drug store sponges. For me it is not worth the price you pay for one sponge.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 4 people said helpful
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Makeup Must
I discovered this little wonder at a local beauty boutique in my neighborhood. I was drawn to it because of its brilliant hot pink color and it has since become part of my makeup starting lineup. I previously used those wedge-shaped cosmetic sponges to blend my foundation, which work fine. But once you try the beautyblender, you'll never go back. You simply douse it under the sink with water, give...read more it a squeeze and then I roll it in a clean towel to remove excess water. I apply foundation with my fingers and then blend away with my little pink egg-shaped wonder. It's as soft as can be and is latex and odor free. You can purchase it as a set with a sponge cleanser but I rinse it with hand soap after use and let it dry. Remember to always let your beauty brushes and tools dry completely before storing them.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 2 people said helpful
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