Sephora's description says:
"The original beautyblender® is a revolutionary makeup sponge applicator with 360 degrees of usable surface for creating absolute complexion perfection. This five-time Allure Best of Beauty Award-winner is ergonomically designed to meet your makeup needs. beautyblender® is the first high definition, neon pink sponge application tool that gives you everything from amazingly sheer coverage to a buildable full coverage."
I bought a double pack at Toronto IMATS in 2012, and it's taken me a really long time to try them. To be honest, at first I wasn't hugely impressed, and then in early 2013 I bought the Real Techniques Buffing Brush which then became the brush I used most often for foundation application. This post is going to be a review of the Beauty Blender, what I like and don't like, and if it's worth the price.
Here are my two Beauty Blenders, one dry and one wet.
The Beauty Blender is essentially a glorified sponge. It has one larger end and one more tapered end, perfect for getting around the nose and mouth area.
To use the Beauty Blender you have to take it to a sink and wet it so that it absorbs water and becomes enlarged. I loathe this part of the whole thing. I always forget to get the sponge wet and have to leave my makeup area to go to the bathroom and get the Beauty Blender set up. I know this seems ridiculous, but it's a pain if you don't apply your makeup in the bathroom. I leave the water running on the sponge for about 10 seconds and then squeeze out any excess water. This helps smooth your foundation and blend really well.
I generally pour foundation onto the back of my hand and then use my fingertip to dot foundation where it is needed. This sponge doesn't absorb too much product, but to get the most out of my foundation, I dot where needed and then use the sponge to blend it all out.
It does blend out the foundation really well. It leaves a very flawless finish to the skin and of course, never leaves brush lines on your face. I've created some pros and cons to tell you what I think.
PROS:
- Blends out foundation really well, never looks cakey
- Can be used for concealer and other cream products, like cream blush or bronzer
- Easy to travel with, really compact
- Could be used with a water spray if you don't have a sink nearby
CONS:
- Really expensive for a sponge ($26.00 CDN)
- Has to be wet to use, or at least for best results
- Hard to clean, still not sure whats best for this product
- Does absorb some product, even if it's minimal
Overall, I think the Beauty Blender does give nice results and can create a flawless base. It's great for layering makeup and blending out any mistakes you may have made. It's really expensive and a bit inconvenient if you don't apply makeup in your bathroom. I'm glad I bought the pack of two because it's a cheaper way to buy the Beauty Blender, but I don't think I will repurchase another one.
You can buy the Beauty Blender here: http://www.sephora.com/beautyblender
- Can be used for concealer and other cream products, like cream blush or bronzer
- Easy to travel with, really compact
- Could be used with a water spray if you don't have a sink nearby
CONS:
- Really expensive for a sponge ($26.00 CDN)
- Has to be wet to use, or at least for best results
- Hard to clean, still not sure whats best for this product
- Does absorb some product, even if it's minimal
Overall, I think the Beauty Blender does give nice results and can create a flawless base. It's great for layering makeup and blending out any mistakes you may have made. It's really expensive and a bit inconvenient if you don't apply makeup in your bathroom. I'm glad I bought the pack of two because it's a cheaper way to buy the Beauty Blender, but I don't think I will repurchase another one.
You can buy the Beauty Blender here: http://www.sephora.com/beautyblender
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