Hello beauties,
Let's just call this my first official makeup sponge, ya! I did tried those ones from eBay and it was pure torture, it was like I was hitting a stone on my face and at the end of it all the sponge soaks up all the products. After my experience with those I just gave up lol, honestly RM 72($20+) is a bit steep for me to spend on a sponge (original beauty blender)... but eh! the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge is half the price- so I thought why not try that?!
The sponge is not shaped like the other sponges, I find the shape quite interesting. Rounded sides blend large areas of the face with a repeated dabbing or “stippling” motion. Precision tip covers blemishes and imperfections. Flat edge for the contours around the eyes and nose. (source realtechniques.com). So you can get to all areas of the face.
The texture is soft (feels like it can tear up easily), like the original beauty blender the size also doubles and it gets softer when damp, so you can actually just spray facial mist onto the sponge instead. I find that the sponge soaks up less foundation if you dab the foundation on the face first rather than applying directly with the sponge (so dab the product on the face and blend out with the sponge). I also noticed that the damp sponge is actually too soft and doesn't perform well, so I personally prefer to spray with a mist rather that soaking in water.
It does help achieve a nice natural looking airbrushed finish, can be used to apply most products, foundations, powders, cream bronzers/highlighters... Keeping it clean is actually easy and simple, just same way I clean my makeup brushes, the main trick is wash after use or at least same day so the dirt won't settle in.
The sponge is not shaped like the other sponges, I find the shape quite interesting. Rounded sides blend large areas of the face with a repeated dabbing or “stippling” motion. Precision tip covers blemishes and imperfections. Flat edge for the contours around the eyes and nose. (source realtechniques.com). So you can get to all areas of the face.
The texture is soft (feels like it can tear up easily), like the original beauty blender the size also doubles and it gets softer when damp, so you can actually just spray facial mist onto the sponge instead. I find that the sponge soaks up less foundation if you dab the foundation on the face first rather than applying directly with the sponge (so dab the product on the face and blend out with the sponge). I also noticed that the damp sponge is actually too soft and doesn't perform well, so I personally prefer to spray with a mist rather that soaking in water.
It does help achieve a nice natural looking airbrushed finish, can be used to apply most products, foundations, powders, cream bronzers/highlighters... Keeping it clean is actually easy and simple, just same way I clean my makeup brushes, the main trick is wash after use or at least same day so the dirt won't settle in.
I'm still warming up to this sponge but I prefer my brush for now(this may change with time tho), I love it for blending concealer more. It is a nice sponge to have in your collection, if you think the beauty blender is too pricey you might try this out--well I've read reviews that the original beauty blender is not dupe-able but this is a nice sponge to try. A part of me still wants the BB tho.
Have you tried the Real Techniques Miracle Sponge?! What are your thoughts? Have a fabulous day!
Have you tried the Real Techniques Miracle Sponge?! What are your thoughts? Have a fabulous day!
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Still prefer my beauty blender to this sponge. Although, it's actually very nice
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to try d bb soon and see what the hype is about lol!
DeleteI have tried a lot of sponges but not the BB yet and I'm itching to get it but just like you I think its expensive so I'm using my brushes :)
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yes, the bb is a bit pricey but brushes still do a good job, you can check this one out tho.
DeleteLike you I actually tried a sponge similar to this, it took up so much product and so much time to apply the makeup. I prefer my brush but maybe I'll try this out one of these days.
ReplyDeletePrincess Audu
you should try the complexion sponge way better than the other cheaper ones in my opinion :)
Deletei as well got one of those cheap sponges and they were no good...I still prefer to use a buffing brush for my foundation its a lot faster.
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those sponges are just waste of time, soak up all your foundation and does nothing lol.. ya you're right buffing brush is quite good :)
DeleteMaybe am old school, but i prefer my hands in apply tings lol
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lol, i do prefer hands in some instances but for foundation nah.. lol
DeleteI haven't used either sponges or any sponges yet! I totally need to give these sponges a go but I'm just so happy with the finish that my fingers and a brush gives me. I always find that the sponge looks more difficult and then it seems much harder to get totally clean (and I'm a clean freak with my brushes and powder puffs) Thanks for the review girl, I'm totally considering trying this one out!
ReplyDeleteI actually love the miracle sponge by RT, I use it to blend my under eye concealer, and it does a good job! I haven't use the bb yet so I can't make comparisms!
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