When I first started using foundation, I stuck with make up brushes. I don't know if it was a technique issue or I had some weird thoughts about applying with sponges. Either way, I avoided sponge applicators until recently.
One day, I was watching a Youtube video about applying foundation with cosmetic wedges. Impressed by the results, I found a bag of wedges in my mother's bathroom and immediately started applying my foundation with them on a regular basis.
The important thing with using the wedges is that you should find the non-latex brand because they absorb the water better to give you a better result when applying your foundation.
While my blending technique still needed a bit of work, I was happy with the result and gave up foundation brushes for awhile. I liked the results so much that I wanted to venture into the blender world, but I could not bring myself to spend the money for the Beauty Blender. So I decided to search for its cheaper counterpart.
I had seen several postive reviews about it, but I finally decided to pick up the Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge and try it myself. There were two sponges to choose from but for the same price of $9.99, I decided to pick up the pink sponge that came with the cleanser. Now, I don't know if there is a difference between the two sponges offered by Sonia Kashuk, but from what I've seen them look the same outside of color.
The sponge is relatively dense. While I have never used the Beauty Blender, the Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge seems denser by comparison because it doesn't expand very much when it is wet. I like the shape of the sponge because it gives you a nice grip when applying your foundation and the tip is great for applying under eye concealer. Since there are no edges like with a cosmetic wedge, the blending is more effortless because you don't have to blend out the lines the wedges can leave behind.
As far as the cleanser, well it isn't anything impressive. Its has the consistency of soapy water, heavier on the soap side. From the videos I have seen, it doesn't have the gel quality like the cleanser made by Beauty Blender. Honestly, it doesn't do much of anything to clean the sponge.
When I do clean the sponge, I use baby shampoo and warm water, just like I do with my make up brushes. My sponge seems to be permanently stained now, but I can tell if it is clean when there is no more color rinsing out in the sink.
This product is a great buy. You can reuse them (something I never really did with the wedges), they are great at blending, and it is affordable. While I would recommend throwing it away at some point, I plan to put quite a bit of use into my sponge before that happens.
The important thing with using the wedges is that you should find the non-latex brand because they absorb the water better to give you a better result when applying your foundation.
While my blending technique still needed a bit of work, I was happy with the result and gave up foundation brushes for awhile. I liked the results so much that I wanted to venture into the blender world, but I could not bring myself to spend the money for the Beauty Blender. So I decided to search for its cheaper counterpart.
As far as the cleanser, well it isn't anything impressive. Its has the consistency of soapy water, heavier on the soap side. From the videos I have seen, it doesn't have the gel quality like the cleanser made by Beauty Blender. Honestly, it doesn't do much of anything to clean the sponge.
When I do clean the sponge, I use baby shampoo and warm water, just like I do with my make up brushes. My sponge seems to be permanently stained now, but I can tell if it is clean when there is no more color rinsing out in the sink.
This product is a great buy. You can reuse them (something I never really did with the wedges), they are great at blending, and it is affordable. While I would recommend throwing it away at some point, I plan to put quite a bit of use into my sponge before that happens.
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