BeautyBlender vs cheaper makeup sponges

Can the cheaper makeup sponges perform as well as the original BeautyBlender?

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Tuesday 14 March 2017

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A weapon in many makeup artists’ and enthusiasts’ arsenal, the BeautyBlender has built a reputation for providing effortless makeup application sans the brush strokes, leaving you with a smooth, flawless and natural finish. It’s worth investing in the original at RM99, but we checked out some of the more wallet-friendly options to see how well they perform.

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The original: BeautyBlender

Don’t let the size fool you; although the sponge appears small, once dampened it expands in size and becomes a soft spongy applicator. Your makeup glides freely on the skin, with the sponge barely drinking the makeup, and it’s versatile enough to use with both liquid and powder products.

RM99
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Yubiso Powder Puff

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How can you complain when it’s only RM5? This sponge is a lot denser than the others, even when dampened. Blending product onto the face was a rough ordeal and it absorbed quite a bit of product. Best used with powder products as the density will help keep the powder in place.

RM5

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Forever21 Makeup Sponge

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Although known for their clothing, Forever 21 carries an extensive range of beauty tools as well. The sponge doubles in size after it’s soaked in water, making it easier to apply foundation. Plus, the tip helps to get into those hard to reach areas. The best thing is, their sponges come in many different sizes and shapes with an array of colourful choices.

RM15

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

At first, the sponge feels very dense to the touch, but once dampened, it transformed into a soft and squishy applicator. The shape is slightly different compared to the typical tear drop; the slanted edge allows you to contour and chisel those cheekbones with ease.

RM65
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Cerro Qreen Fitting Blender Puff

The sponge is soft, and it gets even more so after being soaked. It affords hassle-free makeup application, distributes foundation evenly, and provides a very natural finish. The only drawback? It absorbed quite a bit of product.

RM16.90
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