Fresco Pearl Applicator Makeup Blender Sponge - Egg Shape Beauty

I came to write a negative review on this blender about a month ago, because I was unhappy about how long it lasted for me... and then I realized I was using it wrong.(This is the part where I tell you I am not at all a makeup afficianado and usually learn to do things by just playing with it.)How I used it originally: pour some concealer/foundation on the back of my hand, dip the dry beauty blender into the dollup and apply to my face in a gentle dabbling motion. I liked it. The blender allowed my makeup to enter all the nooks and crannies of my face, and soaked up the extra so I didn't look like cake. I used it this way for a few weeks (okay, maybe a month) and then decided I should probably wash it. I took it to the sink and very gently washed it with some natural soap. It immediately started splitting in two, and the build up of makeup wasn't coming off. I was mad. I assumed that I could use and abuse this thing and then just hose it down and start over. Not. I cut the remaining pieces into points and continued to use them a while longer.Fun fact: these things respond pretty well to scissors.(This is the part where I tell you not to google "cut open your beauty blender" because some woman found something horrible inside)I finally gave up my first blender and ordered a second. This is when I realized there was another way to use it.What I read and how I'm using it most of the time now: wet the beauty blender and squeeze out the excess (I use a towel to soak up a little of the moisture), pour some concealer/foundation on the back of my hand, dip the moist beauty blender into the dollup and apply to my face in a gentle dabbling motion. After using, gently wash the blender, being careful not to squish the tip. Apparently wetting the blender first prevents it from absorbing too much makeup. The water also thins out my makeup, but it does feel cleaner, and a little more blended because of it.At this point I'm pretty satisfied with my methods and appreciate both for different levels of coverage. What I've come to realize is that this is a disposable makeup tool. It will not last forever and if you aren't going to clean it, you need to replace it regularly. Both my blenders have lasted plenty long and I love the smooth coverage I get by using it.

Wow...What a great blender sponge! I have a Beauty Blender sponge, and I love it, but having just one is a bit of a pain, so I found some sponges at a very cheap price, and I got what I paid for...cheap sponges. They can be found here on Amazon for less than $5. They didn't pounce well at all, and were hard ~ so hard that I practically had bruises from using them. Into the trash bin they went.But I needed an extra blender sponge, and after reading the reviews here, I bought the Fresco Pearl sponge. As soon as it arrived, it was time for a side-by-side comparison, and since my Beauty Blender is black, it was easy to tell them apart. As it happens, if I had had my eyes closed, I couldn't have told them apart. This sponge is fabulous...no ifs, ands, or buts about it. It is wonderfully squeezeable, and pounces like a champ. I'm ordering another one just for my travel bag.I should mention, however, that the 'travel case' that comes with it is simply a plastic container that the sponge comes in. It will work, certainly; however, if the sponge is put into it wet, you should expect the sponge to still be wet when you take it out. So, if the sponge is in there for days, and went in wet, then it could very likely smell to high heaven when the container is opened, because there is just a tiny hole in the lid for ventilation. But that's really a small quibble ~ after all, I didn't buy the sponge for the container. I bought a second air port to store and carry my sponge.Buy one, you won't regret it!

I bought 3 different kinds of make-up sponges- the original beauty blender, the blend me beautifully sponge, and this one. The JGOB is by far my favorite of the 3. I like it better than the original beauty blender, which wasn't quite as soft and I wasn't impressed with the application. The JGOB sponge is softer, it applies my make-up really evenly, and its not cracking or disintegrating. Its really soft, easy to use, and simple to clean. I just use a gentle foaming hand soap and it works really- I clean it after every use because my skin is prone to acne. I noticed a little bit of staining from my foundation, but I'm not too concerned. I will definitely be buying more of these sponges, and I will never use a brush again. I got mine in neon green and I really like the color. Also, the plastic case is awesome. I just stick it in the lid, which also has holes to help circulate air, and let it dry on my counter.

I admit I don't own a real Beauty Blender, but I've researched them enough to know that this one is as close to the real deal as I can get for this price. It's supple and doesn't get gigantic when wet, but it does expand and get even softer. My makeup goes on smoothly and doesn't look streaky - like it sometimes can with a dense makeup brush. If I could afford the real deal, I'd get it, but I can't justify it, so the JGOB it is. Great purchase. I'd buy another. Oh, and I store it on the lid of the travel case so it can dry. Really glad to have the travel case!

I've had a beauty blender that has lasted me a year, but I felt like I should try a less expensive dupe. This blender is terrible! Not only does it not retain water, it fell apart within 2 weeks of use. Not good. If you're looking for a blender that will last through multiple washes, this is not the one for you. The original Beauty Blender may be pricier, but you truly get a bang for your buck. Don't waste your time and money on this dupe!

It's a dupe for a beauty blender, however, I finally felt a real beauty blender the other day and these are much firmer than the real ones. When I use it to blend, beating my face takes on a whole new meaning. It works, don't get me wrong, just packs a punch!

It is probably just personal preference more than anything wrong with the product, but I found that the foam cosmetic wedges(very inexpensive in most pharmacies and discount department stores, did the job of applying and blending foundation just as well or better. Plus the compact wedges are easy to fit in amy cosmetic bag, and easier to hold so much easier to control, at least for me.