Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Current Obsession : Beauty Blenders

It's true. Until a couple of weeks ago I'd never used a beauty blender. When they first came out, I thought to myself "been there, done that" as I had used the triangle makeup sponges for years when I was younger. How different could they possibly be? Surprisingly, they are incredibly different. My good friend actually gave me one because she uses hers all the time. First off, I noticed the amount of product I needed was significantly less. The sponge doesn't really absorb the makeup, the makeup just kind of sits on top waiting to be applied. Also, the sponge gives smooth even coverage without the "strokes" a makeup brush would give so it looks a lot more natural. The one thing I do have to say is I find with a sponge it applies very sheer so if you want fuller coverage you'd probably have to apply your foundation at least two times. I don't mind the lighter coverage so I personally haven't experimented with this.




My friend gave me the pink Ulta Super Blender Sponge and since I loved that one so much, I purchased the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. I admit, this is my first venture into anything Real Techniques and I wasn't disappointed. I loved the shape of the sponge as the flat end can quickly apply foundation over the bulk of the face while the rounded tip can get into smaller areas around your eyes and nose. I also bought the Ulta Makeup Brush and Sponge Cleaner as my face breaks out if I don't keep my brushes clean. I've used it a couple times and it seems to work well.

Let me know if you've ever tried beauty blenders and if you love them as much as I do!

20 comments:

  1. I've never used a Beauty Blender yet bloggers rave about them so much I think I have to try?!

    http://www.taintedblues.co.uk/

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    1. After having tried one I don't think I can use anything else, I love it! Thanks for stopping in lovely lady! XO -Kim

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  2. I need to try too! I have always used my fingers, I know, shame, shame!! It would be great to have my products last longer. I hope your week is flying by and today is awesome you beautiful lady!! xo

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    1. I say use whatever tool works and sometimes that is your fingers! But these really are great, I don't think I can ever go back and I literally use the smallest amount of foundation now! I hope you are having a wonderful week my amazing friend, thanks for stopping in, you always make me smile! XO -Kim

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  3. My friend got RT makeup sponge and she raved a lot about it, so I think now, after reading your post I might buy one too:)

    http://blogbyvioleta.blogspot.com/

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    1. It's so good, it's different from anything I've ever tried! Thanks for stopping in gorgeous! XO -Kim

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  4. To be honest, I thought these would be exactly like those little sponges but I'm glad to hear they're better. I'll be looking out for one now haha xxx

    http://izzyk1998.blogspot.co.uk/
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    1. They couldn't be more different (not that there is anything wrong with those sponges, they're just not for me!) These are seriously so good, I don't think I could ever sue anything else! Thanks so much for stopping in Izzy, have a wonderful day! XO -Kim

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  5. Seems like a great product especially if it saves on the make-up you apply.

    www.girlcandress.com

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    1. For sure, definitely one of my favorite things about it! Thanks so much for stopping in gorgeous! XO -Kim

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  6. Yay, welcome to the club, Kim :)
    I got a beauty blender a few years ago and I LOVE using it and never stopped since. I also noticed I used less product when applying it with my beauty blender. My very first one went through a lot: lots of usage and even cat bites haha.
    Great you got a special cleaner - so important! I sometimes forget to clean mine (guilty) and I see the result of that on my face right away in the break outs form.
    Anyway, enjoy using it hon :)
    p.s. Hope you are having a great week!
    xox Nadia
    http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It's so good, I'm glad I finally (kind of forcibly!) tried it! I love that it saves so much product but also that is really works well!
      Definitely had to get the cleaner, my face definitely gets terrible when I don't clean my makeup tools! Thanks so much for stopping in Nadia, always love to hear from you gorgeous! XO -Kim

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    1. Thank you so much Jade, you are so sweet! Thanks for stopping in, hope you are having a great week! XO -Kim

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  8. omg i love makeup sponges!
    XO Ellen from Ask Away | www.askawayblog.com

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    1. Definitely glad I tried it, life-changing for sure haha! Thanks for stopping in! XO -Kim

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  9. I really need to get my hands on a beauty blender, I've heard so many great reviews on them recently! Lovely post.
    Love Lauren xx

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    1. They are really really good! Thanks for stopping in lovely lady! XO -Kim

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  10. Was thinking about getting a beauty blender but a bit wary as I like a good bit of coverage as my skin is quite red - hopefully my my foundation will mean I don't have to apply twice but we'll see! x

    moanymouse.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Let me know how it works out for you, I'm interested in seeing how it works out with different foundations/coverages! Thanks for checking my post out beautiful! XO -Kim

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