Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I absolutely adore these makeup sponges! They are not like makeup sponges I've had before, but rather they really do blend and perfect your foundation and other cream and liquid products, its amazing!I start off by using warm water to soak my sponge and then i gently squeeze out the excess water. Then I go ahead and apply my primer with the short long side and let it soak into my skin. It is nice because at this stage the sponge is most wet, so it makes my primer glide on effortlessly since they can be sort of thick, it also makes use of a tiny amount of product over my whole face, so I really do recommend it for this use.After I let my primer soak in I add my foundation using the longer side of the sponge. In places that need extra coverage I can go ahead and use the flat side to sort of blot in a little more coverage and have it still look smooth without caking on a ton of product.If you need concealer the pointed tip is great for around your eyes, nostrils, and typical redness areas that tend to be harder to get into. The flat end works good on my chin too if it happens to be red (which it often is).After I put my blush, highlighter, or bronzer on I will go over the edges with the long side that I previously used for foundation to help blend it effortlessly. It makes for a polished look with minimal effort. Be careful if you have a lot of product still on there if you do this. Usually by the time I'm done with my foundation there isn't much left in the sponge, so keep this in mind!If you have a cream blush I have found you can use the sharp angle coming off the flat end (and long side) to dip into a cream blush in a pinch and feather it out beautifully. I restrain from doing this too often as I find blush color harder to get out.To clean my sponge I simply get it nice and soaked and use some antibacterial liquid handsoap to clean it....nothing fancy and it works well. Just make sure to get out the excess soap before you use it on your skin again!So easy to use, so easy to clean, I really do love these! I like to pick them up when ulta has online sales (as I haven't found them in store anywhere)!

If you're anything like me, you care about your make up not looking caked on and fake. I'm relatively new to the latest makeup trends, but it became very evident to me that a blending sponge is a must have in the daily essentials kit. I'm also the type of online shopper who reads the reviews before making a purchase, especially when it comes to something that is going to touch my face.The RT sponge is just wonderful! Allow me to break it down for you:First, let's talk price: In comparison to the BeautyBlender (because I'm sure you know about it) this sponge is significantly less expensive, I believe the BeautyBlender hovers around $20 where the RT sponge was just under $10. Don't be fooled however, the RT sponge may be short on cash, but it is not short on performance.Size: The RT sponge is rather large, about the size of a small(er) lemon. However, the size assures you that you will get optimum coverage, and I think contributes to the flawless finish.Material: The material of the RealTechniques Sponge reminds me of a memory foam pillow. It's soft to the touch and smooth on the skin. Simply wonderful. The sponge does expand some when it is wet, but not too much. For me, it was just enough! Wetting the sponge contributes to the dewey look I prefer, a vibrant, fresh skin, natural look. One thing I have to say about the RT sponge is it seems to hold water a bit. This isn't a terrible thing, I'd simply recommend allowing it to dry overnight (after cleaning) if you need to use the sponge dry.Shape: The sponge is shaped like a lemon, with one flat, angled edge. The rounded edges are great for blending in foundation on the cheeks or larger areas, where the flat edge is perfect for blending in concealer or areas around the eyes and nose. There's a pointed tip at one end, which is suggested for blending in blemish control (small precise spots).In regard to some of the negative reviews, I can see how the edges of the sponge may fray with a significant amount of use, however, I think it's all about how well you treat your sponge. If you leave it laying around, or banging in the bottom of your cosmetic case, it's going to rip. If you keep it safely in your beauty bag, I think the lifespan of this sponge could really surprise you.All in all, this sponge seems to be fantastic,it really does deliver a flawless finish.L

I'm in my fifties and I'm used to using sponges back in the day I started using a brush since that seemed to be the thing to do now we're back to sponges just in a different shape I got to say I like this one though easier to hold and blend than those triangles we used to have I could get one I think it moves the product around your face more gently

I have purchased this multiple times. My favorite sponge for makeup!

Good

Love these sponges, been using them for years. Work just as well as the expensive ones but much better than the cheap ones. They can be hard to clean though.

Works well

Good per daughter.

Nos han gustado

Nice. Been using this for years.

Llegó bien el producto y de buena calidad, mi favorita

Love love loveeee this sponge, would recommend for someone still using the disposable sponges or someone not wanting to pay for a beauty blender or really anyone who loves makeup and saving some money. This sponge blends makeup very well and creates a flawless coverage (this will obviously very depending on the quality of makeup you use). I have used this sponge both dry and damp. The sponge has a flat back on it that i find good for loose powder to bake concleaer and the pointy side is good for applying concealer and foundation under the eye and the sides are good to use for applying foundation to the face and neck.The only slight down side to this sponge is how much it expands when you wet it. It does get a lot bigger which could make it hard to get under the eye.The price is well worth it since it is half the price of the beauty blender and works just as well in my opinion and the shippinng was fast and packaging/ item had no issues!

pretty good!