Cosmetic Sponges - worth the hype?

Okay, I know I’m super late to the party with cosmetic sponges, but I’ve recently fallen in love. Sure, I was well aware of them when they first became popular, but I wasn’t convinced. Having tried to apply foundation in the past with one of those triangle sponges, (you know the ones that were available from Boots / Superdrug that you were obsessed with when you were a teen) I found that they soaked up more product than they applied and weren’t the most hygienic. As a result, that’s what I associated with the cosmetic sponges that were becoming popular so I was reluctant to go out and buy one.

However, last month, I was in Boots with my mum, helping her to choose some Real Techniques brushes and there was an offer on the Real Techniques range and as I didn’t need any other brushes (and I’m a sucker for promotions), I decided to bite the bullet and buy the Real Techniques MiracleComplexion Sponge. I’d heard so many positive reviews about this sponge so I was keen to know what all the hype was about, but was still a little sceptical about it. How wrong I was. I love it, it’s completely changed the way I apply my make up.

Admittedly, I’m still a little reluctant to use it for my foundation, but that’s mainly because I love using the Zoeva 103 Defined Blender Brush and not a lot will convince me to switch. However, I have been using the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge for my concealer and it’s made a huge difference. I use the flat side to initially ‘dab’ the concealer into my skin, using quite a light touch. I then use the pointed end for the corner of my eyes to ensure all of the concealer is blended in well. I find that it blends the concealer into my skin so much better than any brush does and it leaves me with a more flawless finish. Not only that, but I find that it blends the concealer into my skin so much quicker and more effortlessly than any brush. Also, it doesn't soak up loads of product so I definitely don’t feel like I’m losing lots of concealer into the sponge. I know there are lots of different brands with this style of cosmetic sponges, but at £5.99, you really can’t go far wrong with the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. Having been someone who was dead against them a few months ago, I now can’t recommend them enough! Do I think they're worth the hype? 100%!

Have you tried any cosmetic sponges likes these? Let me know your thoughts.