Beauty Blender
versus
Real Techniques.
Oh my fellow slap addicts I want to say I prefer the real techniques ... But I don't
These egg shaped make up sponges are here to replace the more traditional foundation brushes. Offering a flawless makeup application with minimal skill, you'd be mad not to try. Simply rinse your sponge under running water, squeeze out the excess and use to apply your foundation.
These little damp eggs are a complete game changer compared to a traditional flat foundation brush.
I was completely in love with my flat brush for years. I mean years and years maybe 8? Eek! I moved on to a buffing/stippling brush a few years ago but now I have to say it's all about these magic sponges.
With a flat brush I definitely used more product. I had a heavier look to my makeup and at times it could leave brush marks, so I would use my fingers after to blend. I used to put the foundation on the back of my hand and dip the brush in to apply. Anyone who has used Estée Lauder double wear knows the pain of the stain! If you leave the residual foundation on the back of your hand it is stuck like glue to you. If you're anything like me, you forget it's there until you get to work. You then desperately try to scrub it off in the loo before anyone notices.
Both sponges are great for building foundation. I love how easy that is.
Double wear is my go to base. I've used it since 2008 and no matter what I try I always have a bottle or two (or 5) in my kit. The sponges have completely changed the look of this foundation. I never look cakey and I don't get that mask line around my face, it's also nicer for blending into the hair line. I feel like these sponges make anyone a makeup artist.
In my humble opinion a flawless base is everything. If your foundation is the wrong shade, cakey or you get that line around your face it can completely distract from that winged eyeliner you perfected, or that sexy shade of red you finally found. It's the base for everything. It's what keeps the whole look together.
Here are my personal thoughts on how these two compare:
The real techniques (RT) is by far the more affordable option. However I have a few criticisms when compared to the Beauty Blender (BB). I like that the RT has the flat edge, but the point is not as small and I like that for around my eyes. The RT texture is just not the same as the BB. The RT seems to absorb more product causing product wastage and build up inside the sponge.
Product wastage = Pennies wasted
I'm all for making things last longer and saving money where I can. However, the BB is £16 in the UK that's £10 more than the RT which retails for £6. I'm not sure how much product is wasted or if it would equate to the price difference in the sponges over a period of time. You can decide that for yourself. Personally I think the one off £10 extra paid is probably less that what I would waste using the RT over time.
In my opinion the RT application is not as smooth as the BB as the sponge is more open textured. Because of its close texture the BB gives a more air brushed effect.
I feel like I have to press the RT harder on my face to deposit product because the makeup sucks in to the sponge. I mean it's all marginal differences. I'm not saying I have to literally pummel my face to apply my foundation. But, this is a nit picky review as both products are fantastic.
Another plus for the BB is I think the sponge stains less and it doesn't drag the skin at all.
Overall both sponges help you to apply foundation flawlessly. The beauty blender does give an even smother finish and you will have minimal product wastage but it will cost you initially.
If you don't want to spend £16 for a sponge... DON'T! The real techniques is a really great product BUT the beauty blender is just that little bit better.
I'm now using the BB for foundation and the RT for cream contour and bronzer.
So Slap addicts that's my verdict on the BB versus the RT.
Let me know your experiences and if there is anything you want me to try.
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