BEAKEY Flat Duo Patented Makeup Sponge Set of 2, Latex Free Pink Beauty Sponge for Foundation and Powder Application, Soft Blending Sponge, Large Flat Design, BeautyTools for Makeup Lovers

Since the original Beauty Blender became so popular for makeup application and blending, lots of us have searched for the PERFECT affordable alternative. In doing so, we’ve tried lots of sponges that didn’t work for one reason or another. Though recently there have been more good options at lower prices (looking at you, PawPaw sponges!)I still think these are top of the list for really great makeup sponges at a very affordable price. They’re soft and pliable so you can manipulate it to get a great blend on every surface area of your face. They wash easily and hold up well. The multiple surface areas are different enough to be useful, not just gimmicky for advertising purposes. Overall, if you like a soft and squishy makeup sponge, these are a great choice at a great price.* I bought my first set of two about a year ago, and with regular use and thorough cleaning, the set lasted about 10 months before I felt like I needed to replace them. One tore near the point on the flat side, and the other feels too squishy in the middle when wet, like it’s breaking down internally. They can stain depending on your choice of foundation and other cream products like bronzer or blush, but not badly. Daily washing with soap helped keep them from holding too many annoying stains.

just what you need if you have deep pores

Same or at least very similar texture to the la girl sponges I usually use. Still getting used to the shape of these but they work well! My only concerns are that I feel they take a little longer to fully dry than other makeup sponges I've used, and the material has already torn a bit (but admittedly I did wash it a bit roughly)