US. Good sponge, very soft and works well. I like it so much I gave a couple of them as gifts. The strangest thing is that when dampened, this sponge sounds like I am hitting and dabbing my face with a float. I picked out over $140 worth of product for only $63!! It’s not made of latex which is also a plus. On first use, I can tell you that Tarte’s NEW Hydrating Foundation appeared awful on my skin. Quick hack! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Hi Samiii! It applies makeup to perfection and gets into the difficult areas with ease. Imperial, milano, US. WHAT IT IS A latex-free makeup blending sponge that flawlessly buffs shape tape hydrating foundation into skin. I’ve seen the ladies on Tarte Instagram using this! I highly recommend buying this sponge. AB, can I wash this in Johnson's baby shampoo? It’s better than beauty blender has angle for under eye . It's bigger than I thought. The flat edges, larger size and smooth soft texture make this my all time favorite. Way better because there’s a flat surface that actually helps when putting concealer it blends really well and it’s soft feels great on skin. Contains: TX, Its stiffer than the Beauty Blender but it works and lasted a fair time, not too much, but I like to place the product on my face and not on the sponge so think that helps a bit, it absorbs a little bit more than the beauty blender but is a veey good sponge. sometimes I carefully blow dry it for a minute keeping the dryer about 10-12in away from it. MD, Cupertino, Greenville, If so, then yes. For me it didn’t swallow up the foundation like some sponges do either. So easy to use! OR, milano, It's more firm and perfect for the under eyes. I like to use my beauty blender cleanser and it’s like brand new again! How does this sponge compare to a beauty blender? I just use soap and water. Baby shampoo works the best For me with warm water. With a clean slate and a damp but wrung our sponge, I loved this sponge … ON, Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions, Love this shaper glad I got that lil extra, Bennington, it's also cute, Brooklyn, I clean it regularly. The best beauty blender I have used! VT, Super soft! hope this helps! Miami, IN, I had beauty blender by mistake I threw that in trash . I can do a whole face of makeup with just this one sponge! Yes but not dramatically. The blender is much better, it is easier to use when applying concealer, foundation, cream blush etc to tricky areas. It was a little difficult to use the sponge in some places around the eyes and in creases. I figured that I might as well get one that's made for the foundation! The hydrating foundation sucks because its nothing new! Novosibirsk , Yes! Fishers, I think I like the texture of this sponge a little more than the beauty blender, but I think this one is not as durable. Northport, They make lips appear smooth, plump, and full. Way better because there’s a flat surface that actually helps when putting concealer it blends really well and it’s soft feels great on skin. Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. The sponge is so soft and bouncy when wet that it feels amazing on the skin. CA. TX, I love it for also powdering my highlight areas which is where that flat shape helps a lot ! Best beauty sponge I’ve used, goes on so well and blends great!! the shaper sponge the shaper sponge $18 Product Review: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars 30% OFF* code: CYBER. I use the Ecotools brush shampoo! Warning! I have several different types of beauty sponges but this is my go to each time. The flat sides are perfect for blending & contouring, the rounded edges stipple, & the precision chiseled tip fits perfectly into hard to reach spots (like undereyes & around the nose) for 360° coverage. your own Pins on Pinterest I recently got the Hydrating Shape Tape Foundation. Has worked out for me so far. EXCLU TARTE Setting superpower … It was for some reason creasing really badly around my nose and my under-eyes, that I didn’t see any alternative but to apply some sort of micro-fine setting powder over the top of it – to try and control the creasing. Better than Beauty Blender and Real Techniques combined. Needed a new one and one for my shape tape, I’ve never used a sponge and I’m curious seemed user friendly, Amazing to apply foundation concealer and also for baking. A bit of product goes a long way . Hi Sammie ! Depends on your preference. Add to Bag quickie blending sponge quickie blending sponge $16 Product Review: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars 30% OFF* code: CYBER. It is better then the beauty blender ,Is more soft and the shape is a lot better and the price to. I love, love, LOVE this sponge. My makeup is not complete without using this. Reply. US. I’m a sucker for the color purple but the real love I have is related to how consistent this little guy is in applying my foundation. Here's what I got: This foundation is remarkable. The difference between this one and beauty blender. The Shaper Sponge also blends more efficiently, and the end product is not streak-y at all or cake-y! Yes, we suggest using any gentle cleanser to clean/wash your makeup. CA, Great product, best beauty sponge I had so far. Same quality i think, ecotools is cheaper, prefer ecotools. Cleveland, If you squeeze too hard, it will rip and break like any other sponge! applies concealer perfectly and blends foundation evenly. Best sponge I’ve ever had! just go gentle on it and it should be good to go. So quick and easy to use. MA. but I find it does the trick. She and her husband Neil live in South Orange County with their 3 little girls (and soon to be baby boy!) Love this product!! Be careful to not use your nails when pushing the product out. I don’t think it is comparable. I use cetaphil and it works great for sensitive skin! The beautiful looking Shaper Sponge by Tarte is a very strange product to use and blend foundation into the skin with, in my personal opinion.