We all have heard the praises that the Beauty Blender gets in the beauty community.  It is supposed to be the “miracle sponge that can do it all”. Well I gave in and purchased this $20 sponge and I will admit -yes it is amazing, but it is a $20 sponge. I was determined to find something cheaper that works just as well.

After doing some research I found a lot of companies out there with their own versions of the Beauty Blender. I thought to myself there must be something cheaper. I mean it’s just a sponge right?

So, I went out and purchased the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. After giving this sponge a try for about a month now I have realized that I’ll pay the money for the Beauty Blender sponge because nothing compares.

The Beauty Blender blends my makeup beautifully and leaves my skin with no streaks, hydrated and flawless. Not only does it blend out foundation but it can be used for concealer , cream blushes or bronzers and for powder products.

So to give the Real Techniques Sponge a fair shot, I used it the same way I would use my Beauty Blender. I put it under water and  squeezed all the excess out. Immediately I could tell a difference on how much water the Real Techniques Sponge held on to. It was harder and did not have the same elasticity as the Beauty Blender. As I used the Real Techniques sponge to blend out my foundation I noticed it was taking away product from my face and that just didn’t cut it for me.

Bottom line the Beauty Blender wins this showdown in my book. Yes I know it’s a $20 sponge  but it works miracles.

Beauty Blender $19.95 @ Sephora
Real Technquies Miracle Complexion Sponge $5.99 @ Ulta