Real Techniques Miracle Concealer Makeup Sponge

Most Helpful Positive Review

An easy upgrade to your makeup toolkit

How I used it: - I tried it dry and damp with liquid (tube, radiant) and cream (pot, matte) concealers, and setting and foundation powders (both loose and pressed) - on dark circles, facial discolorations (in the form of spots and melasma patches), and acne scars to conceal them - to apply cream an...d powder blush and bronzer/ contour sheerly, and then blend it out - I used the flat edge to take product from the back of my hand and apply it to the larger areas that need to be concealed by being completely covered -i used the pointed edge to apply product in concentrated precise spots and also to make relatively sharper lines with things like contour - I used the rounded body to blend in a bouncing motion, and to also roll powder onto areas that need to be set Pros: - latex free so no allergic reactions for people like me - applies product really well (wet or dry) with the flat side, blends and sheers out product well (when wet) with the rounded sides and close to the point, but you can use whatever surface you want for any of those purposes and it works well - the smaller, thinner, tear drop shape that ends in a point makes it really easy to get very close to the inner corner of the eyelid and in the edges of the nose, or precisely apply concealer to discoloration spots and blemishes - a specialized sponge prevents more residue on your larger complexion sponges - great elasticity, wet or dry - damp use makes dry patches and wrinkles less emphasized, and can create a cohesive, glowing finish -dries quickly after being cleaned and squeezed out (so it's ready for the next use and probably won't smell like mildew anytime soon) Cons: - does seem to absorb some liquid product, even when damp - Dry use more likely to create streaks and lines of demarcation - difficult to thoroughly remove stains -may sheer the product out a but too much for your liking -should be more dense so it feels more sturdy and maybe absorbs less product and it absorbs less less product? - difficult to remove some foaming cleansers when cleaning it (you may be squeezing a while) - feels a little bit delicate when wet, so be careful not to scrub on the cleaning mat too hard, or you risk cracking the surface or flaking parts off -suggestion to replace it every 30 days seems like it could create a lot of waste -plastic packaging should be reconsidered even if it is recyclable Overall impressions: This is a great tool. it's easy to use. It's a good value for its price point and works well with cream and liquid products particularly and can help if you like to build your coverage without going overboard. It's multifunctional. It's made of the same stuff as the larger miracle complexion sponge, but it feels softer and ever so slightly less dense, so it is more gentle. You might not need it but once you try it, you see how it is a great companion to the miracle complexion sponge.