I really think this works best if you submerse it in water for 2 or 3 minutes before using. Really soak it in a bowl while you brush your teeth! I got great results this way.

This one is much easier to blend with because it is nice and fat.

dont waste your money on the Beauty Blender sponge, the Sephora brand works!

I have used both and the egg gives me better control over application and blending.

Read all the reviews. Several people comment on this very thing. Seems that it is a cheaper knock-off.

i have not noticed a difference in quality of makeup application between the two -- both do a great job. in fact, the major difference i have noticed is that sephora's sponge actually stands up better to multiple washes. my beauty blender was falling apart in months where my sephora sponge is going strong.

Not even close! This is small and hard. The Beauty Blender is soft and fits comfortably in your hand. This one will not wash clean and absorbs too much foundation. The Beauty Blender is a piece of art and this is more like graffiti!

I think it's very different from Beauty Blender. The Sephora sponge and Beauty blender aren't made of the same materials, and they work in different ways. The Sephora sponge is like a little rubber egg, and it retains its shape. Beauty Blender is cushy, and it expands (a lot) when wet, but shinks back to original shape when dry. The Sephora Sponge is definitely smaller than Beauty Blender, (especially when wet!). Beauty Blender comes almost to a point, while the Sephora sponge's tip is larger and more rounded. Beauty Blender is easy to clean, while the Sephora sponge drinks product and doesn't want to let go. Beauty Blender wastes much less makeup, because it doesn't suck it all in. The Sephora sponge is good for dotting on makeup, but it doesn't work well for spreading and blending.

No difference in finish. BB is faster when wet(because it expands to a greater extent, than BB). I like the results Precision both wet & dry. Precision comes in a small plastic container which I like because at least on the go I have something to keep it sterile. Precision is denser which I like, because it makes me feel like I'm getting something that cost more than $0.2 cents to manufacture, while BB is very lite & fluffy and almost makes you feel ripped off.

Absolutely can't compare to the Beauty Blender, the texture is off and it doesn't create that flawless finish that you get with the Beauty Blender.

I have noticed a much more "air brushed" type finish compared to traditional wedges. I use this sponge for foundation and concealer applications. This sponge is higher maintenance than traditional wedges as you do need to clean it and let it dry, it's best to think of it as another brush in your collection - but it's worth it for those special occasion where you want to look naturally perfect!

You can in fact clean this to a nearly good-as-new state, even if you use a siicone-based foundation. Skip the expensive beautyblender cleaner, go get plain old Parian Spirits brush cleaner. Before the makeup has dried on the sponge, spritz with the Parian spirits and use your thumb to really rub that into the stains. Rub and squeeze - rinse under running water, keep rubbing. You will see all the makeup come out. Then wash the Parian spirits out with a bit of facial soap and rinse thoroughly. Let air-dry. I used the sponge with my MUFE F&B foundie and got a fantastic result - the foundie lasted 12 hours, which is a long time for F&B. But you do have to clean the sponge right away after use; only takes about 2 minutes tops.

Mild soap and water - maybe some makeup remover too!

There are three ways that I typically clean my brushes and sponges: first, you can use brush cleanser or shampoo; second, you can use a cream face cleanser, but it has to be one that can clean makeup off your face (if it doesn't, how would you expect it to clean it off a sponge? :p); lastly, you can use makeup remover, but not the cheap stuff. If you let foundation dry on this sponge, it'll be pretty hard to get the color out. Regardless, you should still clean it.

The egg is cleaned by applying mild soap and water to it then squeezing it then allowing it to air dry.

With a little bit of liquid soap, squishing water in and out and in and out until it is clean.

Warm water and mild soap after each use

I use face cleanser and lukewarm water.

I use baby shampoo or Dr. Bronner's liquid soap. It's a durable sponge, but it does stain.

BlenderCleanser..Baby shampoo doesn't work, makeup with get trapped. BC won't make it like new, but it will be clean.

I clean it with antibacterial soap and hot water, then let it air dry

I use the sephora brush cleaner. I put a few pumps in the palm of my hand, rub the sponge in the cleaner, and then squish the sponge a bit to build a little lather, I then rins with luke warm water and let sit to dry.
I have friends who are make-up artists that tell me Palmolive antibacterial dish soap can be used as well.

BeautyBlender has a liquid sponge cleaner that you can purchase on this website. I've read that you can use a facial wash or a gentle shampoo (Baby Shampoo) to clean this. Maybe run the sponge in running water and gently rub the shampoo in creating a lather. Wash it out thoroughly. Hope this helps!

the bad thing is that it stains so it will always look dirty. i would clean it once a week with a facial cleanser.

I use shampoo, just as I do for my makeup brushes and rinse it until no suds squeeze out. Cleaning this is so quick, I do so each time I use it, to avoid bacterial growth.

I tend to break out so keeping my brushes/sponges clean is a big deal for me. I used the BBW anti bacterial foaming hand soap about once and week and then let it air dry. Doing that I had no problems with this sponge. I use the sponge daily and really like the way my foundation looks with this.

I wash it with regular hand soap once a week.

Wash it with mild soap and water, squeezing out the excess and air dry. I do this only if I am changing my blush color.

I personally use the same soap I use for my make-up brushes. Soap can be purchased at Sephora.

A bit of liquid soap and warm water, squishing in and out and in and out until it is clean. Maybe once a week -- do it as soon as makeup seems to be caking on it. Definitely not more than a month though. Will grow bacteria. Make sure it also does not sit in water for long periods of time. Wet it, use it, then let it dry.

After each application. With warm water and soap. It does not clean as well as the beautyblender.

I use some of my facial wash and it washes like a dream. I use a bathroom cup and sit it on top and let it air dry. They are great!

Yes

its egg shape which is genius because the pointy side is used around the eyes and nose and the bottom is for all over face.

yes it is pretty egg shaped but the end is more pointy at the top then round like a normal egg

Yes it is the shape of an egg (round). To be honest, it is also as small as a large egg. Go on youtube and look this product up. It does not expand when wet and it is stiffer than the beauty blender. I was surprised to see how small it is. I returned mine.

The sponge is rounded, it is not flat (Sephora also sells a flat red sponge that has a similar shape).

IT is an egg shape. It is very comfortable to hold and the shape aids in application the small pointy part is great for around the eyes, concealer and precision application. The bulbous end is great for all over application.

Yes, this is an egg shape. It does not absorb or expand when wet. The foam is too dense to alter its shape. What you see is what you get with this sponge.

like an egg, pointy on top and rounded out on the bottom

It is egg shaped, quite a bit smaller than beautyblender

Yes - it's round like an egg

Yes, you can use both wet (like spraying a toner) or dry.

I used this wet, with most of the the water squeezed out when applying liquid foundation. It helps keep the makeup on the surface of the sponge. Not sure about powders.

I would use it wet. That way the product wont absorb into the sponge completely.

Wet

use wet and squeeze to get all the water out and then blot blot blot...make sure to dot the concealer around the eyes and foundation around the face...point end is for around the eyes and nose and bottom is for the face.

i prefer wet but you can also use wet to make sure the sponge doesn't absorb all of the product and i personally think that it gives a better finish

You can use it either way, but I found that when I used it dry it sucked up quite a bit of my foundation. I prefer using it damp.

Yes this can be used to blend a creme blush. Just dot on the blush in the general cheekbone area and "pounce" it out using the wider end of the sponge. Don't forget to use a highlighter to finish out the look!

Yes, but I prefer to use my fingers for blush.

Sure why not!

Yes, you definitely can. It would be wise to put it on with the sponge damp, so it doesn't soak in so much of the cream blush. Also, be aware that this sponge isn't soft and bouncy, it keeps it's shape and texture both wet and dry.