No one wants obvious concealer (that’s an oxymoron) or a clumpy, mask-like foundation. A trusty makeup sponge is a must, allowing you to blend these, as well as bronzer and shadow, perfectly. And there’s no need to spend a lot of money on a brand when Beakey makeup sponges do the trick, fans say – especially when they’re on sale. Right now, you can get a pack of 5 for just $6 – that’s just over $1 each.

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Don’t be afraid to get them wet: “Wet them to give your foundation a dewy finish,” said one fan. “No need to buy the overpriced name brands.”

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Why is this a good offer? 💰

You can save a ton of money with these extremely popular sponges. Compare this colorful set to a Beautyblender sponge that costs $20. Five of these would cost you $100!

Why do I need this? 🤔

Makeup is an art and an artist needs quality tools. Beakey sponges can be used wet or dry and are just the right shape for all types of liquid and cream makeup, reviewers say. They’re also latex-free and gentle on sensitive skin.

Wondering why you even need one of those pleasantly plump sponges? “Once you discover the wonders of a (blender sponge), you’ll never use your stupid old fingers again,” says Jennifer Romolini, senior beauty editor at Yahoo. “They make any type of face makeup appear smoother on your skin. They blur fine lines and also extend the life of your products – you’ll use less concealer and foundation and use them more efficiently.”

What reviewers say 💬

Nearly 75,000 Amazon reviewers have given these makeup sponges a five-star rating – pretty impressive numbers! Many compare them favorably to more expensive sponges.

Advantages 👍

“These are truly the best beauty blenders in the business!” raved one fan. “Why anyone would pay $20 for a name brand beauty blender when there are such excellent imitations like this one out there is beyond me. These are just as soft, bouncy, and absorbent (but not too much that product is wasted) as the name brand.”

This shopper agreed – you don’t have to spend too much. “I was torn between these and the Beautyblender and decided to try these first. I didn’t understand how they couldn’t ‘waste’ product, but now I get it! These little things are so helpful for spreading and blending my liquid concealer so the color is nice and even. I use the flat bottom for my forehead, chin, and cheeks… while I use the pointed edge for the nose area and any wrinkles. It’s easy to clean after each use (I use a squirt of foaming hand soap) and let it dry before the next use.”

Even the pros are fans: “I’m a makeup artist and I use these for my clients. They’re super soft and squishy and work better than the Real Techniques sponges I used to use. They wash easily without tearing or staining. And they’re so cheap that I can just throw them away and use a new one each time (which is my favorite thing to do for clients). I use them both wet and dry to apply everything: foundations, concealers, powders, you name it! Don’t waste your money on the Beauty Blender or Real Techniques sponges—these are better!”

Disadvantages 👎

Most shoppers say that buildup is easy to remove with regular soap, but this five-star fan shared, “They’re easy to clean but seem to leave stains.” Another customer agreed, “It’s almost impossible to completely remove all of the stains.” (May we recommend the black set to avoid the problem altogether?)

Again, it can take a little more getting used to than the branded products. “I like how cheap they are, the quality is good,” said one shopper. “However, I can only use them when they are completely wet and expanded because when they are dry, applying makeup is a little difficult.”

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Also on sale? This pretty pink version – though if you’re worried about stains, consider darker colors, reviewers advise.

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Of course, if you have Amazon Prime, shipping is free. Not a member yet? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, if you don’t have Prime, you still get free shipping on orders over $35.)

The reviews cited above reflect the most current versions at the time of publication.

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