Beauty Blender vs Real Technique's Complexion Sponge

Are these sponge dupes, similar, or is one a dud?

Most of you may know about the ever so loved Beauty Blender that retails for $20. This is an amazing gizmo to blend foundation, concealer, cream products, etc. When the Real Techniques released their Complexion Sponge, which retails for $7, I had to get my hands on it. The question is; is it a dupe?

Hint: I prefer one over the other.

Does the RT sponge expand when you dampen it? 

 Yes, it expands twice it's size when it's dampened.  

Is the RT sponge soft and spongey like the Beauty Blender?

Yes. The RT is very soft and spongey. I even think is even softer than the Beauty Blender.

Does the RT sponge absorb product?

No, just like the Beauty Blender, you must dampen the sponge and product won't be absorbed into the sponge.

Do you clean the RT sponge just as you would clean the Beauty Blender?

Yes. Same concept!

Does the RT sponge stain?

No, I've had mine for 6 months or so. I have not experienced any staining.

Tip: I do clean my sponges with warm water.

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As I said before I prefer one over the other. These sponges are exactly the same but the Real Technique's sponge wins my love. What does it have that the Beauty  Blender doesn't? The flat end!

  

Well, the $13 dollar difference is a plus too.

It's perfect to press and dab product into the skin. If you want more coverage on a particular area, the end is great for that!

If you have any two products that you would love for me to do comparisons, comment down below or tag on Instagram/Twitter @nessmarg.

Current Drugstore Favorites

As promised, here are my current drugstore favorites!

 

Real Techniques Brushes

 I have been currently using Real Techniques brushes religiously. The bristles are extremely soft and blends product effortlessly. These brushes are amazing quality and are only under 10 bucks each or for a set 20 bucks. As most of you may know that brushes can be extremely expensive. A big thanks to Sam and Nic who created these brushes! 

NYX Twin Cake Powder

I always have expectations when I comes to pressed powders because I like to have a powder that set my makeup and also touch up without looking cakey. This sets my makeup very well and you only need a little dusting throughout the day.

NYX Soft Lip Cream in Cannes 

I absolutely love lip cream and liquid lipsticks but they can get a little pricey. Luckily, NYX has an amazing selection of lip cream that are only $5.99. As of lately, I've been wearing the color Cannes and it is a great everyday lip color. This drys to a complete matte finish without the intense drying of the lips. Every lip cream that I tried from this line has be pigmented and great!

e.l.f. Baked Blush (Highlight) in Pinktastic

This is probably one of the best drugstore cheek highlighter that I have ever used. Most highlights that I had purchased at the drugstore are always glittery. As for this one, it gives a luminous shimmer. I was told that this is actually a dupe to M.A.C's Soft and Gentle which is $32.00. As for the e.l.f. blush, it is only 3 bucks! A mega-steal!

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Foundation 
If you have tried the concealer of this, you know how thick it is. The foundation happens to feel very thin and light, but the pigmentation is phenomenal. The texture feels very similar to bb cream but has coverage like a foundation. I think this is very similar to M.A.C. Pro Longwear, but if you read my last post I'm allergic to it. This is next best thing and it's only 7 bucks!

Have any favorite drugstore products? Tag @nessmarg on Twitter or Instagram and let me know!