So, in my desperate search for nothing really, my impulse buying took me to my “always there for me” Amazon Prime account. Honestly, they have EVERYTHING so browsing has become second only to Instagram. I stumbled across what looked to be a “beauty blender”. It wasn’t. BUT the fact that it was egg-shaped, black, and well, a makeup sponge, made me click to read more.

This particular sponge is by a company called Chic Republic. The seller is Motu Collective and it’s fulfilled by Amazon which is just another way of saying “relax and try it, cuz Amazon has your back”. It’s latex-free and hypoallergenic! The description states they’re Vegan and Eco Friendly which is a plus in anyone’s book too.

The reviews on this little beauty are actually what made me try it. Well, that and the price! I mean can you really beat $6.99 with free Prime shipping? I think not!

So, I put in my order and waited impatiently as two days went by and I received my little goodie. While I waited, however, I did receive an email from the seller. THIS was a first! The seller, Motu Collective, took it upon themselves to reach out to me to not only thank me for my purchase but to also let me know IN ADVANCE that if I have any issues with their product AT ALL to let them know at once and they will make sure they “fix it” so that I’m satisfied. Talk about customer service!!

Once I had my talons on it, I noticed it felt to me like other “egg-shaped” sponges I’ve tried in weight and contour. The material, however, felt softer. Once I squeezed it a few times underwater, it grew to about two times its own size!! It was so perfectly fit in my hand it almost felt ergonomic.

So, here’s me, so I use liquid, do I use, cream, do I use powder… the answer of course was YES. So, as I dabbed my foundation on my skin and started to bounce this little wonder on my face, I noticed right away how much it felt like the beauty blender. It quickly, easily, and seamlessly blended my foundations, my contours, and even my highlights. I used it for my banana powder and for my translucent powder. Everything, flawless. The point fits beautifully into the grooves and hollows of my face, and never once did I see streaking or sponge marks.

As I stood back and took my selfie, I felt satisfied that my little bargain proved to be my new money-saving little beauty tool. After I received my sponge, the company reached out again asking how my experience was with their product, and welcomed feedback. That’s just not something you see nowadays. I’ll be purchasing these in large quantities for my kit! (and a few more for myself too).