Amazon’s best-selling makeup sponge is now on sale

No one wants an obvious concealer (that’s an oxymoron) or a mascara-like foundation. A reliable makeup sponge is essential for blending your cosmetics perfectly. And there’s no need to shell out a lot of money for a brand when Beakey Makeup Sponges will do the trick, fans say — especially when they’re on sale for about 60 cents each.

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Don’t be afraid to get them wet: “Moisten them to get that dewy finish on your base” said a fan. “There is no need to buy well-known, overpriced brands.”

Save $10 with code

RUUNI7YY

$3 on Amazon

Why is it a good deal?

This extremely popular sponge set will save you a lot of money. Use the coupon code on the page, RUUNI7YY, to save over 75% off the regular price of $13, an incredible savings we’ve never seen on this product before. For a more in-depth perspective, compare them with Beautyblender sponges, which sell for $19 each. Five of those ones it would cost $95!

Why do I need this?

Applying 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 are also latex-free and easy on sensitive skin.

Want to know why you need one of these pleasantly fluffy sponges? “After discovering the wonder of a [blender sponge], you’ll never go back to using your stupid old fingers again,” says Jennifer Romolini, senior beauty editor at Yahoo. “They make any type of face makeup look smoother on your skin. They eliminate creases and also extend the life of your products – you’ll use less concealer and foundation and use them more efficiently.

What the reviewers say

More than 73,000 Amazon reviewers gave these makeup sponges an impeccable five-star rating – pretty impressive numbers! Many compare them favorably to more expensive sponges.

Pros

“These really are the best generic Beautyblenders!” raved a fan. “Why anyone would pay $20 for a name brand Beautyblender when there are excellent dupes like these is beyond me.” They’re just as soft, bouncy, and absorbent (but not overly so that you waste product) as the brand.”

This buyer agreed – no need to spend more. “I debated between these and the Beautyblender and decided to try them first. I didn’t understand how they wouldn’t ‘waste’ the product, but now I understand! These little guys are so useful for spreading my liquid concealer and blending it out so the color stays pretty and smooth. I use the flat bottom for the forehead, chin, and cheeks…while using the pointed edge for the nose area and any creases. It’s easy to clean after each use (I use a squirt of soap on my hand). ) and let it dry before next use.”

Even the professionals are fans: “I’m a makeup artist and I use these for my clients. They are super soft and squishy and perform better than the Real Techniques sponges I used to use. They can be easily washed without cracking or staining. And they are so cheap which I can just throw away and use a new one each time (which I prefer to do for clients).

Cons

Most buyers claim that buildup is easy to remove with regular soap, but this five star fan shared: “They are easy to clean, but they seem to stain.” Another customer agreed: “It’s almost impossible to completely get rid of all the stains.” (We can recommend the black set to avoid the problem completely?)

It can also take a little longer to get used to them than brand names. “I like how cheap they are, the quality is good”, said one last buyer. However, “I can only use them when they are completely damp and expanded, otherwise, if they are dry, they are a little difficult to apply makeup.”

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Also for sale? This pretty pink version — but if you’re worried about stains, consider darker colors, reviewers advise.

$7 on Amazon

If you have Amazon Prime, you will get free shipping of course. Not a member yet? No problem. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial here. (And by the way, those without Better Plus get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

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