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I really wanted to love this. I like the idea of a smaller blender with a handle. But in reality, I just couldn't love it as much as I love my Beauty Blender for applying foundation. The blender is too small, and it doesn't absorb water very well to get a lighter finish on the foundation. It hurt my hand to hold the handle after applying the foundation. I can't use my favorite application technique with this blender because of the size.
BUT, it does a pretty good job of blending concealer. So that is why I am still giving it four stars. For blending concealer, it really does get into small blemishes or under eye circles easily. I will keep using it for those types of things, but I'm not sure if I would buy it it in the future just for that.
I was given this product to try as a part of he ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
I recently received this item free through chick advisor. I must say I liked the product but was not totally in love with it. The handle of the blender was great bonus as most of my makeup sponges get pretty messy. The shape of the applicator was unique but I also found it a bit awkward to get used to but after some work I was able to get better with it. I love that the instructions told you to wet the applicator and towel dry it because it's something I never would have thought of! It applied the product great and after practice was easy to manuever I'm typically more of a make up sponge dabbler and sniper not a circular applicator so I found it a bit awkward to get the foundation on properly with circular motions. That being said I enjoyed trying the product and will continue to use it as long as it stays alive and afterwards will decide if it should replace the wedge sponges I usually get in big bags or not.
I normally use a Beauty Blender to apply my foundation so I was interested to try this application tool out. It is a great price and I was hoping it would be my new favorite. The texture of the sponge is firmer and less spongy than the sponge I am used to. It is also really small! I like to use a damp sponge and roll it across my skin to buff in the foundation for a natural finish. This sponge was much to small for this technique and it resulted in patchy coverage. The small size and pointy end make it perfect for tight spaces like under the eyes and around my nose. It really gets into the nooks and crannies! The handle was awkward and clumsy when using it on bigger areas but in these smaller spots it really helped my precision. I am a little concerned about cleaning the sponge with the handle. I worry that all the dirty water and soap will get into the handle and start growing mold or something in the part of the sponge that connects to the handle. I would recommend replacing it frequently. I think I will use this for precision work only and keep using my Beauty Blender for all-over face foundation.
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club but this has not influenced my review.
I received the Maybelline Dream Blender from ChickAdvisory.com to review in combination with Maybelline's New York Dream Velvet Foundation. It works much like a wedge sponge but doesn't your foundation doesn't seem to soak into it eating up your product.
Personally, I use makeup brushes to apply my foundation (etc) and will probably continue to do so. However, if youre someone who uses makeup sponge wedges I would suggest switching over to this product. You get a lot more control as the blender is harder then a sponge. The blender is also washable and reusable so you'd save money overall not by being able to disinfect this product unlike the wedge sponge.
I would use this again. I liked that it blended well and wasn't heavy. I like the shades. I was able to get a good match to my skin tone. The price was good too.
I received the Maybelline New York Dream Blender to try and review for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I have to admit that I am generally someone who applies foundation with my finger – only sometimes do I use a brush or make up sponge. So using the Blender was a bit of a challenge for me but once I got into it I did like the look and effect of using the Blender with the foundation.
The Blender worked well and spread the foundation evenly on my skin. I thought that I would have to use more foundation than normal but that wasn’t the cased. The Blender gave my make-up an even balanced look that I quite liked.
I do not know if I would purchase this product again as I found it a bit difficult / time consuming to use and its quite a bit more expensive than a standard make up sponge but I would definitely recommend it to friends who were into the blending make up techniques.
I received the Maybelline New York Dream Blender from ChickAdvisor for review and was very happy with the product. I loved how easily the blender worked with out pulling at my skin. I usually don't wear wet foundation because I don't like the messy application ,having to use my finger tips. I loved that the dream blender avoided the messy application of foundations. It was very smooth and durable.If I found the blender on sale I would purchase.
This blender does work really well. I wet the applicator as directed and towel dried. I found that it was especially effective in those difficult areas around your nose and mouth. I did try the foundation with a regular foundation brush as well, and I found that I did like that better than using the blender. However, if you are one of those people who are still putting on your foundation with your fingers, this is a MUST try! I am really pleased to have had the opportunity to test this product and I would recommend it to my friends.
I received this Dream Blender from ChickAdvisor and I really liked this sponge for applying my foundation and concealer. Only thing is that you have to make sure to wet it and wring out the remaining water then apply the foundation because if you apply the foundation with the blender dry the blender will soak up all he product,
I just cant say how much i love the Maybelline New York Dream Blender.It does what it say it would such a picture perfect finish and it indeed covers rhe hard to reach areas like around the eye etc and the convenient handle is just so comfortable and makes it easier to apply my foundation.
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