Not for me.... The sponge gets a more even texture I find

I don't like this at all. I find a wet sponge gets the product more evenly distributed on the skin. This just leaves smears. I just can't get used to it. I'll stick to my sponges, even if I am using a little more product with them.

Avon Silicone Make up Sponge

This sponge is great, soft and really not expensive. Since the sponge doesn't absorb the liquid you don't need to use as much product as with aregular sponge. More worth for your buck!

This was my first time ever using a silicone makeup sponge and I was a little bit sceptical about how it would apply my makeup. I have used it twice so far and the first time I tried it I was very disappointed. I applied my usual amount of tinted moisturizer and started to rub the product in with the silicone beauty sponge and it was just swooshing the product around and most of the product was not absorbing in. I was almost ready to give it a bad review but then I thought about how with the beauty sponge you have to dab your product into your skin so I decided to watch a few videos demonstrating how to properly use the beauty sponge and realized I was right. Not only was my application technique wrong but with this applicator you don't need to apply as much of the product as you would if you were using a sponge, brush or your fingers.

The second time I used it I added way less tinted moisturizer and dabbed it into my skin until the product was completed blended into my skin. It did take a bit longer than it would have with other applicators but not by much. The only complaint I really have is that I cannot use this to apply concealer around my eyes because it does not fit comfortably in the corners of my eyes or my surrounding eye area. They should probably reconsider the design and slightly change the shape of the sponge so you can use it to apply concealer as well.

After I finished applying my tinted moisturizer I rinsed the sponge under warm water and thn applied my cream blush again useing a patting motion until it was well absorbed and to my liking. I'm unsure if this would work as well with foundation as opposed to tinted mmoisturizer.

I have to say I am very pleased with the ease of using this product and the fact that it will save me money cause I will be wasting less product then I would using a sponge or brush applicator. Also it's so much easier to clean. Just wash under warm water and put it back into the plastic storage case that comes with until your ready to use it again. This silicone sponge is going to last longer than actual sponges and are way more hygienic.To be honest I may use this occassionly but It will not be replacing my beauty sponge. If I had to rate in order which method of application I would use it would bd my Laritzy Pro Blender Sponge, makeup brush, fingers and lastly the silicone sponge.