I don't get the hype

I honestly don't get the hype around this overpriced sponge. I resisted buying this sponge but curiosity ultimately won and I regret spending that $20. This thing wastes so much product and tears so easily, I didn't like the way it applied my foundation (I tried it with 4 different foundations) and it seemed to dry out quickly. I much prefer the real technique sponge over the beauty blender and will just stick to that one.