Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Product Wars!!! Wedge vs. Beauty Blender?

It's a war to see which cosmetic tool is the best!!! I will let you know the pros and cons, and YOU tell me which you would prefer!!

The BeautyBlender:



Pros-
-Beautyblender was created without edges in order to eliminate visible lines and streaks
-The Beautyblender's pointed side is good for hard-to-reach spots like around the nose and mouth, and under the eyes. 
-If you have problem skin Beautyblender works to cover blemishes better then a wedge.
-Re-usable after washing 
Less Expensive Version at Ulta
-Easy to sheer out foundation when needed
-Easy to hold
- You can use the beautyblender for foundation, concealer and powder

Cons-
- It can cost up to $20.00 (although there are versions of the beauty blender that are less expensive. )
- Takes practice to get that flawless look
- Until you get used to application, you might need multiple beautyblenders for contouring

How to use:

1. Dampen the beautyblender
2. Use the round bottom to "stipple" or bounce foundation on your face.
3. Use the pointed side for under eyes and around the nose
4. For problem skin, use the point of the beauty blender and twist the beauty blender until you get desired coverage
5. If you want to sheer out coverage, take the beauty blender and roll it, or stipple on the skin.


The Cosmetic Wedge: 



Pros-
- Easy and quick way to apply foundation and concealer
- Disposable
- More Sanitary. You don't have to wash and maintain after each use
- Possibly less break-outs
- Cost around $2-$3 for around 32 wedges
- Easy to sheer out makeup
- Cost effective to contour your face


Cons-
- Not as much surface area
- Not as easy to hold
- Disposable
- Some makeup artists will apply foundation with a brush then touch up with a sponge, which is double the work!
- some sponges are too porous and absorb too much product

How to use a Cosmetic Sponge:

1. Dampen the sponge
2. apply product to sponge, and apply to face
3. Keep going over the areas that need to be evened out
4. For problem skin, pat the sponge to affected area. If sponge does not cover affected area, use finger.


So which one do you prefer???


xoxo, Lindsay

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