Closest Dupe for Beauty Blender?

I'm picky with my sponges and I still think there's no product like real Beauty Blender. PERIOD. You can't convince me solid hard rock dupes are good enough as the real deal (proclaims like that often come from Beauty Blender virgins). In any way, you're either a sponge person or not. If you're not loving sponge application along with regular washing, cleaning and buying, then you probably won't understand high praises of Beauty Blender. I know, I've been there. I was a 100% sure nothing can beat my love for finger or brush application...until the real pink sponge. After a year long affair with Beauty Blender we're still firmly attached, without any bruises or hatred and clean as a baby's butt. Based on longevity, I can firmly proclaim Beauty Blender unbeatable as of today. Sure enough, Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge was compared to the real thing HERE, but died in my hand after only 3 months. Here is now a competitive Nanshy Marvel 4 in 1 Makeup Sponge, promising a whole lot more than beaten Real Techniques...

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Z mojimi kozmetičnimi gobicami sem izbirčna, in to zelo. Še vedno sem mnenja da nič ne premaga pravega Beauty Blenderja. Pika. Nihče me ne more prepričati, da so poceni, trdi ponaredki dovolj kakovostni za ''skakanje'' po mojem občutljivem obrazu (kar ponavadi trdijo ravno Beauty Blender devičniki). V vsakem primeru, ali si ''ljubitelj gobic'' ali ne. Če niste zaljubljeni v nanos pudra z gobico vključno z rednim čiščenjem, umivanjem in kupovanjem, potem verjetno ne boste razumeli navdušenja nad Beauty Blender čudežem. Vem, še nekaj časa sem bila trdna zagovornica nanosa z čopiči in prsti. Po enoletni romanci z Beauty Blenderjem (BB), sva še vedno močno povezana, brez prask in čista kot dojenčkova ritka. Res je, BB sem primerjala z Real Techniques Miracle gobico TUKAJ, ki pa na žalost ni zdržala niti 3 mesece. Zato pa je tukaj tekmovalna Nanshy Marvel 4 in 1 Kozmetična Gobica, ki obljublja veliko več...

Nanshy Miracle 4 in 1 Sponge without water

Nanshy Marvel 4in1 Sponge with it's irregular shape grabs our immediate attention with bright turquoise color. Edges perfect for blending, small work and tapping are just a bonus. What makes me happy about this sponge is actual material and ability to expand itself twice the size. Nanshy is soft enough to be bounced all over your face but still preserves it's gentle firmness. It holds just enough water to create a perfect foundation canvas as the original Beauty Blender. I'm stunned! Yes, you've heard right. It gives exactly the same finish and result as Beauty Blender. What I don't like? Although there's lots of similar benefits, texture is still too dense, meaning it won't be as lightweight and easy to clean. Also, sponge clearly soaks up much more foundation. Other than that, I'm really pleased with this beauty addition. After a month, sponge is still in pristine condition but I'm afraid it won't take the same long ride as my faithful pink companion. 

Nanshy Marvel 4in1 Sponge zagrabi pozornost s turkizno barvo, ne le z obliko. Oblika je odlična za popolno prekrivanje, doseg kotičkov nosu ter za ''skakanje'' po obrazu. Kar me je navdušilo, je material in sposobnost širjenja na dvakratno velikost. Nanshy je mehka dovolj za ''skakanje'' na še tako občutljivem obrazu. Kljub temu ohrani potrebno prožnost za umivanje. Nosi ravno dovolj vode za ustvarjanje popolne, naravne polti kot pri BB. Negativni vidiki? Kljub odličnemu izgledu kože, me še vedno moti pregosta tekstura, kar oteži umivanje. Gobica vpije tudi več tekočine in pudra. Po mesecu uporabe je gobica še vedno odlično ohranjena, ampak me je strah, da ne bo preživela enoletne vožnje.

Nanshy Miracle 4 in 1 Sponge & Beauty Blender soaked in water

In other words, Nanshy Sponge is a true blast. It will give you more than a fraction experience of real Beauty Blender for less than a fraction of the price. For the price, I should have not complain but let's be totally fair. I'm in love and if this budget miracle survives at least 6 months, I'm good to celebrate. Nanshy offers cruelty-free brushes and it's widely available to check out here. Nanshy is also available in Slovenia, costing 7,49€ on Click2Chic.

V drugih besedah, Nanshy Kozmetična Gobica preseneča. Ponudi vam lahko večino izkušnje kot pri pravem Beauty Blenderju, vendar za manj kot polovico cene. Glede na ceno, se niti nimam pravice pritoževati. Če bo pa zdržala več kot 6 mesecev, bom pa lahko čestitala novi zmagovalki. Nanshy znamka prodaja odlične čopiče ter pripomočke. Nanshy si lahko ogledate in naročite na Click2Chic za 7,49€. 

Beauty Blender Review and Comparison with Real Techniques Sponge

Who doesn't know about Beauty Blender by now?

I was pretty happy with my Real Techniques Miracle Sponge until Charlene sent me Beauty Blender...I'm pretty much hooked.

Beauty Blender is one of those multi-tasking products you don't actually need but you're hooked once you try it. I actually can't imagine applying foundation without a sponge and I was heavy believer brushes and fingertips do the best job. It's that lovely feeling when you don't have to make your hands dirty with foundation on every day basis but you still get a flawless, dewy and natural finish. It makes life easier - that's why it's so popular. I would actually never consider giving up 25$ for a sponge that you will eventually throw away but I'm glad Charlene introduced me to this glorious product.

You can use Beauty Blender for various things: Applying foundation, concealer, cream highlighter and bronzer, cream blushes and even pressed powder. I find it perfect for dry skin since it sheers out foundation and gives extra glow. It's especially effective with Revlon Colorstay - you get extra time before it dries and it's not flat looking after application. I find it perfect for smoothing foundation and powders on the end. It makes skin look less powdery.

Keep in mind that you have to wet and wash it with every usage. I also like to disinfect sponges in microwave every once in a while for half of minute. I also recommend natural bar soaps since they clean sponges better than liquid soap. I'm also surprised that Beauty Blender doesn't really stain as much as RT sponge. I really didn't think I would love this pink sponge so much and I can see myself repurchasing it - if it will last more than 4 months. 

Negative sides? 

Washing and cleaning, slight stains over time, storage and expensive price.

I'm pretty happy with my Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge but I find it slightly less bouncey and more dense. It also soaks up more foundation and it's heavier to clean and get rid of stains. They both loose their color eventually but I find RT sponge over 4 months like a soggy diaper. It doesn't bounce back and hardly gets back it's shape. Maybe I just got a faulty one, it didn't bounce back as my mum's one.
 I also like BB shape better than RT but that's just personal taste. Other dupes I've tried so far can't even compare to Beauty Blender. They are too stiff, dense and hard to ''bounce'' on your delicate skin. 

So, if you want a good sponge try Real Techniques Miracle Sponge for 7,79€.
If you have some spare money I suggest you to try out Beauty Blender, it's all in all - a cult beauty item.
 It's seriously that good but beware - your product standards will raise hell-of-a-lot. As I've said, I think I'll repurchase it if it will last more than 4 months. I'm pretty much exchanging Beauty Blender and Real Techniques sponge weekly/daily.
I'm really grateful Charlene got me BB and actually changed my daily makeup routine.

You can buy Beauty Blender for 20€ on BeautyBay and Real Techniques Sponge for 7,79€ on FeelUnique.

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