the Hannah Hardy

I am a reformed beautyblender snob. There are TONS of sponges on the market and while the original beautyblender is top notch, there are cheaper alternatives. I love to buy and try new sponges and compare to the Gold Standard original pink beautyblender. Keep reading for a list of my favorite beautyblender alternatives!

1. NYX  Complete Control Blending Sponge
2. LOreal Infallible Foundation Blender
3. Real Technique Miracle Complexion Sponge
4. Flower Beauty Precision Blending Sponge
5. Morphe Complexion Blending Beauty Sponge
6. Elcie Cosmetics The Velvet Sponge
7. elf Total Face Sponge
8. Believe Beauty Beauty Sponge
9. ecotools Total Perfecting Blender
10. Sonia Kashuk Makeup Blender Sponge (like the smaller ones too)
11. Wet n Wild Makeup Sponge
12. NYX Access Flawless Finish

I am a strong believer in, “a place for everything and everything in its place” so of course, you’re going to need somewhere to store your sponge. These are the best travel cases and storage for your sponge(s).

1. Real Technique Premium Sponge Case
2. Sephora Collection Sponge Case
3. Sephora Collection Mesh Sponge Case
4. beautyblender Blender Defender
5. Impressions Vanity 1-Slot Acrylic Makeup Blender Case (4-slot option)
6. byAlegory Sponge Organizer
7. Real Techniques Stick & Store Sponge Keeper