Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge: Review

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For Spring 2014, Real Techniques by Sam and Nic Chapman releases its own multi-functional sponge called the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge ($9.99 CAD) that promises to "optimize your beauty routine".
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As many of you probably know, there already are several makeup sponges on the market, including the popular Beauty Blender. So what makes the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge different from the rest?

Design:
-Soft but dense egg-sized sponge
-Includes rounded sides for blending large areas using the stippling motion
-Has a flat edge to help contour the nose/cheeks
-The precision tip can be used to target and hide blemishes/acne

	Real Techniques	Soho	Sephora Brand	Beauty Blender
Rounded Sides	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Flat Edge	Yes	No	Yes	No
Precision Tip	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

So as you can see, when compared to the other popular beauty sponges on the market, the Real Techniques Miracle Sponge has more features that can do more specific tasks such as contouring and targeting blemishes.

Application & Result:
To use the Miracle Complexion sponge, I wet it with water and squeeze out the excess. The sponge will become bigger and even softer. I then dispense some foundation on the back of my hands and then dab the sponge into the foundation and then stipple it on my face. The sponge gives a nice and even coverage but it does take longer to blend things out. The sponge will absorb some foundation so I will end up using more than I would if I used my hands.
The nice pointed tip is very convenient for going under the eyes and around the nose. I clean my sponge with warm water and soap after each use.

Overall:
I am still relatively to the makeup sponge/foundation brush scene as I still prefer using my fingers when applying foundation to the skin. But I think if you love using sponges to apply foundation, you will really appreciate this one from Real Techniques. Not only does it included a very convenient pointed tip, it is also significantly cheaper ($9.99) than some of the other sponges on the market.

Availability:

Real Techniques is available online at Farleyco and in stores at London Drugs, Walmart, select Familiprix, Lawton Drugs, Pharmasave, and Value Drug Mart across Canada.