Review: Boolavard Silicone Makeup Sponge

There is nothing more annoying to me than starting to put on my makeup and realising that I am nearly out of foundation. It feels like it is the one thing I buy most frequently and I have to wonder just how I get through so much of it so fast.

When I heard about silicone makeup sponges I had a light bulb moment; my foundation was being sucked up by my sponges rather than being applied to my skin! I had a browse on Amazon and found a 2 pack of silicone makeup sponges from Boolavard and decided to buy them and see what all the fuss was about.

Silicone makeup sponges have been a bit of a trend recently owed to their claims of being the perfect applicator for blush, foundation, highlighter and concealer. The smooth, super flexible surface results in a polished, flawless everyday look which takes mere moments to achieve.

I have to admit that I do not wash my makeup sponges frequently enough which makes them a bit messy and gross, so the idea of having an easy to clean applicator appeals to me – simply wash clean! The smooth silicone material also does not hold onto makeup which means you lose less product each time, resulting in longer lasting makeup (and better value for money).

When I first opened and felt the silicone makeup sponges I was surprised at just how soft and flexible they were and on first use discovered that I needed about half as much foundation to achieve good coverage than when using a normal sponge – amazing!

I will admit that I found them a little hard to use to blend the product nicely over my skin and did use my fingers to achieve a nice, smooth look. Whether this was a lack of technique on my part or perhaps a slight flaw in the sponge, only time will tell.

I award the silicone makeup sponges from Boolavard 4 out of 5 stars and will continue to use them to extend the life of my makeup and as an easy to clean option.