Hi Beautiful!
I have recently tried the SiliSponge by Molly Cosmetics thanks to my brother-in-law who, by the way, seems to be a lot more aware of make up trends than I. I hadn’t known about it before he gifted it to me and my sisters for Christmas. It is currently sold out on the site. It is completely silicone with a clear coating of, according to Allure, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). I may have missed it, but I didn’t get any product specs on the Molly Cosmetics site. This material is used in a variety of products ranging from medical supplies to clothing. With TPU properties the SiliSponge should be pretty sturdy, or should at least last longer than other sponges on the market.
I have tried it for a good week now and I really like the application. My foundation glides on and the result is smooth and looks just as good as if I had used a damp beauty sponge. The one thing that, I think, wins a point over a beauty sponge is its property to save a great amount of product! Usually I’ll pump out 2-3 good drops of my foundation of choice onto the back of my hand. I’ll use my beauty sponge and the full amount or more is needed to completely cover my face. The SiliSponge applicator only needs almost half that! I also appreciate how easy it is to clean. I use mild soap and water to rinse for only a few seconds and I’m right back at my vanity. It sure is handy on a morning when you’re running late.
I do have a couple of issues with it. First, I don’t prefer the feeling it leaves on my face over a damp beauty sponge. It’s slightly tacky, during application, and not as “comfortable” as a regular sponge. Of course this is only my experience and the feeling is different for everyone. Second, it is very difficult to hang on to! If you’ve watched my quick YouTube demo using it, you’ll see that I have fumbled with it a few times. It is a challenge to hold it while applying it on certain areas of the face. I would use it more often if it had some kind of handle or small finger loops.
Overall, I like it! It saves me foundation and it blends my concealer very well. I highly recommend the SiliSponge. It is cheaper than most applicators and it does a fine job. I have not tried it with eye shadow or highlighting but I prefer powder and using a brush for those things anyway.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Please comment or ask me anything. I’d like to know if you’ve tried it and how you’re impressions are of this product.
Until next week!