Bella Beauty makeup sponge

Happy Monday! Today I have a review on a product I picked up at random from TJMaxx. I have heard all the rave reviews about the BeautyBlender but let's be real here, I am not spending $20 on a makeup sponge. I just won't do it. When I saw this Bella Beauty sponge for $4.99 at TJMaxx I figured it was worth a try. I cannot compare the Bella Beauty sponge to the BeautyBlender as I have not tried the BeautyBlender before, but I can tell you my impressions of the Bella's makeup sponge. Here is a look at the packaging:

They came in a multitude of colors including blue, green, yellow and pink. The packaging is cute and convenient. As you can see in the picture the sponge is latex-free and hypoallergenic. I have sensitive skin so it is always great when I can find a product that is hypoallergenic. I searched to see if I could find this sponge online but I could not even seem to find a website for Bella Beauty. If you find the website be sure to let us know in the comments below!

Here is a picture of the sponge out of the package. I picked up two, one in pink and one in blue. Here is a photo of the pink sponge:

Here is a picture of the sponge in my hand so you can get a feel for the size, I have normal to small hands.

Ok, now that all the technical things are out of the way lets get to the review/first impressions. I like this sponge very much. It gets about twice its size when wet. The wetter the sponge the more sheer the coverage you are going to get. I like a medium coverage so I ring out most of the water from the sponge before I apply my foundation. I have used both drugstore and higher end foundation with this sponge and both worked out well. I like the look the sponge application gives to my face, more of an airbrushed look. It is easy to blend. Although the point at the top is convenient I don't find myself using it as much as the bottom end. I dot my foundation onto the face and blend it in with the sponge. 

I would give this sponge an 8.5 out of ten. Keep in mind I have nothing to compare it to, but for me it works just fine. No need for a $20 sponge here. I can buy four of these for one BeautyBlender. I do have one complaint. The sponge does get stained pretty quickly. I know they all do but the perfectionist in me comes out and it drives me insane but that does not affect performance. It is relatively easy to clean. They recommend if you use it every day to clean it once a week. I find myself giving it a good cleaning every other day because I'm a clean freak. The packaging suggests using your face cleanser, baby shampoo or a mild soap. I use my Neutrogena sensitive face cleanser to clean it and it works just fine. 

I hope this review helps! If you are looking for these sponges I have seen them in both Marshall's and TJMaxx! :) Have a wonderful week and happy makeup-ing!