Why you should invest in the original Beautyblender
It was in the year 2007 when a hot-pink, teardrop-shaped makeup sponge revolutionized the makeup world. It was time for other tools for makeup application to take a backseat as this newbie became a staple amongst makeup enthusiasts and professional makeup artists alike.
If you haven’t guessed it by now, we are talking about the Original Beautyblender.
This beauty blender sponge didn’t take a lot of time to rise to fame and become one of the best tools for applying makeup. However, the Beauty blender price has always been a concern for customers. Standing at a rather steep price of $20, you’d wonder what’s so special about this product when you can find a thousand similar-looking makeup sponges in the market? Let us enlighten you.
First things first, you need to know how it came into being. Keeping things short, the Beautyblender was developed by makeup artist Rea Ann Silva who has had more than 20 years of experience in the industry. While working on a show which was to be broadcasted in high-definition, Silva found herself stuck with a dilemma of not having enough time to use air-brushed techniques while getting the actors ready. She then began on the journey of finding a makeup tool that could help her achieve the same finish but without the long duration. Thus, the Beautyblender was born.
In case you aren’t aware, Beautyblender begins its work once it is wet, unlike the other sponges that existed back in 2007. Once it is wet, it’ll expand to almost twice its original size. You then need to squeeze out the excess water and then begin applying your makeup, with a stippling motion.
According to the official website, the Beautyblender is made with an “exclusive aqua-activated material that provides an airbrushed application and absorbs the minimal product.” The gist being that your favorite makeup product will blend in seamlessly into your skin without looking OTT and will give your skin a flawless look. Something that you’ll not be able to achieve with the dupes.
Other major differences between the OG Beautyblender and the dupes that are widely available are that it is latex-free, scent-free, and also offers protection against 99.7% of harmful germs. However, that does not mean that it doesn’t need to be washed regularly.
The Beautyblender has also come out as a winner a lot many times when compared to makeup brushes. Makeup brushes, more often than not, are found to be irritating on the skin, especially for people with extremely sensitive skin. The Beautyblender, on the other hand, is gentle and non-abrasive which also makes it suitable for people with skin conditions like acne, Rosacea, and others. It also won’t highlight uneven texture or facial hair on the skin, which a makeup brush can sometimes do.
No wonder it is one of the best tools for makeup artists and is present in every other makeup and beauty enthusiasts’ bag.
Apart from the Fuschia-pink Original one, there now are other variants from the same brand that takes care of other concerns. There’s the black color variant called the ‘Beautyblender Pro’ that is essentially meant for makeup artists and professionals as they tend to use more long-wear makeup that can difficult to clean from any lighter-colored Beautyblender.
There are also the adorable, micro-mini Beautyblenders that will help you reach the otherwise difficult corners of the face, to blend in your makeup without any streaks.
Beauty blender price in India is approximately Rs. 2000 which we agree, is a tad bit expensive for a makeup tool. But if you are like us, who crave for streak-free, natural finish makeup, then investing in a Beautyblender would be your best bet. After all, not every other makeup tool has managed to be the ten-time ‘Allure Best of Beauty Award’ winner.
