Primark PS Silicone Sponge Review

Price:£2 Available at Primark

The other day I was just having a browse through Primark and decided to go and look at the beauty/makeup section. While looking at the sponges I found this pack of silicone sponges. I remember a little while ago everyone was talking about the SiliSponge. Some people loved it, some people hated it, some people even started making there own from chicken fillets/bra inserts.

On the packet it says "The perfect tool to blend makeup without soaking up any product!".

I like the idea that the sponge doesn't soak up product like a beauty blender so in theory you use less product and that they are easy to clean. But I never felt I needed one of these like I do with some products. So when I found these in Primark for only £2 and you get two in a pack, I thought I would give them a try.

From the appearance they looks exactly like the SiliSponge I can't really see any difference. I wasn't sure what side of it to use as they don't come with any instructions. So I tried both sides just to see if there is any difference and there wasn't really. I started with my normal routine of moisturising and priming my skin. I used the Kat Von D Lock it foundation for this test, I normally use about three pumps of this foundation with a beauty blender. I just started with one pump as this silicone sponge doesn't soak up product and I managed to cover half my face with one pump. Which I am amazed and I agree you do use less product and it is great for saving product. So in a way, it saves you money as you won't run out of your favourite foundation as quick.

The actual application was a bit weird for me. When trying to get the foundation to blend, it doesn't feel as soft as a beauty blender and has a...interesting sound when patting the foundation into the skin. Honestly, I felt like I was just slapping my face with a chicken fillet/bra insert. It wasn't bad for blending but then it wasn't as good at the beauty blender. I felt like I had to pat the product more into my skin than I would with a beauty blender. I found the silicone sponge a bit messy too because as it doesn't absorb the product it just covers the sponge and can end up over your fingers and hands. Though the sponge itself is easier to clean than a beauty blender as you just need to wipe the product off.

My Final Verdict  

I honestly prefer the beauty blender as it is softer for blending, not as messy and blends product much better than the silicone sponge. I did like that I used less product and the price and how simple it is to clean. I'm not sure why you get two in this pack, maybe one for a backup or perhaps you could give one to a friend. I actually think the PS Pro Oval brushes I reviewed earlier this year from Primark are a lot better than the silicone sponge. So for now I will stick with my trusty beauty blender. 

Have you tried any silicone sponges? If so what are your thoughts?