Sephora The Perfectionist: Airbrush Sponge

What I like about it * The sponge is soft and — when dampened properly — expands and becomes bouncy enough to give a smooth, “airbrushed” finish. * The shape is smartly designed: the wider base makes it easy to blend foundation over larger areas (cheeks, forehead), while the pointed tip helps reach tighter, more detailed zones (under-eyes, around the nose). * It works reasonably well with both liquid and cream foundations (and concealers) — so it’s versatile for different makeup products. * For the price (typically much lower than luxury sponges), it delivers surprisingly solid performance. Several reviewers note that it “leaves your foundation looking natural and airbrushed with no streaks,” close to results of higher-end sponges. What isn’t great (or could be better) * Some users find it less effective than expected for full “glam” or heavy full-coverage makeup — it seems better suited for everyday, natural looks rather than heavily layered foundation. * For certain skin areas (like under-eyes or around cheekbones), the sponge’s middle “bulbous” shape can feel a bit awkward or bulky — which can make blending in those zones less precise compared to a traditional teardrop-shaped sponge. * Some users report issues with cleaning: makeup build-up doesn’t always wash out easily — product tends to “bead up and roll around on the sponge” instead of being fully removed. * A minority find it underwhelming — not achieving the smooth finish they expected; in those cases, it reportedly “lifts” product instead of blending it, so it doesn’t feel like a reliable substitute for high-end blending tools.