i like the sponges [SEP] i like the sponges they are pretty dense but they do blend concealer and foundation it just takes a little longer than a beauty blender would it is a much heavier type sponge when dry and wet they retain water more since its a thicker sponge than the beauty blenders do if you are someone that does not want to feel the weight of a wet sponge then this is not the one for you im totally fine with the weight of it and how it blends it takes a little longer but it still works now this is not a dupe for the beauty blender since it does not have the same feel and does not perform the same way as the original beauty blender i would suggest this to be used more for blending contour and baking since it actually grabs the powders pretty well and does not suck them up when the sponge is wet i like them and should last me a long while