The following transcript is a review of the Leia Ultraflesh blender.
Nico Reyes: Today, I will be putting the Leia Ultraflesh blender to the test. This peculiar-looking makeup applicator claims to seamlessly blend your makeup while minimizing product usage, as it doesn’t absorb anything like a sponge.
To properly compare and analyze the differences, I suggest doing a half-face experiment. We’ll apply makeup on one side using the Ultraflesh blender and on the other side using a regular sponge. The blender is designed to mimic the sensation of skin-to-skin contact. The bumpy side is meant for blending, while the smooth side is for applying or stamping the makeup onto the face. It feels incredibly gooey and squishy, reminiscent of those slappy hands with strings from the early 2000s found at places like Chuck E. Cheese.
First, let’s begin with moisturizer. It’s important to note that I will be following the product order demonstrated in the instructional video. The slight slapping sound it produces is quite unpleasant to my ears. Oops, I might have applied too much. Now, let’s apply moisturizer using a sponge for the sake of fairness. The side treated with the Ultraflesh blender feels slightly slippery, possibly indicating excess product. On the other hand, the side treated with the regular sponge feels like the moisturizer has already been absorbed by my skin or the sponge itself.
Next up is foundation. Usually, I use around three to four pumps of foundation for my entire face with a regular sponge. Since we’re focusing on only half the face with the Ultraflesh blender, and it claims to use 50% less makeup, I’ll start with a single pump of foundation. The moisturizer applied earlier seems to be pilling, so I’ll wipe everything off and use a smaller amount of moisturizer this time. The foundation applied with the blender doesn’t appear as seamlessly blended into the skin compared to my usual sponge application. Surprisingly, just one pump of foundation adequately covers this side, so there’s no need for additional product. It’s worth noting that the Ultraflesh blender doesn’t require wetting, which is a bonus as I often find myself having to dampen my sponge multiple times during makeup application, which can be quite annoying. In the mirror, the side treated with the blender looks shinier than the sponge side, emphasizing how the sponge effectively presses the makeup into the skin. With the Ultraflesh blender, it feels more like the product is merely being moved around instead of being blended into the skin.
Now, let’s move on to concealer. I must admit, I’m quite nervous about using the blender with concealer because I tend to apply a generous amount. However, I’ll try to restrain myself and use only a tiny amount. Interestingly, using the blender seems to create a disconnect between the makeup and my skin, as if they are not meshing well. It just sits there, which I’m not particularly fond of. I’m running out of product faster on the sponge side, probably because I use a sponge daily and have grown accustomed to its application. Despite this, I still prefer the appearance of the sponge side over the Ultraflesh blender side.
Now, let’s move on to cream blush. According to the instructions, I’ll dip the Leia into the product and apply it using gentle tapping motions with the textured side. So far, the products have layered well without disturbing the layers underneath. In contrast, I had to dip back into the product more frequently with the sponge. Thus, it seems I am indeed using less product with the blender, but I’m uncertain if I like the finish it creates.
Next up is bronzer. Starting at the forehead, then moving to the cheeks, and using any remaining product on the nose and chin is recommended. Both sides are looking great to me. Interestingly, the more product I use with the Ultraflesh blender, the better it appears. Both sides are becoming more even and balanced.
Contour is the next step, and it requires a slightly different application method. I’ll apply the product on the back of my hand and use the smooth side of the blender to stamp it onto the desired contour areas. Then, I’ll switch to the textured side to blend it all in. Unfortunately, problems arise while blending the contour, as it lifts the products underneath. I can’t pinpoint what I did differently this time or what went wrong. I applied the same amount of pressure as before. It’s truly disappointing because I was genuinely starting to love how it looked on this side, and now it’s all messed up, leaving me feeling disheartened.
The final product to apply is highlighter. The instructions suggest using the pointed end of the Ultraflesh blender to apply it to the cheekbones.
Initially, my expectations for the Leia Ultraflesh blender were not high. Then it surprised me with its great performance, only to ultimately disappoint me. I cannot determine the reason why. I did notice several times that the products appeared to sit on top of my skin rather than being absorbed. Towards the end, it may have lifted everything off, causing the undesired outcome. All things considered, I must conclude that I prefer using my sponge for makeup application.
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