this is the original beauty blender i use this every day and i clean it after every use and put it back in the package so it stays clean this is the best thing to put on your foundation and concealer your makeup looks flawless i recommend if your looking for a makeup sponge do not go with the cheap ones that are hard on your face this one is so soft and nice on the face this one is not that much i paid $17.00 for mine and its well worth the money :)