As someone who’s constantly testing new foundations, concealers, and cream blushes and bronzers, I can never have too many makeup sponges.

This black, teardrop-shaped tool from Gloat is sleek, functional, and thoughtfully designed—and the fact that the brand made it just for our July Beauty Box makes it feel that much more special.

Here’s how I use it: No matter what I’m blending, Idampen the sponge, then gently bounce the bottom side across my face (from my forehead to under my jawline) until the look is uniform. Then, I’ll use the pointed tip to blend in hard-to-reach nooks and crannies (around my nose and under my eyes). The finish is always super smooth, dewy, and never streaky.

The Gloat Makeup Sponge is exclusively available in the July Allure Beauty Box.