Looks like Sephora’s fallen foul of the accidental genitals curse.

Following in the footsteps of ASOS and one unfortunately squished Reese’s peanut butter cup, Sephora has released a new product that looks a little more genital-themed than intended.

As part of the beauty brand’s Ocean Crush collection, Sephora has released a new set of makeup sponges designed to look like shells.

And they do look like shells. Swirly peach conch shells.


The sponges also look a bit like, well, penises.

OMG I'm going to Sephora right now to pick up their new penis sponge! YAY! pic.twitter.com/SCWrCFSDGD — NADI (@OfficialNadi) April 11, 2018

Can you see it? The little peach ridges of the sponge are, admittedly, a bit like a pushed back foreskin.



Not that there’s anything wrong with that. What’s the issue with using a sponge that looks like a penis? If you’re already doing dickliner, you might as well. And at least these sponges will be more effective than actual testicles.

It’s just funny because we don’t think Sephora noticed that their sweet shell sponges are a little phallic.

‘These shell sponges apply and blend liquid and cream makeup into the skin,’ says Sephora. ‘The material is bouncy and soft for an airbrushed effect and smooth, flawless result.

‘Shaped like a conch shell, the sponges have multiple ridges and points, as well as a flat cut edge on the base to apply makeup to larger areas of the face.’

Yeah, they’re blissfully unaware. Who’s going to let them know?

If you’re looking at the sponges and can’t see a penis, don’t worry – you’ve just got a sweet, pure mind not yet ruined by the internet.

You might enjoy one person’s suggestion that the sponges are based on water bears, instead.

@Sephora made a sponge inspired by the water bear ? pic.twitter.com/QKLw8KiSrv — whaddup im vanna im 19 & i never fucking lear- (@puppy7_) April 6, 2018

Cute, right?

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