Is it worth a spot on your shelf?

A solid cleanser for washing makeup sponges and brushes.

The appeal: The solid format avoids carrying a bottle of liquid tool cleanser. The original version also includes a grid for working on brushes and drying a sponge. Nordstrom

The tradeoff: You still need water to wash tools and time for them to dry. It is a wash-day product rather than a way to clean a sponge immediately before use.

Our take: A practical fit if you prefer a solid tool cleanser; choose it for your cleaning routine rather than expecting it to replace drying time.