Beautyblender® Pro Makeup Sponge

Beautyblender® Pro is the original sponge in black — the shade professional makeup artists tend to reach for. Same edgeless shape, same exclusive foam, but the dark colour means dark products don't leave it looking permanently grubby.

What it actually does

• Handles pigment-heavy products. Black foam is the practical choice for deeper shades, long-wear formulas and self-tanner — things that are a nuisance to rinse out of a pale sponge.
• Doubles in size when wet. The aqua-activated™ material swells to roughly twice its dry size and takes in very little makeup, so the product sits on your skin rather than inside the sponge.
• Two working surfaces. The broad rounded end covers cheeks and forehead quickly; the tapered tip gets into the under-eye, around the nose and other tight spots.
• Soft, even blend. Damp, the foam is very soft and gives the bounce that stops foundation looking patchy.
• Formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates. Hand-finished in the USA.

How to use

1. Soak it. Wet the sponge under the tap before every single use.
2. Squeeze it dry-ish. Press out the water, finishing in a towel if needed.
3. Bounce it on. Tap foundation, BB cream, powder or concealer into the skin.
4. Switch ends. Rounded side for large areas, pointed tip for detail work.
5. Clean after each use. Beautyblender recommends washing it with their blendercleanser® (sold separately) to protect the foam.
6. Swap it out every three months to keep the bounce.

Questions

Why is mine releasing black colour in the sink?

That's expected and the brand flags it upfront. They use non-toxic, water-soluble dyes, so the sponge can let go of some colour over the first couple of washes — Beautyblender compares it to new denim. Squeezing the water out carries the loose dye away with it, and it doesn't transfer onto skin.

How is it different from the pink original?

The material is the same. The difference is colour and what that colour is good for: black hides dark pigment, so it's the easier option if you use deeper foundation shades, long-wear bases or self-tanner.

Can I use it for self-tanner?

Yes — self-tanner is one of the uses Beautyblender names for this one. If you do, keep it as your dedicated tanning sponge rather than switching it back to foundation.

How often do I replace it?

Every three months is the brand's recommendation for keeping the foam springy. Cleansing it after each use is what gets you there.

Delivery and payment?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery.

What if it arrives torn?

Report it within 1 day of delivery with a photo. We handle returns for defective, damaged or expired items only; after verification the refund returns to your original payment method within 15–30 days.