Blendercleanser® Liquid Charcoal Unscented Sponge & Brush Cleanser

Blendercleanser® Liquid Charcoal is the unscented, charcoal-infused version of Beauty Blender's liquid tool wash — made for the sponges and brushes that have gone past "a quick rinse will do". Being a liquid rather than a bar, it also lets you put several tools in to soak at the same time.

What it actually does

• Charcoal pulls out set-in grime. The brand's framing is grime-busting charcoal that draws stubborn makeup, dirt and germs out of the tool rather than smearing them around it.
• Soak many tools at once. The liquid format is the practical advantage here — fill a bowl and work through a whole brush roll in one go instead of one-by-one over a sink.
• Leaves bristles and foam soft. A concentrated blend of sustainable palm oils, aloe and coconut oil conditions as it lifts, so tools don't dry out stiff.
• No added scent. Worth knowing if lavender or any fragrance near your face bothers you.
• Works across the whole kit. Suitable for makeup sponges and brushes alike.
• Long exclusion list. Formulated without sulfates (SLS and SLES), parabens, phthalates, triclosan, triclocarban, hydroquinone, formaldehydes and formaldehyde-releasing agents, retinyl palmitate, mineral oil, coal tar and oxybenzone.

How to use

1. Wet the sponge or brush head under the tap first.
2. Apply a generous amount of cleanser straight onto the marks and swirl until it lathers.
3. Rinse thoroughly, then blot the tool so no cleanser or water is left sitting inside it.
4. Let it dry out completely somewhere clean with good airflow before you use it again.

Questions

How is this different from the solid charcoal bar?

Same charcoal idea, different format. The bar comes with a textured mat and suits scrubbing one tool at a time; this liquid is what you want when you'd rather soak a batch of brushes and sponges together.

Will the charcoal stain a light-coloured sponge?

It is meant to rinse out clean. Keep rinsing until the water runs clear and blot the sponge well — residue left inside is the usual cause of a grey cast.

Is it safe on sensitive skin?

It is a tool cleanser, not a skincare product, so it should be rinsed out fully rather than left on a sponge that touches your face. The unscented formula and the omitted-ingredient list make it the easier pick if you react to fragrance.

How often should I be doing this?

A damp sponge used daily needs washing far more often than a powder brush. Clean whenever the tool feels heavy with product, and always dry it fully in open air — a sponge sealed away damp is the real problem.

Delivery, payment and returns?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Payment is by credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. We accept returns for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, refunded to the original payment method within 15–30 days.