The aqua-activated sponge grows to about twice its size when wet, and absorbs minimal product so your favorite formula lands on your complexion-not your sponge. When wet, the super soft material provides an even, smooth blend and bounce. The large, rounded surface area ensures a quick application while the contoured tip offers precision. Beautyblender has chosen to use non-toxic, water-soluble dyes. For this reason, your beautyblender may shed dye for the first couple of washes-similar to a pair of blue jeans. Once you squeeze the water out of the beautyblender, the excess dye is removed as well. The dye does not transfer to the skin. It is hand-finished in the United States.