Has any1s beauty blender gotten mold!?

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Apr 14, 2014

Ashlei D.

I have a beauty blender, and I would storage it back into the plastic holder after I used it, and I was getting this black ring around it...
I use the tip for concealer, & the bottom fat part for foundation, so I was saying to myself, wow I've gotten a lot of eyeliner & mascara on this thing.
So. I decided to clean it, & the black ring did not come off...
So I looked online, & yeah long story short, I cut the mold off & I'm buying a new 1.
So now I keep it out of my drawer & the plastic holder, to let it air dry out.

But sheesh. Has that happened to any1 else? 😳

Apr 14, 2014

Nala H.

Do you make sure to dry it completely before you put it back in the container?

Apr 14, 2014

Nala H.

I don't have one put it'll happen to any sponge. Mold grows in damp enclosed places.

Apr 14, 2014

Ashlei D.

I didn't. Now I do. My other non beauty blender makeup sponges never grew mold, so I didn't think I would have to do much when it comes to storing it.
Now I let it sit on my dresser in the open now instead of a drawer.

Apr 14, 2014

Nala H.

Once it's dry you can put it in a container and you'll be fine.

Apr 14, 2014

Lisbeth L.

Mine did. it was while I was traveling, I cleaned my bb and I placed it in my cosmetic bag, a couple of days later it had a little bit of mold on it. eww.

Apr 14, 2014

Ashlei D.

Yeah. When I spend the weekend somewhere I have such anxiety about it. I'm like blowing drying it before I put it up LOL

Apr 14, 2014

M G.

Mine hasnt done tht. but yea like Nala said deff let it air dry before storaging it.

Apr 15, 2014

Cass F.

Mould doesn't just appear coz it damp, there would've been a mould spore somewhere for it to land on the blender. Give the plastic container a really good rinse too or even throw it away and get a new one.

Apr 15, 2014

Lela B.

Mold spores are on literally everything. pretty much anything once placed in a damp, dark enviornment can grow mold. Definetly make sure you dry it completely.

Apr 16, 2014

Kat Y.

I've been using mine since January and haven't had any problems with mold or even staining. I wash it every few days and let it dry by just placing it on top of the container it came in. Even if I don't have time to wash it one day, I squeeze it out pretty well before letting it dry. It kind of rests nicely on top of the container to air out and then shrinks and falls into the case.