Smooth Blend: The award winning aqua-activated sponge grows to about twice its size when wet, and absorbs minimal product so your tanning lotion and bronzer land on your complexion and not your sponge. bounce and blend the soft sponge to a smooth finish. Curved Sponge: beautyblender bodyblender is the perfect partner for any tanning lotion or bronzer. the large sponge will cover the curves of your body while fitting perfectly in the palm of your hand. Natural Look: bodyblender ensures controlled, even coverage and super-soft, streak-free blending of self-tanning lotions, bronzers and more. worrying about streaks will become a thing of the past. High Quality: The beautyblender bodyblender sponge is safe to use on your skin with non-toxic, water-soluble dyes. this applicator is cruelty free, vegan, and made in the usa. Color: Your black sponge may shed dye the first few times. but once you squeeze the water out the dye is removed as well. the dye will not transfer from the sponge onto your skin.