The Beautyblender website advises that your blender will last between three and six months before it's time to get a new one. To lengthen the life of your beauty blender and minimize product absorption, as well as increase its effectiveness in helping you achieve a smoother complexion, creator Rea Ann Silva advises wetting your beauty blender a little bit before use, per Byrdie. Regular, thorough cleansing is helpful as well, and you should always clean your beauty blender after each use if you can.

A little bit of refresh goes a long way, and it's good to know that your blender can sometimes be brought back to life with a deep clean. After all, a clean beauty blender is an efficient beauty blender, but eventually you will need to purchase a new one. Once your beauty blender does reach the end of its life, be sure to recycle it. According to the Beautyblender site, both the sponge itself and the canister it comes in can be recycled, and Silva herself notes that an even more fun way to recycle your beauty blender is to use it to create ombre nail designs once you're no longer using it on your face, reports Byrdie.

The beauty blender has long been an MVP of the makeup application process. Just be sure to keep yours clean and replace as needed to keep your skin smooth and your makeup flawless.