There are several methods of cleaning makeup brushes. Some methods are quick and easy while other methods for cleaning makeup brushes are little more involved. What’s most important is that you do have a way to keep your brushes clean and do it regularly. Check out these 7 methods for cleaning makeup brushes to find a way that works best for you.
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1. Baby Wash
One method of cleaning makeup brushes is to use baby wash. Soap made for babies is super sensitive. Since the fibers on your brushes are delicate baby soap is an excellent choice. Run the brushes under water. Add a little drop of soap. Gentle rub the hairs from the base of the brush to the tips. Rinse and repeat until the water runs clear.
2. Foaming Face Wash
Another good cleaner is foaming face wash. Think about it, foaming face washes are made to gently remove dirt and makeup from your face. It sounds to me like it should make a perfect cleanser for your makeup brushes.
3. Makeup Brush Cleaner
Another method of cleaning makeup brushes is to use a product made for cleaning makeup brushes. Sephora’s Purifying Brush Shampoo is a good one to try.
4. Alcohol
Some makeup artists believe a good way to start any method of cleaning makeup brushes is to start with a little sanitation. Fill a bowl with rubbing alcohol. Dip the bristles of the brush into the liquid and swirl around. After the brush is clean, blot dry.
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5. Baby Wipes
Another method for cleaning makeup brushes is to use baby wipes. You take the wipe in your hand and swirl your brushes around in a circle until no more color comes off on the wipe. Flat brushes like eye shadow brushes can be moved back and forth instead of in circles.
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6. Vinegar and Water
Vinegar is a natural disinfectant; it makes sense to use it as part of a method for cleaning makeup brushes. Mix two parts water to one part vinegar in a bowl. Swirl the bristles in the mixtures and gently rub together with your fingers. When finished rinse with running water.
7. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is another great method to clean makeup brushes. It is also a disinfectant. Mix together the same way you would the vinegar method, using two parts water and one part tea tree oil. Clean the brush the same way too. Swirl the brush in the solution and then rub the hairs between your fingers.
Now you have 7 methods to clean makeup brushes. There shouldn’t be any excuses to having dirty brushes. How do you clean your makeup brushes?
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Talaya: Another one is olive oil mixed with dish detergent :) the olive oil helps your brush bristles and the detergent helps get them squeaky clean. You just swirl your brush in the mixture and and rinse out your brush upside down. I works for me. (=^x^=) ...I hope that helps.
Ally: nice one coorie
Your: Cleaning your makeup brushes is really important to remove all the bacteria and dust that can collect in them and cause breakouts. It also makes your brushes last way longer. When cleaning your brushes, make sure to use warm water and hold the brushes face down underneath the sink. Then, lay them flat to dry on a paper towel for at least a day.
Corrie: Lol, you're supposed to clean those?
Megan: Wonderful article!! :D
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