How to Clean Makeup Brushes
Makeup brushes can harbor lots of dirt and bacteria, but frequent washing of your makeup brushes can keep them - and your face - clean and healthy. Below are some tips and pointers on how to keep your makeup brushes clean. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Towels
- Blush Brush
- Eye Shadow Brushes
- Makeup Brushes
- Shampoos For Normal Hair
Instructions
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Run the bristles of the makeup brush under warm running water.
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Apply a small amount of shampoo to bristles and work into a light lather.
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Rinse bristles thoroughly under running water. You will notice that the water leaving the brush is tinted from old makeup.
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Continue rinsing until no color leaves the brush.
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Allow it to air-dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Many professional makeup artists use a specialized cleaning solution for their brushes. These solutions are available at most beauty supply stores.
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Comments
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Thanks, simple and it helps :)
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And leaves a nice residue... Cleaning with oil? Really? o.O
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I do this for my brushes.
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I heard olive oil and shampoo works good together because the olive oil keeps the brushes hair soft.
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Anonymous
May 22, 2011
I use Citrus 2 brush cleaner(available at Sally) on a regular basis, and in between applications, but recommend cleaning them thoroughly with running water and shampoo once in awhile, also. And lay them flat to dry.
