How to Clean a Makeup Brush

Clean your makeup brushes clean routinely will improve the application of your makeup. Clean brushes will ensure your skin is exposed to the least amount of oil, dirt or bacteria which can cause blemishes or acne. Washing your makeup brushes will also strip off the built-up gunk and make the bristles feel softer on your face!

The frequency you wash your brush set depends on how often you use them. It is better to wash them at least once a month then not at all, but here is a guide lien to follow:
Foundation Makeup Brush – once a week
Powder Brush – once a week
Blush Brush – Once a week
Eye Shadow Brush – every 2-3 days
Eye liner Brush – after every use

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mild shampoo, liquid soap or facial soap

1. Hold your brushes under tepid, running water with the hairs pointing downward. You want to avoid having water get into the metal part (ferrule) of the brush. Water in the ferrule can cause the glue to loosen around the hair of the brush. Do not soak your brushes for this same reason.

2. Lather your makeup brush with makeup brush cleaner. I prefer a mild shampoo or liquid soap. Squirt a small amount of soap on your fingers and apply to the hairs from the ferrule to the tips. Add a little water as necessary to work the soap throughout the brush. Work as close to the ferrule as possible, but avoid getting soap or moisture into the metal part.

3. Continue to rinse and repeat until the water runs clear. Remember to keep the brush hairs pointing downward.

4. Squeeze out the moisture and mold the brush to it original shape. Lay the makeup brushes flat on a towel and let them air-dry. Make sure they have time to dry before the next uses such as overnight.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash new brushes before using them
• High quality make-up brushes will last longer and withstand more washing.
• Buy and extra set of cheap makeup brushes and rotate them with the high quality ones. You will not have to worry about the drying time.
• Occasionally, add conditioner after you wash the brushes and rinse thoroughly to soften

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