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How to: Clean you Makeup Brushes

We’re all guilty of it, (I hope it’s everyone and just not me). Experts say you should wash you makeup brushes once monthly, do you? I know I don’t… ain’t nobody got time for that! However, after cleaning them for this post, I realized I need do it more often! It makes sense- the cleaner the brush, the cleaner your face and I truly believe that clean brushes will last longer, so when I do clean mine, here is how I do it.

First let me start by saying my brushes are not expensive, nor do they match, but they get the job done everyday. Some of them are Target, some MAC, and some are Sephora. I don’t use a fancy cleaner because I’d rather have a new lipstick than spend the money on something I might use once monthly (should I admit that?)

Anyway, here is how I DIY clean my makeup brushes:

1. Start with a few small drops of shampoo, yes, what you wash your hair with. Next, add water! Voila, cleanser in a mug!
 2. Whisk each brush in the cup to get the mixture inside the bristles. Do not push down on the bottom of the cup, simply swirl the brush in the mixture. 
 3. Repeat for all brushes. 
 4. You can choose to let brushes soak, or go straight to cleaning- a personal choice. 
 5. Gently wash soap mixture out of bristles. Squeeze gently from top of brush to end to get excess solution out while running under warm water. 
 6. See why I should definitely wash my brushes more? All of that old makeup could be on my face!
 7. Lay brushes on towel to dry. I mold the brushed to how they are supposed to look when dry. 
 8. Allow to dry overnight and your brushes are ready in the morning!

This only uses everything you already have and honestly takes about 10 minutes. I definitely need to do this more often. 
Do you clean your brushes regularly? 

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Comments

  1. AvatarAlyssa says

    Woah–I genuinely thought that was COFFEE with the dirty makeup water haha. I don't do this nearly enough (re: at all) so I now have a weekend project!

  2. AvatarTiffany Elam says

    This is great advice! I bought a new set of brushes (e.l.f.), but still choose to use my dirty ones for some odd reason. I will definitely get better at cleaning my brushes, especially since I have two sets now! Head over to my blog to see my latest post.

    xo,
    Tiffany
    shoeschampagne.blogspot.com

  5. AvatarRachel says

    It's so gross when you wash your brushes and see all the gunk/makeup come out haha! This is a great reminder to do more often

  10. AvatarBecky M says

    Gah! I so need to do this! I have to admit I'm a bit on the lazy side and don't do this nearly enough!

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