July 11, 2013
Quick Clean – Makeup Brushes
How about a cleaning task that you can do in under five minutes? Makeup brushes. Add washing your brushes to your beauty routine at least once a month and your brushes will last longer and you’ll eliminate bacteria on your brushes which eventually will end up on your face.
Why should you wash your makeup brushes?
- old makeup builds up on the bristles
- bacteria from the oils on your face build up on the brushes
- if you use use brushes in multiple products like different shades of eye shadow you are cross-contaminating your makeup and shades
3 Ways to Wash Your Makeup Brushes
- Daily Brush Cleaner – this works best when you start with clean brushes (I like this one from Origins).
- Mild shampoo or baby shampoo
- Mild hand soap
If you are washing your brushes for the first time in a while, you’ll want to choose hand soap or shampoo. Wet the bristles, add a drop of soap or shampoo, rinse until the water runs clean and blot any extra water on a clean towel. (Clean your brushes after you apply your makeup for the day because it may take a bit for the brushes to fully dry.
When was the last time you washed your makeup brushes?
sara Says
Becky – this is snazzy! i never remember how to do this 🙂 I would LOOOOVVEEE it if this was a printable like the other vinegar, Borax, etc ones that you have posted lately – that would be awesome!! Thanks regardless 🙂
Erin Says
I was just looking for a method to clean my brushes and saw this link off your bathroom counter tops article. Thank you!!!I can’t wait to try it tomorrow morning.
Mika Says
Hi! The link above to your brush cleaner directs me to an etsy site, can you give me the link again please? Thanks so much!
Melanie Says
What stops me from cleaning mine often is that the next day they are still damp! I usually use a facial cleanser that I’m not using anymore to do it. The last time I did it was about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I probably should add this to my monthly routine!
Kim Says
Thank you!! on my list now for this weekend! 🙂
Susan B Says
Thank you for the tip on cleaning these brushes. I have used facial cleanser to clean mine but like the idea of using a shampoo to do a deep cleanse.