How to clean makeup brushes:

Makeup brushes are the holy-grail tools of every makeup artist (and non-makeup artists too!). They are just as important as the makeup we use on our face. Therefore, we must take care proper care of them.

Washing makeup brushes is a very important step that many people tend to forget/ignore. Truth is, not washing your makeup brushes can have terrible consequences. Makeup brushes collect dust, bacteria from the air and from the skin, and of course, a combination of all of the makeup that you used on those brushes. When these brushes are not cleaned frequently, all of the bacteria collected from the dust, air, skin, and old makeup that’s been sitting on them starts to grow. This can have very harmful effects to the skin such as acne, clogged pores, and even allergic reactions. Washing your makeup brushes will extend the longevity and performance of the brushes. It will help keep your skin clear and remove all of the residues of the makeup you use on your eyes and face.

Now that you know the horrible effects of not washing your makeup brushes, the next step is to learn how to wash them.

Makeup brushes can be cleaned everyday with just a tissue, right after each application of makeup. However, it is recommended that you wash them at least once a week with any gentle cleanser and water. I like to use a face cleanser or Johnson’s baby shampoo because it’s gentle and affordable.

How to wash them:

1. I like to start by organizing and separating my brushes into face and eyes categories.
2. Wet the brushes: Run one brush at a time under lukewarm water for 30 seconds to make sure the bristles are fully saturated.
3. Pour the shampoo: Pour a dime or quarter size amount of the shampoo on the palm of your hand.
4. Wash the brush: Gently sweep and swirl the brush back and forth on the palm of your hand as if you were doing your own makeup. This will gently clean the brush.
5. Rinse: Rinse the brush with lukewarm water, making sure that all of the shampoo is rinsed out.
6. Reshape brush: Gently squeeze your brush with a towel and reshape to its original form. This is important because it helps the brush dry in the correct shape.
7. Dry: Leave the brushes sitting in a dry, non humid surface. I like to place them over a towel so it can absorb the excess water and fully dry.

I do this once a week and let my brushes dry overnight. That way my brushes are ready to use in the morning. It’s a very easy process and doesn’t require much work depending on the amount of brushes that you have. This is a very important process that can’t be forgotten!