Cleaning makeup brushes?

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Margelle G.

Jan 21, 2013

Margelle G.

How do you clean and how often? :)

Floren C.

Jan 21, 2013

Floren C.

I usually wash it once per week, and use washing cream to wash it.

Yasmeen F.

Jan 21, 2013

Yasmeen F.

After every two days. It's important to wash your brushes often. The old make-up that stays on will get bacteria you won't like after the next time you apply. Dish soap is GREAT! It deep cleans the full brush;)

Jen H.

Jan 21, 2013

Jen H.

I clean my brushes very frequently, but I don't use harsh detergents because I want my brushes to last. I wet the bristles, then pump some Cetaphil (the clear lathering version) or some Sonia Kashuk brush cleaner into my palm. Then I swirl the bristles around, back and forth, very gently. Then I rinse a few times, then gently blot dry with a paper towel, taking care not to get the ferrules wet during the process (water between the handle and ferrule makes the wood rot). Then, I lay them flat to dry (drying then while vertical will again lead to rot). I wash my hair 3-4 times a week, so I've gotten in the habit of just washing them all when I get out of the shower. I use a Beauty Blender, as well, but I wash it every single day. 

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