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Jan 17, 2013
Tiara G.
I found on Pinterest a different way to clean your make up brushes that I thought was interesting. You use extra virgin olive oil and dish washing liquid.
I tried it and I love it! Made my brushes look and feel like new!
Jan 17, 2013
Alexis W.
I just use hand soap and water then after I put super skinny serum from Paul Mitchell on them cuz it helps to keep them nice and soft :)
Jan 17, 2013
Gina K.
I always use baby shampoo
Jan 17, 2013
Aileen G.
i use baby shampoo! works a treat :)
Jan 17, 2013
Melissa M.
How much olive oil are you supposed to use? And how often do you clean them?
Jan 17, 2013
Tiara G.
The size of a quarter and like two times that with the dish liquid. And I try to clean them once a week.
Jan 17, 2013
Beej G.
I use baby shampoo. Always good to try something new though. :)
Jan 17, 2013
Shelley W.
I use baby shampoo on mine. I heard of the virgin olive oil and dish washing soap method a few months ago right here on Beautylish....it received mixed reviews....a few horror stories and some great outcomes.
Jan 17, 2013
Kendra C.
I use antibacterial hand soap.
Jan 17, 2013
Jewel K.
Mac brush cleanser .... Virgin olive oil and dish soap? I may try this on some of more inexpensive brushes!!! Thanks!!!
Jan 17, 2013
Amy E.
I also use antibacterial hand soap.
Jan 17, 2013
Rikki P.
With my shampoo.
Jan 17, 2013
Yasmeen F.
DISH SOAP!! It cleans out every bit of the make-up deep into your brushes. Hand soap? Naw it doesn't deep clean the brush.
Jan 17, 2013
Cameron R.
I use Dr. Bronners Tea Tree castile soap for deep cleaning. For spot cleaning I just use the Sephora Daily Brush Cleaner
Jan 17, 2013
Linda G.
I use my face wash to clean my brushes
Jan 17, 2013
Shannon W.
Depends. I use 99% rubbing alcohol and a little dish and for deep cleans I use dawn and olive oil. Works just as well as the brand name makeup brush cleaners.
Jan 17, 2013
Shannon W.
And I've had a few of my MAC brushes since 16 and I'm now 29. They still look great.
Jan 17, 2013
Sofia M.
I use Mac brush cleanser for quick cleanings in between and dr. Bronners' soap in lavender. It deep cleans and makes my white brushes super white again! Even gets rid of those tough stains that bright eyeshadows can leave on your brushes.
Jan 17, 2013
frmheadtotoe x.
i use baby shampoo
Jan 18, 2013
Valerie B.
I use Suave clarifying shampoo and warm water.
Jan 18, 2013
Victoria T.
I do exactly the same as Sofia M. above. Keeps my brushes soft and in shape
Jan 18, 2013
Melissa M.
Tiara, thank you for the helpful tip. Can't wait to try this.
Jan 18, 2013
Veronika C.
I use baby shampoo in tepid water. Never ever soak your brushes for over 30 seconds. It ruins them.
Jan 18, 2013
Tiara G.
No problem Melissa let me know if it works out for you.
Jan 18, 2013
Perla B.
I use Sephora's brush shampoo and antibacterial brush spray (: