How to wash makeup brushes??

May 11, 2013

Naomi L.

Is there a specific process to wash makeup brushes? Or how do you do it?

May 11, 2013

Samantha V.

I mix a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol and dish soap honestly, it's cheap as hell and works for me. Been doing it that way for years.

May 11, 2013

Jasmine E.

I just use brush cleaner...then get a towel and pat the brushes

May 11, 2013

Emma C.

I work at sephora and we dampen the brush (don't get water in the fennel!) with warm water, put a dab of purity by philosophy on our hand, swirl it around, and run it under water, bristles pointed down till the water is clear, rubbing out the soap. wipe dry with a towel and lay to dry overnight with the handle propped up a tiny bit so again, the fennel doesn't get moisture buildup in it. I recommend washing twice a week or so, depending how often you use them and whether or not you sanitize them between each use.

May 11, 2013

Melissa C.

They say baby shampoo works but I've never tried it

May 11, 2013

Vanessa W.

Dish soap and some olive oil :) soap for disinefecting, oil to keep the brush hairs smooth. :)

May 11, 2013

Janelle B.

I agree with Vanessa. That is my usual weekly routine (make sure the dish soap is a disinfectant!). I also have a Sephora daily brush cleaning spray that I use, it's super quick, just spray and wipe after your makeup. It keeps them more sanitary until you can do an in depth cleaning.

May 11, 2013

Robyn S.

I use elf brush shampoo. Get the brush a little wet, put some brush shampoo in your palm, swirl it around, rinse it til the water's clear, then lay the brush out to dry.