Cleaning brushes?

Mar 11, 2012

Samantha E.

Is it ok to just use a simple make up remover to clean brushes? or is it better to get the proper stuff? 

Mar 11, 2012

Andrea C.

its usually better to get the proper things but make up remover probably wont cause damage from what ive experienced.

Mar 12, 2012

Rebekah D.

You can use a lot of inexpensive common household items to clean your brushes. Baby shampoo, olive oil mixed with dish soap, or plain rubbing alcohol. & despite what people will say, rubbing alcohol will not dry out or damage your brushes. gossmakeupartist (from youtube) uses this method & has used it for years & says his brushes have never been damaged. i use rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to spot clean my brushes, & baby shampoo to deep clean them. :) 

Mar 12, 2012

Olivia M.

I always use my own shampoo and a bit of conditioner to clean my brushes because its cheaper than going out and buying expensive solutions , i think shampoo would be better than using makeup remover as it could dry out your brushes! :)

Olivia xoxo

Mar 12, 2012

keri k.

Same thing here, i use shampoo and conditioner.

Mar 12, 2012

N D.

I use generic baby shampoo, or if it's a cream product or super bright, I'll use olive oil or facial cleansing oil first. For spot cleaning, I picked up some Sonya Kashuk spray brush cleaner from Target. I have a hard time believing the pricey brands make a big difference.

Mar 12, 2012

Jessica G.

I always rub them in olive oil to deep clean, and moisturize them. The I use baby shampoo to cleanse. 

Mar 14, 2012

Althea N.

I use Dr. Bronner's shampoo and pantene conditioner (only condition your natural hair bristles). Those are for my deep cleans. I use Sonja Kashuk brush spray for my spot cleans in-between. All of those are really cheap options, too!

Mar 14, 2012

Ashley E.

I discovered Mona LIsa Pink Soap several years ago....I love this soap and it smells so clean.

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Mar 14, 2012

Samantha E.

thanks guys!!!! x

Mar 15, 2012

Elle W.

You could use the "proper" brush cleaners but I like to use a method of anti-bacterial dish washing liquid and extra virgin olive oil. They're common kitchen items and relatively inexpensive. The anti-bac dish washing liquid helps to clean the brush of the color and bacteria while the extra virgin olive oil helps to condition the bristles. I've been using this method to clean my brushes for over a year now and it gets my brushes clean and keeps them in pristine condition.

Mar 15, 2012

Mari J.

I usually clean them the way Michelle Phan showed how to clean them in one of her videos. Just get a bowl or plate with a little tiny bit of olive oil and a little bit of dish soap. Then I just swirl my brushes around in the mixture (you'll see all the product coming off) and then rinse it off in lukewarm water. Now, I dry mine a little different because I believe in her video she dried them using a hanger and some clips or something but I didn't have any of the clips, so I just sit them upside down in a cup! You wanna make sure when your drying them that their upside down because if you dry them facing up, the water will leak to the bottom and loosen the glue thats holding the hairs together. Hope that was helpful! lol ^_~

Mar 15, 2012

Melanie G.

Like Elle, I also use dishwashing liquid for my brushes! I use the Dawn sensitive (with vitamin E) one. It really helps to get rid of buildup, especially if you use makeup that can stick. When I used to use mineral makeup, I found that just baby shampoo did the trick.