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    3 ways to clean makeup brushes at-home

    2 Feb 2018 11:00 AM | Posted by
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    3 ways to clean your makeup brushes

    I’ll be the first to admit that taking the time to clean makeup brushes is a drag. And if I’m being really honest, my makeup brushes are well overdue for a good clean. But leaving it too long between using your makeup brush cleaner can have serious consequences, including bacteria build up, viral infections and breakouts.  

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    Luckily, there are plenty of ways to disinfect your brushes and keep them in good condition. If your brushes are in need of a serious clean, we’ve found three of the quickest and easiest ways to clean makeup brushes at-home.

    Watch the video above to reveal three simple ways to clean your makeup brushes.

    Did you like this video? How do you clean your makeup brushes?

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    91 Member Comments

    Marclaire 16 Apr 2020 3:22 PM

    Must clean my brushes too. I usually use soap and water.

    Susmat 3 Apr 2020 8:08 PM

    What make up brushes?

    beautywithmel 30 Dec 2019 9:42 PM

    I use warm water, sard soap bar and Isopropyl Alcohol which is an antiseptic, then I leave it out to dry in the sunshine.

    I also saw an influencer recommend a drop of olive oil to keep the brushes soft, I tried and tested it and it worked. My brushes felt so soft.

    Niqueyq 5 Nov 2019 9:17 AM

    The style Pro just makes me think of damage. Having your bristles pulled so far over, at such high speed I can't imagine it doesn't damage them over time, and also their grip by the ferrule. I'm sure I saw Jeffree Star do a review that showed it really mangled one of his brushes. I do would love to use it, as so quick and easy, but don't want to damage brushes. I use the ecotools brush wash shown, and I have a sigma drying tower, the middle of it is all different textures to rub your brush over when cleaning. You can also get cheap mats that are textured that help too.

    S-P 4 Nov 2019 9:50 PM

    I use shampoo and warm water and then hang them to dry.

    this_is_Sherry 4 Sep 2019 3:58 PM

    Daiso brush cleanser and the mini brush washing board was the best find ever! My eyeliner brushes has never been more clean!

    ray_jay 31 Aug 2019 7:22 PM

    i use daiso cleanser-n best find ever

    Am1851 28 Aug 2019 9:25 AM

    I use soap and warm water too, to clean my brushes then put them in the sunshine to dry.

    Mandy_1987 27 Aug 2019 9:07 AM

    I use my current facial cleanser to clean my brushes. I don't clean them as much as I should though.

    Margi59 26 Aug 2019 5:53 PM

    Great ideas I just use soap and water it seems to work well enough, definitely time for me to do that chore soon when I am not going anywhere, so that they can dry out.

    Rose_P 14 Aug 2019 8:42 AM

    I just use soap and water to clean my brushes. I have got a brush hanging rack thing, but I can’t find it anywhere.

    CaitMay 20 Jul 2019 10:09 AM

    Clean brushes are so important I can’t stress that enough

    xClaudia 22 May 2019 5:40 PM

    I find cleaning my brushes to be such a chore and so I don't wash them anywhere near as much as I probably should. Though, it definitely feels like an achievement afterwards!

    MoonlightSak16 17 May 2019 4:54 AM

    I am very lazy at cleaning my brushes. Ihave lots of them so washing them feels like a chore.

    Rainbownerds 8 Jan 2019 9:45 AM

    Some great advice

    abbeyleee12 12 Sep 2018 10:11 PM

    the style pro looks like an amazing time effective way to clean your brushes!

    abbylizbon 11 Sep 2018 11:11 PM

    This definitely reminded me that I need to wash mine.

    GeeJ 11 Sep 2018 11:35 AM

    Great tips. My brushes are due for some care.

    melanie-suzette 23 Jul 2018 8:28 AM

    I've never tried the shampoo trick, might give that one a go in the future

    melanie-suzette 23 Jul 2018 8:25 AM

    Depending on which brushes I clean I sometimes use dishwashing liquid and oil, then let the dry upright - saw the neat trick on Michelle Phan's YouTube ages ago

    katebeauty27 28 Jun 2018 9:41 PM

    The EcoTools brush shampoo really is fantastic! I use it to wash my brushes and they're always super clean and fresh smelling after.

    abby.liana 24 Jun 2018 8:48 PM

    I usually just use soap and warm water to clean my brushes.

    hthorpe 20 Jun 2018 6:24 PM

    I seriously need to start washing my brushes more

    Jodiem17 17 Jun 2018 10:45 AM

    I’m like slot if others and forget. I don’t use make up an aweful lot but will definitely go and give them a clean, but I’ve always used hot soap and water with alcohol after . Will look into sine if these

    Shop A Everyday 20 May 2018 12:46 PM

    Must do this today, especially my powder brush

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