How Do You Clean Makeup Brushes
If you are just getting started into makeup, cleaning your makeup brushes is one of the most important steps in your routine and so many people always forget this step. Washing your makeup brushes regularly not only gives you a smoother application but can prolong the performance of your brushes. Dirty brushes collect dirt and bacteria which can lead to skin breakouts and infections. In this article, I am going to explain the importance of how to clean makeup brushes and how to use a makeup brush cleaner as a professional makeup artist.
What is the best method to wash makeup brushes at home?
I have a step by step method that I use to deep clean my makeup brushes on a weekly basis.
Use lukewarm water ( not hot ) and run the bristles under the tap. Make sure you don’t get water on the metal part which can ruin your brushes.
Get your Dove gentle soap and gently swirl your brush onto the soap and the brush cleaning mat using circular motions.
Rinse the brush under the lukewarm water and repeat the process until the brush is clean.
Squeeze out excess water and lay your brushes on a clean towel to air dry.
What tools do you use to wash your makeup brushes?
Using the right makeup brush cleaning tools makes a huge difference to how long your brushes last. My favourite tool to use to help you clean your brushes effectively is a brush cleaning mat from Sigma which allows you to clean your brushes on a flat surface. I love the different textures and ridges to do deep cleaning and I find that it helps the process to be quicker especially when I have so many brushes to clean.
Buy the Sigma Brush Cleaning Mat here.
The harsh truth of using Fairy Liquid to wash makeup brushes
I use a mild gentle un-scented soap from Dove which stops your brushes from drying out. I tend to avoid anti-bacterial soaps such as Fairy Liquid to wash makeup brushes as this is way too harsh to use on your brushes which will reduce the longevity and the quality.
Check out the Dove Gentle Soap as an alternative and thank me later!
How to clean makeup brushes with brush cleaner
My go-to makeup brush cleaner is the ISO Makeup Brush Cleaner with Spray Top. I have been using ISO Clean for years to clean my brushes after each client to avoid cross-contamination and bacteria. You can also buy their refillable pouches, which are super affordable and environmentally friendly. All you need to do is spray it onto the brushes and swirl the brush onto a microfibre towel.
If you have been struggling to look for a quicker way to clean your makeup brushes, check out ISO Makeup Brush Cleaner with Spray Top.
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You can also explore our Beginner Makeup Brush Set which is an affordable brush set to get you started.