When you find a makeup brush that you love, keeping it clean will keep it performing at that loving level. Here are 5 tips for cleaning cosmetics brushes because a clean palette deserves clean brushes.
5 Tips for Cleaning Cosmetics Brushes
#1 It is recommended that you clean your makeup brushes is recommended every 2-4 weeks unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Some say that antibacterial towelettes work great for quick cleanses between color changes.
#2 Use lukewarm water when wetting the bristles of the brush. Hot water and bristles are not friends.
#3 Use gentle soap when cleaning cosmetics brushes. A small amount in the palm of your hand to create a slight lather is perfect.
#4 Never touch the base of the brush bristles with the soap and water. If a glue is used to hold the bristles in, well, it won’t be pretty.
#5 Gently rinse and squeeze out excess water. Then, reshape and let air dry overnight. Let those bristles hang out over the counter edge…Wheee!
Okay, I wanna know, do you have any cleaning tips for cosmetic brushes?
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Those brushes are a great beginner set for a teen! I like to use the Sephora brush cleaning spray. It smells so good!!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I don’t wear makeup or even own a cosmetic brush, but I know these are great tips and I am sure they will help lots of people.
Rosey says
That makes sense about the soap and water. Until you said glue though, I have to admit, I hadn’t thought of it. Thanks for the cleaning tips!
Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog says
I haven’t tried these brushes but great tips for cleaning. I like to use baby shampoo for deep cleaning and have a recipe on my blog that I use for spot cleaning.
Rachael says
Thanks for these tips. I haven’t had good luck with eye shadow brushes.
Mickey says
Cute, cute, cute! I love make-up, love girls things and love pink. I will have to check these out. 🙂
Lisa Joy Thompson says
I have to admit that I’m a slacker at times when it comes to washing my makeup brushes! Thanks for the reminder! Also, love how cheery these new brushes are and the price is awesome!
Brett says
Those are gorgeous brushes! Love the polka dots!
April @ My Real Food Family says
I don’t wear much makeup but my daughter is a cosmetology student. I’ll be sure to pass these tips on to her.
Melissa says
These are great tips. I am so terrible about cleaning my brushes.
Jaime says
These brushes are cute! I have really slack habits when it comes to cleaning brushes properly.
Karen says
Great tips and the brushes are really cute. Love the pink. I need to be better with cleaning my brushes!
Chasing Joy says
Thanks for the how to. I never really understood how to clean them.
Pam says
These are adorable makeup brushes. I have never really thought about cleaning makeup brushes. I usually just replace. This is a better and cost effective solution.
Debra says
I’m so bad at cleaning my makeup brushes. I just toss them away and start with new ones. These are cute brushes, and I should start cleaning them myself!
Liz Mays says
Mine definitely need a cleaning right now, I’m nearly sure of it. Thanks for the reminder!
Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says
If I’m being a good make-up putter oner I try to wash my brushes once a week. But I usually forget and only do it about twice a month. These are great looking brushes.
Jenn says
I’ve never really considered cleaning my make up brushes! I always end up throwing them away and buying new ones, this would save me so much money!
Susanna Barbee (Zealous Mom) says
These are such great tips. Thank you! I definitely need to clean my brushes much more often.
Dina says
What cute brushes and reasonably priced. My daughter would love these.
Toni says
These brushes are super cute. Thanks for these tips!!
Theresa says
I really need to clean my brushes! It’s been a while and I am sure they are full of gunk and bacteria. I do love the new brush line. The pink is just so girly and cute!
Tess says
Those are cute designs. I would love to have these.
Rachee says
I don’t think I ever cleaned my brushes. I just used them until they fell a part.
Autumn says
Thanks for sharing these tips! Your new brushes are so cute!
Lauren (Lolo) says
Oh my! I had no clue you had to clean them so often!
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says
I honestly don’t think I’ve ever cleaned a makeup brush before! Yikes!
Then again, I don’t wear it that often, either!