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5 Tips for Cleaning Cosmetics Brushes

March 21, 2014

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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.

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 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!

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Okay, I wanna know, do you have any cleaning tips for cosmetic brushes?

Helpful Tips for Cleaning Cosmetics Brushes

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  1. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    March 21, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    Those brushes are a great beginner set for a teen! I like to use the Sephora brush cleaning spray. It smells so good!!

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  2. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 21, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    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.

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  3. Rosey says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    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!

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  4. Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    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.

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  5. Rachael says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Thanks for these tips. I haven’t had good luck with eye shadow brushes.

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  6. Mickey says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Cute, cute, cute! I love make-up, love girls things and love pink. I will have to check these out. 🙂

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  7. Lisa Joy Thompson says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    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!

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  8. Brett says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Those are gorgeous brushes! Love the polka dots!

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  9. April @ My Real Food Family says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    I don’t wear much makeup but my daughter is a cosmetology student. I’ll be sure to pass these tips on to her.

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  10. Melissa says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    These are great tips. I am so terrible about cleaning my brushes.

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  11. Jaime says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    These brushes are cute! I have really slack habits when it comes to cleaning brushes properly.

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  12. Karen says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Great tips and the brushes are really cute. Love the pink. I need to be better with cleaning my brushes!

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  13. Chasing Joy says

    March 22, 2014 at 12:13 am

    Thanks for the how to. I never really understood how to clean them.

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  14. Pam says

    March 22, 2014 at 12:58 am

    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.

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  15. Debra says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:09 am

    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!

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  16. Liz Mays says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Mine definitely need a cleaning right now, I’m nearly sure of it. Thanks for the reminder!

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  17. Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says

    March 22, 2014 at 11:38 am

    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.

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  18. Jenn says

    March 22, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    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!

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  19. Susanna Barbee (Zealous Mom) says

    March 22, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    These are such great tips. Thank you! I definitely need to clean my brushes much more often.

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  20. Dina says

    March 22, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    What cute brushes and reasonably priced. My daughter would love these.

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  21. Toni says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    These brushes are super cute. Thanks for these tips!!

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  22. Theresa says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    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!

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  23. Tess says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    Those are cute designs. I would love to have these.

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  24. Rachee says

    March 23, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    I don’t think I ever cleaned my brushes. I just used them until they fell a part.

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  25. Autumn says

    March 23, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks for sharing these tips! Your new brushes are so cute!

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  26. Lauren (Lolo) says

    March 23, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Oh my! I had no clue you had to clean them so often!

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  27. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    March 23, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    I honestly don’t think I’ve ever cleaned a makeup brush before! Yikes!

    Then again, I don’t wear it that often, either!

    Reply

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