How to clean makeup brush

There is no perfect makeup without a good set of brushes. It’s the same way that you can’t do a make-up with dirty brushes, right?

Makeup brushes always need to be clean, and that’s no frills. Cleaning brushes greatly influences the health of your skin. Over time, makeup brushes accumulate particles and residue that can be harmful to the skin, and can even cause serious allergies.

In addition, poorly maintained brushes do not provide good results during makeup, as residue can even change the tone and texture of the makeup. Who knows, maybe that’s what’s getting in the way of your dream makeup?

The brushes and sponges most used in everyday life, such as foundation and blush, are the ones that need more care.

That’s why we’ve selected in this post the best tips and tricks to clean makeup brushes. Will lose? (Oh, and don’t worry, you won’t ruin your brushes, okay?)

Differences between natural bristles and synthetic bristles

When cleaning your brushes, it makes all the difference whether they are natural or synthetic bristles. Although the final product is the same, the items need to be cleaned in different ways. For example, synthetic bristles, generally used to make brushes for applying foundation, lipstick and concealer, can be easily sanitized with makeup removers. Natural bristle brushes, made for eyeshadow, blush and powder application, require more delicate techniques.

You will always find someone saying that one bristle is better than the other, but if you really love the makeup universe, our tip is to have both types to diversify styles and learn the benefits of each one. In the end, you will know which brand and which bristle best fits your daily life.

Techniques for cleaning makeup brushes

Ideally, you always clean your makeup brushes right after use and before putting them away. The same goes for sponges that need very similar care.

When cleaning, regardless of the product you choose to apply, it is important to rub the brushes from back to front lightly and very gently. This prevents the bristles from tangling and sticking together.

You don’t have to wash your brushes every time you use them, okay? Every 15 to 20 days is ideal. But you can sanitize them after each use, how do you do that? Gently cleaning the bristles of the brushes with a makeup remover wipe. After cleaning, leave them in an airy place to dry.

At the time of heavy cleaning, the beauty market gives a little help. There are several products on sale that offer solutions for a deep cleaning of brushes, but we are going to list some techniques that you can apply at home, with simple and easy-to-find ingredients, check them out:

Clean makeup brushes with mild shampoo

The best way to keep your brushes clean and the bristles soft is with mild shampoo or baby shampoo. The neutral and gentle formulation made to protect baby’s skin, ends up also becoming a great cleaning option for your makeup brushes, especially if they are natural bristles.

When washing the brushes, wet the bristles well and put a little shampoo on them. In the palm of your hand, rub lightly, making circular movements. Finally, rinse under running water.

Cleaning makeup brushes with liquid soap

Liquid soap is very suitable for cleaning brushes, especially with synthetic bristles. Sponges can also be washed with liquid soap. Give preference, however, to neutral and glycerin soaps.

In the case of the sponge, you can apply the liquid soap with running water and keep squeezing, until all the residues come out of the product. The same goes for brushes, but don’t forget to rub them in the palm of your hand when washing and remove excess soap under running water.

Cleaning makeup brushes with baby wipes

This technique is only valid for brushes that are superficially dirty because they will not guarantee the hygiene that washing with neutral shampoo, for example, will perform. To clean, just wrap the bristles in the moistened tissue and pull until the brush is clean. Remember to do all this very gently so as not to pull the bristles.

Clean makeup brushes with makeup remover

This is a more suitable process for brushes with synthetic bristles, as natural bristles need more care. To clean, simply apply the makeup remover through the bristles, spread and let it act for 20 minutes. Finally, rinse with running water.

Cleaning makeup brushes with alcohol

Let’s start by pointing out that not just any alcohol is indicated for cleaning your brushes. In this case, you will need isopropyl alcohol and even then it should only be used as a last resort, as alcohol dries out the bristles, regardless of whether they are natural or synthetic. Use a spray bottle to apply over the bristles and let it dry naturally.

Cleaning makeup brushes with sanitizing solution

you will find in perfumeries and stores specialized in makeup, exclusive products for cleaning brushes, sponges and other makeup materials. Just follow the application instructions for each product, spraying and removing the excess with a damp cloth.

How to dry makeup brushes the right way

Knowing how to dry your makeup brushes is just as important as washing them properly. Never use hair dryers or leave them to dry in the sun, as these options dry the bristles and shorten the life of the brushes. Choose a dry and airy place and place them on a clean towel or a piece of paper towel. Another tip is to always put the brushes down to dry, preventing the water from getting back into the handles.

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