How To Easily Clean Your Makeup Brushes For Fresher Results

This means it’s essential to prioritise good skincare and to make sure that your equipment is all clean and ready.

Are dirty makeup brushes bad for your skin?

Your makeup brushes are essential to achieving those stunning colour combos and sleek applications, but they can also transport something less desirable – bacteria. 

When you use dirty brushes, you risk introducing these unwanted guests to your skin, leading to clogged pores and, as a result, breakouts and blemishes.

How often should you clean your makeup brushes?

Foundation and Concealer Brushes

Your wet makeup brushes, like those used for colour correctors, concealers and foundations, are an absolutely key part of your routine, they also have a huge impact on your skin and how seamless your final look is. 

Most experts recommend you clean your foundation brushes after every 2-3 uses to prevent build up and keep your face as clean as possible during application.

Eyeshadow and Blush Brushes

For the brushes that bring colour to your canvas, aim to clean them once a week. This keeps the hues true and prevents colour blending mishaps.

Powder and Bronzer Brushes

Since these brushes are often used with dry products, they can typically be cleaned every 1-2 weeks. But if you're a fan of the dewy look, consider giving them a wipe-down more often.

Can you clean makeup brushes at home?

Yes, you absolutely can clean your makeup brushes at home. 

You can of course try manual cleaning and drying, but for better results and much faster drying, we always recommend investing in an electric makeup brush cleaner.

Not only will these affordable gadgets speed up the cleaning process, but they will also encourage you to clean your brushes more regularly, to the benefit of your skin.

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How to clean your makeup brushes

The Fast Makeup Brush Cleaning Method

Electric makeup brush cleaners are almost always faster and more thorough for cleaning and drying your makeup brushes.

Step 1: Gather Your Tools

Open your package and lay out the components – the Brush Cleaner, Makeup Brush Spinner Bowl, Silicone Collars Stand, and Rubber Holders of different sizes.

Step 2: Dip and Clean

Place the Brush Spinner Bowl on a stable surface. Fill it with lukewarm water and a drop of mild soap, as instructed in the Manual.

Dip the bristles of your makeup brush into the cleaning solution in the Brush Spinner Bowl. Turn on the Brush Cleaner and watch as the Brush Cleaner spins the brush in the water, dislodging makeup residue. In a matter of seconds, the cleaning process is complete.

Step 3: Drying Process

Lift the brush out of the water and hold it, still spinning, over the water inside the bowl for a few seconds. 

Your makeup brush is now clean and dry, ready to be used again immediately. No more waiting for hours – the problem of wet brushes is solved.

The Manual Brush Cleaning Method

If you haven’t yet invested in an electric brush cleaner, you can still clean your makeup brushes at home.

Step 1: Spot Clean with Brush Cleanser

Spray a small amount of brush cleanser onto a tissue or paper towel. Gently swirl your brush on the damp surface to remove surface makeup.

Step 2: Quick Dip and Swirl

Fill a small dish with lukewarm water and add a drop of mild soap. Dip the bristles of your brush into the soapy water and gently swirl it around. This can take several minutes for each brush to remove all of the makeup residue.

Step 3: Rinse and Reshape

Rinse the brush thoroughly under lukewarm water, reshaping the bristles as you go. Make sure to rinse until the water runs clear and no soap residue remains.

Step 4: Squeeze and Dry

Gently squeeze the bristles to remove excess water. Lay your makeup brushes flat on a clean towel to air dry. Your brush will be ready for use in a few hours.