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August 26, 2016

The only way you should be cleaning your makeup brushes

Tips
makeup brush cleaning

This is such an important topic, I can’t believe I haven’t shared it here on the blog! I recently got a request from one of my lovely subscribers, Sonia Guzman, to share my tips on how I clean my makeup brushes. Thanks for the request Sonia! Cleaning your brushes is key, since brushes hold a lot of bacteria and build up. Clean brushes are an easy way to make sure that your complexion stays clear and fresh, while dirty brushes can lead to breakouts. I try and keep my brushes as clean as possible, especially since I like to switch between products and palettes. Here are my tips for cleaning makeup brushes —I’ve broken this how-to into three sections for face brushes, eye brushes, and beauty blenders.

Face Brushes

If you use your face brushes every day, you should wash them at least once a week. I sometimes even wash them twice! These are the most important brushes to clean, since you use them on your face and they can spread oil and bacteria on your skin. To wash my face brushes I like to use a gentle shampoo that doesn’t have a lot of harsh chemicals, (baby shampoo works great) and a Sigma Brush Cleaning Glove (you can use the code SIMPLYSONA for a 10% discount).  First run water over the brush, making sure to point the bristles with the flow of the water. Put some soap on the glove and work the bristles in a circular motion over several times. Next, rinse the brushes under water and lay them flat on a towel to dry overnight.
makeup brush cleaning is essential for clear complexion.
1. Apply a gentle cleanser to brush glove.
2. Work product into brush bristles.
3. Run the brush over glove in circular motions.
4. Rinse brush under water until all product has been removed then lay brush flat to dry.

Eye Brushes

If you use the same shadows everyday, wash your eye brushes once a week. But if you like to switch shadows and palettes, obviously you should wash them in between to prevent unwanted color mixing. My eyes tend to be sensitive, and clean brushes prevent any irritation from bacteria or old makeup residue. To wash my eye brushes, I use a cleansing solution (I recommend Cinema Secret Brush Cleaner). Put a bit of solution in a small bowl and swirl brushes in the cleanser. Next, swipe your brushes back and forth on a towel to get rid of all leftover makeup. Rinse with water to remove any extra residue and lay flat to dry overnight.
Cleaning Makeup brushes is something that should be done regularly to ensure a flawless makeup application.
1. Pour cleansing solution into a small bowl.
2. Dip brush into cleanser until bristles are saturated.
3. Run the brush along a cloth until all product has been removed from bristles.
4. Rinse brushes with water then lay flat to dry.

Beauty Blenders

I wash my beauty blenders after every use. You can buy a special solution, but I prefer to use regular dish soap. To wash my beauty blender, I first wet it and use a pump of dish soap. Massage the dish soap into the sponge and run under water to rinse, repeating until all the makeup is gone from the beauty blender.

Cleaning makeup brushes is essential to good makeup application.
1. Apply dish soap to palm of hand.
2. Work soap into beauty blender.
3. Apply water and massage soap into sponge. Run under water to rinse.
4. Repeat until sponge is clean. Lay flat to dry.

I hope you guys got some good tips for washing your brushes! If you want to see what my 9 Must Have Makeup Brushes are, check out my absolute favorites here! Let me know if you have any requests for future posts in the comments below.

 

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26 Comments

  • ReplyRaquel G.August 23, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    Thank you for the tips! Love reading these kind of articles!
    Do you have a “what should you have in your closet” video yet? ?

    • ReplyPraiseSeptember 5, 2016 at 8:12 am

      Love it thanks but I don’t think I can get the cinema secret brush cleaner here in the uk also could you do a post on brushes for beginners

  • ReplyBlushandPearlsAugust 23, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Cleaning your brushes is so important – I use a $4 small silicone cleaning mat from Amazon.

  • ReplyJeanetteAugust 23, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    I don’t know the chances of you doing this but what are some of your tips for a great relationship with your boyfriend/husband. My boyfriend works a lot and I’m always at home with our 2 year old and I know bonding is important to keep a relationship alive and happy. What is something you and KB like to do for a fun date night or something to interact. My boyfriend and I are running out of ideas and we seem to be doing the same things over and over. Or I would love to see your key clothing staples for fall like shoes, jackets, tops, etc. Great post. But I want to see videos lol I’m missing them, once a week is SONAt cool HA!

  • ReplyLeticia ChavezAugust 23, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I was wondering what I should use for my Beauty Blender, thanks for the tip Sona!! :)

  • ReplyAdryAugust 23, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Thank you Sona for the tips! Now I’m relaxed, I think I’m doing it well. I use johnson baby shampoo for my brushes (the one for dark hair, because my brushes has dark hair. Those it have sense??? hahaha).
    A big hug from Ecuador ? #snapfam

  • ReplyAdryAugust 23, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Thank you Sona for the tips! Now I’m relaxed, I think I’m doing it well. I use johnson baby shampoo for my brushes (the one for dark hair, because my brushes has dark hair. Does it have sense??? hahaha).
    A big hug from Ecuador ? #snapfam

  • ReplyBen KenAugust 23, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    Thank you Sona, I don’t always comment but I always enjoy reading your blogposts .. Always very helpful ?

  • ReplySonia GuzmanAugust 23, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Thank you so much sona!!! OMG I feel so special. Sending much love to you ????

  • ReplyNicoleAugust 23, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    Thanks for this post!! I will admit…. I am so lazy when it comes to washing my brushes. I need to do it more often!!

  • ReplyBatsAugust 23, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    I’m new to your blog but have been watching your videos for a couple months now. I’m wondering if you have a post about the best make up removers?

  • ReplyJemilah BassonAugust 24, 2016 at 1:14 am

    Love it!
    Sona, could you perhaps do a video about skin tone vs skin undertone? Especially in terms of foundation, blush and contour and highlight?

  • ReplyAnnieAugust 24, 2016 at 7:01 am

    Dr Bronners bar soap works better than anything :) no more stained beauty blender!

  • ReplySara syedAugust 24, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Loved this post! Thank you sona! #snapchatfam ?

  • ReplyMandi PlummerAugust 24, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Hi Sona, I was recommended this by another beauty blogger @nadinebaggott and bought one. It is amazing and the brushes dry in 10 secs
    http://stylfile.com/products/stylpro

    #snapchatfam

  • ReplyaliciaAugust 24, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    HI!
    what’s the type of eyelashes you wear on this photography with urban decay lipstick please?

  • ReplyBarb CottoAugust 24, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Thanks for the tips! I definitely wasn’t cleaning my brushes often enough which would explain some of my eye irritation!
    xoxo

  • ReplyElinaAugust 25, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Really loved this blog post Sona, thank you! I loveeeee the Cinema Secrets cleaner, I use it all the time!! I just have one question, how often do you throw out your beauty blender?? I wash mine after each use, but I wonder how often should I be throwing it out and getting a new one?

  • ReplyROSIEAugust 27, 2016 at 7:10 am

    Really helpful article – I really need to wash my brushes more frequently! Lol http://www.zohrasrose.WordPress.com

  • ReplyDiana OcampoSeptember 1, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    Thank you so much for making this post! Absolutely loved it!

  • ReplyIrina KilyushikSeptember 2, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    You are my brush and beauty spoonge saver. These tips are so helpful you’ve done it again girl ????

  • ReplyIoana MihaiSeptember 2, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    Very useful this article!!! This is how I clean my makeup brushes too, but I use other products :). I’d like to read on your blog more posts like this. XOXO, Ioana

  • ReplyErickaSeptember 13, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Thanks so much for this post! I’ve been wanting to see how you clean you brushes. I saw recently a dupe for the cleansing glove swapping it for a lego base plate. I was wondering if you had tried it and could give us feedback.

    Thanks!

    • ReplySonaSeptember 14, 2016 at 9:28 am

      I’ve never tried any other glove but if it’s a dupe and it works, I’m all for it.

  • ReplyMelissa TabaresNovember 4, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Hi Sona, i use for my eyes brushes between diferent shadows or palettes a spray that clean, desinfect and conditioning the brushes and i dont need to wash it, and let it dry every day this spray its an excelent, dry inmmediatly and smell delicious you can buy it at http://www.beautysoclean.com, hugs from Colombia

  • ReplySaariya AftabNovember 14, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Hey Sona! Was just directed here from your Q and A blog post. I use antibacterial soap and olive oil to clean my brushes. Is that okay? And if not how come?

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