How To Clean Make Up Brushes

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Make up application becomes relatively simpler if you use the right tools to apply the makeup. Well known international brands have their own individual eye shadow and foundation brushes. Owning or possessing professional make up brushes entails that you take good care of them if you want your money’s worth of long lasting durability.

Cleaning them regularly is essential to remove any leftover make up debris, oil, dead skin cells and germs, which could harm and spoil your skin. Brushes become dry and cakey with over use. This is especially true for foundation brushes which tend to feel scratchy after some time. If you have sensitive skin, this could lead to acne breakouts.

Tips To Clean Make Up Brushes

Schedule For Cleaning

Here is a rough schedule for cleaning your make up brushes.
Foundation brushes – Once a week
Blush brushes – Once a week
Bronzer brush – Once a week
Eye shadow brush – Everyday
Eyeliner and lipstick applicators – After every use

Cleaning The Brushes

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Cleaning your make up tools and brushes is not a herculean task. First and foremost, soak your brushes in luke warm water and rinse them thoroughly with your fingers. Make sure you have the brush pointing down towards the sink so that the natural direction of the brush bristles is maintained.

Cleaning Them With Shampoo

Use any mild, good quality shampoo or even baby soap to clean your brushes. Lather the shampoo well in your hands and gently massage and rinse the brush bristles till they are sparkling clean. Repeat the process if your brushes are exceptionally dirty and have stubborn make up particles attached to them.

Drying The Brushes

Lay the brushes on a clean towel and allow them to air dry naturally. If the brush seems misshapen, try to reshape them while they are still wet, otherwise this will affect make up application.

Special Brush Cleaners

Some companies are manufacturing special brush cleaners that come with your make up tools. You can use this for quality cleaning and longer durability of the brushes.

Cleaning Eye Shadow Applicators

Cleaning eye shadow applicatorsis a little tricky as most of them are made of soft sponge. You will have to prevent the water from reaching the glue that holds the sponge together. Otherwise, the sponge will come off.

Covering The Brushes

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Once your brushes are dry and fluffy, you will have to store them well so that they do not catch dirt and grime. Use a vanity case for storing your make up brushes or special brush pouches that are designed for makeup brushes.

Check The Expiry Date

All make up products including your make up brushes have a life. If you feel that the brush is not getting clean and does not feel soft on your skin even after cleaning, then it is time to change your brushes and buy new ones.

Sharing

Never share your make up brushes with anyone else. This will ensure long lasting skin protectionfrom deadly skin bacteria.

Read The Literature

Professional make up brushes come with the literature on cleaning and maintenance. Make sure you go through it thoroughly. This will ensure that your brushes always remain clean and ready to use.

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