Our makeup brushes are usually in daily use. Because they come into direct contact with the skin, regular and proper cleaning makeup brushes are essential. Read here why you should clean your makeup brushes, how often you should do it, which cleaners and devices are suitable, and a step-by-step guide on how to easily clean makeup brushes.

Why is cleaning makeup brushes important?

Not only can makeup, eye shadow, highlighter, etc., collect and settle inside makeup brushes, but also additional fats, oils, and dandruff from our skin. This mixture makes uncleaned makeup brushes perfect breeding grounds for germs and bacteria.

Using a dirty brush now can clog your pores and lead to pimples, blackheads, inflammation, and blemished skin.

In bad cases, a dirty makeup brush can trigger an illness like conjunctivitis!

Next to the hygiene aspect for your skin, cleaning makeup brushes is essential because the deposits in the brushes can contaminate your makeup products. This can cause your products to go rancid and lose color and durability. That is why it is so important to clean your makeup brushes regularly.

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How often should you clean makeup brushes?

Makeup brushes for liquid or creamy makeup products, such as liquid foundation, should be cleaned at least 1 to 2 times a week.

Brushes that you use for powder products should be cleaned every 2 weeks.

How to clean makeup brushes?

Because the hygiene of the brushes is really important, you should avoid experimental home remedies and rely on “real” makeup brush cleaners in the form of liquid and mechanical cleaners. You can clean your makeup brushes in just 3 simple steps:

Cleaning Makeup Brushes Step #1:

Fill your makeup brush cleaner with water and makeup cleanser. If you have chosen an electric cleanser, turn it on now and place your brush into the cleanser. The brush head needs to touch the nap pad at the bottom of the cleaner. Since the cleaner rotates, you only have to press the brush lightly against the base. If you use a manual cleaning pad, you must rub back and forth with the brush head itself.

Cleaning Makeup Brushes Step #2:

Then rinse the brushes with clear water and tap them out lightly.

Cleaning Makeup Brushes Step #3:

To dry, place the brushes on a dry towel.

To use your makeup brushes for a long time without fear of infections or rancid makeup products, you should clean them regularly with the right products. Makeup and fashion are exactly your world? Then check out the other blog posts!