Happy Friday! Keeping your makeup brushes clean is essential for flawless makeup application and maintaining healthy skin. Every time you use a brush, it collects makeup residue. The brush also accumulates oil, dead skin cells, and environmental debris. This buildup doesn’t just affect your makeup application it may even lead to clogged pores. If you are looking for techniques to clean your brushes then keep reading for all the deets.

tips for cleaning makeup brushes

STEP ONE: WET YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES

Start by running your brushes under lukewarm water. Hold each brush at a downward angle to remove makeup residue effectively.

STEP TWO: APPLY THE CLEANSER TO YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES

Create a gentle lather in your palm and swirl the brush tips in the later using circular motions. Gradually work up to the middle of the bristles and rinse remaining soap off with lukewarm water.

STEP THREE: DRY YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES

How you shape and dry your brushes can impact their longevity, shape retention, and future performance. Lay brushes flat on a clean towel and gently press down to absorb remaining moisture.

STEP FOUR: POST DRYING CARE

Once completely dry gently fluff the bristles of your makeup brushes. This helps to bring back their original shape. Lastly store the makeup brushes properly in brush holders or your makeup bag.

–Chantel Keona