Try swirling your makeup brush onto a paper towel a couple of times to remove all the excess makeup.
Stick to lukewarm water, not hot. Hot water can damage the bristles on your brush over time, especially if you clean them often.
You can also use makeup cleansers or detergents, but shampoos work just as well. While some makeup experts recommend using dish soap for its degreasing properties, others warn that the harsh soap could dry out your bristles over time.
This is a great way to cleanse natural brushes to keep them in tiptop shape.
If your brush is really dirty, swirl it around in the palm of your hand to work up a lather. This will help agitate the bristles more, which can lead to a deeper clean.
If the water runs completely clean, your brush is good to go! You don’t need to cleanse it again.
For most brushes, cleaning it a second time will be enough for a thorough cleansing. But, if your brush isn’t completely clean after a second shampoo, feel free to keep washing it until the water runs clear.
While the brushes are still dripping wet, try not to tilt them upwards so the water doesn’t run into the handle. After you pat them dry, you can be a little less cautious about this.
Depending on the size and thickness of your brushes, they could take a few hours or a full day to dry. Although it might seem like a good idea, don’t use heat to dry your brushes! Hair dryers can damage and warp the bristles on your brushes, especially if they’re synthetic.
You can find rubbing alcohol at most drug stores or pharmacies. If you’re really worried about germs on your makeup brushes, consider investing in a makeup brush sterilizer. This machine uses a UV light to disinfect your brushes in minutes, leaving them 99. 9% germ-free.
This is especially true for foundation and concealer brushes, since those are usually coated with thick layers of makeup.
