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How to clean makeup brushes

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If we were aware of all the filth that accumulates on our makeup brushes, we would wash them almost daily, as professional makeup artists do, and we can be doing a lot of damage to our skin when we just want to beautify it. For this reason, we propose several ways for you to know how to clean your makeup brushes without causing a mess in the bathroom or spoiling them all.

If we were aware of all the filth that accumulates on our makeup brushes, we would wash them almost daily, as professional makeup artists do, and we can be doing a lot of damage to our skin when we just want to beautify it. For this reason, we propose several ways for you to know how to clean your makeup brushes without causing a mess in the bathroom or spoiling them all.

Why do you have to clean the brushes?

Why do you have to clean the brushes?

We are not the least bit aware of the amount of dirt, bacteria and dead skin that can accumulate on a makeup brush; Not to mention the makeup itself that remains dry and adhered to the fibers … for that reason and to avoid possible skin infections and get the makeup to be perfect, it is convenient to clean the brushes, but every day at least once every two to three weeks . But how to do it without complications and without mounting a pitched battle in the bathroom? Attentive to our tricks.

Very easy

Very easy

For a gentler cleaning, on a daily basis, or if you are going to use the brush again at the same time, just run it through a towel or tissue moistened with a brush cleaner like this. If you want to do a deeper cleaning, pour some into a jar and dip the brush up to the ferrule for 5 minutes.

MAC Brush Cleaner, € 15.95

In spray

In spray

This other cleaner is also ideal for leaving your brushes clean when you change colors or products while you are putting on makeup. Just spray a little on the brush and remove the excess liquid with a tissue.

3INA Makeup Brush Cleaner, € 10.45

Solid

Solid

A super easy way to do a deep cleaning is to use a bar of soap . It can be either a neutral type or a specific one for brushes like this one. You just have to moisten the tablet and pass the brush over it with circular movements (without pressing too much so as not to spoil its shape).

Lottie London Soap Star Brush & Brush Cleaner, € 8.45

The extra

The extra

If you want to go one step further, you have to get one of these raised palettes to clean your makeup brushes . They are ideal for rubbing the brush with a little soap.

Real Techniques Brush Cleaning Palette, € 15.45

Like a glove

Like a glove

Another very comfortable palette format is this glove that also includes different textures along the entire surface to wash, rinse …

Sigma Spa® Express Brush Cleaning Glove, € 23.45

Expert trick

Expert trick

Makeup artist Ika Sánchez has an infallible trick so that makeup brushes are always perfect. Put a mask on them after washing! "I wash the brushes with dish detergent to remove all the dirt and then I put a hair mask on them to make them soft." And also remember that you always have to let them dry horizontally.

Shea Moisture Superfruit Complex 10 in 1 Renewal System Hair Mask, € 15.45

And speaking of brushes …

And speaking of brushes …

Do you have several brushes at home but don't know what each one is used for? Do not worry because we have the manual for using the makeup brushes, the make up will no longer have secrets for you