was wondering what's the best way to clean make up brushes. right now i use a mix of eye makeup remover and cleanser, but it doesn't seem to do the trick. especially since i've started using mac fluidline eyeliner. i have to clean my brush after every use, but there's always residue left behind.
should i skip homemade stuff and just by a store bought brush cleaner? and if i do where should i get it from?
2006-11-16 11:20:32 · 12 answers · asked by ally 6 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
i think rubbing alochol l works or go to a beauty store and get brush cleaning spay
2006-11-16 11:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by ali 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In all types of drug stores and more expensive makeup stores they do sell spray that you can saturate the brushes with but my mom taught me two other methods. You can either use a baby shampoo or a mild liquid handsoap and pump a small amount into the bristles and massage it until it is nice and soapy. You rinse wih warm water which kills the bacteria and then you lay the wet brushes on a paper towel with the bristles spread out to let it dry. I hope this has helped you with the cleansiing of your makeup brushes.
2006-11-16 20:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by tifftiff521 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you use your brushes every day, you should cleanse them at least twice a month using a liquid antibacterial soap such as dial. Gently cleanse them by squeezing instead of rubbing until water runs clear. Try not to get the ferrules or handles wet. Reshape and lay flat to dry. You can also use any conditioner after cleansing them to keep them soft. A nice set of 'real hair' makeup brushes can last up to 10 years when taken care of this way.
2006-11-17 03:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by MUA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it's very easy to clean them at home and you don't really need a special cleanser for those (I would rather spend the money on something else), check out here, I have copied Cindy Crawford's tips on cleansing the brushes: http://www.blogcharm.com/beautytricks/49577/Makeup+Brushes+Cleansing.html
2006-11-16 21:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by Ice Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm water and a gentle shampoo. I use L'Oreal Color Vive anyway, so I use it. It cleans the brushes thoroughly for very little money.
2006-11-16 22:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Ceci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sephora sells makeup brush cleaner and so does sally beauty supply
2006-11-16 20:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by Sxoxo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy the brush cleaner from MAC. it worksd really well and doesnt damage your brushes.
2006-11-16 19:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by surf_cali19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just wash w/ warm water and soap... i will keep brushing it onto my hand back and forth until the water comes out clear... good luck!
ps.. i think alcohol might be too rough
2006-11-16 19:28:05 · answer #8 · answered by sasmallworld 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I just use mild face wash and it does the trick. But I've heard the one from clinique works well.
2006-11-16 19:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by Sweetbulbs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash it soap and warm water.
2006-11-16 22:09:49 · answer #10 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋