Easy Brush Cleaning Tips for the Busy
I know that washing my makeup brushes is so very important, like eating my vegetables! But who has the time?
It takes forever to wash them and even longer to dry them. What can I say? I’m impatient! Inevitably, germs, leftover product, and dust get trapped in those soft bristles that I apply to my face. There has to be a solution to this evil cycle of doom and so, I set off on the miraculous quest for an easier, quicker way to cleanse brushes and found my answer at MAC.
Read on for a lesson that changed my makeup life – in terms of brushes, anyway 
Step 1. Pour a little bit of brush cleanser onto a thick paper towel. I use MAC Brush Cleanser ($11 US). Focus on pouring the liquid over a large area, not soaking the towel all the away through.
Step 2. Grab your first brush and gently brush the bristles across the damp towel. Don’t smash the bristles to the towel or you’ll damage the brush. Just gently glide the brush over the towel in circular motions to get rid of all the dirt and bacteria trapped in the brushes. It’s okay if some bristles fall out, but you may want to be more gentle.
Step 3. Lay out another paper towel and carefully place the clean brush onto the towel. Make sure that the bristles are on the paper towel, and carefully use your fingers to shape the bristles into the normal shape. Your brush may flatten a little while drying, so it’s important that you push them into shape.
Step 4. Look at all the leftover bits that were stuck in your brush! Isn’t it slightly disturbing? Maybe we’ll all be more motivated to wash our brushes more often. Also, wash your hands! There are strong chemicals in the brush cleanser, that’s how the germs get killed. You don’t want any of those chemicals on your hands, so wash them!
Note: You can wash your brushes as often as you like. The makeup artist I was talking to has to wash her brushes multiple times everyday, to keep her brushes sanitary for the next client. Don’t be afraid, washing everyday won’t harm your brushes.
Was this tutorial helpful to you? How do you normally wash your brushes? Anyone willing to admit how often they wash their brushes? I will if you will! 
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On August 3rd, 2009 cosmetics makeup said:
we can’t use the brush without considering hygiene brush of itself, make up brushes must be wash regular. With warm water and shampoo to be clean and healthy. allow them to dry with bristles positioned over the edge of a sink.
On August 4th, 2009 Fifrildi said:
I actually prefer heptane (I buy mine in small bottles at the chemist) to MACs cleaning solvent. It’s cheaper and much more effective – but does the same thing: cleans and sanitizes.
Then of course I wash my brushes more or less regurarily with baby shampoo and water.
On August 4th, 2009 Crystal said:
Hi Cosmetics Makeup!
I agree that we need to all wash our brushes regularly! I personally never tried letting them dry over the sink, but maybe I will next time!
On August 4th, 2009 Crystal said:
Hi Fifrildi!
Well, I’m glad you found a great cleaning solution for your brushes! It’s good that you take such good care of your brushes! Keep it up!
On April 1st, 2010 Latest Fashion Underwear said:
Very important tips you are providing here. After follow above tips we can save our Cosmetics very easily.
On April 1st, 2010 Crystal said:
Hi Latest Fashion Underwear!
What are your favorite methods for washing your brushes? Like you commented, by washing them regularly, we can help clean our makeup products clean!