I have at least 5 or 6 makeup brushes that I use regularly. The foundation brush, the bronzer brush, a brush to soften the look of my foundation, an eyebrow brush and a few more. If you are like me, I am sure you have spent pretty good money on your brushes. Those little jokers can get pricey. In order to keep them in tip top shape, you MUST keep them clean.
I usually set time aside once a month for a good cleaning. Ask any great makeup artist and they will tell you cleaning your brushes regularly is a must!
Makeup cleansers can also be expensive. I've tried just about every brand. The BEST one yet is a home made cleanser that I found on Pinterest.
The instructions below are directly from Anne Marie at The Beauty Book blog.
You'll need:
1.) Any antibacterial soap/dish soap (antibacterial is important to sterilize the brushes and kill bacteria)
2.) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (this will help replenish moisture in the brush hairs)
3.) Any plate
4.) Paper Towels (as much as you need to lay all your brushes flat on)
5.) Tap water and a sink
6.) Your dirty brushes
Directions:
1.) Pour 3 parts Antibacterial Soap and 1 part Extra-Virgin Olive Oil on your plate
2.) Mix together
3.) Dip brush into mixture on the plate
4.) Place brush in your hand and move brush back and forth (you will see the mixture froth up and some product from the brush begin to come out)
5.) Run the brush under the tap water while still moving the brush back and forth
6.) While under the water, take your hand and starting from the base of the brush hairs, gently squeeze downwards (you will see the product being forced out of the brush and land in the sink)
7.) Put paper towel on a flat surface and place cleaned brushes on it to dry (the paper towel will soak up the extra water--it normally takes a few hours for the brushes to completely dry)
Optional Extra Step: 8.) Use Antibacterial wipes to clean the handles of the brushes (you are touching them all the time and so they get dirt and germs on them as well--you will be surprised at how much dirt comes off!)
Have you tried this before? I'd love to hear your thoughts on home made brush cleansers.
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