Trust us, you don’t want to skip this step

By Nica Dobles from THREAD PH

Admit it: for all the time you devote on the daily to your beauty routine, you maybe aren’t as diligent when it comes to taking care of your beauty tools.

Brushes, for instance — you probably use at least one brush, be it foundation or eyeshadow, to apply your makeup everyday, but how often do you clean it?

How often SHOULD I clean makeup brushes?

It depends on the type of brushes and how often you use them. This guide assumes you apply makeup fairly often:

• Once a week: Brushes used to apply foundations, concealers, and other liquid and cream products. This includes makeup sponges, too!
• Twice a month: Eyeshadow and eyeliner brushes (or anything used around the eyes)
• Once a month: Brushes used to apply blush, bronzer, and other powder products

Of course, you should feel free to clean more often than this if you notice your brushes getting dirty quickly.

Why that often?

First and most importantly, it’s hygienic. Makeup product builds up on your brushes and sponges every time you use them, inviting in bacteria that can clog your pores and cause your skin to breakout.

That same product build-up can also hurt makeup application, as a caked-up brush won’t be able to pick up as much product, making it impossible to get a smooth finish and flawless blending.

Finally, your brushes will last longer with some regular TLC. Decent makeup tools can be pretty expensive, so take care of your investment and they can last you for years.

What do I use to clean my brushes?

You can easily DIY with ingredients you probably already have in your house.

• For natural-hair brushes, use a baby shampoo that’s gentle on the bristles.
• For synthetic brushes, especially ones that you use with foundations, you can use dishwashing liquid. Mix with olive oil (2 parts dishwashing liquid to 1 part olive oil) to keep the bristles soft and supple.

If you’re wary about the ingredients, there are also tons of ready-made brush cleansers in the market.

https://www.zalora.com.hk/jane-iredale-botanical-brush-cleaner.-4622694.html?from=search

How do I clean my brushes?

1. Rinse out the bristles of your brush with lukewarm water. Try to avoid wetting the ferrule, the metal part connecting the bristles to the rest of the brush, as this can weaken the glue.
2. In a bowl, pour in a bit of your brush cleanser (DIY or otherwise).
3. Swirl each brush in the cleanser, then massage the bristles in the palm of your hand.
4. Rinse the bristles again.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the water runs clear.
6. Gently squeeze out any remaining water with a towel, reshaping the brush head as you go.
7. Dry your brushes with the bristles pointing downward, or hanging over the edge of the contour — this prevents mildeweed and ensures that no water seeps into the ferrules.

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