How to Clean Makeup Brushes: A Step-by-Step Guide - Bangstyle

Whether you wear makeup every day or only occasionally, making it a habit to clean your makeup brushes every week is essential to a healthy makeup and skincare routine. This is because, apart from makeup buildup, dirty brushes harbor bacteria and oil, which cause breakouts and skin issues. In addition to this, dirty brushes can make your makeup look cakey or uneven. Luckily, cleaning your makeup brushes is an easy process that only takes a few minutes. Learn some of our top tips for cleaning makeup brushes with this handy step-by-step guide.

Step-By-Step: How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Start by rinsing the tips of your brushes under lukewarm water. This will remove any surface dirt and makeup.

Then, fill a bowl with lukewarm water and a brush cleaner. If you don’t have a brush cleaner you can use mild shampoo or dish soap. However, it is important to avoid using harsh detergents, as these can damage the bristles of your brushes.

Swirl each brush tip in the soapy water. You can also massage the bristles gently in the palm of your hand. During this process be sure not to get too much water in the ferrule (the metal portion of the brush) as this can loosen the glue it is attached with and can be hard to dry, causing bacteria or mold to grow.

Rinse the brush tips under running water until the water runs clear.

Squeeze out any excess water from the bristles with a clean towel.

Lay the brushes flat to dry on a clean towel. Be sure to let them dry completely before using them again.

Pro tips:

For a deeper clean, you can use a silicone brush cleaning pad. These pads help to remove dirt and product buildup from the bristles of your brushes.

If your brushes are very dirty, you can soak them in the soapy water for a few minutes before scrubbing them.

Clean your makeup brushes at least once a week, or more often if you use them heavily.

Why is it important to clean your makeup brushes?

There are a few reasons why it’s important to clean your makeup brushes regularly:

To prevent the spread of bacteria and germs. Dirty makeup brushes can harbor bacteria and germs from your skin, leading to breakouts and other skin problems.

To improve the performance of your makeup. Dirty brushes can make your makeup look cakey and uneven. Cleaning your brushes regularly will help your makeup to apply more smoothly and evenly.

To extend the life of your brushes. Cleaning your brushes regularly will help to keep the bristles soft and prevent them from becoming damaged.