Last week I wrote about cleansing your face. This week I want to focus on cleaning your brushes. Yes, make up brushes need to be cleaned! Make-up brushes have build up after each use and also trap dirt. Cleaning them is important for you skin.
When to clean
The times a week you clean make up brushes depends on the use they receive. A make-up artist should do a thorough cleaning after each use. I would recommend always carrying two sets of brushes so one can be used while the other is drying. If the brushes are used for daily use only, I would recommend a thorough cleaning once a week. Some people can opt to add a use of daily cleansing spray. This is not a thorough cleaning it is a surface cleaning between uses and can be found in most make up stores.
How to clean
Prepare a clean and sanitized surface area and place clean dry towels (paper towels will work fine). Wash the brush with baby shampoo using your palm to clean between the bristles. Rinse the brush until the water coming thru the brush is clear. Slightly mold your brush back into place and place the brushes on top of the towels until dry.
Make up Brushes
Make up brushes come in all colors, sizes and prices. For example, the Dior brush sets goes for $150.00 and Kevyn Aucoin Brush Set starts at $350.00. Middle class brushes like Mary Kay goes for $65.00 and Sephora brushes are around $50.00. And at the bottom, last but not least my favorite, elf. Yes, elf each product runs around $1.00 at your local Target. Even though these brushes all do the same job, the quality is different. Depending what you are looking for depends on what you should use. I have a mixture of these and I enjoy each one of them.
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