

It is kind to my brushes and cleans effectively. My favourite being Dr Bonner’s which is 99.9% anti-bacterial. I personally prefer a solid soap for deep cleans. Honesty, the product that makes you wash your brushes most often is the one that’s best for you! If you are someone who loves to invest in multiple products then go for it, if baby shampoo is your favourite then stick with that, cleaning and cleaning well is what is of most importance. Is There A Type Of Product That Is The Best? You can wash your makeup brushes with baby shampoo which is gentle for your brushes or dish soap/fairy liquid if needed (to remove heavy set product-see below) or choose a specific brush soap. Cons: It takes longer for the brushes to dry.ĭr Bronner’s Bar Soap 99.9% anti-bacterialīeautyBlender Solid Soap £15.00 Dr Bronner’s Liquid Soap, fair trade, naturalĭr Bronner’s Liquid Soap £9.95 Do I Have To Buy A Specific Brush Cleaner? Pros: they last a long time and tend to be cost-effective.
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Cons: Some of these products over time can be drying to bristles if they have a high alcohol content.Ĭinema Secrets Professional Brush Cleaner Spray £7.50 Deep Cleaning/Washīrush cleaning soaps, whether solid or liquid are used in a traditional ‘deep wash’ with water. Dry brushes are coated, either by spraying with or dipping into the cleansing liquid, excess product and makeup removed on a paper towel (see cleaning technique below) and left to dry. First developed for makeup artists on set who needed to quickly clean brushes between looks, these types of products work to remove makeup and the liquid then evaporates quickly. These types of makeup brush cleaners are designed for quick clean ‘on the go’. Those that fall into a ‘ spot wash‘ category and those that belong in the ‘ deep wash‘ one. The market is awash with makeup brush cleaning products which while great, can be a little overwhelming when all we want is a cleaner that does the job, right?Įssentially there are two types of cleaning products. If you are a professional makeup artist, brushes should be cleaned for each client. Makeup brushes that you use for personal use you should aim to clean once a week. If you’d like to learn more about this please see my ‘ Disclaimer’ page. *This post contains affiliate links which help cover the running costs of the website at no cost to yourself.
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So, it will come as no surprise that I’m a big advocate of cleaning our makeup brushes regularly and in this current climate, the message couldn’t be firmer.Ĭleaner brushes equal better makeup application, less chance of clogging pores with any dirt, dust and or bacteria from dirty brushes and well looking after our skin health and health overall. That a lot of places to both pick up and spread germs and bacteria. Have you ever considered just how much dirt and bacteria lives in your makeup brushes? It’s often easier to not think about it right? Well, let’s think for a moment about the fact that we use our brushes to apply makeup to blemishes, to blend liquid and cream product around our noses and mouths and to apply eyeshadow to our eyes. You can also order direct from Becca, although they do charge shipping.Ahh the dreaded job of cleaning makeup brushes, I know everybody puts it off but today I’m going to take you through some makeup brush cleaning tips to make the job that little bit less of a chore, some products that I love to help get the job done and the best way to care for your brushes to ensure longevity. Henri Bendel stores do stock the Becca line (as do some Pure Beauty stores). And what a great gift for a makeup-obsessed pal.īecca Professional Brush Soap may be a little hard to find. Even though it’s more expensive than most brush cleansers, I like to think it’s worth it for the savings in time.
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I’m guessing the bar will last…forever! Well, almost. Just wet a brush head with lukewarm water, swipe it across the soap until it lathers, rinse with tap water, squeeze (I like to also blot with a dry washcloth), reshape, then leave to dry on a clean towel. Professional Brush Soap thoroughly and gently cleans brushes while sanitizing and conditioning them, too.
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With this, I’m able to clean all of my brushes in half the time it takes me when I use MAC Brush Cleanser or shampoo.īut Becca doesn’t stop with cleansing. It works on both natural and synthetic fibers, cutting through powders and creams quicker than…something really quick! It’s like soap with a rapier wit, LOL! Even the toughest stuff - dried foundation, concealer and cream shadow - falls away in a flash. It does the deed in the blink of an eye! Becca uses plant oils to craft this solid soap.
