Material Needed: For wash makeup brushes
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Dish soap (e.g., Dawn, antibacterial preferred)
- Water
- White paper towel
- White vinegar
- Hot water
- Glass jar or cup
- Gentle shampoo (e.g., baby shampoo or castile soap)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Small bowl
I have told you a total of 3 process method, if you follow them, your brushes will become like new
Method 1: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Dish Soap
- Materials: Extra-virgin olive oil, dish soap (e.g., Dawn), plate, water, white paper towel.
- Process:
- Pour
dish soap and olive oil onto a plate.
- Wet
the brushes.
- Swirl
brushes in the mixture and then on the palm of your hand.
- Rinse
brushes with water until the soap is gone (brushes pointed down).
- Dry
overnight on a white paper towel.
- Results:
- Brushes,
including a liquid-foundation brush and eye-shadow brushes, were clean.
- Bristles
remained soft, not overly hydrated.
- The
beauty blender had some residual makeup.
Method 2: White Vinegar, Hot Water, and Dish Soap
- Materials: White vinegar, hot water, dish soap, glass jar/cup, white paper towel.
- Process:
- Pour
a cup of hot water, a tablespoon of dish soap, and a tablespoon of white
vinegar into a glass.
- Dip
the brushes into the mixture.
- Allow
brushes to soak for 20 minutes.
- Rinse
and dry overnight on a white paper towel.
- Results:
- Brushes,
including a bronzer brush and eye-shadow brushes, were perfectly clean.
- The
vinegar smell dissipated after drying.
- This
method required less manual effort and water.
Method 3: Gentle Shampoo and Apple Cider Vinegar
- Materials: Baby shampoo or castile soap, apple cider vinegar, water, small bowl, white paper towel.
- Process:
- Pour
a little castile soap on the brush and massage with fingers.
- Lather,
rinse, and repeat until clean (especially for larger brushes).
- In
a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 2 tablespoons
of water.
- Swirl
the brush in the vinegar mixture to disinfect, then rinse and dry
overnight on a white paper towel.
- Results:
- Brushes,
including a concealer brush and bronzer brush, were super clean.
- Brushes
smelled the best compared to other methods.
Save these points while cleaning
1. Do not wash brushes pointed upwards:
This can cause water to get into the handle, loosening the glue that holds the bristles together.
2. Do not use undiluted white vinegar:
White vinegar is strong and should be diluted to avoid damaging the brushes.
3. Do not skip rinsing thoroughly:
Ensure all soap is rinsed out to avoid residue buildup.
4. Do not handle beauty blenders carelessly:
They can be tricky to grip and clean properly.
5. Do not use narrow cups or jars:
Using a wider cup or jar can help avoid getting the handle in the cleaning mixture.
6. Do not forget to dry brushes properly:
Lay them flat on a paper towel overnight to ensure they dry completely.
7. Do not expect overly hydrated bristles from olive oil:
While olive oil helps break down makeup and moisturize, the bristles won't feel
overly hydrated.
9.Do not rely solely on one cleaning method:
Different methods work better for different types of brushes and makeup products.
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Conclusion
- All three methods effectively cleaned makeup brushes.
- The second method (vinegar and dish soap) was the easiest and used the least water, making it the author's favorite.
- The author invites readers to share their preferred methods in the comments.
Questions and Answers:
1. What
are the three methods tested for cleaning makeup brushes?
- Washing
with extra-virgin olive oil and dish soap.
- Washing
with white vinegar, hot water, and dish soap.
- Washing
with gentle shampoo (e.g., baby shampoo or castile soap) and apple cider
vinegar.
2. What
materials are needed for the first method?
- Extra-virgin
olive oil
- Dish
soap (e.g., Dawn)
- Water
- White
paper towel
3. How
should the brushes be rinsed to avoid damaging them?
- Brushes
should be rinsed pointed down to avoid water getting into the handle and
loosening the glue that holds the bristles together.
4. What
is the benefit of using extra-virgin olive oil in the first method?
- Extra-virgin
olive oil helps break down the makeup and moisturizes the bristles to
prevent them from drying out.
5. What
should you do if the makeup doesn’t come off completely with the first method?
- Add
more dish soap to the foundation brush and the beauty blender to get all
the makeup off.
6. What
materials are needed for the second method?
- White
vinegar
- Hot
water
- Dish
soap
- Glass
jar or regular glass cup
- White
paper towel
7. What
is an important consideration when using white vinegar for cleaning brushes?
- White
vinegar is a strong natural cleaning product and disinfectant, so it’s
important to dilute it.
8. What
was the author’s observation about the smell of the brushes after using white
vinegar?
- The
strong smell of vinegar went away once the brushes dried.
9. What
materials are needed for the third method?
- Gentle
shampoo (e.g., baby shampoo or castile soap)
- Apple
cider vinegar
- Water
- Small
bowl
- White
paper towel
10. How
is the third method performed?
- Pour
a little castile soap on the brush and massage with fingers.
- Lather,
rinse, and repeat until clean.
- Mix
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 2 tablespoons of water in a
small bowl.
- Swirl
the brush in the vinegar mixture to disinfect, then rinse and dry
overnight.
11. Which
method did the author find to be the easiest and most efficient?
- The
second method (white vinegar, hot water, and dish soap) because it
required the least amount of physical effort and used less water.
12. How
did the brushes feel after being cleaned with each method?
- The
brushes felt clean and soft with all methods, and the castile soap with
apple cider vinegar method made them smell the best.
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