According to the American Academy of Dermatology, makeup brushes and sponges should be washed every seven to 10 days to eradicate the acne and infection-causing bacteria and fungi that harbour on its bristles and materials. To properly clean your brushes and sponges without compromising their quality and craftmanship, there are a few essential practices to implement. We’ve rounded up the best TikTok tutorials on how to properly clean makeup brushes and sponges.
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Firstly, using lukewarm water is essential as it loosens the makeup byproduct from the bristle and sponge fibres. It’s important to only saturate the bristles with water and avoid getting the brush handle wet. Otherwise, the water can compromise the integrity of the glue and cause it to dissolve.
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Basic bar soap is not an ideal cleansing agent for your brushes. Instead, opt for a soap especially formulated for brush and sponge cleaning. We love Beautyblender’s Liquid Blendercleanser (Dhs85, Sephora). For those who are short on time, Beautyblender has a solid cleaser ideal for anyone with a lot of brushes and sponges. This Beautyblender Solid Blendercleanser (Dhs175, Sephora) is an extra large charcoal-infused bar soap made for both makeup artists and the masses alike.
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To properly remove the makeup debris and bacteria from your tools, swirl the top of the makeup brush into your cleanser of choice after initially wetting them. Once the bristles are coated in soap, massage the suds into the fibres and rinse under lukewarm water. Repeat this process of lathering and rinsing until the water runs clear from the makeup brushes.
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Lastly, squeeze out excess water and moisture from your brushes and lay them flat on a towel to dry. To avoid mold, position the brush heads to hang off the edge of a countertop so the bristles do not have any contact with the surface. Make sure you put a towel underneath on your floor to absorb excess water. Don’t place your brushes upright in a container to dry. Gravity will pull the water down onto the brush head and impact the glue on the handle.
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For sponges, it’s important to initially saturate the sponge in lukewarm water and follow by either dispensing a liquid cleanser onto the sponge or rubbing the sponge against a solid cleanser. After the sponge has come into contact with soap, pump the sponge in your hand and run the sponge under water. Keep repeating this process until the water runs clear through the sponge.
