Back to Basics | How to Clean Makeup Brushes

Hey Everyone,
This weekend we're talking about everything brush care. I think we did promise this in one of our earlier posts, so don't say we don't keep to our word.

First up, you're better to use a gentle shampoo (i.e. a baby shampoo). Should clean every week to 2 weeks because makeup, oil and bacteria is collected in the bristles... which as we all know, isn't the nicest thing for your lovely skin or spreading spots. Provided you wash them properly, you'll prevent the bristles coming out and keep them in th bets condition for as long as possible. You can get daily brush cleaners for those of you who are insanely fanatical about keeping your brushes in tip top condition, but in reality, this is completely unnecessary and over washing brushes will make them unhappy!

To complete a deep clean, you'll need:
A basin of luke warm water
Baby shampoo / gentle shampoo
Towel or brush holder.

Complete these easy steps to achieve brush heaven:

1. Run the brushes under luke warm water, with the brushes always facing down so the water doesn't run down the brush to where the bristles are glued in.
2.squit a bit of baby shampoo into the palm of your hand.
3. Swirl the brush in the shampoo, keep doing so until it lathers up.
4. Wash out the shampoo, and you will se all the old makeup washing out too - keep shampooing until the water runs clear when washing the brush.
5. Lay the brushes flat onto the towel, facing down is preferable (the holder the real techniques core collection and starter kit come in is ideal) - this will prolong the life of the bristles as the glue will not be dissolved by the water/shampoo.

TA DAAHH.. there you have it, how to successfully clean your kit and still have them in good condition at the end of it - win win.

Hope you found this useful, and if you use any of our tips, do let us know!

Until next time,

LLB x