How often do you clean your makeup brushes?

“Often, often, girl I do this often….” *The Weeknd voice*

So…how often do you clean your makeup brushes? This is a question up for lots of debate. Weekly? Monthly? Quarterly? Never? For hygienic reasons you should definitely make time to clean your makeup brushes on a regular basis. After all, you would just be spreading your old oil and bacteria back onto your face which could contribute to blemishes and acne.

I know that for me what triggers me to clean my makeup brushes is when I travel. I want all of my beautifying tools to be neat and clean when I’m jet-setting. I usually clean my makeup brushes at least once a month – sometimes twice a month. I also don’t use my makeup brushes everyday; only on the weekends. Take your usage into consideration. If you do use your makeup brushes daily, you should try and clean them on a bi-weekly basis or monthly at the very least.

Makeup brush cleansers can get expensive and sometimes, they’re not all that efficient. Here is a cheap and inexpensive way to clean your makeup brushes!

You only need a few things:

• Dishwashing soap (I like to use orange or apple scented)
• Olive oil to retain the brushes moisture
• Paper towels for drying

See photos below for step-by-step instructions!

The main makeup brushes and tools I use

Dishwashing Soap and a dash of olive oil

Prep makeup brushes/tools for cleaning by soaking in warm water

Dip makeup brushes/tools in solution. I usually dip in the middle to get a bit of both cleaning agents

Gently rub brush against palm or top of hand and watch all the makeup and dirt come out! It’s a fun process for me everytime. Repeat this step for all makeup brushes.

My dirty sponges…I love my Beauty Blender

I like to clean the sponges last as they take the most effort and require the most soap and rinsing

More fun squeezing the excess dirt and makeup!

More fun squeezing the excess dirt and makeup!

Squeaky clean!

Gently squeeze all excess water from makeup brushes using paper towels. Lay out on paper towel to dry. I usually let it dry overnight. You can use a blow-dryer to speed up the process.

Hope that was fun and informative for you! How often do you clean your makeup brushes?