How To: Spot Cleaning Your brushes

By Nadira Permata - 9:22 AM

This is the updated version of the post i did a while back in november 2012 (Better photo quality!). If you're on-the-go or just have no time to wash your brushes everyday, this is the perfect methods for you. Please keep in mind that spot cleaning only removes the stain and sterilize the top or most part of your brushes, you still need to wash it once a week (or more, if you use it daily).


You'll Need:

  • Paper towel
  • Empty spray bottle
  • Washcloth / towel
  • Dirty brush(s)
  • Brush cleanser
Method #1:



Step 1: Transfer some of the liquid into a spray bottle.


Step 2: Spray your dirty brush, mainly the top.


Step 3: Wipe it on the wash cloth until the dirt comes off.


Step 4: Make sure to do it a couple of times if you're cleaning your foundation brush.

Method #2 (I'd say this is the easiest way, but you'll waste lots of paper towel):


Step 1: Fold the paper towel into four and pour the cleanser


Step 2: Just like the first method, wipe the bristles until the dirt comes off.


Step 3: Unfold the paper towel to reveal a clean spot and wipe your brush one more time. Do it over and over again until it's clean or at least good enough to use.

Extra info:
- The cleanser i was using is from Mac (I bought it for $15 last year, i don't know how much it is now)
- The brush is the Coastal Scents flat kabuki brush
- For a cheaper alternative, i believe ELF carry a brush cleanser/shampoo

Remember, cleaning your brush is very important. Imagine using the same brush over and over again with the same bacteria. Dirty brush might cause a break out or a rash on your face (if your face is sensitive).

Don't forget to wash your brush at least once a week!

Xoxo

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6 Comments

  1. Lovely post! I use the paper towel method with MAC brush cleaner :)

    Sarah
    Eyeshadow Addicts Anonymous

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  2. Thanks for sharing dear^^

    Btw, selain pake brush cleanser, bisa pake apa ya?

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    1. Sama sama :D Kalo ngga ada brush cleanser bisa pake alkohol 70%/100% kokk, tapi di semprot juga jangan dicelupin, kalo dicelupin nanti lemnya bisa ilang, brushnya jadi copot hehe

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  3. Seems like you got a good method there, I usually just use a shampoo or mild soap.. ;-)

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    1. Thank you! For deep cleaning i also like to use baby shampoo :D

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