There are so many solutions and lotions and potions that are out there now, all with the same purpose... to wash your brushes. We all know make up brushes are a breeding ground for bacteria and not washing them can cause breakouts on your skin so it's important that they're washed thoroughly at least bi-weekly if not more often (in my case, more like bi-weekly because I never have time). However, I don't personally believe that you need to spend a fortune on a product which is specifically for washing your brushes simply because there are ordinary things that you find in your local supermarket which will do the exact same thing.
Of course, I'm talking about baby shampoo. (£1.75, Boots)
Obviously the main aim of washing brushes is to get rid of the dirt and product on them, and I figure that if Baby Shampoo does the job for a couple of quid, why spend £10 on a product that claims to be all singing and dancing and anti-bacterial this, that and the other. Yes I agree that make up artists may need something more 'industrial' in strength because their tools are used on different faces all day long. Generally my brushes are just used on my skin.
I do own the MAC brush cleanser, and I'll be honest, it's not great, I don't find that it really properly cleans my brushes, it's ok for a quick mid-week rinse but you end up losing more down the sink than you actually use on your brush, whereas Johnson's baby shampoo actually stays on your hand and gives you something to work with!!
Basically what I do is wet the brush under a running tap, then put a blob of shampoo in the palm of my hand and swirl the brush around, then kind of massage the brush. Then I put it back under the running tap, massaging the brush... repeat again and massage under running water until the water runs clear. Then place them horizontally to try... I think this is one of the most important parts; do not stand them up to dry because the water will run into the handle and can mean that the brush won't last as long as it might have!
What do you use to wash your brushes?
Oh hey, we wash our brushes the exact same way! ;) xo
ReplyDeletehaha i'm glad its not just me, i don't feel like a cheapskate lol!! xx
DeleteI use baby shampoo too. I don't find that my brushes last any longer or clean any easier using brush cleanser and it is so expensive.
ReplyDeleteyep!! I figured that if baby shampoo is gentle enough for a baby's head, its gentle enough for my brushes!! x
DeleteI use the same!!! baby shampoo. I find it doesn't destroy the softness of my brushes. xx
ReplyDeletehttp://stylescribbles.blogspot.ca/
I do the same but no baby shampoo, a squirt of anti-bacterial hand wash mixed with a squirt of 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner :)
ReplyDeletenever thought of anti-bacterial handwash! thats actually a really good idea!! x
DeleteI just use cheap shampoo and conditioner and I have a special alcohol at home to soak them in before hand which I use in my make up classes. It can dry the hair on the brushes out so I make sure I use plenty of conditioner !
ReplyDeleteBeauty Fiends Blog
I use a cleansing oil (like one for your face) then follow up with baby shampoo
ReplyDeleteI do exactly the same but I just use whatever hand wash is on my sink at the time and it works really well :) xo
ReplyDeleteI've never thought about using the baby shampoo! Such a good idea! I use the MAC Brushes cleanser, and like you said, it isn't great! I find it super hard work to get the make up of the brushes because it's just liquid and doesn't really lather up! Can't wait to try this! Though, i tend to just put a blob on a towel and rub it all off first, then rinse, i find it gets a lot of the stuff off first before a rinse.
ReplyDeleteHannah xx
Bella and Roscoe
I use regular old shampoo... I don't bother with potions and lotions. Shampoo works perfectly :-) x
ReplyDelete