What do you use to wash makeup brushes? [Archive]

GravesGirl73

12-26-2008, 08:46 PM

Hi ladies!
Everytime I wash my brushes I use something different...baby shampoo,bar soap,body wash,dish detergent..lol! What's the best thing that gets them clean and not too stiff?

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magpie1970

12-27-2008, 04:50 AM

I use Clinique Brush Cleaner. You just spray the brush a few times, massage it in, then rinse under warm water until the water runs clear. I don't wash my brushes daily (more like once a week or when I remember), but I have not noticed any stiffness.

EllieFrog

12-27-2008, 10:29 AM

Liquid soap and water are all you need to use to clean them. I guess you could go out and buy a brush cleaner, but liquid soap is the cheapest and won't ruin them, in most cases at least if they are quality brushes. I have a couple of brown ones that I washed with liquid soap and water, and they are now orange... probably cuz they're pretty cheap. Thankfully I don't use powders anymore so I don't need brushes.

nataliastar

12-29-2008, 05:38 AM

I use regular shampoo and rinse it with a lot of water until the water becomes clear. If I am in a good mood, I use conditioner on the brushes too!

GravesGirl73

01-03-2009, 09:57 PM

Thanks gals!!

jill30

01-09-2009, 07:33 PM

I use Mac Cleaner. It works great.

zanna06

01-10-2009, 12:28 AM

I was told by a makeup artist to just use hand soap and water. Rinse well and let dry

xxbeccalovexx

01-19-2009, 06:32 PM

Someone told me to just use a gentle soap clenser ( one that can be used on your face) and scrub it clean, rinse it then let it air dry. I'll blowdry mine, but they're pretty cheap?!

micmicro

01-27-2009, 08:10 PM

I was told at my beauty supply store to just use a mild face cleanser like Cetaphil. That is what I use and it seems to be just fine. Just dont make the same mistake i made...when I wanted to use my freshly washed brush right away, I blow dryed it LOL!!!! Well needless to say...it is better to just let them dry overnight :)

GravesGirl73

01-28-2009, 08:14 PM

Thanks again everyone. I'll ditch the dish soap and use the mild soap instead!:)

Josee

04-08-2009, 11:44 PM

I use baby shampoo. Rinse my brushes well and gently squeeze out excess water. Lay them flat to dry.