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Hey everyone! Today I am showing you how to Clean your makeup brushes properly while keeping them in great condition!
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00:00 Intro/sponsor
01:40 Why is cleaning your makeup brushes important?
03:59 How to deep clean your makeup brushes?
07:26 How to gently clean your makeup brushes?
09:16 How to clean brushes with waterproof makeup on?
10:30 How to dry your makeup brushes once you've cleaned them?
11:10 Mistakes when cleaning/drying makeup brushes
14:54 How to clean makeup beauty sponges?
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[@wakingmoon3333]

I wash my makeup brushes RELIGIOUSLY. I once had an eye infection and my eye swelled shut..... 5 days before I was to be married! (I picked up a bacterial infection and for whatever reason it effected my eye first. I got antibiotics and eye drops and it cleared up in time for the wedding!) That chaos made me REALLY CRAZY CAREFUL about my eyes and how to keep them healthy.

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

I wash my natural hair expensive brushes every other time or even every time. I know they might not last as long but I can't deal with them not being "clean" or the pigments mixing either. They say to wash them once a month. I cannot NOT wash my brushes either 😂 I also use conditioner after cleansing and it does help keep them soft tho

[@wakingmoon3333]

@@DanielleNicoleMakeup I use the Walmart knockoff of Dr. Bronners peppermint castile soap to wash my brushes and it works really well without damaging them. A friend is a makeup artist and she said that's what she uses so I was like, "if it's good enough for her, it's good enough for me" lol

[@dizzylizzy7582]

Makeup brushes are an investment. If we look after them, they will last for years. I have expensive brushes so I clean all brushes I've used every week. I've got a lot of brushes so I don't need to keep using a dirty brush. I love using Dr Bronner's pure soap liquid. It's gentle and I've been using it for a long time now.

[@wakingmoon3333]

@@dizzylizzy7582 I prefer the Walmart knockoff cuz it's thicker and goes further

[@dizzylizzy7582]

@@wakingmoon3333 I'm in Australia so I can't go to Walmart. If you can get a knock off why not use it! Good deal!

[@franward540]

I have a sink, cleaning mat, shampoo and stacks of dirty brushes, now I’m shamed into cleaning them 🤦‍♀️. Thanks Robert for planning my day for me!

[@robalina98]

Same

[@RadioGaga2811]

Washed mine earlier today. Felt a bit smug until we got to the don’t stamp your brushes down bit….

[@mkg2124]

Lmao saaaame

[@user-jg4ll9je8x]

@@robalina98 가서 좀 쉬어 크리스마스 🎄 😘 💕 💗 ❤ 아 진짜 너무 좋아해여

[@biogirl1381]

“don’t soup your brushes!”… i freaking adore you. 🖤

[@starlenematchett2026]

I didn't know if we were allowed to say we freakin' adore him but I so agree with you!!! Lol!!!

[@bunnyhyzen]

"Does it work? Sure. Should you do it...?" *multiple adorable noises* Oh, Robert. You made my day. 😆💜

[@jamiegolden6776]

Haha you definitely do I wish you were my next door neighbor ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@frostywolf8843]

Not gonna lie, every time I clean my brushes I can hear Robert reminding me I don’t clean them often enough. Just did them all today, in fact.

[@RachiRocha]

My friend who had super bad acne used to dump all of her brushes in soapy water then rinse them clean. I gave her one of my brushes in exchange of cutting one of hers open. THE MOOLLLDDD! I told her that’s why she shouldn’t get the barrel wet. She got new brushes and her skin is much better now.

[@emiiilyw3519]

Me: Robert should makeup a video of washing brushes…. 2 days later Robert uploads video on how to wash brushes 😂😂🙌🙌

[@emiliav6023]

I was thinking this yesterday too! Amazing timing 😁💜

[@CassandraRelynn]

I could listen to Robert's laugh 😃 all day! There is a hint of shade and an once of mystery. Loved this video (as always).

[@alexisbrewer6767]

I love how you disclose the advertisements right in the title of the videos. I trust that you won't peddle crap to me so I enjoy watching the ads as well as the other videos.

[@Erana-Quesada]

Robert’s experience comes through in showing us how to maintain our tools for make up. He is the Master MUA! 🏆 I love this “how-to”!

[@BrandInMT]

I was needing a color switch hack; like the hair donut, but I found that an athletic sock turned inside out works wonderfully!

[@chrlalmighty]

my favourite thing for drying is to lay a towel flat on my desk and the edge at the back i roll forward until it forms a little sausage/sushi roll at the back. then i can prop the handles on that part and the brush angled toward the front of my desk and it means if any water did get in the barrel it can run down and out!! :-)

[@Patti-1962]

I wash my brushes that I use liquid or cream products with every time I use them. I use the Elf charcoal soap bar for sponges, but it works miracles on my brushes. They clean up so much more quickly using this product!!🖤🖤🖤

[@lngislgirl]

I use the Elf charcoal soap also. I wish I waited to clean my brushes. I been washing my brushes incorrectly and last night I decided to stand a few up to dry. I hope I didn't ruin them. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Patti-1962]

@@lngislgirl They should be fine, but now you know!!❤️

[@ElenKarin]

No more rubbing the brushes in shampoo on my palm and rinsing them out under running water then😅😅 Thank you for this video, it’s very helpful!

[@anitapita6548]

I do (did) the same thing

[@jessicanicole4350]

Fun lil hack to hang your brushes: use a hair tie and loop it around the brush and attach it to a bar or handle or towel rack etc. loop it once around the brush, pull the hair tie behind the horizontal bar of choice, then loop it back again onto the brush. It’ll hold it upside down perfectly so the glue doesn’t get messed up and it dries properly.

[@ezgio.6929]

I am too embarrassed to watch this video because I will get even more embarrassed 😅 But Robert is the BEST teacher out there , my favourite vampire 🖤 and I cannot miss this opportunity to learn from a pro 😍😍😍

[@robindagenais6686]

Absolutely!!!

[@yadingus4422]

When I was a teenager I had this big fluffy powder brush that I just loved and it was so cute, but I was in a pinch to get it dry for the next day's makeup so I tried to use a hairdryer on high heat to dry it.... Bless my heart... The ends of the bristles fried and curled up and got crunchy! It was awful. I practically had to give it a funeral to have the courage to get rid of it lol Thank you for this video! I'm much smarter about these things now that I'm older thankfully, but I did learn some bits from this! ❤

[@kathleenem9207]

During lockdown in 2020, I threw out all my brushes and gradually started to buy new ones. I began to watch Alicia Archer (KinkySweat) and that was the beginning of the end. She has the BEST brush reviews and tutorials. I started to learn about, appreciate, and buy Fude brushes and you’d better believe I learned how to clean them. Since I have several of each kind now as well as several sets- ( Sonya G., Wayne Goss, and Sigma, including your brush set ( I LOVE the 4DHD precision). I can go a week and not clean them. Every weekend I take the group of used ones and do my little cleaning ritual and actually enjoy it. ( mind you, I’m retired) I let them hang in the holder for at least 48 hours. Thanks for the sink hint.I was using a shallow bowl and changed the water 2-3 times. Your idea is easier.

[@sheilahardin6868]

A silicone potholder works as the beach if you don't have a cleaning pad

[@nailjournal]

Really useful info! Thank you Robert

[@neyney028]

I LOVE how transparent you are about product advertisements in your video description. Thanks for teaching me how to clean brushes :). I subscribed!

[@thefun1711]

So glad I’m watching this now, because I just bought my first set of high quality brushes, and I usually use hot water, so good to know I should only use warm! Thank you!

[@thetatertomater3128]

When this video first came out I remember I was at school and I was extremely burnt/stressed out crazy so I snuck off to skip my 6th hour because I couldn't do it anymore I cried in the girls restroom because of all the frustration and I started watching this video and Robert's soothing voice and Robert just being Robert comforted me so so much so thank you keep being yourself Robert! Your videos always make my day :)

[@thestraggletag2616]

You did the right thing having a moment to yourself.

[@carolavanmeenen9917]

So recognizeble i have that to. Also whit the twin channel i am crying because i am sad. And later i have tears rolling down from laughing. Its so comforting love him❤❤

[@joymclaurin7167]

I saw a bad review of a makeup brush recently. The person sent a picture of the wooden handles all cracked. She said she submerged the brushes in water for 10 minutes like she does all her brushes and these ones cracked….. I wanted to tell her that I wouldn’t soak anything wooden fir any length of time…. The glue aside, it’s a bad idea if you want to keep it

[@Stacey24101]

Happy Wednesday, Robert!! I am soooo lookong forward to this post. I think your soothing voice might be the one thing to keep me from smacking someone out today. UPDATE: I cleaned my brushes today (😉)💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤

[@faithziqubu1331]

This tutorial is perfect because I am recently into make-up. I have been using my knuckles to clean my brushes but I'm definitely getting the make-up brush cleaner mat. Oh also, can I request you do a tutorial video on the types of brushes. Make-up brushes overwhelm me. Lol. Thanks Robert! 💌

[@PureSniperWolf]

I agree, a video about what kinds of brushes are, do they really only work for one thing or are they good for a variety of products and applications? I really want to know about makes a "good" makeup brush? How do you know if it's a good quality brush or just an expensive one?

[@buttercup3333]

I love my Sigma brush cleaning pad. I’ve had the same one for years. Never fails me.

[@heathermcfarland6317]

I like to use a nighttime baby shampoo. It’s got a very light lavender scent. It makes my brushes smell amazing and because it’s a baby shampoo it is very gentle.

[@Camille_Anderson]

I like using anti bacterial hand wash, it's good for every brush and is reassuringly clean!!

[@sarahhauser6585]

This has been the most helpful video!!! I can never get my brushes clean! I'm now motivated to go clean all of my brushes! Thank you for existing Robert!!!

[@kellyledgerwood8680]

I love cleaning my brushes, I find it very therapeutic. Thank you for your amazing content I learned something new to lightly squeeze out the water so now i will do so!

[@skellexis404]

noticing that my rougher areas on my skin are also the places i use brushes the most…thank you for this i need to upgrade my process

[@alimaalikhan]

I do exactly the same procedure, minus the scrubby mat. Now I need one of those! So convenient and effective looking. 👍🏼

[@lorimichelematthews9638]

Never thought about the hard pan being from my brushes! Thank you! Cleaning mine today!

[@still_your_zelda]

I was just about to wash mine today! Thank you for the tutorial! Now I won't mess them up!

[@user-qg9il4go6e]

Thank you so much for doing this video. As weird as it may sound, cleaning brushes is a part of makeup I have always struggled with. 1) because I hate it and it’s super annoying 2) because I’ve frayed or damaged so many of them on accident. Seeing you describe this and break it down is so helpful in taking care of my tools

[@MolzMUA]

I love the brush-cleaning tool you spoke about, but I use it to dry my brushes! It works amazingly!

[@infullbloommonica]

So relieved, this is exactly how I wash my brushes!

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Oh Robert, you wanna talk about emergency situations. I use a hair dryer (holding the brush face down) on the cool setting and it works wonders for quick drying 🤣

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

But that's only if I have to film a KZbin video quickly. Otherwise leaving them near a windowsill in the sun works safer (but Northen Michigan gets like zero sun 9 mths a yr lol)

[@sebumpostmortem]

The only soup we want in our life is the _SkinUp_ *SOUP EYESHADOW PALETTE* 🟩🟢💚♍♎♏ What a gem tutorial, hun. The epitome of poetry and pragmatism. 🧛🏻‍♀️💜

[@kiaraneves8852]

SkinUp is the only influencer brand I trust 🍀🍀🍀

[@bethperry3636]

Such a coincidence that I cleaned my brushes this morning...so happy that I'm doing it correctly (according to this video)...I definitely have to remember to wash them more frequently.

[@MissMalikaA]

Watching this back and just noticed the Raven table lamp, I was looking at thay last night to have for my birthday next week. Absolutely love it!

[@lorielynn1968]

Robert I love how you describe things! You ways crack me up. On a side note when I apply my makeup to my nose I always hear your voice saying "those crusty bits around your nose" keep being you.❤

[@aguiebakes6821]

Thank you thank you thank youuuu! This was very much needed by many of us!! 🤩 as a mom on a budget it is crucial for me to take good care of my stuff so they can last me much longer ❤ thank you Robert 🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[@elianaguzman7295]

I needed this video so bad!!! It's like you knew Robert! 🖤

[@BrownEyedGirl14]

I was so scared to watch this for fear of doing it wrong! Instead of a mat, I use the palm of my hand and I put just a dollop of shampoo on the hand and massage through. Once I'm done, and have rinsed, I roll a large towel until there's just enough left out to catch the water and place the handles on the rolled bit and bristles on the flat bit, natural angle to keep brushes in an angle to prevent water going up. This video has reminded me I need to clean my brushes again so thank you ❤️

[@melanielablanc-mann1442]

OOps! i was one of those people who threw their brushes in the sink full of dishwashing liquid and water! Thank you , Robert for showing me the error of my ways. I shall henceforth use shampoo in the sink and dip and swish. I had no idea there was a correct way to do brushes! Thanks, Robert!

[@Margarita1928forever]

Thank you for sharing your tips with us Robert! 🖤 I’m going to try them tonight

[@pauflores3399]

I love cleaning my brushes lol it's so relaxing and satisfying

[@catherineginn3232]

I usually dry my brushes by gently and repeatedly sweeping them across a towel. It works well and I’ve never had any problems with them shedding bristles or breaking, and I wash my brushes all my brushes once a week.

[@billyt8868]

i have been waiting for a brush cleaning video for a while and i know many have. i don’t even wear makeup but whatever it’s fun.

[@kristacates9064]

I needed this video, going to clean my brushes now! Thank you Robert 🧡

[@becauselesliesays]

I love how you wistfully remembered your long lost brush like it was a friend.♥️

[@Ainulindale22]

Some good advice, I'm guilty of a couple of these, didn't think about not letting water get into the glue/ferrule. Thanks!

[@rivanlibrushdryingrack2946]

Great video with great value as always 💞

[@SheilaMarguerite]

Thank you for this, can't wait to watch after work! 🖤

[@AngelaSmith_1970]

I love this video, thanks for letting us know how to clean our brushes properly 🙏🏽🤗 I use a two step process that takes 2-4 minutes for my Blendiful/Cosmetic Puffy thingy , I use my pre-cleanse oil/balm for the foundation/concealer on it, rinse the oil and after that I take a gentle face wash, squish the soap around a minute and rinse again….it gets it so clean 🧼 🤗🤣🥰🙌🏽

[@Verbsdescribeus]

since this pandemic, I clean my brushes after each use and they are in perfect use :)

[@alyssamercer4400]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for thank you 😍❤️‍🔥

[@SaharaColeman]

I always clean my brushes with dishwash soap and a brush mat from Bh Cosmetics. Sometimes I leave it to soak in some clothing woolite.

[@ScarletRoseLayoska]

Thank you for the tutorial for cleaning my makeup brushes. I have so many bushes to clean! Now just make up brushes but also paint brushes and I think I'm going to do the same for my paint brushes!

[@hollygriffin7692]

I had to pause the damn video just to tell you idk what you did with your lighting and backdrop but honey it’s EVERYTHING👏🏻👏🏻You look flawless. It’s so clear&crisp!💜

[@cherylbo889]

Can't thank you enough for this! It's really helpful and entertaining. And that's not easy for such a dull job😅 Thanks hun!💜🖤💙✌🏼

[@stardroplet9499]

This video finally motivated to clean my brushes. I will try to clean them more gently.

[@kymberlysteiger8125]

Excellent video! Best tips I’ve ever heard, especially all the ones about barrel!

[@HaHaHaLMFAOtv]

Perfect timing! Was just about to go and wash them 😄thank you!

[@nadineforlizzi9597]

Omg !! Thank you so much for this video !!! I’ve ruined so many brushes and I could never figure out why and what I was doing wrong !

[@Tirend]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I've learned so much from you, you are the best! ❤

[@ambers.2067]

THANK YOU!!!! I feel better about how I clean my brushes now.

[@_Julie_Bee]

After every use of my brushes I "rub" them on a damp microfiber cloth to remove most of the makeup from the bristles. Makes deep cleaning so much easier!

[@michaela0502]

Such a great teacher... thank you so much for those great tips!

[@heyitsbethxo9957]

As usual you r on point. I remember my basics and usually learn something as well. I have 5 boxes of brushes to wash!! I hate cleaning them so I have waay too many. I like clothes pins to hang brushes. I also use keep my cinema secrets on hand. Despite the strong smell!! I use baby shampoo or use my sample size shampoos that stack up. When drying I reshape.. I keep lysol wipes nearby to wipe down the handle and ferrule (spelling) I make sure the wipes are only damp. When cleaning my brushes I also clean out my brush containers

[@starlenematchett2026]

So, I got so excited that I stopped the video and went to clean my foundation brushes. Wow, so easy and they look so much better. I also ordered IL Makage (thinking I am spelling that wrong🙄) because of your video AND I love my foundation. So so happy I found your channel!

[@Therapistlife13]

Your sarcastic laugh is the best 🤣💁‍♀️

[@dzdncnfzd3]

Just the video I’ve been needing

[@nikkiwilder2668]

This was so helpful!

[@Addicted2Tarot]

What soaps or cleansers do you use or recommend?? Baby shampoo, regular shampoo, facial cleansers, brush cleansers, or dish soap? That's always my main question that everyone always seems to skip and not share details on! 🤔 lol

[@Michaelajade1807]

Omg we clean our brushes exactly the same !!! Exact ! I was like better watch this to make sure I'm on top of my game! Fully prepared to change my style, omg I'm so proud of me 🥰🥰🥰 I'm a mua...of 10 years..and I consider you standards !!! ❤ As you were filling the sink ...my heart stopped ! The exact same as my sink 🥰 I keep a sink set up like that all the time...my son cleans brushes for pocket monies like this too :) ... at the end of the week...there's like a huge bucket of brushes and bits sometimes ( I have multiple sets that I rotate through...in busy times) 😅

[@yeneka713]

I have started using a very small amount of laundry stain spray called Shout (not bleach) on my stained brushes. Since i have started using this, i have not encountered a stain that will not come out. My brushes look quite literally as good as new, even if i've used waterproof gel pot eyeliner, brow pomade, deep shades liquid lipstick, and pressed pigments.

[@karentaylor1685]

I am so glad you did this video... Its brush cleaning time and I had questions... I often clean my sponges because I'm old school and use a pan stick foundation for full coverage. ❤ your videos !!!

[@livijean1]

Yes! Clean those stanky brushes! I have to steal my sister’s brushes every once in a while to give them a deep clean because she never cleans them

[@potatosalad4779]

Bless your soul for saving your sister.

[@yunicelennar7626]

Whenever I get to cleaning my brushes (I have quite a lot so my lazy ass can be lazy), I absolutely take my mother's brushes bc she won't clean them too

[@cecilia929]

My mother in law i swear never cleans them. I wash them for her and bring a new set for her meanwhile.

[@Elayesee13]

Love your content Robert!

[@Selene_Rosara]

I use a microfiber cloth to gently knock powder off my brushes before I wash them. I don't really like the color switches because they get dirty and washing them is a pain in the ass. I'll keep a cloth on hand for doing my makeup too so I can quickly change colors. It's all personal preferences though. 🖤🖤

[@ashg2895]

OMG! F**KING FINALLY!! I've been waiting for so long for this video 👁👄👁

[@hannahlanai]

Thank you so much for making this type of video!! My friend has been washing her makeup brushes by putting water and soap in a bowl and just tossing all her brushes into it and soaking them like 4" deep in the soapy water for like 30+ mins and then rinsing them, and it drives me crazy!!!! I keep telling her it's going to ruin the brushes and now she's actually seeing the bristles and tops falling off and the wooden handles splitting, but still won't stop because she thinks this is how you're supposed to clean them. I'm going to make her watch this video and hopefully Robert can talk some sense into her. It breaks my heart to see these nice brushes literally cracking, splintering, and basically rotting from the inside.

[@mirross4890]

Yaaaasssss been waiting for this video

[@chasitytapia4857]

First time on your channel and I’m in love, you’re so adorable!! 💙🤣

[@shuanx3666]

I remember I had a foundation brush I loved SO much but I've been cleaning it wrong and one day half of the hairs fell off 🥲 thank you so much for this video

[@amandamartin1062]

I just recently got a cleaning pad, yay, but prior I would use a baby washcloth as my gentle “cleaning pad” worked great

[@kristacates9064]

Shared this video in a makeup group I’m in 🧡

[@shelbywinstanley8442]

I put my beauty sponges in the washing machine 🙊 it's a game changer ❤️

[@christapoling1877]

I really thought there was no way i would learn anything new from this video, but you're amazing and i love all your videos so i started watching it. I open mouth gaped at my own phone and said, Ahhh did he just say the water shouldn't be hot!" 😳 From that point on i was your best student. Lol thank you for all your, well, everything! You and your brother James have saved my face and skin and i "virtually" love you for it. Stay beautiful inside and out❤

[@kirstensantich6073]

Thanks for keeping me company while I folded my laundry 😅 and I totally need to clean my brushes now!! Why is the cleaning to do list never ending! Oh well, I’ll just pick another video and slowly get them done 🧼

[@LBoogie49]

Beauty Blender solid and Sigma foam cleanser/ sigma switch brush cleaner pad are amazinggggg!

[@jechxy]

14:02 love learning from examples lol the audio reaction to the brush canyons sent me! Ty for the great tutorial from a makeup newb, just laid my lil baby tools out to dry too ♥️

[@honeytrxp]

Thank you so much Robert 🌟

[@mistiwalker2178]

Have you ever seen the pool noodle with the notches cut in it to dry brushes in a downward method? I made one and added a cut long ways so it hooks onto the edge of the counter. I wish I could attach a pic here.

[@trinablum7102]

I’m intrigued, I wish you could post a photo too.

[@ezgio.6929]

That one dislike must have come from one of those horrible MUAs(!) that Judy D has reviewed 🤣🤣🤣

[@AngelaSmith_1970]

Word 🤣👍🏽

[@hazza335]

You can see dislikes??

[@ezgio.6929]

@@hazza335 Yes! And makes me wonder each time, how can anyone dislike Robert's videos?!

[@TimelordessTardis]

Love this video!! 🖤🥰🖤So important to clean and upgrade your equipment properly even if just for your own use!! 🖤Hugs Robert!!!!💜🖤🤗🤗💜🖤

[@gabbyg213]

I have been waiting for this video!!!!! So glad you did it and did a great job. I am a fine art artist and the things people do to their brushes makes my skin crawl and makes me want to shriek and cry. Especially with how much makeup brushes cost. Thank you for being so in depth and for explaining the hygienic side of why the dos and donts. People take for granted why things are done a certain way and then complain about application when they don't get results. Thank you thank you thank you

[@katarzyna4555]

Thank you for this thorough guide! It was really very educational! I did some things well, but some other things - completely wrong. Thank you again!! :))