EASIEST Way to Clean Makeup Brushes, Sponges & Puffs + How to Remove Stains on Sponges

[@oursenioradventures8513]

Would you mind sharing how you store all of your make-up, brushes, etc?

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yes!! I just recently did a video showing this...I'll link it below😘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYrMioKObL-Hb9E

[@ColorMeShell]

Was going to ask the same, thx for the link! ☺️

[@지수영-m8m]

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[@caroleanderson1106]

I'm sure you're very glad to have nice clean brushes again! Thank you for sharing your process, my friend!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh yes, I sure am!! Nothing like getting to use a fresh, clean brush to apply makeup in the morning😘

[@homewithkellyp]

Hi Sharalee! Such great tips - especially to use some almond oil to help break down the makeup first. I am definitely going to try that along with some of that Dr. Bronner's soap. Always learn something from you 😀😘

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yay!! I'm always glad to know you picked up something useful from my videos! Hope your brushes come out sparking clean😍

[@guylainevincent3704]

Never thought of putting them in a bol, good idea. I use my Dawn liquid dishes and it’s very good for the greasy brushes. For my sponges I put them, wet, in my washing machine.

[@sharronwolfe7711]

Great tutorial! Similar to what I do but I didn’t know to use the oil to break down some of the makeup. Thanks so much!

[@libbymiller5240]

OH, This was WONDERFUL! I bought some brush and sponge cleaner at ULTA, but I really LOVE the brush mat you have...Where did you get that?? Also, your bar soap, where did you get that too? As usual, this was so just what I needed to see on this very cold, snowy day here in Kentucky! LOL.... Thanks, my friend!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

The brush mat is from Sigma and the bar soap I get at either Target, Sprouts or iherb.com. Stay warm and enjoy some of that beautiful snowy weather for me!❄️😘

[@stuartpierce121]

Thanks Sharalee, so important! Thanks Sharalee Jennifer 😂

[@lisapierce525]

Hi Sharalee, you answered my question about baby shampoo. I washed my brushes and while it was a big improvement I’m not satisfied. I ordered the Dr. Bronner’s yesterday. Thanks for this great video. God bless!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh yes, I think you'll see a drastic difference with the Dr. Bronner's soap😘 God bless you too!

[@lisapierce525]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates Sharalee I used the Dr Bronner’s almost as soon as it arrived. I rewashed the brushes that weren’t completely clean. Wow! It is a drastic difference. I think it’s the first time my foundation brush has ever been completely clean. Thank you so, so much for this recommendation. Much love! ❤️

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yay!! So happy to hear that report😍

[@lisapierce525]

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[@window6760]

Wow.. You have many make up tools..

[@leomasmith6245]

Super helpful! Gosh, just last night, I erroneously used my rubber brush cleaner for one of my makeup sponges! Yikes! I ruined it! I love the idea of using the almond oil for stains or caked on makeup! 🥰🥰🥰

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh dear!! Well, at least you discovered the mixup before washing anymore! Glad you picked up a helpful tip to try!💞

[@DinksDinersArtbox]

much like cleaning artists watercolor brushes, only a lot more delicate. thank you, I probably would have used dawn. LOL

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

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[@kimgurley472]

Super helpful! Love the tip of using oil to break up the cream products!!! So smart!!

[@maureenhooker4997]

Oil- best tip ever! I have never been able to get liquid products out of my brushes til now! What I difference - broke down the product like magic!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Wahoo!!! So happy that tip worked well for you too!😍

[@carewiebe]

Very helpful and you did a great job. Just missed seeing your little pup💟

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

So glad it was helpful! What's funny is Bojo was standing off to the side when I started...I think he wanted to get in the action😘🐶

[@jeannies792]

Love the oil tip! I throw my sponges in a small laundry bag and wash them with my towels each week. They seem to always come out clean and no issues, but I think I’ll use the oil tip on them first now. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh that is a great tip as well!! I like the idea of not having to clean the sponges one at a time!😅😘

[@DRmakeupgirl]

I really need to do this! Having clean brushes/sponges is very important in makeup application. Especially when using a new foundation or other new product. Have you ever tried the ELF solid sponge cleaner? I love that stuff for cleaning my sponges.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

You are so right!! Clean tools make such a difference! I do have the elf solid cleaner and need to pull it out again. It's a good one!😊

[@trishthedishbliss60]

I can see I need a brush cleaning mat. For some reason I dread cleaning brushes. Great idea folding the towel edges to slant wet brushes 😯.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

You are not alone in the dread of cleaning brushes!!😆 Glad you picked up some helpful tips here😘

[@audreyso1201]

thank you for this video my friend, quel courage

[@jesss9378]

I just started something. While I’m waiting for the water to warm up I wash a few brushes 😁

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

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[@snels9326]

Great tips, thank you! I got so tired of using up all my brushes and then having to spend 30 minutes cleaning them all! Now, I clean them weekly, so it takes less than 5 min. Much less stress! 😂😂 Have a great weekend! ☺

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Good for you!!👍

[@jandlesmith]

You never should let water near the metal hardware as it will loosen up the glue or pull on the hair or bristles they will fall apart by doing it your way. To dry to put them on a towel and than hang them upside down on a brush holder. I would NEVER use any cleaner that had oils or fragrance as you could contaminate your makeup product. I used to work on movie sets and watched the makeup artists.

[@kathyfriday3402]

This is so helpful. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ColorMeShell]

SUPER helpful video!! So, are there substitute for the bar or liquid soap as well? I only have Dawn dishwashing liquid, which I use for all assorted things with great outcome 👍🏻 Also, I do have a peach bar soap I picked up at Dollar Tree, would something like these works ya think? Thank You for all that you do!! 😘🤗

[@donnabohannon5237]

Hello Sharalee, Do you use the Sibu cleansing bar on face and body? My face and body skin is extremely dry. Would this be good for me? Thank you!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

I use the Sibu cleansing bar just on my face and then use the Soap and Glory "Smoothie Star Rich and Foamous" on the body. I never feel like my skin is dry or tight after cleansing with the Sibu. Another recommendation would be the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser. That one is especially gentle😘

[@brigittegreenwood2970]

Dawn dishsoap is a miracle cleaner it even gets out spaghetti stains, don't ask me how I know that🤣 have you ever tried barkeepers friend in your stainless sink? Have a great weekend..❤

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Dawn is a miracle worker, isn't it?!😆 And yes!! I love Barkeepers friend on my sink too!

[@marclayton3537]

Hi Precious Sharalee!! Great vid & good to see lots of brushes getting clean as to cleaning 1 brush is simple but alot at a time doesnt seem to take much time at all...also great idea in using the oil bc sometimes it can be annoying when you cant get all the makeup out!! Also can you give me some info on the Stand out sponge pls as Ive looked for it over here & cant seem to find one...Have asked in Mecca Mania which is like Seporah but they had no idea..Ill look on Seporah just couldnt remember the name...he he he its Always Great to see You Dear Sister in the Lord!!! Hope All is Good & Well over there..."C" has hit our area but Im not concerned at all....Blessings & Love Marc...till next time.....😘🙏🏻😘🙏🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Hello, my sweet Sister!!♥️ I'm so glad you picked up a helpful tip to try! The StansOut Sponge is available on Amazon or from their website directly: stansoutbeauty.com/products/stansout-beauty-sponge Praying you stay safe and well over there!🙏 Love & blessings!!

[@tinaranghelli2633]

I would love to see brush storage as well.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

I do show some of the brush storage in my recent makeup organization video so I'll link that here😘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYrMioKObL-Hb9E

[@terrievans4444]

So that's how you clean dense brushes and sponges! Oil!! Thank you for this video.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

You are most welcome!! Glad you picked up a helpful tip!😍

[@lindanelson4526]

Does anyone else hate to get their nice clean brushes/sponges dirty again? Such a good system, especially the almond oil tip. I always struggle getting foundation out of that BK Beauty brush. Thanks so much, your videos are always such a pleasure.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yes!! I know exactly how you feel!😆 So happy you found the oil tip helpful! I appreciate you faithfully watching!💞

[@lindahensley1646]

Thank you for the reply to my question. It was very helpful.

[@ginnyburley9552]

I thankfully got into the habit of washing my makeup brushes after every use. The dense foundation brushes are definitely the hardest to do. I haven’t thought to use oil for breaking down the toughest problem brushes. Good tip! The thought of washing a big batch like this is daunting. Since I wear lots of cream products, I’ve just never felt that it’s right to reuse a dirty brush.

[@cremebrulee4759]

If you had as many precious as she has, you would never have to use a dirty brush.

[@maryrose7842]

Excellent demonstration and so important.

[@juliekaplan2785]

This is so wild! On Friday, I decided that I needed to clean my makeup brushes on Saturday. Thank you so much for sharing this. It really helped me. Again, thank you and God bless you. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Oh love it!!😆💕

[@monicapotts5594]

I wish you could see MY SPONGES!!!! Heee heee Thank you!!! They look terrific!!!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

YAY!! So happy to hear that!😍

[@julieligon8177]

Thank you for showing us how to clean makeup brushes, sponges, etc. Loved the tip for the stainless steel sink! I follow much the same process as you do, but I use a small fan pointed at the brushes on the towel to help with the drying time.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

The fan is a great tip!! Thank YOU for sharing that!😍

[@janrodriguez8872]

Can you use soft soap to clean your brushes?

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

I'd be hesitant just because I feel like it may be a little too harsh on the bristles.

[@janrodriguez8872]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates Thank you for soft soap information. I will try to find some other soap . You always have some much information. Thank you so much. Jan Rodriguez

[@acfanter]

Great tips- especially for lip and concealer. GOOD REMINDER ABOUT GLUE,. AND USING THE DR. Bronner,,, ,

[@katiecarlson6908]

I use baby shampoo to clean my brushes. I do have a cleaning mat also.

[@katiecarlson6908]

Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your channel. Also, I want to thank you for acknowledging comments. I have commented on other influencer’s, with their thoughts on a product they are mentioning with never an answer.

[@lisapierce525]

Is it safe to use Johnson’s baby shampoo until I can get this cleaner? Thanks for this video. God bless!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

I'm so glad you found this helpful! Yes, baby shampoo is generally ok to use since it is pretty gentle....that was what I started with too. But you'll be shocked how much easier all the makeup comes off with the Dr. Bronner's soap!😘

[@taramisu9978]

I use a bar of soap to clean my brushes, but also have the EcoTools brush cleaner. I clean my eye brushes after every use, and foundation ones maybe after two uses, and brushes used for blush, bronzer and highlighter after a week. I try to spend a few minutes a day cleaning brushes, otherwise they pile up and I will run out. While I don't use it to clean brushes, I just picked up the Dr. Bronner's castile soap in Almond scent and I am obsessed! I am going to pick up the unscented too and use it to create my own liquid hand soaps. Good video!

[@rivanlibrushdryingrack2946]

Great video with some really good and important tips! Now you only need a good place to stack the brushes to dry and save all that counter's space 🙃😘

[@jeanetteeasley4778]

A question for you on a totally different topic. Can you use Rakuten in store? If so, how is it done? Thanks for all you share with your subscribers!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yes, you can! I haven't done it yet but my understanding is you add a credit card onto Rakuten, link store offers to the card and then go shopping! In the app, you'll see a link (mine shows at the bottom of the screen) that says "In-Store". When you click on it, it will walk you through the process😍

[@jeanetteeasley4778]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates Thanks so much!

[@janicejubach708]

I have been listening to your Sunday songs, they are all so beautiful! Do you mind if I ask how long you have been playing the piano?

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Thank you so much!💖 I started playing when I was about 5 1/2...took lessons for about 9 years and then just continued to play and learn on my own😘

[@janicejubach708]

@@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates Thank You!

[@judyprice9849]

Extremely helpful! I’ve been doing it all wrong!

[@monicapotts5594]

Whoa!!!! Great one can’t wait to clean my sponges with Almond oil!!! Super video THANK YOU!!!Also that soap Dr Bronners is THE best!!

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Yay!! So happy you are a fan of Dr Bronners too! Hope the oil trick works wonders on your sponges😍

[@karenhernandez-kr6ig]

Thank you!!

[@goldie51944]

Quite a cleaning project you tackled and you were fast. Voila everything was sparkling clean. I bought the cleaner you use awhile back it’s time again for me to do my cleaning project. Must do that soon. Thanks for all your tips. They’re always helpful. 💓😍💓

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

I'm so happy you still pick up helpful tips from my videos!😍♥️ Happy brush cleaning!!

[@sylviavandegrift1388]

Ok now I’m going to clean my brushes I know they need it badly oh shame on me for taking of them. Thank you for sharing

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

Glad you found the inspiration to get started on that brush cleaning!!😘

[@cindyb7087]

I love Cinema Secrets. Don’t need any water. I can clean them while sitting on the couch watching Tv and they dry in minutes.

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

That does work quickly! I found it to be a little harsh on the brushes but it's great for a quick clean!

[@terrilaycock3789]

Great video!Thanks for sharing!

[@acfanter]

Drying tip incredible,,

[@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates]

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