How To: Clean Makeup Brushes | Easiest & Cheapest Way!

Hi Everyone! Today I'm bringing you another highly requested video. I'm showing you a cheap and easy way to clean your makeup brushes. Cleaning your brushes is so important for a variety of reasons which I outlined in the video. It's one thing I never slack on, purely because I have enough issues with my skin as it is! I spot clean my brushes after each use and deep clean them once a week to keep that bacteria at bay and to keep my brushes in tip top condition :)
I hope you found the video helpful and i'll see you soon in my next one!
Products Used:
Alberto Balsam Coconut and Lychee Shampoo
Boots Surgical Spirits (NOT white spirits haha!)
Tesco Olive Oil
Brushes Used:
Sigma Foundation Brush F60** sigma-beauty.7eer.net/c/163011...
Sigma Duo Fibre F50** sigma-beauty.7eer.net/c/163011...
Sedona Lace Tulip Contour FB 03
Sigma 3DHD Kabuki** sigma-beauty.7eer.net/c/163011...
Sigma 3DHD Precision ** sigma-beauty.7eer.net/c/163011...
Sigma Buff and Blend E39 ** sigma-beauty.7eer.net/c/163011...
Nima Brush Nichola
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Eimear McElheron
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Song Used: In the Hollow of your Hand (Instrumental) from their new album Spirit of the Abyss. Seriously talented, check them out!
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Thanks for watching!
Love,
Eimear x
Not a sponsored video. Everything you see in the video I purchased myself with the exception of the two Sigma 3DHD brushes. Those two particular brushes were sent to me to try out. Anything marked with ** is an affiliate link :)

[@amelia_xox5249]

who’s here from the video about putting vinegar on ur brushes

[@olgasayyidina6688]

Lmao me

[@karentamayo755]

Me lol

[@athena7063]

Me

[@shaylawhyte3513]

Me

[@beeboop_2469]

Me hahahahaha

[@dawne.shelley5373]

I am so glad I watched more than one video to clean my brushes! The last one I washed said use vinegar and I thought.....ERMAGERSH! WOULDN'T THAT SMELL BAD? Thanks so much!

[@annettelozano8227]

Dawn Shelley I just watched the same one you’re talking about !

[@milekmalik8368]

I know your comment is old but i wanna point out: Vinegar vanishes in air. If you put a class of vinegar on your balcony, you can drink it after a few hours. It basically becomes tap water. So also the smell vanishes.😊

[@dominatorselly287]

I just watched that and thought the same thing

[@mikasablackerman6776]

I just watched that one. Poor girl probably wonders why her brushes don’t last

[@milekmalik8368]

@@mikasablackerman6776 why would they not last long? Vinegar is good for hair and makes them soft?

[@laurama1991]

Me and my american self had to look up what surgical spirits were. Here in 'murica it's rubbing alcohol lol.

[@TheCherrybomb58]

Lola Ma THANK YOU! I would have needed to look it up too!

[@KendraMorgan]

Not exactly, it’s “95% methylated spirit, 2.5% castor oil, 2% diethyl phthalate, and 0.5% methyl salicylate” which is comparable to our 70% isopropyl alcohol but not exactly it

[@briana14333]

SAME lol

[@eriw22]

Yeah same never heard of surgical spirits except in from UK 😆

[@JanetJenkins]

I was like, let me scroll down and see what is surgical spirits.

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

*This video ACTUALLY DOES IT RIGHT. So many videos about cleaning brushes have it wrong. Great job!*

[@shanias5025]

So, I just cleaned my mother's brushes for the first time in like 10 YEARS and in 1 of the brushes turned the fricking white shampoo into bright pink!

[@marukomikue2488]

Maltese Girl that disgusting lol

[@abbaabba4132]

Wait! But can anyone use same brush for 10 years ?

[@anindita78422]

Sameee but not 10 year maybe like 5 years lmao 🤣🤣

[@sonyvalencia]

She needs new brushes cleaning them won't due..lol

[@shanias5025]

guys she doesnt use make up that much ahaha thats why

[@katymiranda4514]

LOVE HER ACCENT SO MUCH

[@julie5310]

Excellent: short, informative, thorough and all with an awesome accent! Thank you!

[@erickaa347]

Surgical spirits sounds much more fun than rubbing alcohol. Thanks for the tips!

[@phoebesuch4817]

I used to clean my brushes by just putting them in the sink! I thought it would help since they'd be soaking, but thank you for telling me! This looks like a great way to clean them and will definitely be doing it in the future! Love how the video is only 4 minutes long as well, very direct and to the point. Thanks!! X

[@emmascott6797]

I always use baby shampoo on my brushes because it is very soft in the bristles so you may want to try that. ❤️

[@lorenazago7716]

same, it is very gentle on the bristles and smells super nice!

[@emmascott6797]

Lorena Zago finally! Someone agrees 😂 also I find baby shampoo is the only thing that won't make me break out. And it's a lot cheaper than the proper make up brush cleaners but works just as good 😊

[@aafreennisha2219]

Can I use Johnson baby shampoo?

[@shaunakearns7837]

Aafreen Aahil yes

[@farahzeitoon4607]

Hairstyles By Emma me too, it's so much better than if you buy soap that's meant for cleaning your brushes, it's so much cheaper as well 😊

[@NoirMariaa]

anyone else just like "JUST TELL ME WHAT TO DO ALREADY 😭"

[@criibabygirl786]

Sky Winters yes ikr

[@trashboat7948]

it takes her like a minute to get to the technique, it's not that long of a wait.

[@sophristic6877]

Hope Dagenhart oh my god. Yes

[@erikha.v]

Me

[@user-ge8bp9jf2t]

I have another idea..!!if you guys have gluegun ur rite in ur place..u need a exam pad and a glue gun...just do thick designs like acupuncture or like waves on the exam pad and let it dry...after that when u want to clean ur brushes jast wet ur exam pad and ur brush,add a shower gel or shampoo on the exam pad and rub ur brushes on it..and wash ur brush in water..that's it😊😊

[@jennoscura2381]

Thanks for this. I am relatively new to makeup and hadn't cleaned my brushes yet. I did what you did. But instead shampoo I rubbed a natural bar soap on my palm. It seemed to work well. The brushes are drying right now. Thanks again.

[@mandyswe7972]

To cobdition better, may want to use bar soap made of olive oil.

[@itzsara7467]

okay so i definitely recommend this to everyone! i tried it with one of my wet and wild brushes that was really dirty from contouring, it worked flawlessly. my brush is now dried and better than ever. it looks and feels brand new! thank you, i’ll definitely be subscribing!

[@fuadabdi8182]

This is probably the quickest and easiest way to clean and was so informative and you didn’t make me feel broke!! hahaha love it

[@kayleelynn8441]

I tried this yesterday and let them dry over night and I’m impressed! It works so well, will definitely be doing this every time my brushes need a wash

[@clodaghmurphy2122]

I clean my brushes with shampoo but instead on putting shampoo on my hand I use a big piece of Lego 😂 because the water can get hot 💕 this works so well

[@EimearMcElheron]

I laughed so hard over the lego hahahaha that's brilliant! The fact the lego has all the little dents in it as well would really help to clean the brush haha genius :D X

[@Will_of_D_ssert]

Omg using legos is BRILLIANT!!! I never thought of that! It never occurred to me that this one silicone cleaner I bought looks like a lego haha

[@jennoscura2381]

Clodagh Murphy Great idea. I might have to try that.

[@tania424]

YOU SAVED MY LIFE 💞

[@TheNaomiRamdass]

Clodagh Murphy lol good tip

[@buggiesmama11]

Thank you so much for showing me how to clean my brushes without having to go and buy a bunch of different cleaners and the boards and all that crap that I didn't want to have to spend the money on. I used exactly your trick and it worked!! It even took the stains out of my white brushes . So I very much appreciate your tips

[@sarajoyous4054]

AHHH thank you so much!!! I literally had no idea how to clean my brushes, and I can’t believe how well this worked!! I used the brand nature’s orgánica, and it worked a dream 😍

[@carolinesimms2345]

This video has saved me time and money ... much appreciated 👍☺️

[@sinsitysinderella790]

I've always cleaned my brushes the same way with the soap and swirling it around on my hand. I use cheap baby shampoo from the dollar store or amazon, but I've never heard of using olive oil, I'll definitely try that. The folded towel is a really good idea too, I always struggled with finding a way to lay them at a slant to keep the water out of the ferrule. I bought an artist tool from amazon that holds them upside down, but the towel thing is free! Japonesque makes a brush cleaning spray that I love, because you can use it and then immediately use the brush, so it's great for quick cleans. Thanks for the video!

[@psychedelicfeline6164]

Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful tutorial! I never thought of cleaning the handle, and now that I know I should, I'm definitely going to add that to my cleaning routine.

[@mikalei5770]

You have an editing skill of the gods, I rewatched that intro like 12 times and tried to figure out when you might've taken out the brushes but dang I couldn't find a single one

[@shannonm869]

I just did what you did in the video and I'm just waiting for it to dry, excited to see the results! Thank you!!!

[@jacquelinegonzalez2453]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! We just cleaned it today and now all our brushes are clean!

[@sarahalkahery1061]

omg thank you for not wasting water!

[@caroljahnke8263]

Yes thank you for saving the planet.

[@sab4763]

Stfu😂

[@staceysanders5972]

Exactly this 😐🙏

[@ScoutMoser]

So, I just cleaned my brushes like you instructed in this video . . . .I didn't realize what color some of my brush bristles were originally until now. Thank you for this awesome tutorial.

[@rabeaaa5948]

Works really well! My brushes smelt so good after this. Totally recommend washing brushes this way!👍👌🏼

[@melissanemecek498]

Omg thank u! I’ve been looking for a cheap way to clean my brushes! This video was soooo helpful!!! 😁👏🏻👍🏻

[@Zoey4223]

I was so shocked! I was skeptical at first but I did it and it took like a total of 3 minutes and it was so perfectly clean???? I had cleaned it before but it wouldn't come out, but this worked in like 1 minute??? thank you!

[@01Crystalgray]

For some reason when I first watched this video I thought she put more makeup on her brushes for a more dramatic effect when she was cleaning them. Then I used this technique to clean my brushes AND THERE WAS SO MUCH MAKEUP EVERYWHERE. So glad I did this! Thanks for the video!

[@anastasiaapostolovska7639]

Oh my god my mum has never cleaned her brushes and it drives me nuts😩😳

[@sherlyngonzalez314]

Anastasia Hearts Beauty my mom doesn't brush her own,the ones I have are small and thin.what a waste

[@itsyaboioregano653]

same i went into the bathroom, picked up a brush, and it got eyeshadow all on my hands

[@sulucia6210]

Anastasia Hearts Beauty kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6G9hqyOh5aahZo

[@luzifer8841]

I’m watching this video to wash her makeup cause she never does that either

[@kiradenis2326]

Omg clean them when she is gone at work or something lol

[@viciousracket7479]

this was so helpful, thank you so much for this short, effective, useful video!

[@KGunny]

Very helpful. I used this and all my brushes are looking and feeling new! Thanks for the tips! :)

[@angelaholic7679]

Thank God you are probably one of the few that remember to turn off the tap and not leaving it on all the time! Thank you for being nice to the earth

[@MaidaA22589]

Super helpful, cheers! Just got brushes recently and this is exactly what I needed x

[@sam.hxrper]

This videos is so soothing for some reason

[@archaeocraftdolls]

Thank you for the tutorial, I washed my brushes and I was so happy with the results I washed my Mum's as well. I had no idea the tips of my brushes were white!

[@rissyriss4985]

So simple! I was wasting money buying extra tools and soaps. This simple method totally works! Thanks!!!

[@awaiskhan8191]

wow cleaned my makeup brushes after like 3 years and it works perfectly

[@Chloee234]

3 FUCKING YEARS

[@reecipieci5698]

Thank you! First time cleaning my brushes (eyeshadow only I don’t wear any face makeup) for a very long time- this did just the trick!

[@yasoshca]

Thank you so much, I just did the same with a light coconut shampoo that I had and wasn’t good for my hair but I kept it. Now it’s my favorite brushes shampoo :)

[@sarrabehappy9155]

That's exactly how I wash my brushes. No need to buy anything.

[@EimearMcElheron]

Nope definitely no need :) This way is cheap and still very effective! X

[@knivesy]

Someone suggested a big piece of lego and I thought that was hella clever

[@zangyloveskawaii6003]

@@knivesy 😂

[@zangyloveskawaii6003]

Same. I also wash my paint brushes the same way

[@LiveLaughLoveMirna]

Thank you for this video :) I cleaned mine the same way and I also did my blender with dishsoap and olive oil 👍

[@sherrig.7870]

Thank you, I just used the olive oil w/ baby shampoo & it worked great. 🖌

[@NomaliciousReads]

I had almost given up on my white brushes, thank you... this is brilliant!

[@slashavria15]

Literally the best "how to clean your makeup brushes" video on KZbin👍🏻

[@wilhelminavanessen8496]

Now I know how to clean them ! Thank you so much, I was swirling them around in a soapy water before, now they are really clean!

[@geminiqueen9516]

Just cleaned my brushes. Don't really used them but decided to look for a video to clean them as they have been down for a while and I found you.

[@greenmeetingblue3458]

Thank you so much! I used to try and clean my makeup brushes w some freestyling (actually ruining a lot of my mom's towels) so this was really helpful!

[@tangaz5819]

I just started using makeup brushes and was gonna do what she initially said not to do. Thanks!

[@mehakaskari]

Thank you so much for this! I finally got my brushes clean with the olive oil!

[@UrFavReader]

Thank you , this video really helped me cleaned my old brushes , they are clean now I used to put ( lucky enough I had that shampoo , I’m gonna see if I can get more ) them in a container with warm water and quite a few of them broke , I would balance them on the side

[@deirdretynan1781]

Hi, I just tried your technique with the shampoo! Worked like a charm. Im just letting my make up brush air dry now Thank you soo much 😊

[@allisoncosta3281]

I tried this method and it worked amazing on my brushes!

[@jessicatowery7948]

Omg you’re from Dublin! 😍😍 I love it! I am going to visit Ireland in 9 days and will be flying into Dublin! After that, I’m staying in Bundoran in Northern Ireland. I love your tips and your accent! 😍 keep it up!!!

[@lilbabytears]

Very to the point. Im gonna try the oil technique now. Thanks! :)

[@ruthdeaton5709]

This is awesome! It took about a minute and my brush is squeaky clean! Thanks so much!!

[@EimearMcElheron]

No problem at all! 😀 x

[@mariabooth8104]

Awesome video. I was looking for an easy and inexpensive way to clean my brushes and now I have it. Thank you so much for sharing! :-)

[@diyfab]

Love your accent! Thank you for sharing 💜

[@nicks8677]

Thank you for the advice! Will definitely do this from now on!

[@andreadoolen9532]

Did not expect this to really work, but it did! thanks!

[@poppyorangeflower]

Starts 1:20

[@Natalia-xg6qx]

This honestly helped me so much🙌🏻

[@carolinechyanne8686]

So I watched this video and did all my brushes last night and it was so quick and easy!

[@frootloop420]

This works soo well! ❤️❤️❤️🥳

[@WashedinHisblood]

Great video! I tried this and it really worked! Thanks. You saved me a lot of money!

[@stormfail2415]

I did it to my brushes and it works so well!

[@samanthatheencourager]

thank you so much for sharing this!!! about to clean my brushes now :)

[@tuba9974]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. It was really helpful x

[@samanthad6937]

I just tried that and IT FREAKING WORKED OMG THANKS YOU SO MUCH I WAS LOOKING FOR A AFFORDABLE WAY TO WASH MY BRUSHES

[@selina3619]

I love your accent so much. I can listen to you all day lmao

[@verannica5187]

Thank you so much ,this tutorial was really helpful! 😊

[@spadeify]

This worked so well! Thank you!

[@katieharris4561]

this was so helpful, thank you SO much!!!

[@emogrl-ph8id]

Oh my god I loooove your accent ❤️❤️ it's so adorable

[@FantasticFouzia]

Extremely Helpful Video!! 💖

[@julierichman2459]

Thank you so much my foundation brushes were a mess. Love your video 💕

[@izzystuart1181]

Thanks this was really helpful! I liked and subscribed! Thank you! 👍💜🌸

[@mayg9197]

Thanks for this sissy! Tried this for the first time just right now, hope my babies will be as good and dry well :)

[@realartiststudios]

Thank you 🙏 wholeheartedly thank you.....well explained and demonstrated. Cleaned my brushes and they look and feel brand new. 👍👍👍👍🙏💜

[@ccw8547]

Lol first time ever watching this girl and I love her accent it's beautiful.

[@courtneythauvette7675]

I have a makeup student, and i was looking for a great tutorial for her, this was perfect! Wow, there were some really bad options out there!

[@thenevermindblog5050]

This is so cool !! I use a brush cleaning tool and it's much easier.

[@Ming-ez2jq]

this video is so helpful.😍😊im going to clean my make-up brushes like you do😄

[@jillianweitz9303]

Camille Tedoco also try using olive oil and dish washing soap it works wonders

[@wadeaminute]

Thank you so much , I've been buying a specific brush cleaner from Amazon . Now I'll follow your lead x

[@kenzieburrell3451]

Diane Hakala mb

[@desmondho8264]

This WORKS!

[@dreamkid5482]

I'm just starting makeup, I found this very helpful

[@ilovehellokittysomuch..]

This worked so well I just used a dollar tree suave shampoo and it worked perfectly thanks so much !!😎😊🙂

[@camillawright8657]

Thank you so much, this made a crazy difference on my brushes.

[@cami632]

U have a new subscriber, i love the way u do make up and woow, i cleans my brush the same way! Hands are the best!

[@IchBinDerVerlorene]

THANK YOU! This video is a life saver.

[@neptune5851]

This really works great!

[@shaneyofcourse]

Thank you so very much!! I needed to be reassured that I didn't need to buy anything fancy 💖

[@aliberni]

OMG I just love your accent!

[@tompstah2507]

Thanks! Very helpful. Just saw a video about using vinegar. This makes a lot more sense

[@thaavi5876]

this video just saved my skin and basically my life 😭

[@bloomingblue1961]

Thank you so much !! It rlly helped me , the freakin shampoo was heavenly white and now when I washed it it was all baige and brown!!! Thank you again

[@secoriaallen]

Omg thank you for the tip to how to clean makeup brushes this is my first time cleaning makeup brushes thank you 🙏 for the tip 💗

[@AnnerzDrum]

the wasboard and olive oil technique is very smart i'm definitely going to was my brushes like this from now on. I still have stains on my foundation brush that I thought that I could never ger out. This was very smart thank you so much for the video!

[@EimearMcElheron]

Yeah I find the oil very handy for getting rid of stubborn stains! Thanks a million for watching, glad it was helpful :) x

[@AnnerzDrum]

+Eimear McElheron no problem! Thanks for the reply! i'm definitely going to try that trick over the weekend. I dont usually comment much on videos cuz I get shy. But im very happy you replied!

[@deborahkelly1948]

Thank you ,clear and consice and budget friendly