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

[@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

[@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

[@katymiranda4514]

LOVE HER ACCENT SO MUCH

[@erickaa347]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@مهرهفاطمة]

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😊😊

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@julie5310]

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

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@SkyeGirl28]

Brilliant video! I used to just buy new brushes each year but now I`ve bought good quality brushes I want to look after them, tried this and couldn`t believe how much product was hidden in the bristles, they felt so different when clean, much softer. They are drying now so let`s see how they feel when I use tomorrow.

[@awaiskhan8191]

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

[@Chloee234]

3 FUCKING YEARS

[@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

[@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

[@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 😍

[@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!

[@luvastandardbred8270]

I'm in the USA. What can I use instead of the "spirits" you talk about, for cleaning on a daily basis? Thank you! Love the video :-)

[@brendalittle9528]

I am so happy to have found this clip as its products one has at home. Tired of paying out for expensive products. Thank you

[@poppyorangeflower]

Starts 1:20

[@sarahalkahery1061]

omg thank you for not wasting water!

[@caroljahnke8263]

Yes thank you for saving the planet.

[@sab4763]

Stfu😂

[@staceysanders5972]

Exactly this 😐🙏

[@bennu547]

I do the same thing. I thought I was weird that I spot clean after every use with alcohol. I do use a soap by BH Cosmetics and it does work fantastic. I get them on sale and one does last a very long time. So yes it’s more expensive then shampoo but it works great and you get tons of uses out if one so the price works out. I just don’t like using shampoo because it’s more messy (i is clumsy) and you constantly have to pick it up and tip it over. A solid soap you can have sit on the counter and swirl your brushes around in it. Again I’m clumsy and it’s just an added bonus that I can avoid making a mess

[@hopevictoria3455]

When I clean my brushes I take hair ties and I use a bar and hang the downwards to dry

[@iissettefigueroa9529]

Hope Victoria me too

[@cayceetolbert1197]

i like that idea and i am going to try soon

[@debrachalfin6968]

The only way to keep the brushes safe

[@briannareyes2652]

Hope Victoria I always loose my hair ties ...

[@carolinesimms2345]

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

[@kathydavidson9972]

Thank you for your "right to the point" and informative video. I know this was posted quite a while ago, but had a question. I live in the USA. When you speak about surgical spirits, is this rubbing alcohol? Do you know? Thanks so much.

[@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!

[@dika0518]

Just came across your video while looking for how to clean makeup brush... can any shampoo can be used please? Many thanks.

[@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 😊

[@ruthdeaton5709]

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

[@EimearMcElheron]

No problem at all! 😀 x

[@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.

[@rissyriss4985]

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

[@CeeBee781]

I'm thinking of buying something to help clean my foundation brushes. I have no problem with powder brushes, but it's really hard to get all the foundation out of those densely packed foundation brushes using my fingers. It takes a long time and it's a pain in the ass. I've realized that a natural, grease fighting dish detergent works best for foundation brushes but it's still a lot of digging into the bristles to get foundation out. After seeing how well a color switch works for getting powder out of bristles, I'm thinking there has to be something similar to use wet with foundation and cream brushes

[@RaluCovaliu]

Try combing the bristles under running warm water.

[@Lisa-ir3jf]

I have three nice Kabuki brushes that I have never used. They are sitting out on my dresser so they are dusty. Would you clean them and use them or just throw them out?

[@kennedyechart7803]

Do you recommend the sigma 3DHD kabuki? I own the 3DHD precision brush but I've been looking for a new foundation brush and I've been going back and forth between the F80 and the 3DHD kabuki 😜

[@lifesymphony2024]

Why must we use a brush to apply compact powder instead of using the sponge given?

[@bethweigand4195]

You can spot clean your brushes with baby wipes as well. They are oil based and gentle and will get the job done!

[@slashavria15]

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

[@christinekonig9582]

When washing my brushes I used to put them in a warm soapy basin submerging the brushes under the soapy water. Then I saw a KZbin video on how to clean makeup brushes with a bar of soap by wetting the soap and the brush head simply rub the brush on the bar of soap I have in a soap dish then place the head of the brush in a basin of warm water if you are cleaning lots of brushes remember to change your water after every couple of brushes. I find this way very quick and if you want extra protection I use a detol soap there is no smell after.

[@inalagamon6200]

i saw in other vids that they put coconut/olive oil with the shampoo. do you need to do this everytime in all brushes?

[@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

[@NomaliciousReads]

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

[@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!

[@WHALIEN___52]

would it be okay to use micellar water on a cotton pad to do spot cleaning?

[@tangaz5819]

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

[@ms_muffinn]

Can we use any shampoo? Also this was really helpful Thx you

[@lauraf4662]

I think shampoo could be an alternative to Brush soap, but the Spiritus, which is a kind of alcohol, dries them out and brushes need to be kept Smooth. In addition, in Brush soap are some additives that maintain brushes. That's why I would not use anything different for Cleaning.

[@blacksweettee]

Hi there! I am new to makeup, are you using cold, hot or warm water?

[@Sam-wd4cu]

im sure she is using warm and or cold. im pretty sure hot water is bad for the bristles, hope this helped in a way :D

[@blacksweettee]

+Ruby Sapphire Thanks for the help!

[@andreachavez8307]

It's Vegan Now I'm 3 months late but better to use warm water because cold water won't really get rid of the bacteria.

[@megafoxyawesomehot69]

"warm" water won't get rid of bacteria. Warmth helps bacteria grow. Boiling water is what kills bacteria lol.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@7of977]

I do wash my brushes but i never thought of using oil for it. I used it today and there was so much crap inside god knows from how long ago i washed them but obviously never properly enough i will use this method more often. Is it not bad fr environment though? Maybe some idea how to dispose of the oil after the washing ?

[@gadgetgirl9]

I live in South America - can you (or anyone) please tell me what is surgical spirit? Thanks, LOVE the video.

[@stellaazmi]

Beverley Caddigan rubbing alcohol i think

[@gadgetgirl9]

Thanks! Our English can be so different :)

[@pixxiewhispers4947]

Ha! I had the Same question!

[@lakeperch2971]

Beverley Caddigan Thank you. I'm in the US and I was also wondering about this.

[@mandyswe7972]

Isopropyl alcohol. It comes in 80%, 91%, 96%, 100% concentration.

[@rabeaaa5948]

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

[@danamejia8014]

What is spot cleaning?

[@valarya]

Literally the most useful 'brush-washing' video on the internet.

[@marili4622]

So rubbing alcohol/ surgical spirits can take off paint of the handles of the brushes. Also the logos of brands.

[@sam.hxrper]

This videos is so soothing for some reason

[@sherrishoots35mm]

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

[@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 :)

[@tairastone6394]

Is surgical spirits the same thing as rubbing alcohol??

[@maiden411]

Hi! One thing I wanted to mention is that after cleaning, that the hairs should be re-shaped and then laid on the towel. I place the brushes on the edge of my counter, so that the air can flow all around while drying, typically over night. You mentioned surgical spirits in the cleaning process. Is that the same as rubbing or isopropyl alcohol here in the states?

[@cascajada]

Yes, It's the same. I do it all the time with the isopropyl alcohol and it works great.

[@tompstah2507]

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

[@bushra7352]

Does Olive oil make the bristles clump together?

[@13bigbangtheory]

You can also use dawn dish soap!!!! Very gentle on brushes! If it’s good for baby ducks it’s good for brushes 🦆❤️

[@jamekatenort4123]

This is exactly the comment I came to make!

[@suejaneuk1681]

Brilliant! So simple and the use of surgical spirit is excellent! Could you also use hydrogen peroxide?

[@deveenamichonne8613]

Does coconut oil work just as well as olive oil?

[@FerneBryan]

Really good video, thank you! I use baby shampoo is that okay? X

[@EimearMcElheron]

Thanks very much :) You can of course, baby shampoo is extremely gentle as well! X

[@Hailey-cf4mu]

Does this work with beauty blenders as well?

[@topgirlpaulette]

U can use regular hair shampoo to clean makeup brushes?

[@erickaguerra9849]

You talk exactly like Paris from Gilmore girls without the accent

[@keirathomson4396]

Lizette Ericka OMG YES

[@alexa-rainswift1064]

IM WATCHING THIS WITH THAT IN THE BACKGROUND ANS PARIS IS TALKING OMG YES

[@eimear5336]

L Erika ohno I'm Irish too I wonder if people think I sound like that 😂😂 I also have the same name as her

[@venky3404]

Can we use Any hair shampoos to clean the brushes

[@HcutiegirlY]

any type of shampoo or has to be certain ingredients ones?

[@jacquelinegonzalez2453]

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

[@aligator5500]

Does any shampoo work, like Pantene?

[@ronikagandhi8689]

I love this but can I use tresme shampoo

[@tmc421]

Can you use any shampoo?

[@rini7765]

I use mild body wash or baby shampoo to clean it, you can also add few drops of makeup remover.

[@AidanCaDrago]

can i use 2-in-one (shampoo+conditioner) hair soap?

[@kunikidaze]

This is so helpful! I’m slightly worried about the drying process because I have some double sided brushes though 😅

[@christinavotin59]

I think you'll have to wash them 1 side at a time :) I love her drying technique!

[@makaylas4535]

To clean mine i cute off the bottom of a water bottle and because it's bumpy it cleams it's perfectly

[@alexaalfaro2351]

can I use the skin active makeup remove water by Garnier for the eyeshadow

[@MayLingTV]

Can I use makeup remover (oil based) instead of olive oil?

[@ElizabethCar]

Instead of surgical spirit would witch hazel work too?

[@jr6ptyltd252]

Is surgical spirits the same product as methylated spirits?

[@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!

[@cookiedough9714]

How do I clean my pro effect face blender brush

[@jamekatenort4123]

I have always done this technique. The only difference is I use Dawn dish soap, and I purchased a rack to hang brushes upside down in amazon!

[@sunainamishrasinha6695]

hi please let me know we should to clean brushes every time after use or we can clean it in every month or 15 days

[@nessa7797]

You don't want to clean it everyday because it will get worn out and won't last as long

[@sunainamishrasinha6695]

Thank you so much dear

[@nessa7797]

+Sunaina Mishra your welcome 😊