Best Ways To Clean Makeup Brushes With Common Household Products | Pantry Beauty | Insider Beauty

Insider's Caroline Aghajanian is using her time at home to finally clean her makeup brushes. She typically cleans her brushes with her face wash and a makeup-brush-cleaning mat, but she will test out three other popular methods for alternative options.
The first method is mixing extra-virgin olive oil with dish soap, like Dawn or Palmolive. The extra-virgin olive oil can help break down makeup and can also moisturize the bristles so the brushes don't dry out.
The second method is with hot water, white vinegar, and dish soap mixed together into a cup. The white vinegar will help disinfect the makeup brushes.
The third method is washing brushes with castile soap, like Dr. Bronner's castile soap, and disinfecting with apple cider vinegar afterwards. All of these methods will leave makeup brushes clean and ready for application.
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[@momof2marines378]

My art teacher in college always told us not to ever use hot water on brushes, as it will melt the glue that holds the bristles in place and they will fall out easily. This was a great tip!

[@antoniapeagler3634]

@Dakota Thaddeus pp

[@muskaanjagirdar]

Same. Mine asked me to not do it either.

[@shoshanathorpe4606]

Lesson learned

[@지수영-m8m]

그냥 바래요 난 지금 밥 🍚 나 이제

[@jessicaj.1011]

Glad you’re mentioning this. I came back to see what temp to use & she didn’t say but your comment was first!

[@devanyrose2201]

The second method I ended up watching the original girls video and literally ALL the comments that used it talked about how it completely DESTROYED their brushes

[@ShuttplayZ]

I saw it too and there was no comment that said it hadn’t destroyed their brush DONT do it

[@thebunnygirl715]

​@@ShuttplayZTHANK U

[@thebunnygirl715]

THANK U FOR THE INFORMATION

[@kiley4444]

I recommend just using any soap and rinsing it. Thank you whoever for one like

[@지수영-m8m]

지수영 나 이제 집에 왔어 그럼 내가 더 💗

[@MzKekeBaybee]

The second method may have been the quickest but it will destroy your brushes even quicker

[@marina_starcatcher]

I basically handle my makeup brushes the same I do with my regular watercolor brushes. Wash them in slightly warm water (not hot) with mild soap to not ruin the hairs /fibers and dry them with the bristle side down to keep the water away from the base. I actually use my drying brush stand for both lol it’s really handy and made out of metal so you can properly clean it and sterilize after using it.

[@paulsgirlACAB]

Interesting. 😁Do you use dish soap??

[@emilymarie9796]

Thank you for this video! One warning about the vinegar- I've heard white vinegar is great for removing certain types of glue so I would be really hesitant to get it anywhere near brush handles! Using it in a solution that you only use for a minute or two is probably the best way to keep your brushes safe from fallout!

[@mscoralie1]

The first one actually worked extremely fast for me. I literally just did it. Now I know how to clean my brushes.

[@Honeybear1815]

Fr I just did the 1st method and it worked perfectly without anti bacterial dish soap

[@mairaasif758]

Your brushes didn’t become oily???? I used this method and now my brushes are too oily what can I do now

[@mscoralie1]

@mairaasif758 not at all. You probably used to much oil. I use more soap. I let them sit outside during day.

[@saf5938]

Had just washed brushes with dawn and rinsed. Tried again with dawn and olive oil. So much more makeup came off. Thank you.

[@dcbz2316]

Me: gets acne from just breathing This girl: *uses the same foundation brush everyday*

[@hgmercury1282]

Um just so y’all know DO NOT USE THE SECOND HAC it completely destroys your brushes

[@ClipZ_Gaming_1]

You’re just repeating what you’ve heard. I’ve never had a brush fall apart in years. And they are cheap enough to buy new ones. I doubt you’ve ever had it happen to you.

[@CrayonConoisseur]

​@@ClipZ_Gaming_1 if the water goes above the metal bit that holds the bristles together, it will soften the adhesive. So if you're soaking it in hot water too, that's a recipe for disaster.

[@tasnimauroni9383]

I use dish soap,and a silicone brush cleaner to clean my brushes. It is super effective! My brush cleaner has a silicone part to swirl the dirty brushes,along with a spongy part to dry clean.

[@kellschapman1501]

Hi, can I ask Where your brush cleaner from please? Sounds really effective or do you have a new one? Thank you x

[@julesmcc]

i was scared to wash my brushes for years because i didn’t want to ruin them. if you’re genuinely scared to clean them like i was trust me when i say method 1 works amazingly. it’s the only method i use for cleaning them now. so glad it didn’t ruin my brushes lol

[@alexisbyrd5130]

Can I use reg olive oil?

[@atriyakoller136]

@@alexisbyrd5130 I think yes. I sometimes use refined sunflower seed oil (that's the most common cooking oil in my country, like canola oil in the US), and it works well. Although I mostly just use a gentle soap like the third method.

[@BTSarmy-zs1yx]

Can we use coconut oil.....

[@Moths000]

Thank you for this! I’m going to clean my mothers brushes since she doesn’t have time too :)

[@tessa1655]

That's so sweet🥺 faith in humanity 💖restored💖

[@BloodyCatastrophee]

Was going to say same as above comment!! That's very sweet of you!! 🥺🥰🥰🤗❤️❤️☺️🤗

[@Carpathianpixie]

Yep, I've always used oil and soap to wash my brushes. Although, I don't mix the oil with the soap because the sole purpose of the soap is to break down the oil. I just double cleanse: oil first, rinse, soap, and final rinse.

[@truthseeker12523]

I always blow dry my brushes after washing because i want to minimize the chance of mildew. I blast mostly the center part then i put it in a cup to finish air drying

[@shalomimilcah7]

The first one worked for me 😊 Thanks so much for this tip 🙂 I was really concerned about cleaning my brushes. Now I did it ❤

[@anniejillybean]

The method you use should depend on the product you are removing. Like dissolves like.

[@readingsbeyondtheveil4279]

I cleaned all my brushes today after watching this. The dish soap, white vinegar & hot water was awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this. My brushes are like new without any smell at all of vinegar. Great tutorial!

[@aleka266]

in my opinion you shouldn't soak your brushes if the water goes over the brisels. i use the shampoo - vinegar - conditiner method but it's only good for bruses only one person uses.(not for professionals). i have one set of bruses, i have been washing them once a week for 7 years and they still feel brand new.(they're from Real Teqniques)

[@jadaperson5178]

I don't suggest hot water. It can melt the glue and loosen the brisels

[@peonyboyaudios5051]

I personally use sone shampoo first, swirl it over my palm and tgen clean it. Afterwards I use some condiotioner and do the exact same process to take the remaining gunk out, but it also makes em really soft and smell reaaaally good. If you wanna disinfect them spray them with some alcohol, but not a lot! ^-^

[@rghbhj7971]

what do you use for conditioning?

[@peonyboyaudios5051]

@@rghbhj7971 I think I used the herbal essenses raspberry and mint conditioner at the time. I thought it was cruelty free because it had the peta stamp on it. But they are not as it turns out... Though the body shop has some excellent conditioners and hair masks highly recomend!

[@rebeccafloyd9640]

Háir conditioner isn't good for makeup brushes it will stop them being effective on picking up powder makeup

[@lvtatiana]

@@rebeccafloyd9640 thank you !!

[@月丹-i2v]

Inspired by the 1st method, don't go to your kitchen for your oil, any facial oils for removing makeup works. I mixed it with detergent instead of dish soap, and it worked too!

[@MarieJohannaGarganera]

What type of facial oil did you use?

[@lucaria6164]

* Mentioning how you don't want the water to get into your brush's handle (the metal neck of the brush which is the most vital part of the brush is called a "ferrule" btw) * * minutes later * * dunking the whole brush including the ferrule into a soapy acidic solution * I-

[@denisemorrow8602]

I clean my foundation buffing brush every time I use it, rinse it over the sink with miceller water and then wet and clean with regular hand soap. It takes less than five minutes

[@rachelleiigh]

I’ve never thought about using micellar water on them lol I’m gonna try that for sure

[@JaseekaRawr]

Right?! I usually use a beauty blender & I clean that thing every single use. My skin is acne-prone & I wouldn't dare use a dirty brush or beauty blender on my skin. I can't believe people actually use dirty foundation brushes or blenders 😭🤮 How do they not constantly break out?? So unhygienic! Like you said, it literally only takes a couple minutes! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@whoathatsanicememe3093]

I use Ivory bar soap on my brushes. I have never had any problems with it but I'm probably one of the only people in the world who washes my brushes and sponges every time I use them. Ivory soap is super gentle too.

[@violetavega6740]

Yo también uso el jabón ivory para lavar mis brochas y esponjas. Es muy efectivo👍

[@caseyknows]

The olive oil method broke me out bad. Definitely trying the vinegar method next!

[@pizz3pizza]

I clean my brushes using an old facial cleanser gets the job done i recommend 👍🏽😭😂

[@blahblahblah9466]

Wouldn’t putting the makeup brushes in a cup with any liquid make it also go inside the brush handle and mess with the glue ? like you said it wasn’t good if you put the brush facing up on the water from the faucet

[@jaynekittycat9252]

Agree. I use Johnson's baby shampoo. Never soak brushes in a cup of soapy water. Use luke warm water and dry lying flat. That was a bad idea with the cup.

[@ortiztiani]

Super helpful thank you so much greatly appreciate it

[@ilyhazwani9160]

When I try this tips and my brushes turns to their original color 😭 Why it took so long for me to find this video

[@angierodriguez258]

I prefer the second method. Less time yet very effective 👍🏼thank you for sharing

[@ravensmood]

Do not submerge and/or let your brushes sit in any water or soapy water over time it will loosen the glue in the ferrule and your bristles will start to fall out.

[@boredpanda963]

Shouldn’t you wash them daily? I could be wrong on that but this is extremely helpful! Thank you

[@gothafloxacin]

Not daily. Just anytime before and after you use them

[@jeanetteguerrero9653]

All valid too me, but Better to Use Mild soap! me, using J&J baby wash/shampoo in luke warm or cold water and yup, wash downward to avoid water residue that holds the glue. I also had brush rack to hang downward and then dry.

[@Digitalhunny]

Thanks #2 worked super fast & got my brushes really clean! XO 🤗🤗🤗

[@Gomba13]

Anything that was cleaned with vinegar will not smell like vinegar at all after you let it air dry. People are always scared of using vinegar because of the smell, but vinegar EVAPORATES. It never leaves a smell once the object is dry. I used to rinse my hair with a vinegar solution, and it never smelled.

[@libriansana8562]

I think any of the techniques will work THE BEST with brush mat.... I believe the way that mat washes of gunk, no other method can replace that... But yeah i am a bit uncomfortable with using olive oil XD...

[@thiccle1160]

I used just dish washing detergent without the oil and it worked fine. I don't rlly wanna put olive oil near my face tbh

[@queens6583]

The hot water method will loosen the glue in the Ferrell and the brush will fall apart with repeated use of this method.

[@honeyglisten]

I use vinegar to wash delicates and the vinegar will not leave a smell. You don't have to use any scented soap bc there's no vinegar smell after. It's fine just using vinegar

[@shooshatowers8059]

I'm going to try some mild body wash from the dollar store. I have cheap brushes that work fine. I've been able to glue any loose parts back on.

[@eddy3796]

I’ve done the first method before with the virgin olive oil but the oil left an oily residue and I had to repeatedly clean them with dish soap to get rid of it. The second method with the vinegar seemed the best but in theory the third method which is so similar to the 2nd would work great.

[@Palmi63]

I found using a clarifying shampoo like Neutragena’s clear clarifying shampoo works pretty well, but did take a few times to rub and rinse to get them clean, especially the dirtier and/or larger brushes.

[@enchantedghazal2891]

I like Method #1

[@angelathanasiu]

NO,NO,NO! You just don't use these products for your makeup brushes... zote soap is the very best &its antibacterial and leaves brushes feeling soft &it cleans beauty blenders great.

[@missroxanne7123]

Can you use apple cider vinegar rather than white vinegar?

[@lauraplatte5234]

I just use soap in my hand in the bathroom…

[@luiniileveyamarisia8371]

I usually clean them with micellar water, is it wrong?

[@mrsvanessa2499]

I'm not the best with makeup and I'm pretty new to all this. is this method of cleaning (using dish soap) harmful for your skin?

[@scarlettteague3260]

that’s a good question haha

[@rosethorn8572]

i think it's fine as long as you wash all of the soap off!

[@missmayflower]

Too complicated. Just wash them with dish soap or shampoo. Don’t soak them or you’ll loosen the bristles from the ferrule. Rinse really well. Squeeze and reshape with a paper towel to get out excess water. Dry flat. You don’t need to get out a bunch of products. That Castille soap will leave a soap film/residue on the brush that could break you out.

[@-DexterMorgan-]

antibacterial dish soap is the same as dish soap... FYI

[@Pastrylove-u8m]

The second method is not that recommended. I learned from my art teacher that you should never let your brushes stand in the glass. They lose their shape, then

[@donnadrane4977]

Never could get my makeup brushes clean. I’m going to try method two with the water, dish soap and white vinegar.

[@briarthorne]

People are saying the second method isnt reccomended. But if you dont have the items in the video, what can you do instead? I'm not in America or the UK amd these things are expensive from where I'm from and hard to buy.

[@user-eu3op7or6v]

Soaking my brushes in rubbing alcohol made my brush bristles fall out! 😩 pretty sure it loosens the glue.

[@katepanthera7265]

Since alcohol is a drying agent, I'd think it would destroy the hairs of the bristle sooner or later.

[@lisa-jm2ky]

Yea but having that olive oil go down the drain is bad

[@shizzahussain2630]

Wow! Thank you I am happy that now I don’t have to buy anything from make up stores to clean. I would love to know which make you brushes you consider good quality from your experience. I have been experimenting but I would love some feedback for some longer lasting quality brushes especially for foundation and eyeshadow because I use those a lot

[@elizabetha1837]

I know this is an older comment, but the Real Technique brushes have been really great. I've had mine for over a year and they are still going plus you can get them super cheap during the holidays

[@ChelseaRoeser]

These were great!! Olive oil and soup was fantastic and made my brushes sooo soft. I did have to make a slight modification because I have a skin thing, but my dish soap worked great too! 🫧🫧

[@ahadansari6661]

I liked 2 one this all thing are easily available at home also in the lock down

[@dianeknott3655]

I use shampoo and hair conditioner. Safe, gentle and it works!

[@CatsandAnimals213]

Wont any vinegar residue left on the brushes damage ur skin? I am new to makeup and learning about basics lol

[@Ryan-ze9fz]

I doubt its good to soak the ferrule. You want to avoid getting anything in that part of the brush

[@alilsparkle3732]

OMG!!! I used option 2 and it is LIFE CHANGING for me! Had I known it was this easy to wash my brushes I’d have done it waaaaay more often than I have been!

[@f1ringfed]

I heard its bad for them

[@mindy9061]

Is it ok to wash synthetic brushes this way?

[@essem7878]

What if you don't have extra virgin olive oil?

[@walkingbyfaith5504]

Okay so I've tried several methods, however not these, the comments are good, however I Love my Ulta solid brush cleaner , fast easy and really gets the job done

[@alimichalkan8046]

1. I don’t use olive oil. Expensive and such a waste. 2. I don’t use antibacterial products. Ever. They are usually triclosan and you should read about the horrible impact it has to the environment and our health.

[@cindyboyett3462]

I use baby shampoo and a silicone face scrubber to wash my brushes and rinse thoroughly. After squeezing them out, I put them in front of a small fan to dry completely. It works well for me, although I think adding the step of micellar water first may improve my routine.

[@pooh5227]

Is dish soap safe for skin

[@upupandaway123]

Yes but it’s probably not good to clean your whole body with it.

[@pooh5227]

@@upupandaway123 ofcourse not for body

[@messywebdev]

What duo fiber brush is that? The bronzer brush also looks like the IT Cosmetics brush everyone is duping. Is your bronzer a dupe? I couldn’t see the lettering. I want to get a dupe so badly!! I just haven’t seen anyone use one, and I’ve only seen pictures. I love yours! And your duo fiber brush!!

[@ediehell5693]

Soo useful and satisfying

[@ediehell5693]

Rohit Mahapatra chill

[@laynixhole]

Rohit Mahapatra chill

[@MsLacieable]

I only use dish soap and oil makeup remover. I think hot water is not a good idea and soaking it...

[@migdaliavillanueva6299]

GREAT JOB!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH BLESSINGS

[@CandyPop396]

Your a life saver....😚😚😘!!!!

[@pameladiez4933]

I like any method that does the job .

[@bibigems]

I shake my brushes after rinsing them and make sure to wipe from the tip of the handle through the metal part and squeeze the bristles so drain any water. I like to wash my make up brushes in J & J regular baby shampoo. I just pour a small amount into an empty plastic tumbler and add warm water then I place the brushes in the glass and swirl them around. I also use a plastic rubber facial scrubber to swirl the brushes against the little plastic bristles, then I rinse them and dry them on a soft towel, then I shake them and place them in a plastic brush dryer so they are upside down. TIP: rinse the brushes in COLD water to completely dissolve the soap molecules so they don't leave residue in the bristles. I have also used lavender castile soap but it is harder to rinse away.

[@jaynekittycat9252]

Same here. Johnson's baby shampoo is great. I pour a small amount into my silicone brush scrubber, rinse with warm water, lye flat to dry. Then I spray the bristles with brush antiseptic spray.

[@estella910]

Dial hand soap(antibacterial) and then mist with isopropyl alcohol.

[@teejack8108]

It's best to leave the brushes elevated as opposed to flat when drying.

[@jaynekittycat9252]

I read you should dry flat, as upright the water will drip into the brush finele and ruin the glue.

[@lovelynight5967]

Hands down best makeup and beauty sponge cleaning video I have seen!👍🏾🏅

[@MidasFM]

I use shampoo with conditioner (2 in 1) to clean and keep the hair soft

[@dian277]

I used to use makeup remover to wash the sponge, guess that's more expensive, lol

[@emilymulcahy]

Soap breaks down oil, so I think soap would be better alone, if you need to break down an oil-based makeup yeah use some oil but for most people it's not necessary

[@jennifershyn7541]

My brushes lose that fluffy feeling after I wash them.

[@giggle_snort]

That second method had me like **gasp** WITCHCRAFT!!! I will 100% be using that one!

[@LonjeMarie7]

My daughter Jackie Aina said I have to clean my brushes. I misbehave often, I’m doing better thank you

[@evie.3625]

I would not swirl any of my makeup brushes on a flat surface like that. You can tangle the brush hairs or loosen them. Be gentle with them, use your shampoo, maybe with a drop of conditioner, but do NOT clean them like that!

[@rhondawilson5234]

Submerged brushes will fall apart. The glue will turn loose & cause brushes to fall apart. I learned this the hard way

[@JennyJaeRVlog]

The second method is so amazing lol I didn’t expect

[@mirnaadriano5935]

Excuse me, what about the handler which is sticky??? It happened to me with one of my “it cosmetics” flat brushes 😢🥺…

[@Valkerson]

I followed the first step, but instead of olive oil, I used baby oil, and it worked as well!

[@daniellajay680]

Same

[@Mythical_Arts]

i recently got a really bad stye on my lower eyelid and it DRAINED me. my first thought was my makeup brushes, im gonna try this as soon as i get home

[@stephanieeaton3293]

I have to say when I first watch the video, I was a little skeptical as to if this would work, but holy shit. Let me just say this is probably the best hack I’ve seen thus far my brushes look brand new I was going to go buy new ones but now I don’t need to save me a couple bucks and I can’t wait to pass this along to others

[@fluffyfurtime10]

Can I use a different oil? We dont have olive oil. 😂

[@Shaz-oo8lq]

i figured that if i could wash off makeup on my face with an oil cleanser that i could use it for my brushes as well...is that alright?? haha ive only had brushes for about a month only so i cant tell of any long term effects.

[@ambermartin4385]

Couples of methods , throw your sponges in the washing machine, any eye shadow brushes , wet them and the brush them on a bar of soap and it does the job , for larger brushes , shampoo them !

[@mimedeiros26]

Why can't you do Method 3 the same as Method 2?

[@lashellecoleman2754]

I washed mine with shampoo in cold water

[@clarezajac3276]

All soap is antibacterial. Great tips though

[@Tyndalic]

I just use MAC brush cleaner and I’m done. Love it 🥰

[@lrm9298]

Thanks for this! I went straight to option 2 on my own brushes without finishing the video haha

[@CrocHudson]

Praying for u to get a full size beauty blender someday babes 🙏🙏🙏

[@brook.53]

I use baking soda and dish soap on my beauty blender. Does anyone know if I can use baking soda on my brushes?