How To: "Wash Your Makeup Brushes"

I hope you found this video helpful!!
Links to everything I use are below as well as links to my BK beauty brush set.
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Hope you all enjoy the rest of your Sunday and thank you so much for all the love as always!!
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Dr. bronners bar soap
(I like peppermint)
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Dawn dish soap
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Parian spirit for spot cleaning rstyle.me/+CtPx72umdbVy6e5Ivnr6Ww
I like this size for travel rstyle.me/+JFbsZZSSn9IJrlFrvVRI0A
Silicone cleaning pad rstyle.me/+kRo0K2hOLqOFJz21urQJ5Q
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[@sumitahore1064]

Am so addicted to watching you Niki. Whether it's makeup or cleaning brushes, you totally capture the attention of your audience.

[@pchan1728]

Thank you so much Nikki !!! My toxic trait is buying new brushes because I am too lazy to wash them. Also been putting it off because I felt like I should invest in a brush cleaner. Now I know that I never needed it. Back in the days I also always used Dawn and good old olive oil. Going to take the time to get this task out the way this week. Thank you for always sharing your knowledge with us and FOR FREE!!! We are forever grateful for you . Every time I see a new upload from you, I feel like it’s such a treat . You are so amazing . We love you so much ❤❤❤

[@AudriannaB-World-Peace]

I do exactly what you do to clean my brushes except I use Ivory soap and I slways dry on a clean towel and I press and reshape every single brush and then I move them to a drier area of the towel so they dry faster but I do leave them to dry overnight. I have been doing this the same way for years and if you are careful with washing and drying your brushes, they will last for decades.

[@seascape0881]

@@AudriannaB-World-Peaceme too, and it feels faster on cleaning vs using Dawn dish soap or dish soap in general. Cleans good and rinses out fast!

[@lisathornton4831]

I find that once a brush is used a few times, it affects how my makeup looks. I am 63 and I need all the help I can get 😂 Would you do a video about foundatio? Silicone verses water-based, which is best for who or what? Application particulars, etc. Love your brushes!

[@trudimurry5463]

Would love to see a video as well on silicon vs water based and which is better for skin type. Ive also heard you must use the same type of primer. How do you know if you use different brands?? Please help :)

[@syld3843]

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[@impastoblue]

You do have by far the best how-to videos out there. Regardless of the topic at hand. Great job and appreciate your work. Always informative and honest. P.S. I hope your brushes are available to purchase in the EU.

[@annmariecamenzind4565]

I been using ZOTE soap for years

[@lesliehatch-herman9325]

I think that they are, but I can’t find the info I thought I read or heard in order to back that up…😬

[@CasWald]

I was thinking the same!

[@cs-yq5ed]

Thank you SO much, Nikki. I was so helpful to see how much pressure you apply and the swipe method to keep from splaying the bristles. I loved the cameo appearance by Mitch and the boys! 😊

[@erinwright30]

Watching and immediately started washing my brushes. You actually simplified it for me and I learned I was doing it very wrong. Thank you!

[@janneville7765]

I love the simplicity and how thorough you are with your techniques, ideas and recommendations.

[@AbbieParish]

I have recently found you and have been SO inspired! I worked for M.A.C for years and did freelance makeup for about 10 years. I'm getting back into KZbin after a 7 year break. I miss makeup so much and you've lit the fire inside me even more!! Thank you for your amazing and informative content. I will forever watch, listen, and learn. 💞

[@fancyfancyan5638]

You made me love doing my makeup. You give the best and most achievable tips💕. Thank you for that.

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

This is the best compliment ever! Thank you!!!!❤❤❤

[@kathykathyish]

I am really enjoying this Q&A! You have explained thoroughly how to wash brushes. This is a comprehensive how-to which has reasons for everything! I used to soak my brushes which made the wood flake. Thank you again! You are truly an expert!❤️ I LOVE YOUR PUPS❤️❤️❤️❤️!

[@janicebott4498]

I have used the Nuetrogena original bar soap for years. It’s superb for brushes. I have had a natural hair Chantecaille brush for 20+ years and looks the same as the day I bought it!😊

[@JulieN-en9ur]

I’m gonna wash my brushes with confidence now. Thanks Nikki!!

[@monicaleanos5874]

Thank you thank you thank you Nikki!!!! This was so helpful! Better than any other videos I've seen. Some didn't clean them well enough, some were too ridiculous. This just works amazing. You guys are awesome!!!

[@teresahemphill5460]

Very good & helpful brush cleaning information Nikki. I had been hunting for a good yet economical cleanser! Im so encouraged now!! Loved the hands on demo. Thank you so kindly! ❤

[@elizabethjohnson6773]

This was a much needed live! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks! ❤

[@SylinaL]

Awesome video. I have been cleaning my makeup brushes so wrong. 😢 watching this video is a make up brush maintenance game changer. thank you so much

[@debirene1]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! I have been dipping my brushes in the cinema secrets cleaner 😢 now I know the proper way to clean them! I have been following you for a year now, and I have learned so much! There are many products you have recommended that I have purchased after watching your video. I’m 70 years young, and love wearing makeup! You are a gem! I love watching your videos! 💋

[@soniaburgos4595]

Thank you Nikki for this tutorial! I learned quite a bit. I will definitely follow your routine. 🤗

[@user-lp8im4nh6v]

Great video!!!I appreciate how you actually modeled how to clean the brushes!

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

Thank you!! And so happy you found it helpful!!

[@kirsteno8526]

Just received your brushes from BK Beauty and so far I am loving them! Congratulations on an amazing launch!! Thank you for the brush cleaning tips!! ♥️

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

I’m so excited for you and thank you SO MUCH for supporting me! I hope you love them as much as I do! Glad you found this video helpful !

[@doreenrussell2978]

Nikki, that was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@sayakahashimoto7074]

I had no idea you can wash multiple brushes together. I was washing one brush at a time and it was taking forever 😂. I also did not know you can use Dawn dish soap! I was buying special makeup brush cleaning soaps from Sigma. I am totally trying Dawn and a bar soap. This video was fabulous and will save me so much time and money ❤

[@CassieAnnOlivia]

I have to say your videos and lives have been so insanely helpful for me and have inspired me sooo much I can’t thank you enough! Absolutely love your content thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@joyfulmother7]

This video was fantastic! I learned so much. I bought your brushes when they came out and absolutely love them.💝

[@mslovelifetoday]

Love your artistry and channel, Nikki!! I’ve been binge watching your vids after I recently found you through Allie Glines!! Your pro tips have been so helpful to me already and renewed my interest in doing my makeup! I have to tell you that your BK Pro makeup brushes are at the very tiptop of my Christmas list this year!! When washing my makeup brushes, I only add two things to what you taught in this fabulous tutorial… *First, after I squeeze water out of the clean brushes and check for soap, I also squeeze them with a microfiber towel to get as much water out as possible…. *Secondly, I do use an inexpensive WHITE washcloth (or any old towel) to further dry them and make sure that there is no makeup left in them!!! Thank you for your sweet personality and sharing all your amazing talent with us!! 😊

[@sparklypinkleopard26]

you really help us a lot and are so generous with your knowledge!! ❤

[@donnalaney8616]

Thank you for this video Nikki. I never thought to put the dawn in the water. That saves so much more dawn. Thanks alot

[@seanadean424]

Aquis towels work so well for drying brushes because they are so absorbent. Thanks for the lesson - I've really been wanting someone to do this!

[@dianaf3109]

Most useful video I’ve watched in a while - THANK YOU!!

[@user-kw2dl7yq5i]

I used your brushes. There are amazing love them. Happy new year to you and Mitch.

[@michelewenz2772]

Thank you Nikki, loved this video. Very informative ❤

[@dawnewright4951]

Loved this video and learned so much. I am very vigilant about cleaning mine but I was doing a couple things wrong. I am so thrilled I found you from Lisa and will be a constant viewer. Getting your brushes in the New Year due to buying all the BK beauty brushes and Angie’s. Thank you and Happy Holidays!!!

[@LorryMLewis]

YESSSSSSSS I’m a nurse -and that’s one the first things I learned in microbiology is that ALL SOAP is antimicrobial. Keep in mind- you’re not “sterilizing” your brushes, merely degreasing them!

[@tquirkyt7118]

✨❤️This video should come with EVERY brush purchase, always ‼️❤️✨

[@Radiatingbeauty]

Started following you a while ago and now exclusively! Luv you wanted to support you and purchased these brushes and love them so much! 💙💙💙💙

[@britlizha]

I would love to see a jewelry video. Your jewelry choices are always on point.

[@Texasgirl10]

Now I’m washing my brushes after this. I’ve been putting it off. Ty ❤️

[@butterfly2548]

This video was so helpful!!! Thank you.

[@makeup_tashaqueen]

I like using any brand of Goats milk bar soap. Conditioning but also deep cleaning.

[@crystaldeleon16]

I love using hotel bar soap!! I just keep them from when I go on trips and they usually will give me a few!

[@shardunk1025]

Thank you so much for this video ❤ I always worry not doing things right and super grateful to hear cost effective cleaning products….

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!!

[@user-pz7qv6ey4z]

So useful! I was wondering how to clean brushes. Thank you !

[@lamemechose7072]

The dr bronners liquid is a concentrate. I use the peppermint for hand soap and the unscented for hand washing delicates. You have to dilute it WAY down. I buy a full gallon of the peppermint for about $55 and that amount lasts two full years for hand washing. I have one foam pump in my bathroom that gets used 12-15 times a day and one in my kitchen that gets used 1-5 times a day. I buy the unscented in quart bottles for about $16 each and fill one of those 10oz continuous spray bottles. For both hand washing and delicates, I use 1.5 Oz of liquid soap and fill the pump/spray bottle (slowly! or it will foam up) with water from my fridge filter pitcher. The only time I ever used Dr. Bronners liquid undiluted was to clean up a pet accident on the floor. I can’t speak to anything regarding the bar versions, since I haven’t bought any (yet - I will check them out specifically for my makeup brushes).

[@24kzumbagoldwithsaleemah32]

I REALLY like the tip about using the Dawn in water in a bowl! I have been lazy to clean my brushes regularly because it’s so time consuming one brush at a time (my usual method!!!) so your tip to wash several at a time, and swishing in soapy water first…for me this is game changing!🤯 Thank you for this video! I love your channel and just how you teach and explain. So glad the algorithm brought your channel to my feed!

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

Ahhh!! That makes me so happy you found these tips helpful!! Thank you so much for watching! Hopefully now it’s less of a chore for you!

[@cicisteed3234]

Can you do a video of how you wash your beauty blenders and how long you keep till you replace them and how do clean your fluffy powder brushes?

[@BratCatPottery]

Thanks so much for this video Nikki! I will be getting some Dr Bronners tomorrow.. I used Dawn on my sponges and I thought I was going to die of old age at the sink rinsing out the suds.

[@marylisabrown9198]

I started using your method, and it is so much faster than what I was doing. I was using my gentle facial cleaner. Thank you for showing your method. ❤

[@melissaz6778]

Great video. Thanks Nikki!! I'm currently using Clean Apothecary Brush Shampoo and the Fresh cleansing oil for stubborn stains if needed. For spot cleaning I use the Bang For Your Brush cleaner from an Australian brand called Saint Jack. It's basically like the Cinema Secrets one but smells nicer lol. I never thought to use a bar soap for sponges so will start doing that.

[@stacykudrina4818]

I love washing my brushes with head and shoulders shampoo. They feel so nice and fresh afterwards

[@Rue994]

Bronners you can get at Marshals and TJ Maxx (and brush cleaner for spot cleaning and those brush pads for the sink) for a lot less and they always have a bunch of scents. Bar soaps I agree work way better. Shea Moisture bars work beautifully and the bars are huge, it’s affordable and it doesn’t leave that residue or suds you fight to rinse clean (especially at the base of the bristles.) Just trying to save y’all some money if you want any of these but don’t wanna pay such a steep price.😊 Bars though are the way to go, imo. The African Soap (black) of Shea Moisture I think does the best job breaking down foundation, concealer, liquid liner etc but they all work exceptionally well for that.

[@tammyhollan6149]

This was so helpful! Thank you 🙌🙌

[@veronicasawyer77]

I love Zote Soap for cleaning my brushes. Been using it for at least 10 years and never had any issues.

[@mariabalderrama3485]

I use bar soap for sponges and purity made simple for brushes. Both work great!

[@ashleyahmadzai]

Thank you!! Been obsessing over all of your videos and now I have a bunch of dirty brushes! This is just the video I needed!

[@jen.nightingale]

Thank you for doing this video!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosieisbored]

This was so helpful, thank you so much!! And I’ve been loving your brushes ❤❤❤ I was so excited to use them, I didn’t wash them first lol 😅

[@Bibagodiva55]

Hi, my very best Greets from Germany 🥰💕❣️ I agree absolutely to you...and now also with the Way you are cleaning your Brushes and s.o.! I was the "Hygiene-Teacher" in my Hospital while I was working there as the Leader Midwife. And we have had the best Results in Germany in all neo-and postpartal Studies, we are very proud of that! You explained all Questions here very well ❣️👏👏👏 Have a nice Week, my best Regards 💕👏❣️🥰

[@85G77]

This was excellent info. I always wondered why some of my bigger powder brushes didn’t look right after drying, I was pressing too hard when washing them. I use eco tools brush soap. Thank you!

[@gabbyastudillo5991]

Watching the replay Nikki I was waiting for this video, haven’t use the brushes just because I knew this view was coming and I’m one of those who wash the brushes very frequently and I want to give them an excellent care for sure😂😂😂thank you very much 😘

[@suziediva]

I love the idea of the bar soap you recommended... it comes with a tea tree option... which is a disinfectant. I usually wash in my palm as well... like to feel the clean bristles.

[@melodybaker8475]

Yes!! I noticed the same thing about dawn. It has been water down! You just confirmed my suspicions.

[@MToThe3rdPower]

Oh, and I forgot to mention in my previous comment your make up brushes I’ve been a game changer. Making morning make up before work so easy and such a wonderful experience. Thank you for creating those.

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

Ahhh THANK YOU so much!!!! This made my day!!!

[@user-fe3zr2xs4d]

HI Nikki!!!! It's Gord from TO!!!! Thank you for this episode. I always love your explanations and ideas! Huge hugs. Thank you for your content. XG 💋 💖

[@sharenwoodard1126]

Thank you so much. It was very helpful !!

[@chyeichyei1317]

I use Palmolive’s basic olive soap for all my brushes. It takes off all my foundation and blushes. No stains left. No residue left.

[@nancymccormick7567]

This was so helpful. I actually cleaned a few of my brushes with Dawn during the video. I was using The Masters Brush Cleaner and realized it wasn’t getting my foundation, concealer and blush brushes completely clean

[@maryford2761]

The Masters Brush cleaner is for artist brushes. Great for my watercolor brushes

[@mammamaggi]

Loved this once we actually got to the tips (just wish it hadn’t been 12 minutes in!). Thank you!

[@annalin9590]

This was soooo helpful!!!! WOW i never knew you could wash your brushes with just dawn and water! I was spending money on those expensive liquids and they were going down so fast like you mentioned. This is so much better!! THANK YOU!!!

[@caseycrisp7438]

Pink Zote bar works great too! I used to buy the beauty blender solid soaps until I found out about the pink zote. It's around 1$ for a huge bar.

[@maguire4267]

I cut the bar soap in half before I use it. Thanks for the helpful information!❤

[@Radiatingbeauty]

HELLO 👋 Nikki 🫶🫶 I purchased these brushes and luv them!!

[@carolhensel7712]

Hi Nikki, This is a great subject, thanks for taking the time to explain the process you use etc. I use hair shampoo that has no silicone, phosphates etc. and my brushes come out beautifully. I might be all wrong, but it does seem good for me, but you have a point about bacteria.

[@user-ph9zt1pl9r]

I really love the way you do make up so amazing. you are really my favorite make up artist and pretty as well. San Diego here.

[@lesliehatch-herman9325]

Great and informative video-I’m on the east coast and ended up napping when I should have been watching (too many carbs for lunch!). Since you were talking about cleaning lip brushes, what lip brushes do you use? Would love to watch a video showing which to use and how to properly use it/them when applying lip color as a liner, etc. Thanks again, and I hope you have a fantastic week!!

[@maykimo]

this is a lifesaver

[@laurenmoody1681]

I use the beauty blender soap, excellent!

[@nicolemsoer]

I’d love to see a video where you (or a viewer) chooses a makeup item and create a makeup look around it - berry lipstick, coral blush, etc.

[@dawnnash5301]

Hi Nikki, funny I always thought 🤔 that Dawn Dishwashing liquid would be too harsh for brushes, but if it's good for you, it's good for me !! 👍 Thanks so much for all this info !!! 😘

[@rebeccaanchia1785]

I have used Zote soap bar for more than 5 years is the best for me !!!! I clean my brushes super fast .

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Exactly what i needed, thank you

[@cynthiagilbreth1352]

I love washing my brushes so I always have clean tools. I have a big bottle of Simple truth Castile soap that works well. I’ve also used micellar water, and a spray of alcohol to disinfect them.

[@tjeannine99]

Dude YES! Needed this!

[@AnneLindsey1]

I agree about the Dawn. When I fill my kitchen sink it takes more soap to suds up and the suds don’t last very long. My husband has noticed this as well.

[@mariashein6752]

I use Irish soap bar and the same silicone mat as shown in the video, it gets the job done. For natural bristles I always use brush guards so the bristles won’t puff out when drying.

[@marywalquist210]

I buy Dr Bronner’s at my local co-op. Maybe prices are lower here in the Midwest as opposed to California. Nikki, you are so right about Dawn dish soap. The new blue variety is watered down. The “good” one is Platinum Plus!

[@biancatalbert5472]

I was thinking the same thing when she said $25 for the small bottle it’s much much cheaper where I live

[@carlamedina3517]

Great tips! thanks Nikki💖✨

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

You're so welcome!

[@elin55589]

dearest rose, thankyou so much for this wonderful video.

[@christinebarnaby7303]

I so needed this

[@perlynnn]

hello Nikki! Greetings from Singapore! I had doubts on brush maintenance before I watched this video, due to my laziness (left my foundation brush to rot for 2yrs b4 i washed it 😂). After watching this video, I had the confidence to your brushes and finally ordered! It's my first time owning a good set of brushes and hope to think out of the box! ❤

[@vickilindsay6]

Thank you for this video!!

[@tjeannine99]

Yes Wayne Goss filmed! YES! Oh man I cannot wait. I wish you had his cream foundation to do that look - I am assuming he was out of your shade. I just got his brushes - so good! Next up - YOUR brushes!

[@paulaodonnell842]

New here! Needed and love this video! Thank you ✌🏼

[@tilion_the_ragdoll]

The love that Nikki shows by making sure to address all the names ❤

[@manimanibooboo]

Nikki, your gorgeous frames reminded me of a video I will need soon, and I know others would love "How to do your makeup so it still looks attractive under glasses" especially evening & fun looks. My love of makeup had me not wearing my last pair and I eventually lost them. I really need to wear them though. I need more than "Wear a bold lip." We certainly have great frames these days but yeah, help!! ALSO, I have been using micellar water on my brushes lately to spot clean. I figure if it is safe for my face, it shold be OK for my brushes. Any thoughts? It certainly works well. It is jut for me, though. Zote is a laundry soap. I can't see that being OK for any brushes except synthetic, non fiber ones

[@lesliehatch-herman9325]

Yes, for sure!! I’d love to see this!

[@boop79]

Your house is so pretty ❤

[@dyoungerman.]

Dawn Platinum still works really well & is still concentrated (as of the bottle I bought last month).

[@sumitahore1064]

So well presented.

[@retrogrowextra]

Morning Nikki. I'm joining now from the land down under Australia. Was wondering what your thoughts are on brush guards. I've been using them after washing to shape them as they dry hanging down wards. Similar with the sigma dry tower, it has elastic wraps for the brush bristles. Thanks and love your channel and the positive vibes keep up the amazing work!

[@tracywjones0514]

This was sooooo helpful! I asked a question earlier about Zote soap but it kind of got answered. I will say, so far I haven't had an issue with Zote drying my brushes out. My biggest pain in the butt is a kabuki brush. I do love them but after washing they seem to take twice as long to dry and then dry, well not in a great shape (and I do my best to reshape them after washing. But again, love all your videos and hope to be able to try your brushes soon!! 💜

[@amyvandenberg9657]

lol I was just wondering how often I need to do this!! Perfect

[@Ms.Mel.Creates]

I love using SoftSoap - a clear anti bacterial hand soap. Gets a lot of staining out too!!