Stop Being GROSS and Wash Your Brushes... Finally Decluttering My Hoard of 200+ Makeup Brushes!

Hey guys!! Today I am decluttering and more importantly have WAHSED my makeup brushes!! I have needed to do this for a very long time and hopefully this can be your kick to also wash those brushes that have been dirty WAAAAYYY too long... I'm looking at you!! I hope you enjoy the long brush declutter and also some of my product recommendations at the beginning!! Thanks so much for watching!! :)
Timestamps:
0:00 Start
3:33 Brush Cleaning Products
8:38 Declutter
11:34 Face Brush Declutter
28:04Eye Brush Declutter
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[@MaggiesMakeupMedley]

I actually wash my brushes a lot cause it's a great way to procrastinate on more important things so if any of you need to avoid a task... wash those brushes bb girl!

[@wendyxkuma]

same 🤣

[@LaurenMaeBeauty]

Haha that’s a great one!! It’s procrastinating but also productive!! 😂😂😂

[@parnikajain3151]

I have trouble sometimes closing the ‘stand’ ring on my Apple Watch so I find that washing my brushes is one way to close that ring🤪😂

[@GeeSmith333]

Yes, I need to edit some photos for my sister but every time I go to do it I'm like, I should wash my brushes 🤣🤣🤣

[@grisebleu]

It's funny because I tell myself that's what I'll do to avoid the other task, but then I end up doing the task I was trying to avoid because I'd rather that than wash my brushes 😭

[@christinabeale]

I split up my brushes so I have two similar sets of face and eye brushes, so I can switch off washing one set every other week, than having to it all at once. It made the whole task much quicker and less intimidating, and it stopped me from using a dirty brush for too long because it was "my favorite" and I didn't want to be without it while it was getting cleaned. Highly recommend.

[@chupaxf]

This is an amazing idea!

[@KeshiaFowler]

So do I. I have one container for face and one for eyes. Tho my foundation brushes or with my eyeshadow brushes for some reason I just realized I don’t know why I guess because they’re smaller and all my fluffy blushes go together

[@bethrichardson5364]

Pretty much what I do. :-)

[@hbanana970]

“These are my egg brushes. Little-eggy-bois” 😂 I laughed so much. Didn’t think it could get better with “and these are my baby egg brushes” 💖I love you

[@janicecrosby1986]

Right?!

[@Jenninka]

The most infuriating interaction I’ve had in all my years on the Internet was telling a woman who was complaining about eyeshadow palettes expiring after a few years “hey your eyeshadow would probably stop going bad so soon if you washed your brushes more instead of not cleaning them and spraying alcohol on the shadows all the time” and she basically responded “lol no” I can’t stand using brushes that were already used so mine basically get washed every day I wear makeup but it was a weekly thing before I got weird about it

[@jessicaharrison4719]

Same here. Especially for eyeshadow, I don't want to use a brush unless it is clean.

[@EdenNicole24]

I clean my brushes weekly 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Jenninka]

@@EdenNicole24 weekly is fine and much better telling someone you basically refuse to wash them! I just got fussy one day and started washing them all the time

[@kaceycyp]

I am so happy to see this comment. I thought I was weird being overly obsessive over cleaning my brushes after every use. I used to do it every week or so when when I had an hour commute and I put on makeup when I got to work, but now that I do it at home I wash them every time. If I don’t have time to clean them right away I put them on the counter and do it at night. It’s really much easier to do it every day than when I would wait. Takes less than 1-2 minutes with a scrub pad and brush cleaner.

[@NaturalMonroe]

Who is this women? Pls lmk. Her troll level is at 100

[@aniwiggles4541]

I felt attacked. I washed my brushes and color switches. Leave me alone now. 😭😂

[@mariehelene6872]

Saaame

[@lydiaweinberger7660]

Tip: If you want something textured to use for cleaning your brushes, but don't want to buy anything, save a yogurt tub lid or something similar and put dots of glue down (hot glue is best in my experience, but anything you can glob should work).

[@LaurenMaeBeauty]

Nice!! Thanks for the hack!! 😊

[@camiafiscus6843]

@@LaurenMaeBeauty You can throw that Sigma mat in the dishwasher. It will come out like new.

[@suides4810]

Or a hot water bottle back..

[@Indiemakeuplover]

I just switched from "hand washing" to a matt and never knew how much of a difference it makes! I literally avoided washing brushes bc i also hate how they feel on my hands. Also the sigma brush cleaner is awesome it turns my brushes back white!!

[@lesliemoon6323]

Oh boy. I did a brush declutter two months ago and started cleaning my brushes every other week (or a little longer if I have to) as a hygiene goal. SO FAR it is working well. I think it's one of those things that unless you're able to clean all your brushes that you use every week, you need a 'second set'. Rotating is better than continuing to use dirty brushes, I think.

[@halcyonmoon]

it would be cool to do a self care type video like "clean your brushes with me!" ppl do that for eating meals, cleaning their rooms, so why not cleaning brushes?

[@PBandJann]

Samantha Ravndahl has a video like that! She also talks about her faves along the way!

[@Megan-pe1yq]

I love decluttering videos because 1) it satisfies my OCD and 2) it gives me an idea of what is the "best"

[@ancs1231]

fun fact! i know ive seen people review royal and langnickle brushes as if theyre a little no-name brand but theyre super established and common in the art/painting world, i own quite a few hand me down brushes from my art school days. i was really surprised to see they branched out to makeup brushes!

[@nightpange33]

I used to work in a fancy salon that had private label makeup and custom lipstick services about 10 years ago in a summer tourist town and the line of makeup brushes they sold were all royal and langnickle. They’re really nice!

[@sabrinabeeart]

Watching as someone who washes her brushes every day. I can't even imagine not washing my brushes because then I wouldn't have any to use the next day lol

[@kimbasciano_]

I’m one of those weirdos that actually clean my brushes often. Crazy I know 🤣

[@LaurenMaeBeauty]

Haha I wish!!! Lol I am working on it tho 😂😂😊❤️

[@sarahatch2046]

I try my best to wash my brushes at the end of the day right before bed. Eye brushes I only use once, my foundation brushes I use once or twice, and other face brushes I use maybe 3or 4 days and then wash. Sometimes I screw up and wait a week, them I kick myself when I have a pile to wash.

[@negativevibemerchant2670]

I do a big clean of all of my brushes once a week.

[@this_lee_life5553]

Oh my gosh me too! Like almost daily!

[@sophiesabourin4948]

I don't know how people don't clean their brushes! Lol

[@MsEclectic]

A little tip. Don’t pull the bristles outwards when taking the water out. Squeezing the wet brush pushes water back into the base. Flick the brush really hard holding it at the ferule. You’ll be shocked how much water flies out and how quick the brushes dry☺️

[@julie8346]

Can confirm!!! Wingardium Leviosa those bitches, haha! Flick that water out!

[@pistaluv]

@@julie8346 crying at your reply 😂😂😂😂

[@amosremy7454]

Oh gosh, I thought I was the only one who did it! Do be careful you can pull your shoulder😂😂😂😂 I'm speaking from experience😅

[@barnes-md7mf]

I'm an enabler. Maybe just get a pretty storage cup for the sparkly pink set. Then its displayed in a pretty way and makes space in your big spinner for your more "useful" brushes.

[@coffeebeforemascara]

Yes, perhaps a fancy Crystal cup or little vase would be good for displaying the fancy blinged-out brushes

[@aundrealauzon]

That's so awesome you got them all to fit in your one container. Good job!

[@alaynesface5587]

This video made me realize I’ve been using lip brushes for inner corner highlight all these years 😂

[@j.3ric424]

“Gummy little disgusting bottom.” - I cackled💀💀💀 Also this was great! You made 200+ brushes entertaining/interesting💕

[@SSkye7]

Honestly, bestest most entertaining, amusing, relatable, relaxing, relivable brush declutter ever. 🎖

[@amberkempkes916]

As amazing of a tool a good color switch is, I feel it gives us a false sense that the brushes aren’t THAT dirty. Thank you for the reality check! 🤣

[@NicoleHelenaCates]

This video was so helpful! I appreciated being told what the brushes are actually useful for.

[@sabrinacastellanos]

When you said Spinarak, I felt the makeup and pokemon worlds collide 😂🥰💖

[@amydang4995]

I wish Kaleidos would bring back those light metallic blue brushes. I love my eye set of them. Would love to have more that match them.

[@GeeSmith333]

You really didn't have to call me out like that. 😂😂😂 I washed a quarter of my brushes and gave up lol Okay, wash day will be tomorrow. I gotta gear up to sit all day and get it done.

[@johannafischer7536]

I love cleaning my brushes and tools, I find it so relaxing and all my things feel new and beautyful once I'm done.

[@marymaki5681]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who loves washing their brushes! It's my favorite Saturday chore because I can watch KZbin while I do it! Lauren you made a massive blush declutter so interesting and gave me good ideas for fluffy eye brushes:) thanks!

[@ohheyyola5416]

Yup def cleaning my brushes on the weekend! Hi from Brisbane! Watching the constant stream of water going down the drain is giving me mild anxiety. Everyone please be mindful of your water use. Fresh water is not a renewable resource.

[@fridawarnemyr6025]

... Yes it is a renewable resource?? It's available at limited quantities that are constantly being used and refilled simultaneously. The availability varies across the globe (in some places in ridiculously small quantities that make it more precious), but it is renewable.

[@devonyoung3664]

@@fridawarnemyr6025 no sorry. The amount of freshwater on the earth doesn't change. We won't get more than we have now so by definition it is non renewable

[@fridawarnemyr6025]

@@devonyoung3664 I just read up on it and you're technically right as it's being used up too quickly (primarily by large corporations), but your definition of water being a non-renewable resource isn't quite accurate. Non-renewable resource = A resource with economic value that cannot be replenished after being used, or is replenished too slowly to the point where it risks running out. ​

[@CrystalLynnBeauty]

Hey Lauren, believe it or not the ulta solid brush cleanser works just as well as the beauty blender one and it's like $4!!!! I've cleaned all my brushes 3 times and I still have product left! No greasy film. Brushes feel perfect!

[@LaurenMaeBeauty]

I will have to check it out!!

[@bobsalamone9798]

I second this. I’ve use the beauty blender one for years now and recently tried the ultra one, love it just as much!

[@lissaMJH]

@@bobsalamone9798 thank you guys so much...it hurts spending that much on something that only benefits me and my brushes when I have a family. It's just the only thing that ever truly got my brushes and sponges clean. I tried all of the baby shampoos and whatnot but I've been curious about the Ulta one for a while now

[@melodyrecchione]

I agree!! I was shocked at how well the Ulta one works but I love it

[@izabelaa201]

The Zote soap from Walmart is amazing. It’s a huge bar for only $1. Been using it for years no problem. It lasts forever!

[@H.A.456]

I can never have to many brushes 😍 also I wash my brushes once a week and it’s really therapeutic for me

[@melissakessler77]

“I can hear you judging me.” 😂😂😂

[@KatieManring]

Oh boy. I got up when the lecture began and cleaned and decluttered all the brushes I HADN’T used because clearly.... I don’t use them ;) Thanks for the kick in the butt! Super helpful!!

[@SparklingSilverCurls]

I need two of those spinny things!! It's so pretty 😍 Also, I have a couple of silicone trivets in the kitchen I got years ago from Kohl's. They're textured enough I use those for cleaning brushes. They're dishwasher safe, so I can sanitize them super easily!

[@elizabethyow1165]

I also love the small egg-shaped brushes! :) They are very fun and multipurpose

[@rian6858]

I am soooo very proud of you! You did such a great job on your declutter , just wowza!

[@cici3147]

Thank you! This was SO helpful! I don't have many brushes, and don't know what to look for, so seeing so many options is really awesome to see what I might want + your suggestions.

[@paulineurban6735]

Have had my brushes set aside to wash all week so this video was exactly the thing I needed to push me to actually do it! Brushes are now washed and ready to go :)

[@lindacormier4613]

I'M SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL, YOU'RE SO EDUCATIONAL AND FUN.

[@night_owl_sadness]

I'm actually cleaning my brushes now. It's been almost a year since I last cleaned my brushes.

[@PurpleKoco]

It really does be like that! 😩

[@night_owl_sadness]

@@PurpleKoco Right!

[@marlenedistancia452]

Yikes

[@katelynnyangweso2961]

I think I've washed my brushes maybe once or twice and the year and a half that I've been super into makeup. Granted I have bought new ones and stopped using other ones but still. Washing my brushes and painting my nails I don't know why they're always things I want to do and plan on doing but when it comes down to it I never do it lol

[@coffeebeforemascara]

It’s been 84 years……

[@tatianafraserA]

I haven't seen a brush declutter video in ages! Some of my fav.

[@kimbasciano_]

yay Lauren! I just got home from work & I’m so ready to relax & watch your video! xoxo

[@KellyeR1970]

I actually wash my brushes after each time I use them...I hate dirty brushes.

[@vorotnikovajelena]

Snap 👏🏻 I hate dirty brushes: all that sh**t goes on your skin, yuck

[@averysandoval541]

whatttt? awesome

[@averysandoval541]

i clean mine properly once a month. i need to clean them more often

[@miriame.9592]

I feel called out.. gonna go wash my brushes now!

[@Mayoika]

I'd love to watch you just cleaning your brushes, I do it twice a week and it's super relaxing.

[@scrapbook36]

I loved this video , it gave me an idea of how to finally declutter my overwhelming brush collection .

[@heatherlanay]

Loved this video! So relaxing to watch!! 🥰

[@DeannaCooney]

Holy smokes you make me want to purge the hell out of my collection. I hope I can be as brutal with my collection as you are. I have a bag of brushes I haven’t used in years...WHY?! Time to purge brushes!! Thanks Lauren!

[@lauracastro3826]

Just cleaned mine! 😁 I LOVE brushes, I honestly have 1 blush, 1 bronzer and 1 highligther but A LOT of brushes 💕 but I am Mary Kondo happy about them 😅

[@Catsjamify]

I've actually been planning to go through my own brushes, and this is a great inspiration for that.

[@SharciMar]

I love this! Thank you. Sorting and organizing is my jam!

[@katecollingwood5493]

Lauren stop yelling at me LMAO. Maybe I’ll do it this weekend....... 🥲 *update: I washed my brushes after work today. I’m so proud 🤪

[@ilovedavidKLD]

proud of you ❤️😌

[@katecollingwood5493]

@@ilovedavidKLD it’s not much but it’s honest work

[@KieraJo]

I love the brushes that come in the Dose palettes, too!

[@TheMissPuke]

Love those videos so much!💛💕

[@elizabethsmith583]

Brush goals 🥰

[@michelesalter9564]

Such a great job of sorting and decision making.

[@nikkirose8199]

I absolutely LOVED this video

[@danarose7644]

I’m so excited for this video!

[@veromina9156]

yes a tutorial on how to clean your brushes would be great!

[@cherylniday5821]

Love a good brush video, Lauren! Thanks! 😘

[@MaryChrapliwy]

This was so therapeutic to watch. I washed all my brushes, and even though I don't have as much as you have, I do have an excessive number of brushes.... I really have a weakness for brushes. You inspired me to declutter a few

[@britbc4461]

You did so good!!

[@CrowandRainbow]

I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this video. 💜

[@beautyamandasway]

Yessss !! That hand bit. Girl I be hurting !!!

[@stephaniec.8415]

for those on a budget, i really like the results the elf dupe has! i also used to just use a bar of soap to clean my brushes and felt like it worked the same 🤷🏼‍♀️ so satisfying to see all the foundation and powder come off 😂

[@juliacastellanos7764]

This is so satisfying

[@JaclynJenson]

I love these videos so much!! And that buhbyeee ending was so cute!! 🥺💗💖✨🙌🏼

[@TheAshleybruno]

"Do I need to buy another spinny thing?" No girl, you need to get rid of more brushes.

[@tarahamberlyn93]

Hahaha thank you for the reminder babes 😘🥰

[@luvbug1205]

I have so many brushes but always go back to using the same ones. Like that original Colourpop brush with the pink handle! This is definitely inspiring me to clean and declutter!

[@ReaganIvie]

I honestly fell asleep to this 2 nights in a row.. and not because it was boring! I wanted to watch this video so bad but I've been working early hours so I'm tired!!! I'm so glad I got through it on night three lol, great video! I've been wanting to do something like this. xoxo

[@victoriastuart5308]

Am I he only one who loved the spinning brushes! Oddly satisfying

[@muamelanie]

Great job girl!!!

[@lexicecilia7356]

I turned this on to wind down from my day and right when I got into bed to fall asleep, Lauren gives me the okay 😂😴 Thanks girl! Great video!

[@marlaramirez1485]

“I have issues ya’ll” SAME LAUREN, SAME

[@fauxkaren]

I was thinking about cleaning my brushes this weekend anyway, and this video has pushed me to commit to doing it.

[@bethrichardson5364]

I understand your brush problem. lol Makes sense for a professional makeup artist and KZbinr to have a lot of brushes. I just downsized my collection to 49. Cleaned and gave away at least, if not more, as many. I'm pretty good about cleaning my brushes. Made a brush carousel using a kitchen turntable and Dollar Store plastic glasses. Works wonderfully. Have them sorted by task and arranged in order of makeup application. Current favorite' come from Profusion. The handle has a rose gold ferrule with a contoured matte black handle. Bought a second set so one is always clean. ;-) Other favs include Makeup Geek and Ecotools. I don't like or keep double ended brushes. If I hadn't made my "brush carousal" I'd definitely get one or two of your rotating brush holders. Enjoy your content. Keep it coming.

[@peachyreen4550]

Thumbnail pulled me. 🤣 Coincidentally I started washing yesterday, but I have baskets of dirty brushes too, some waiting for me since I moved... in July!! 😳 Thanks for pep talk, I needed that.

[@kailar4126]

I’ve been putting off washing my brushes lately I feel like this was a sign lol thank you 😅

[@emilyvera8891]

I treat my makeup brushes like I treat my paintbrushes - like shit, I just buy new ones so I don't have to clean them (working on that)

[@allisonlink6311]

Good video! I have had good luck with the Sonia Kashuk brush pad in my sink and original Dawn.

[@Amy-gp7ek]

Omg when I read the title I felt like I was being personally attacked 🤣🤣 I really need to clean those brushes tho 😭

[@ronniphillips3974]

I have my brushes separated into thirds. A cup of clean brushes I use, a section of dirty brushes on the counter waiting to be washed, and another section on counter cleaned & drying. It works well to cycle through and I usually end up washing 3-4 uses up to a week. I go depending on how they feel. I can tell the brushes aren’t as soft when they are dirty so they go in my dirty pile until I get a handful. I only tackle a handful at a time so it doesn’t take that much time and gets cleaned often

[@roslynalcock6917]

I love your brush holder goodie!

[@beautyrave4046]

i didn’t expect to love this video as much as i did, you actually make brushes interesting! 😅💓💓 you’re right girl i need to clean mine too 😆

[@drsallymanderchoi]

I just washed my brushes on Sunday!

[@zebrawarriorpaint2066]

I have 2 of those type organizers from Marshall's, one for eye brushes and one for face. It's been helpful you've got the right idea.

[@corvetteshrell]

I am a brush hoarder as well I have 7 new sets I can't get to because I won't quit using older ones. You have definitely inspired me to get rid of some of the brushes I just use but don't even really like. Great video. Tfs.

[@paggieplays2797]

Thanks for the reminder! 😅✨

[@Msdeexoxo]

Recommendation some of those mats could be run thru your dishwasher you should check if your mat is dishwasher safe and easy to clean, if it is safe next time you do dishes throw it in the top shelf

[@KarrasSim]

I don't know how I missed this video! I have baskets and back up baskets of dirty brushes. I need to stop being a dirty bish, and wash my brushes!!!!! Grabbing a snack and going on this journey with you.

[@Squirreltasticqueen]

I love that snake art!

[@glitterberserker1029]

Lol, the title. I always put off washing my brushes and feel guilty about it, but then when I do wash them it feels so good.

[@rheauze]

Your hair is so cute blonde! It makes your pink makeup pop, it looks sooooo good 😍😍😍

[@EnglishProfStyle]

So I actually had to rewatch this today because I was watching in bed and fell asleep, so yes it was super soothing, lol.

[@qveenissac]

Ok came over here to figure out a brush from a diff vid lol. Girl I feel u! I legit just washed n sorted all my brushes into cups and filled a box that could fit a comforter! Insanity! The way I go about decluttering is like you to sort by type and then first grab my absolute faves/must haves and go from there. If I don't truly love it, actually use it or wouldn't replace it if I lost it rn I can likely stand to let it go.

[@stefpink4391]

Great work!

[@emilyharper7448]

I have 3 face brushes and 7 eye brushes. I always feel like such a novice hearing people talk about all the different types. Lol. Nice job!

[@postitsandpens]

I set a goal this year to wash my brushes every two weeks. I've managed it thus far, which means I've washed them ... twice. LOL. We'll see if I can stick with it.

[@fridawarnemyr6025]

I have to wash my brushes each time I use them. My skin is ridiculously sensitive (MCAS ftw) and if I don't I get breakouts immediately. So for me this is usually not a big issue to deal with!

[@jessicaharrison4719]

I got some baby shampoo and a brush cleaning mat from the dollar tree, and that's what I use to regularly wash my brushes. It works fine, probably because I don't let my brushes get that dirty before I wash them. I also have a brush spray from Shop Miss A that I use to clean in between when I don't have time for my brush to fully dry, but at least the rose scented one is so highly fragranced that I would often just rather wash the damn brushes and wait for them to dry usually. I like to wash my brushes in between doing my evening skincare and brushing my teeth before bed. I just make sure to gather any of the brushes that I want to wash as soon as I am done with my makeup for the day and take them over to my bathroom so I don't forget. It is so hard to remember to take care of things if they aren't part of your routine!

[@zurierae2106]

I still use my hand. It’s effective but draining. I would recommend cleaning the matte. Beautiful collection! Love cleaning my brushes so therapeutic. I clean them weekly