A clean makeup brush is a happy brush

Ensuring the cleanliness of your makeup brushes is incredibly crucial! As a professional makeup artist, it is always a top priority for me to maintain the cleanliness of my brushes.

It is recommended that you clean your brushes at home using a quality brush cleaner at least once a week if you use them for powder products like eyeshadows, blush, and powder. For brushes used with concealer, foundation, cream blush, or shadows, daily cleaning is advised. Just as you wouldn't go for months without washing your hair, it's important not to neglect cleaning your makeup brushes. After all, no one wants to spread bacteria on their face by using dirty brushes, right?

One of my favorite brush cleaners is the Dior brush cleaner. I prefer it because it effectively removes all makeup residue from the brushes without dampening the bristles and requiring drying time. While there are various excellent brush cleaners available, Japonesque also offers a quality brush cleaner for cleansing, disinfecting, and conditioning the brush. The only downside of the Dior brush cleaner for me is that it comes in a pump application instead of a spray. Therefore, I transfer the Dior brush cleaner into a spray bottle for easier application.

To maintain the cleanliness of your makeup brushes, I suggest washing them with a high-quality deep cleaning shampoo at least once a month. I prefer using either the Cleanse shampoo by Oribe or the Maxi-Wash by Kevin Murphy, both of which are effective in removing built-up makeup residue without causing damage to the brush hairs. Additionally, applying a small amount of conditioner can help rejuvenate your brushes and make them feel like new.

Make sure to take a moment today to discover a brush cleaner that suits you for your brushes and give them a good clean. I'm sure they could use a nice bath! 😃