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smyleefaceangel
I heard its really unhealthy if u dont clean ur makup brushes. and I havnt cleaned mine for 2 yrs!!!! So I was wonderin, how are u supposed to clean them and what do u use?? And is it the same way for each type of brush?? thanx
Wishful_Dream
uhm...? i don't wear makeup so i wouldn't know.. but try water and soap?
Gypsy Eyes
fill a sink with hot water and soap. Let them soak in the sink for a bit.
divinity_star
Two years?? Buy new ones...I just buy new ones every couple of months because some brushes don't work as good when you clean them.
sweetdreamsx3
Run it under the sink with hot water...i guess.
ShEraBaRoO
what i do is i use this alcohol wipe thingy that my dad has and just wipe the brush i guess...

my dad is a physical therapist and he always has these alcohol pads lying around the house.
imadorkabledxd
i tink ur suppose to use alcohol
stephinika
well if they're two years old...just buy new ones for now, but then just clean them with water or alcohol.
sunissed14127
like others said, buy new ones since theyre 2 years old. I was wondering how to clean them lol.
Spunknicity
run them under the sink.
EmmalieV
QUOTE(divinity_star @ Feb 13 2005, 4:31 AM)
Two years?? Buy new ones...I just buy new ones every couple of months because some brushes don't work as good when you clean them.
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i so0o agree.
eli5e
just use soap and water... and they also sell makeup brush cleaning fluids.
Chii
wow...two years??? doesn't it get all clumpy...and don't the colors mix...? huh.gif

the rare times i use make up, i clean the brushes when i return home

i mess up my brushes in like a week...how did you keep yours for two years?
Skyline Drive
Buy a new one when it gets old after a while. That's the best thing to do.
urbanychic
buying new ones is probably the best bet .. but next time, wash anything you use to apply makeup with. brushes, sponges, applicators, etc

rinse them with warm water. not to hot where you'll burn ur hands but not cold where it won't kill any bacteria growing. Rub some antibacterial soap on it (dish soap is sufficent) and scrub it as if u were washing your hair. when done, make sure all the soap is out. here's the tricky part. you want to squeeze the water out but still maintain the shape of your brush otherwise you can disshape it which can affect its performance. hold the brush in your opposite leading hand and with your leading hand, place your fore finger and thumb around the brush hairs. press tightly but gently and as you squeeze it, push the water downwards. if the brush is normally fluffy, rub lightly the hairs a bit to sort of ruffle them up. Afterwards, place them on a towel and let them air dry over night. Then, they'll be fine!
bad_girl
i dont use makeup brushes. what's the use??
angel-roh
Neutrogena... works the best. and this one make up called White... it's a japanese product though.
smyleefaceangel
Thanx guyz!! I'll try that...and when I get the time, I'll get some new ones too. But my brushes work fine. I know it sounds kinda weird, but the colors dont clump and everything goes on smoothly. But I'll still follow your advice. Thanks
Shattered_Hope
why dont you just buy a new one?
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