Beauty

Your Makeup Brushes Are Dirty (And How to Fix It in 5 Minutes)

Dirty brushes are the number one cause of makeup that won’t blend, clogged pores, and breakouts. Cleaning them is a non-negotiable chore for your skin’s health and your makeup’s performance.

The Easy, Weekly Cleanse:

  • What You Need: A gentle soap (baby shampoo or a dedicated brush cleanser), lukewarm water, and a clean towel.
  • The Process:
    1. Wet the bristles under lukewarm water.
    2. Swirl the brush on a bar of soap or pour a drop of cleanser into your palm.
    3. Gently massage the bristles in your palm until the water runs clear and no more makeup comes out.
    4. Rinse thoroughly, reshape the bristles, and lay them flat on a towel to dry.

Why Bother? Clean brushes blend makeup seamlessly, pick up product better, and protect your skin from bacteria. Set a weekly reminder—your face (and your makeup application) will transform.