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When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
If you have to think about it, its probably been too long.
That makes most peoplewaypast due for a brush cleaning.
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So, instead, I went to the best place on the web for a good DIY recipe.
I also reached to a few experts for some advice.
After all, the whole point of a DIY is not having to run to the store, right?
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Check out our honest reviews of some of the most popular DIY makeup brush cleanser recipes on Pinterest.
Meet the Experts
Kristine Cruz is a hair and make-up artist based in New York City.
She has worked with the likes of Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Alba, Jordan Dunn, and Cat Deely.
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Witch Hazel and Soap
The firstDIY cleanserI chose to try was a Castile soap and witch hazel combination.
While the recipe wasn’t very precise on proportions.
After giving each brush a spray, I gently wiped off the cleaner with a paper towel.
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Much to my delight, and disgust, a ton of productand quite possibly bacteriatransferred onto the towel.
However, the simpler the recipe, the less it costs, so I figured it was worth trying.
Cruz reveals that this all-natural approach helps to remove both debris and bacteria.
She recommends mixing the aforementioned ingredients in a small plastic bowl and then dipping your brushes into the mixture.
Swirl brush in a small sifter until the water runs clear from make-up debris.
Squeeze excess water off the brushes.
Use the left over mixture to soak brushes in for 10 minutes.
Rinse the brushes and finally let them completely air dry or use microfiber cloth to aid in drying faster.
Byrdie Tip
Cruz notes that Castile soap is sulfate free so it will not dry your brushes out.
However, this time around a nourishing oil was also needed.
Cruz reveals that coconut oil is also great for brush cleansing.
Thanks to its natural anti fungal properties, it also gets rid of bacteria instantly.
This method is additionally great for natural bristles because it conditions with mineral protection.
Lavender or grapeseed oil can also be used in this scenario.
I’m glad to say I have found my new go-to brush cleaner.
