Monday 7 July 2014

Squeaky Clean Makeup Brushes

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I'm sure we all know how important it is to regularly keep our makeup brushes feeling fresh and free from the many products we paint our faces with on a daily basis, but when you have more than a handful of brushes to wash, it can turn into quite a monotonous task to say the least. 

I'll be the first to admit that I don't stick to a strict brush-washing schedule.. in fact, the majority of the time I just look at my brushes and think, "oo-err, these could do with a good wash". But in a bid to be more organised, I'd like to commit myself into washing my brushes every Sunday to keep any bacteria at bay.

Washing makeup brushes using shampoo and conditioner is my preferred method; believe it or not it can be rather satisfying seeing the  foundation-coloured lather make its way down the plug hole. Simply squirt a small amount of shampoo into the palm of your hand and swirl your brush around in small, circular motions. After it has started to lather up, place the end of the brush under the tap to rinse away the shampoo - being careful to avoid getting the ferrule wet (the metal bit containing the bristles, to put it simply!)

After rinsing away the shampoo, I like to use a small amount of conditioner to soften up the bristles and to make sure all of the makeup is thoroughly washed out of the brush. If you've used your brushes less than a handful of times, this step probably won't be needed, but I always like to give mine a through deep clean (and they smell amazing afterwards).
Voilà, the end result!

..You could say I'm quite the fan of Real Techniques brushes!
Once washed, your brushes are ready to be towel-dried and left to dry out. 
Top tip: If possible, it's best to leave your brushes in a vertical position to avoid any water getting into the ferrule and weakening the glue that holds the bristles together :)


14 comments:

  1. Great post,dear!
    Keep in touch xoxo
    Antonella <3

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  2. Oooo Ive been meaning to do this for so long, maybe this post will make me finally do it! xxx

    thevelvetwonder.blogspot.com

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    1. Oooh I hope it was enough to persuade you haha :) xx

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  3. This is a signal! i have to clean my brushes! thanks you so much!

    great post! very simple explanation

    thelovelymadness.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you for such a lovely comment :)
      Woohoo! Freshly washed brushes are the best! Xx

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    keep up the good work 

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    1. Thank you so much! I'll definitely check your blog out :) x

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  5. I absolutely love how you write your blog post and how you combine your images with your story. I'm for sure going to follow you!!!

    x Julia from Juliasfashionminute.com

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    1. Thank you so much Julia, that's so lovely of you!! Xx

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  6. My makeup brushes really need a wash, so I'll definitely be following your guide! You've gained a new follower, I'm a new lover of your blog!^-^
    If you have any time please check out my blog, any feedback would be greatly appreciated!:)
    Milly xx
    http://miyyime.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thanks so much for such a lovely comment Milly :)
      I'll go ahead and check your blog out right now! Xx

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    thanks xxx

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  8. I see Real Techniques brushes and I feel a kindred spirit! I am obsessed with them! I wash mine every 2-3 days coz I'm afraid of ruining them.

    Arianne

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  9. I find washing my brushes such a chore
    Deffo will be following your guide tho
    Very helpful xx

    http://thatasianchica.blogspot.co.uk

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