Cleaning your makeup brushes and sponges is important to prevent bacteria build-up, oil, dirt, and excess makeup residue that can cause skin irritations, acne breakouts, and infections. Here are some tips on how to clean your makeup brushes and sponges:

Cleaning Makeup Brushes:

1. Wet the bristles of your makeup brush with lukewarm water.
2. Apply a tablespoon of gentle shampoo or clarifying shampoo to a bowl of lukewarm water.
3. Swirl the brush in the water and gently massage the bristles with your fingers.
4. Rinse the brush under running water, making sure to rinse only the tips of the bristles to avoid dissolving the glue that connects the brush head to the handle.
5. Squeeze out the excess water and reshape the brush head.
6. Lay the brush flat on a towel with the tips hanging off the edge of the counter to dry.

Cleaning Makeup Sponges:

1. Wet the sponge with lukewarm water.
2. Apply a drop of your chosen cleaning product to the palm of your hand or a silicone pad.
3. Gently massage the sponge in a circular motion to create a lather.
4. Rinse the sponge under running water until the water runs clear.
5. Squeeze out the excess water and reshape the sponge.
6. Let the sponge air dry on a clean towel.

Product Details:

• Use gentle shampoo or clarifying shampoo to clean your makeup brushes.
• Dish soap or other brush cleansers can be used to clean makeup brushes.
• Silicone pads or gloves can be used to deep clean makeup brushes.
• The Sephora Collection Vera Mona Color Switch Brush Cleaner uses a sponge that cleans makeup brushes without soap or water.
• BeautyBlender Pure Solid Cleanser comes with a silicone pad to clean makeup sponges.

Positive:

• Cleaning your makeup brushes and sponges regularly can prevent skin irritations, acne breakouts, and infections.
• Using the right cleaning products and techniques can help maintain the quality and longevity of your makeup brushes and sponges.

Negative:

• Using hot water to clean your makeup brushes can melt the adhesives that hold the brush together.
• Submerging the whole brush head in water can dissolve the glue that connects the brush head to the handle.
• Using too much cleaning product can get into the sponge and leave it hard after drying.

Ingredients or Materials:

• Gentle shampoo or clarifying shampoo can be used to clean makeup brushes.
• Dish soap can efficiently remove makeup product residue that has already caked.
• The Sephora Collection Vera Mona Color Switch Brush Cleaner uses a sponge that looks like a stipple sponge, but it cleans makeup brushes without soap or water[[6]](h...