How do you clean your makeup brushes?

Go_Dawgs · April 2012

Can I clean them with things I'd normally have around the house (IDK, like water and dish soap or water and shampoo) or do I need to buy a special cleaner?

I'm embarrassed to admit that I've only used two brushes in probably the last 10 years, both for the eyes, and I've only rinsed them out with water. Yeah, gross, I know.

mavjen · April 2012

I use Mac cleanser because it disinfects. For the deep cleaning, once a week, I use a very gentle soap and tepid water. I wring out the water by pressing a paper towel to the brush head and lay the brush flat to fully dry. Do not dry your brush upright or you will crack the wood handle and/ or the glue that holds the brush to the handle will crack.

Shell24 · April 2012

I use Bobbi Brown brush cleanser and lukewarm water.

sarahbear · April 2012

I use a bottle of clarifying shampoo that is too harsh for my hair. I've used hand soap before, but found it didn't get them that clean. The shampoo is a bottle of Paul Mitchell I bought at Ulta and couldn't return. It works great!

CanadianGurl · April 2012

I normally use a brush cleaning solution, but the last time on the advice of a friend, I used baby shampoo and it worked great, probably once a month though I will use an antiseptic brush solution still although.