Cleaning Your Makeup Brushes-What's Your Formula and Device?

Whats Your Favorite Brush Cleaner?

Whether you are using your own concocted formula or a fan favorite, your brushes need to be cleaned. Your makeup applies better, not to forget you prevent a load of breakouts from bacteria. Below are some of the top rated formulas rated to clean your bristles as clean as a whistle. They are give your brushes a quick clean readying them quickly for reuse and some immediately for the next stroke. 

1. Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner $8-$36

This professional-grade liquid makeup brush cleaner is quick drying, rinse free and a 99.99% antimicrobial disinfectant. It cleans, conditions, and deodorizes brushes in one step with a quick drying time, and a light vanilla scent. 

2. IT Cosmetics Brush Bath Purifying Brush Cleaner $10-$18

Brush Bath Purifying Instant Cleaner is a gentle, alcohol-free formula that instantly dissolves any makeup on your brush and dries quickly. It works exceptionally at  cleansing, purifying and protecting synthetic as well as natural hair makeup brushes. It is exclusively sold at Ulta or QVC.

3.  SEPHORA COLLECTION Daily Brush Cleaner $8.50-$15

This is a quick-drying, alcohol-free cleaning spray that doesn't require water.  It is formulated without parabens, sulfates or phthalates, and without  alcohol or harsh surfactants that can damage delicate brush hairs. The cleaner’s unique formula is infused with lemon, lime, grapefruit, and tea tree oils that help to clean brushes naturally while conditioning and protecting hairs. This daily cleaner dries quickly without leaving an oily residue for leaving the brushes ready  immediate reuse. 

4.Bare Escentuals/Minerals Quick Change Brush Cleaner $18

Use bareMinerals fast-drying cleaning spray for a quick change of makeup using the same brush. It has a strong yet pleasant smell. It removes powders and light liquids with ease. 

How are you cleaning those brushes?

Although daily quick cleaner is not only great for your brushes and your skin, deep cleaning every so often is also a great way to promote flawless application and clear skin. There are dozens of deep brush cleaners and shampoos that work amazing if you have the time and put forth the effort. Furthermore, there are devices that make deep cleaning easy as 1, 2, 3! Which ones are you digging?

1. Sigma Cleaning Mat $25
The Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Mat is an innovative device featuring seven patented textures designed to wash both eye and face brushes. It includes suction cups on the backside to secure placement on flat surfaces and is uniquely designed to fit most sinks. Small, convenient and ready to travel

2. Real Techniques Cleansing Palette $14.99
This performance-grade silicone palette is lightweight and ergonomically designed to fit comfortably over your hand. It features multi-textured surfaces designed to gently work between the makeup brush bristles for enhanced deep cleansing, It is heat Resistant and dishwasher safe.

3. Stylpro Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer $63.00
The StylPro cleaner is a mechanical rotating brush cleaner and dryer that is great for home use or pros. The StylPro leaves brushes clean, dry and ready to re-use in just 30 seconds!

4. Lilumia Device $149.00
The Lilumia device is a mechanical cleaner that boasts to clean your brushes in a 15 minute cycle. One of the only cons, the brush sizes the lilumia fit are pretty standard but there are some restrictions. A pro is you can clean up to 12 brushes at a time!

You want flawless makeup, clean your brushes. You want less nasty breakouts, clean your brushes....No matter what you do, clean your brushes!