Washing Make up brushes/sponges etc

wannabe_a_mum · Mar 12th, 2008, 12:15 PM

Can anyone recommend how I can wash my make up brushes/sponges a) to make them last longer and b) so that they don't smell in between washes.

At the moment, I soak brushes in shampoo and conditioner mix for a day and then dry them on the radiators or let them dry naturally. however, I must be doing something wrong as they tend to smell stale really quickly and I can smell a weird smell when I use certain brushes - this smell haunts me all day! :$

HELP!!!

Whatever · Mar 12th, 2008, 12:19 PM

try dishwasher!

lol..na seriously a hav no clue

Gemini the Great · Mar 12th, 2008, 12:42 PM

make sure you put these brushes upside down so water is coming out instead of staying in and probably causing the smell! Also, let them dry naturally!

Pareezay · Mar 12th, 2008, 12:43 PM

use mild baby shampoo only and add a few drops of tea tree oil if you have it.. then just let the brushes dry naturally.

belle · Mar 12th, 2008, 12:46 PM

What brand of brushes are you using?

wannabe_a_mum · Mar 12th, 2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by belle

What brand of brushes are you using?

i've mostly got Revlon ones for everyday use, some Boots own brand blusher brushes.

Also Boots own brand ones that come with the highlighting poweder and illumintaing powders

My sponges are Elizabeth Arden as is a loose powder brush

belle · Mar 12th, 2008, 01:08 PM

On youtube if you look up how to clean make up brushes they have a lot of great videos.

MatineeSiren · Mar 12th, 2008, 02:06 PM

Use brush cleaner for the shampoo then rinse and let it dry.

muspus · Mar 13th, 2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shay9164

use mild baby shampoo only and add a few drops of tea tree oil if you have it.. then just let the brushes dry naturally.

^Definately agree. If not, the Body Shop (Grrr!) have a Tea Tree Make-up brush wash to clean and disinfect your brushes. Never tried it myself but heard it's good.

Snow White · Mar 14th, 2008, 07:21 AM

I tend to use a Makeup Brush Cleaner product - its reasonably priced and does the trick.

wannabe_a_mum · Mar 14th, 2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by muspus

^Definately agree. If not, the Body Shop (Grrr!) have a Tea Tree Make-up brush wash to clean and disinfect your brushes. Never tried it myself but heard it's good.

Thanks

I am going into town tomorrow so will go look for this

redroses · Mar 16th, 2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by shay9164

use mild baby shampoo only and add a few drops of tea tree <a href="http://www.paklinks.com/gs/oil">oil</a> if you have it.. then just let the brushes dry naturally.

so after wshin to we have to rinse it too?

noor1234 · Mar 16th, 2008, 12:10 PM

yeah agree with sanam... use makeup brush cleaner.. i think The Body Shop have some.

desigirl786 · Mar 16th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Honestly i just use plain old soap and water and let them dry naturally they smell great and I have never had a problem. Natural is the best way to go!