Comments on: Resolution #3: Clean Your Brushes

By: Loni

Loni — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:12:00 +0000

Dr. Bronners for life to clean my brushes! But you should really lay/lie them flat to dry (not standing up) because the water can drip down into where the brush bristles meet and are connected to the brush itself and it can weaken the glue, thus shortening the life of the brush. I've had some of my brushes for 13 years! http://oneproductatatime.com/

By: Fiona Coles

Fiona Coles — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:18:00 +0000

no no no no no, these tips will ruin the glue in the brushes, this is terrible advice.

By: erin

erin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:46:00 +0000

surprised to hear her recommending to sit the brushes upright to dry... ruins the brush in no time flat because the ferrule will be destroyed. other than that, love the shampoo trick - as a profesh makeup artist, this needs to happen between clients! x

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:14:00 +0000

How do you clean foundation sticks with the built in brush? Eg Terry Loght Expert which is what I use?

By: Gloria

Gloria — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:13:00 +0000

I always wash my brushes with a bit of shampoo and water in my hand.
It's really easy and works well.

http://www.myprettyparis.com

By: Sharon Macklin

Sharon Macklin — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:50:00 +0000

I agree with all of the replies that say not to dry brushes upright - I learned that many years ago! I let them dry on the counter with the heads hanging over the sink.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 06:15:00 +0000

Great resolution! I am generally pretty good about my brushes but I've gotten a bit lax recently... Dr. Bronner's is my favorite since it gets my white brushes WHITE again and but isn't too harsh on natural hair brushes. I wouldn't dry my brushes upright in a cup either. I dip them in a soap/water mixture, rinse out, repeat, squeeze gently between a clean washcloth and then reshape and set them hanging over the edge of my desk to dry overnight.

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:47:00 +0000

This is definitely a resolution I have to heed in the New Year! Thanks for the added motivation

-Jen

http://www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

By: lena

lena — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:18:00 +0000

Jeanine you're super foxy.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:29:00 +0000

Cleaning your brushes is so important! Especially if you find yourself breaking out more often. Dirty brushes could be the culprit. However, as one commenter mentioned before, if you squeeze the brush and find foam in there, I'd give it another rinse with water and try again. Then continue doing that until there's no foam. I do, however, disagree with Ms. Lobell on the issue of setting your brushes out to dry. Laying fluffy brushes on paper towel to try can flatten one side, so I often leave them hanging on the edge of my sink overnight; the handle on the counter and the bristles hovering over the basin. I wouldn't recommend placing the brushes upright to dry. When water reaches the base of the bristles (under the metal bit), it can start to break down the glue that helps hold the bristles together. I've also heard that it can promote bacterial growth if it reaches the wooden bit under the metal.