How to clean your makeup brushes

This quick and simple guide shows you how to clean your makeup brushes with common household items.

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Wet your makeup brushes in a bowl of warm water.

Wet your makeup brushes in a bowl of warm water.

Pour a small amount of olive oil on your paper towel and gently rub the brush around.

Pour a small amount of olive oil on your paper towel and gently rub the brush around.

Re-wet the brush and pour a small amount of soap into the palm of your hand (the quantity depends on the size of the brush) lather the brush for about 30 seconds.

Re-wet the brush and pour a small amount of soap into the palm of your hand (the quantity depends on the size of the brush) lather the brush for about 30 seconds.

Rinse well!

Rinse well!

Set out to dry overnight and enjoy your new soft clean brushes!

Set out to dry overnight and enjoy your new soft clean brushes!

  • dirty makeup brushes
  • a bowl of warm water
  • olive oil
  • natural soap or baby wash
  • paper towels
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