How to: Care For Your Makeup Brushes
At jane iredale we know nurturing your skin is more than simply making a choice about the products you use. Glowing, gorgeous and professional makeup is just as much about the tools you use to apply it, but they must be cared for properly to ensure your skin is the best it can be.
Everyday makeup brush tips
Using makeup brushes day in and day out means the natural oils from your face, makeup residue and other dust and debris builds up, which is why cleaning your brushes on a regular basis is so important.
To keep these nasties from being transferred onto your face, washing your brushes should become a regular part of your makeup routine. It will increase the longevity of your favourite makeup equipment too!
We take you through our step-by-step routine for maintaining clean and healthy makeup brushes.
Warm wash
Run your brushes under warm water, rinsing out all of the residual makeup. Gently massage the bristles of the brush from the bottom up. Avoid getting water underneath the metal clasp of the handle as this can loosen over time.
Shampoo
Fill a shallow bowl with warm water and add jane iredale Truly Pure Shampoo & Conditioner. Softy swirl the bottom tip of your brush in the water. If the brush is particularly product heavy, add some more shampoo into the palm of your hand and lather gently into the bristles.
Remember, it’s just as important to clean the handle of your brush; it can carry germs and bacteria if not sanitized properly, so don’t leave it out!
Rinse
Rinse the brush tip and handle under running water once again. Repeat the shampooing process until the water runs clear from the brush when rinsing. Use a cloth to wipe your brush clean, reshaping the bristles as you go.
Dry
Once clean, lay your brushes flat on a cloth to dry. We recommend you do this process at night so the hair has enough time to dry out, ready for your morning makeup application.
Aim to dedicate ten minutes once a week to give your brushes a deep clean. It will make a huge difference to your makeup application and save your skin from pesky breakouts due to dirty brushes.
Professional Tip for Makeup Artists
After each use, makeup artists should ALWAYS spritz their makeup brushes with a disinfectant spray before using the brush on their next client. Try jane iredale Botanical Brush Cleaner which effectively dissolves the buildup of grime, makeup and oil on both synthetic and natural hair brushes within seconds. A makeup brush sanitizer like no other, in a base of quick-drying alcohol and witch hazel, enhanced with grapefruit oil and seaweed extracts.
Are your brushes in desperate need of a scrub? You have no excuse now.
Leave a comment