If I was answering this question a mere 12 months ago, my answer probably would have been: You have to clean your make up brushes?
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Oh how time flies. Earlier this year I bought my first brush cleaning products and since then I haven't looked back!
Originally I just bought the e.l.f "Brush Shampoo" which you use on your brushes exactly like you would when shampooing your hair. Wet, massage in product, rinse thoroughly. It really did work wonders! Since I had never cleaned my brushes before, their white ends had turned into what looked like a permanent shade of brown - until this shampoo stripped them of all their nasties!
All bar one of the brushes returned to a lovely, bright white or near enough to it. The shampoo is also antibacterial.
All bar one of the brushes returned to a lovely, bright white or near enough to it. The shampoo is also antibacterial.
I've learned that using warm water is best, especially on brushes you use for liquid foundations or concealers as it seems to limit how oily the the product your removing will get and makes the process of scraping out any product much easier.
I usually use this product once every one - two weeks in conjunction with the daily cleaner.
I happened to find the little mint item called a "brush egg" in a $2 shop one day while I was exploring Christchurch. This design isn't super efficient but it does make the process a little bit easier as the ridges and bumps separate the bristles.
After washing my brushes I usually dry them using a towel then put them on a windowsill or somewhere that gets a lot of sun.
I happened to find the little mint item called a "brush egg" in a $2 shop one day while I was exploring Christchurch. This design isn't super efficient but it does make the process a little bit easier as the ridges and bumps separate the bristles.
After washing my brushes I usually dry them using a towel then put them on a windowsill or somewhere that gets a lot of sun.
The second cleaning product I bought was the e.l.f "Daily Brush Cleaner". Easy to use, and with a some what pleasant cucumber/melon scent, all you need to do is spray this on your brushes and wipe of any excess products (takes all of 30seconds) and you're good to go! There are not many days that go by where I use my brushes but don't use this product.
I bought both of these products from makeup.co.nz and was drawn to these products for three reasons:
1. The price - $11 each
I bought both of these products from makeup.co.nz and was drawn to these products for three reasons:
1. The price - $11 each
2. I trust e.l.f. products and appreciate how they are cruelty free
3. Found a huge amount of positive reviews for the product
Just be weary, many websites that sell these products do not note their sizes. The shampoo is 120ml and the daily spray is 60ml.
Overall, when considering the price, results and size of these products, I'm definitely going to continue on buying these products.
