Noooo Jess you don't wet the brushes beforehand when you use the cinema secrets cleaner. You use WAY less product that way, and you really only need the smallest amount and it will clean them perfectly and they are available for use again almost immediately.
I use Dawn and my hand. Works for my artist's brushes, works for my paint brushes, works for my makeup brushes, works for duckies covered in crude oil. If it can get latex house paint out, it can handle some eyeshadow.
@@leiladash I've seen videos where they mix Dawn and olive oil to strip the brushes of the gunk and oil, but condition them at the same time so your brushes don't lose their softness. I tried it this last time, but I felt like a few of my brushes had a tiny bit of oily film. It was a test, because I usually buy brush soap. Idk if I'll mix Dawn and oil again.
I got a brush soap in my beautylish lucky bag the year before last so I'm using that right now, but when I run out I will go back to dawn. It works just as well and is less expensive. And there doesn't seem to be any difference in softness between the 2.
Sarah Kay I use dawn to break down make up in the brushes if baby shampoo doesn’t do the job. I’ve used the Dove, Dr Bronner’s even oil cleansers or coconut oil do a great job gently breaking down tough make up for brushes and sponges. I’ve never bought a brush cleaner unless it was Elf’s quick cleaner that’s $3 for spot cleaning day to day or something (and I’m not even sure that does much, lol.)
Flor Jazmin Juicyjas uses a pink bar soap found in the laundry section of Walmart that she swears by for brush cleaning. I have no idea what the ingredients are, but I just think a lot of the brush cleaners are gimmicks or more for convenience for make up artists to spot clean (the ones that dry immediately.)
I thought you suppose to use Cinema secrets for a quick cleaning of the brushes when they dry. The same idea as Elf cleanser. You dip/spray dry brush and wipe it on a paper towel or cloth. I use Kleenex though. It’s definitely not designed for a deep cleaning. I use it every day on my brushes after each makeup application and once in a while deep clean them wet with the brush shampoo
That’s correct... u can use a paper towel and swirl the brush and done ... the wetting part is for when ur deep cleansing ... but maybe this works for her 🤷🏽♀️
Kateryna Poe yupp the high alcohol content of the cinema secrets formula cleans and sanitizes the brushes and also allows the brush to dry within a minute or so, it’s the best for working on set!
I have used Cinema Secrets dry for a few months but had never noticed that it leaves a blue residue on brushes. I was cleaning some new brushes to use for the first time, they were synthetic with PURE WHITE bristles and they definitely had a lot of blue staining on the bristles after. I took a hard look at some of my other brushes with lighter bristles that I have washed many times with the CS cleanser and saw that they do have some blue staining up near the ferrules especially (I guess it wicked all the way up there and won’t come out?). I saw Jessica using the wet clean method with CS and am going to definitely try that today on some of the ones with the staining! Maybe it helps the solution come out of some brushes that are denser or just wicked up too much product towards the ferrule over time? Not sure but I figure it’s worth a shot to get some of them with the gross looking staining and residue clean!
CN Beauty Addiction that’s happened to a couple of my brushes using the CS cleaner for sure! A few remained stained after a deep water & soap cleaning but most have lost the blue tinge. I’ve been putting the CS cleaner in a travel-sized spray bottle and spritzing my brushes rather than dipping them in a bowl and that’s helped me to not oversaturate the bristles with the solution.
Nicole Neenan what a great idea, I've used the CS cleaner 3 or 4 times and I've used SO MUCH OF IT because my brushes soak it right up. Will definitely try a spray bottle next time thanks!!
I recently discovered a blush cleaning tip in a Facebook group I’m in - dip your brush in micellar water before cleaning and the leftover makeup comes off more quickly! I tried it with my most used foundation brush and it worked like a charm - my brush looks brand new. It’s amazing!
Empty the tray, turn it over and lay it on the counter. Drape another hand towel/wash cloth on top and BOOM! Now you have four more counter ledges to lay brushes over.
Top tips 1) If you roll up the edge of your towel to create a bump, the handles tip up gently and the water will drain out. 2) Try a Castille Soap - I love the solid Dr Bronners.
Jane Raine YES! I adore the unscented Dr Bronners, both the liquid and the solid. Works better than anything I’ve ever tried, and doesn’t aggravate my crazy-sensitive skin.
Yes! I found Dr Bronners when I googled a dupe for the BlenderCleanser because I really liked how it worked (bs baby shampoo) but I wasn’t willing to spend the money on it. I used the liquid for a while, but I find the bar works the best for both sponges and brushes! And it’s cheap!
If you get the ZOTE BAR soap, the PINK ONE, from Walmart in the laundry section it’s huge and last longer. It’s on $1 and it takes all stains off my beauty blender
I use that too sometimes, but I follow up with a dove bar soap, because the zote soap tends to be "drying" and changes the texture on my sponge and effects performance if I don't. But, yes, zote works fast to remove strains.
Hey jess! Thanks for doing this video! So I work at Sephora and use a lot of the same products that you use. The “brush cleaner” is technically used for dry cleaning your brushes. So for me as a make up artist I spray the brush cleaner on a paper towel if I’m switching colors and want to use the same brush. It is labeled at “quick drying because it doesn’t make your brush wet. So you spray some brush cleaner into a paper towel (or any cloth towel) and swirl your brush and it is literally brand new. Anything labeled as a brush bath or shampoo is to be combined with water! So they are two different products actually. The reason the one that smells so strong is because of the chemicals that makes it a no water brush bath! Typically an actually water brush bath will smell lovely! I am constantly using a lot of brushes, but one way I can extend the time of my brush washes is to use the dry wash after I use my brushes so that the powders and products do not pile on the brush and I don’t have to wash as often! Much love xoxoxox
Just us Johnsons I try and wash my brushes every other week. But that because I work at Sephora and wear a lot of make up. I think every 3 weeks to a month is good to do the deep wash for most people
I used to use Dr. Bronners to wash my brushes, but it was definitely drying them out in a weird way. Now I use Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day dish soap because it breaks down the oils and build up without being overly drying. My brushes come out soft and fluffy and the denser ones still have the right texture for their uses.
Wow! I have been using Dr Bronners forever (just on my beauty blenders and RT sponges), and it never occurred to me that it might be drying them out. I always did wonder why other people’s sponges lasted longer than mine. Mine start to tear after about 5 washes, and I wash them every 3 days or so. One of my friends says her beauty blender lasts her 3 months! Thanks for mentioning it! I’ll try something different and see if it helps :)
collect your hotel bar soaps when you travel and use those to clean your brushes and sponges!! jess mentions dove bar soap and these have worked better for me than that.
Faith Wangermann YES!! This is exactly what I do and I cannot believe the results!! My favorite are the ones with little bumps on them- built in scrubbing mat😂 My husband recently returned from a trip and brought me a few soaps from his hotel room and I think I was more excited about those than any other souvenir lol
That's what I do. My husband traveled a lot, and I went with him. I "only" saved like 30 of them but they work well and when you are done you can throw it away then open a new one next time and not worry about having a huge bar of soap. My beauty blenders came out cleaner than any brush soap, or Dawn, or baby shampoo.
I use Zote soap bar. It's cheap and you can find it at Walmart. I use a little egg shaped scrubber and sometimes scrubbing mat that you put in your sink. Then sometimes I'll put them in my hanging dry rack if I feel like pulling it out or just lay them flat on a towel ☺️ Seems to work well for me. As for my beauty blender, I run it under warm water and run it across my bar of soap and keep pressing and squeezing 👍🏻🤗 I would like to try that blender balm stuff 👍🏻
Angie from Hot and Flashy used “zote” bar soap from Walmart in the laundry section. It’s amazing how it cleaned, especially the foundation brushes. Thanks. Just want to say how I enjoy seeing Gigi. She’s precious.
Thank you for being an inspiration to me! I started a beauty instagram and got my makeup artist certification because of how you’ve inspired me! Never change you’re awesome :)
I also dry my brushes on the towel like you but sometimes I roll a second towel and place it at the end of the brush so the brush is angled with ferrule down so it drains water down
@@sweetpjeb23 yes it seems to work out pretty well, and I'm no stranger to choosing to use products in a different way then intended by the brand -as long as you get the result you're looking for I feel like it's up to you. I was just a bit curious about how the cinema secrets would work without rinsing... maybe Jess is on to something! But it the brushes soak up a lot of the product something else might be cheaper in the long haul. I love the topic of the video though!
If you take a bar of soap and really do washboard style cleaning of the sponge on the side with the scoop part of the bar if you know what i mean and get every side of the sponge it works like magic in case anyone is reading the comments
Sorry to add another one on but the Elf solid sponge/brush cleaner is amazing. I’m on my third one and it’s only $4! I’ve used other soaps but nothing really worked as well as the elf one.
I just bought that the other day, they are having a 50% off sale anything over $30 right now on the website. I got $60+ worth of stuff for $27 and free shipping. Can't wait to try the solid brush cleaner!
Hi Jessica, its great to see how everyone cleans their brushes, allows you to pick up new tips you might not know :-) I've been cleaning my brushes with African black soap ( tip from Stephanie Nicole ) it works great and a bar lasts a long long time. When they are completely rinsed I dip the bristles in aloe Vera gel and let them dry ( tip from tarababyz) once dry you just crack (swirl the bristles on your hand a few times) the dried gel and your brushes are nicely conditioned so especially natural hair brushes don't get dried out :-) these are the two best tips I had found on you tube, and I truly trust Tara and stephanie. :-)
As strange as it sounds, I've been using Ivory soap to deep clean my brushes and sponges for a little over 6 months and it's probably my favorite method to clean and its cheap (I do use Cinema Secrets to spot clean though)
1: you can also get all kinds of those silicone mats from places like TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, etc. 2: I always lay mine out on a towel as well, but I roll it a few times on the long end so that the brushes are pointed downward at least a little vs. totally flat. Maybe it doesn’t matter but it makes me feel a little better lol. 3: when I stay at hotels and they put out extra bars of soap I don’t use, I’ll keep them for brush cleaning! Very helpful video! Thank you, Jess! ❤️
My skin is sensitive even rinsing brushes well brush cleaners irritate my skin I use a bar of cetaphil on my brushes n sponges n it works great they have a deep clean one n it breaks down foundation very quick n it doesn’t irritate my face afterwards
I use Gain laundry detergent!! It is so awesome at cleaning brushes and sponges. Literally, the best I have ever found to use! It is also always on hand because I use that detergent to wash my clothes. The best thing is that it smells amazing!!
so I clean my brushes quickly with zote a $1 bar soap (juicyjass has a video about it) then I let them dry on a brush rack I found at wallmart for $5 ! and holds 12 brushes and makea them.dry quickly
I’ve heard and read a ton of people saying that the cinema secrets one ruins brushes, it can dissolve the glue in the ferrule so all the bristles fall out and it can dye any white or lighter colored brush hairs blue. Also the smell apparently lingers. I’ve been afraid to try it because I don’t think it would be worth risking ruining my nice brushes Also you are using the cinema secrets wrong, it’s an alcohol based cleanser so your not supposed to dip it in water first. Water and alcohol don’t mix very well and repel eachother. But maybe that’s why your brushes aren’t falling apart like other people? Maybe the water keeps the alcohol and other chemicals from dissolving the glue in the ferrule...? Who knows. Also your supposed to use a cloth to wipe it on not a rubber mat, the cloth would absorb the makeup that your removing. But if this works for you, I’m happy for you!
in my opinion you should use very little of the cinema secrets and not dip or soak your brushes in the cinema secrets, i been using it and none of my brushes have gotten damaged at all...
Beauty blender solid cleanser is hands down the best for getting sponges really clean really fast. I also like it for my brushes,but it’s definitely expensive and I found myself going through them so quickly. Dove bar soap works just as good and is cheap. When I have the extra money I will get the solid cleanser though!!
I cant stand the smell of cinema secrets its too sweet!!!! so i use the bb solid cleanser only for deep cleaning brushes and sponges and for spot cleaning the mac makeup cleanser, i put it in a spray bottle and spray a wash cloth and they spot clean amazingly, ive had my oldest sigma brushes for 10 years now been using the solid cleanser for like 5/6 years
Oh and to dry them I use the sigma original shape n dry, keeps them in shape while they dry and you can put them upside down, the new one is that plastic bulky looking one, i know the brush tree works just as great to dry it just wont shape them to its original but thats what brush guards are for
Hey Jess have you ever tried an oil cleanser on your sponges? You cleanse them just like you would do on your face - apply oil cleanser to a DRY sponge (I will either squirt it on to the sponge or will put some in my palm and rub it on), massage around the sponge squeezing to get it inside the sponge. Then you can add a little warm water (just like when doing an oil cleanser on your face) and massage/squeeze more to start emulsifying everything, then more warm water, more massage, more warm water, rinse massage rinse... this sounds like a lot of steps but it actually takes about 30 seconds total. It is a GREAT way to use up an oil cleanser you don’t like on your face (and I know you must get some of those in PR!!). Any oil cleanser works - so long as it emulsifies with water, turns milky, and rinses clean (aka you can’t use something like Eve Lom that requires a cloth to remove because obviously you can’t use a cloth to remove it from the center of the sponge!). I find oil cleanser is so much faster and rinses so much cleaner than the beauty blender cleanser or even the Daiso Puff and Sponge cleanser or face wash or the blender cleanser solid. Give it a try! Note I haven’t used a cleansing BALM on my sponges before, mainly because I don’t have one to try, but do think the liquid oil would permeate down into the stiffer, less porous, DRY sponge than a thicker solid cleansing balm.
I started trying this recently and it really works. I use my cleansing oil from The Face Shop on my dry sponges that still show foundation or concealer spots that just won’t get out with soap. It’s so much quicker than my Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap and it gets rid of everything. I feel like I’m not using as much product either. I’ll still use Dr. Bronner’s on my brushes - usually liquid on larger ones and solid on my smaller eyeshadow brushes.
I really like using the EcoTools Brush Shampoo. It cleans my brushes and sponges really well. I have tried other shampoos or soaps and they either don’t clean them as well or are too drying. I also would never use any type of oil like many other people have mentioned on here. Yes, they will moisturize your brushes, but they will also be oily and then you are putting that oil on your face. Not something I want on my face, especially with my already oily skin. That will just break me out.
2 things…NEVER use ANY water with the Cinema Secrets quick dry formula. And also put some product in a spray bottle. You’re supposed to spray large brushes like that. Dipping is for eyeshadow and concealer brushes. Larger face brushes should be sprayed to reserve product. I know this was a long time ago but I’m just saying lol.
A huge bottle like that for a person using it only for themselves should last like half a year. I do my makeup literally almost every day and I use colorful shades and my bottle is half that size and lasting so long. I use greens and pinks and blues and reds and orange and everything so I really need my brushes super clean to prevent them getting muddy and this stuff has been a god send to clean and preserve brush life.
I sometimes don't wash mine for about 3 weeks and feel suuuper guilty, like "I know, I know - you're dirty... Don't look at me like that with your dirty bristles!" ;D Btw- It always feels like hanging out with a girlfriend when watching your videos and I just love that!
Japonesque brush cleaner is my go to quick cleaner, and comes in citrus scent and one other scent. I purchased the large bottle from Ulta, and use a small spray bottle for spraying directly onto brushes, then swirl around on paper towels until all pigment is removed(may need to repeat if it is stubborn pigment). Deep cleaning with baby shampoo/wash works nice, but the Shae Moisture Peace Rose bar soap is a great cleansing soap and rinses easily.
thats a really good topiv for a video! I use a babyshampoo or a regular mild hair shampoo but i would recommend to use less water as you do: I wet the brush, put a but of shampoo on, then swil it in my hand until its really foamed up then i rinse it and repeat til its clean, I think you can save some wather that way if you don't let the water on the whole time ;)
@jambeauty89 loved the video, my daughter just came to visit from FL & was getting ready & had the DIRTIEST BEAUTY BLENDERS & BRUSHES I'VE EVER SEEN, she went to a wedding i couldn't help myself & cleaned them for her & sent her a picture & her response was " how did you do that???" Lol gotta love it SOAP 😂😂😂😂😂😄
I do the coffee cup and microwave, BUT I use a cooking utensil from pampered chef that’s meant to chop up beef, and gently pump the sponge up and down in a mug. I hate to have my hands in all the water. I need that glove!! And the idea of putting soap in a cup for brushes has never occurred to me lol. I double up with shadow brushes too lol
Pro tip: (jk I'm no pro, hence why I discovered this) do not rub your sponges across silicone, it will tear them to shreds. This includes the insert you get with solid beauty blender cleanser. You're welcome. Thank my wrecked RT sponge AND my wrecked BB. RIP, my loves. 😇
That lipstick you are wearing is gorgeous on you! Do you remember what lipstick you were wearing? Seriously so beautiful! Thank you for the video. I hate spending money on brush/sponge cleanser. So expensive!
I need one of those gloves! I use the Zote mexican soap, it's like $2.00 for a hugeee soap and works wonderful! it lasts forever and cleans really good both sponges and brushes, you should definitely pick on up on your next walmart visit!
You don't need water for cinema secret, instructions usually come with the product...works AMAZINGLY...no water,..dip...swirl on paper towel...Magic happens...good luck!
I use zote soap. It's amazing! It cleans so well! Also for drying my brushes, I take them and brush them in one direction on the texture really fast on my silicone mat and it helps get a lot of the water out of it so my brushes dry super fast
Hi Jessica! I just so happened to watch a Cinema Secrets rep on Instagram at the makeup show demonstrating that you barely touch a brush to the liquid and wipe it off on a paper towel? Does that only work for smaller brushes? I love using Zote bat soap under running water to clean brushes and especially beauty sponges! It removes all stains in a sponge left from foundation etc. thanks for a sneak peek at how you do yours. Hope you had a wonderful trip to Disney and Universal! Hope you’ve invested in DVC! You certainly would get your money’s worth! Look into if you can write it off against your hubby’s WDW business,! 😘💋
Easy ans fast way to clean sponges is wet them, put a bit of dish soap, put it in a bowl of water and microwave for about 30 seconds. You can put a few together.. Works amazing.
The pink Zote laundry bar is literally the best thing I have ever tried for brushes and sponges. And it's like what? ¢99 in the US.. I'm in Denmark so I order it online for $7-8 USD but it is worth it 😁
I've found thru the many years of the dreadful makeup brush cleaning, that Ivory soap or body wash and just using the palm of my hand and fingers does the best job. Then I roll a hand towel up a little and lay my brushes on rolled end so they are elevated a little. It's fast easy and they get super clean. I've bought all kinds of kits. And tried just about everything.. This works the best for me.
still my go-to brush cleaning method is the one I learned from Michelle Phan YEARS ago. 2 parts dawn dish soap 1 part olive oil. I have never had the urge to buy brush cleaners or things to help clean (cleaning mitts, etc) BUT I must say I did try my friends cinema secrets cleaner and that stuff is magical just not as price friendly
Please try shea moisture african black bar soap, it makes washing brushes so easy and quick. It even dries faster too. (I use cinema secrets spray in between washes)
Your method is similar to mine. Enjoy your videos! I also got rid of the trees because they stretched and my brushes started falling out. I love blender cleaner for my BB. ❤️😊🌹
Just roll up a washcloth and prop the brushes up so they have a tilt.. That's what I do and I haven't had anything shed yet and it's been 4 years now lol 🤷 ooh and with my sponges I put it in some Micellar water and then rinse it thru and then wash it with baby shampoo and a drop or two of Dawn and they seem to get super clean!
Instead of a brush cleaning mat I just put a pair of regular rubber gloves and use hot water to clean my brushes. I have eczema and that really helped.
Instead of a brush cleaning mat I just put a pair of regular rubber gloves and use hot water to clean my brushes. I have eczema and that really helped.
BEST thing I've ever found for brush/sponge cleaning is liquid castor oil soap like Dr. Bronner's. However, the Equate brand equivalent from Walmart is every bit as good and $6 for a 32 oz. bottle while the Dr. Bronner is around $14.
Jessica, if you are going to leave your brushes and sponges THAT long, I'd SANITIZE them besides cleaning them. They are NOT the same. Give them a spritz with rubbing alcohol. Cleaning does NOT mean sanitizing. Especially now with a baby in the home.
I don’t own one of those gloves. I use bars of soap from hotels because they typically have a bumpy or grainy texture. I literally rub the brushes on the bar of soap while it’s under the running water. I do the same for my sponges and it works pretty quickly. I used to lay them on a towel to dry but it seemed to take a while to get completely dry. I don’t have as many brushes as some people do so I need them to dry fast. I took an empty ( cleaned out) large plastic juice container and cut holes in the top. I stick my brushes in the holes and they dry standing up. I guess I’m too cheap to buy a holding rack. Lol! It works for me! 🤷♀️ Thank you for another great video 💕
Standing up or facing down? And if facing down, how do u get them in there? I'm trying to picture it in my mind. It sounds like a good idea cause a lot of those brush trees, they only hold like 12 brushes.
Also you can use a little olive oil mixed with Dawn green "Apple" Dishwashing Liquid. Try it! It WORKS--not only on makeup brushes but beauty blenders too!
I've got a brush tree and I love it. I have so many . When I am not being lazy, I do a bunch every day. I have a bunch. I have also have a spray bottle full of micellar water and wipe the favorites after each use. I use baby shampoo.
I have used Shea moisture baby wash and it’s worked well. I switch between that, Dr Bronners, and Real Techniques liquid brush cleanser. Love your shirt. We live in South Bend and love going to the Stray Dog!!❤️🐶
I use Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap to deep clean because you're SUPPOSED to do a deep clean with soap and water on my Real Techniques brush washing mat, then I place them on my towel rack using ponytail holders to dry them. In between, I use the Sonia Kashuk brush cleaning spray.
I must be way over cleaning and rinsing my brushes. It takes me at least a couple hours I believe. I keep on until there mustn’t be a trace leftover on each sponge and brush, i probably do a minimum of couple minutes on each one.
I always put my sponges in the microwave & I ALWAYS remove the rubber pad from my eyelash curler to clean all sides of it as well as making sure the groove it sits in is clean & water isn’t trapped in it by the rubber pad. I have purchased multiple brand name cleansing mats/gloves at T.J. MAXX for a huge % off!
I like to use either Dial anti-bacterial soap (powerful cleanser), Dove bar (regular or sensitive skin), and Suave clarifying shampoo. I’m also testing out Equate’s Peppermint Castile soap
I use Dr. Bronners or hotel bar soap for my deep clean for cream/Liquid soiled brushes/sponges. Cinema Secrets for at my vanity for powder shadow brush spot cleaning. I'm weird because I love sitting down to deep clean my brushes and catch up on YT videos. Do it once a week. Something satisfying about starting a Monday morning with all clean brushes!
Hi, try shower oil from Rituals, I personally use ritual of happy buddha oil, but I suppose scent doesn't matter. It will blow your mind, especially with sponges. I swear by it!!! In Poland you can buy it at Sephora for around 8-10 bucks and they are also great like for your body especially for dry skin and does scents...
I use the cinema secrets for only my eye brushes not all of my brushes. It’s just too expensive for me and the big brushes suck it up. I use plain ole Castile soap to wash the bigger brushes. For the sponges I fill the sink with water add a little of the liquid Castile soap and let them soak for 20 minutes or so. Then scrub and rinse them. Super easy and WAY less expensive 😘 dawn dish detergent also works wonderfully. Like another commenter posted-“it cleans little duckies covered in crude oil”, it’ll clean makeup brushes. I just use the Castile soap because it’s upstairs in my bathroom and the dawn is in the kitchen 🤷🏻♀️
If this helps anyone, you can always find the cleansing mat/egg/mitts at discount stores like Ross, Marshalls &TJ Maxx. Amazon always has them very cheap, but if you don't have a Prime membership then you end up paying a ton for shipping or have to but more than just the 1 item to make it worth it. I also know that Mary Kay and Maskcara sell brush cleansers so if you have a friend who sells those brands, go support them instead of the bigger brands!
Noooo Jess you don't wet the brushes beforehand when you use the cinema secrets cleaner. You use WAY less product that way, and you really only need the smallest amount and it will clean them perfectly and they are available for use again almost immediately.
Candice Crystal is right you dont put water on your brush at all, not before or after...
I use Dawn and my hand. Works for my artist's brushes, works for my paint brushes, works for my makeup brushes, works for duckies covered in crude oil. If it can get latex house paint out, it can handle some eyeshadow.
citrus fluff but is that good for your brushes? Might be too harsh.
Me too i use Dawn
@@leiladash I've seen videos where they mix Dawn and olive oil to strip the brushes of the gunk and oil, but condition them at the same time so your brushes don't lose their softness. I tried it this last time, but I felt like a few of my brushes had a tiny bit of oily film. It was a test, because I usually buy brush soap. Idk if I'll mix Dawn and oil again.
This would make a great Dawn ad. Make up brushes, latex paint, duckies covered in crude oil...works for anything! 🙂
I got a brush soap in my beautylish lucky bag the year before last so I'm using that right now, but when I run out I will go back to dawn. It works just as well and is less expensive. And there doesn't seem to be any difference in softness between the 2.
I just use baby shampoo for brushes and Dove sensitive bar soap for my sponges. They work just as good as anything else in my opinion.
Sarah Kay I use dawn to break down make up in the brushes if baby shampoo doesn’t do the job. I’ve used the Dove, Dr Bronner’s even oil cleansers or coconut oil do a great job gently breaking down tough make up for brushes and sponges. I’ve never bought a brush cleaner unless it was Elf’s quick cleaner that’s $3 for spot cleaning day to day or something (and I’m not even sure that does much, lol.)
I love Parian Spirits because it uses orange oil which is a crazy disinfectant
Flor Jazmin Juicyjas uses a pink bar soap found in the laundry section of Walmart that she swears by for brush cleaning. I have no idea what the ingredients are, but I just think a lot of the brush cleaners are gimmicks or more for convenience for make up artists to spot clean (the ones that dry immediately.)
Yes baby shampoo! So cheap but better than the things specifically aimed at brush cleansing!
Soft soap works great to clean brushes, too. Thanks for the dove soap idea for sponges.
I thought you suppose to use Cinema secrets for a quick cleaning of the brushes when they dry. The same idea as Elf cleanser. You dip/spray dry brush and wipe it on a paper towel or cloth. I use Kleenex though. It’s definitely not designed for a deep cleaning. I use it every day on my brushes after each makeup application and once in a while deep clean them wet with the brush shampoo
That’s correct... u can use a paper towel and swirl the brush and done ... the wetting part is for when ur deep cleansing ... but maybe this works for her 🤷🏽♀️
Kateryna Poe yupp the high alcohol content of the cinema secrets formula cleans and sanitizes the brushes and also allows the brush to dry within a minute or so, it’s the best for working on set!
I have used Cinema Secrets dry for a few months but had never noticed that it leaves a blue residue on brushes. I was cleaning some new brushes to use for the first time, they were synthetic with PURE WHITE bristles and they definitely had a lot of blue staining on the bristles after. I took a hard look at some of my other brushes with lighter bristles that I have washed many times with the CS cleanser and saw that they do have some blue staining up near the ferrules especially (I guess it wicked all the way up there and won’t come out?). I saw Jessica using the wet clean method with CS and am going to definitely try that today on some of the ones with the staining! Maybe it helps the solution come out of some brushes that are denser or just wicked up too much product towards the ferrule over time? Not sure but I figure it’s worth a shot to get some of them with the gross looking staining and residue clean!
CN Beauty Addiction that’s happened to a couple of my brushes using the CS cleaner for sure! A few remained stained after a deep water & soap cleaning but most have lost the blue tinge. I’ve been putting the CS cleaner in a travel-sized spray bottle and spritzing my brushes rather than dipping them in a bowl and that’s helped me to not oversaturate the bristles with the solution.
Nicole Neenan what a great idea, I've used the CS cleaner 3 or 4 times and I've used SO MUCH OF IT because my brushes soak it right up. Will definitely try a spray bottle next time thanks!!
I recently discovered a blush cleaning tip in a Facebook group I’m in - dip your brush in micellar water before cleaning and the leftover makeup comes off more quickly! I tried it with my most used foundation brush and it worked like a charm - my brush looks brand new. It’s amazing!
Katie D I had thought about this and that it should work but had never heard anyone else mention it. Now I’m going to give it a whirl! (swirl?)😋
Yes!
What a great idea! I have one I got as a gift but it is way too scented for me. But as a brush pre-cleaner, I would be able to handle it. Love!
Thank you!
I love that tip!!!!! I can't wait to try it!!
IKEA hack silicone oven mitt for cleaning brushes
Ok fine, Jess. Hint taken. Gonna clean my brushes.
Empty the tray, turn it over and lay it on the counter. Drape another hand towel/wash cloth on top and BOOM! Now you have four more counter ledges to lay brushes over.
Top tips 1) If you roll up the edge of your towel to create a bump, the handles tip up gently and the water will drain out. 2) Try a Castille Soap - I love the solid Dr Bronners.
Jane Raine YES! I adore the unscented Dr Bronners, both the liquid and the solid. Works better than anything I’ve ever tried, and doesn’t aggravate my crazy-sensitive skin.
Yes! I found Dr Bronners when I googled a dupe for the BlenderCleanser because I really liked how it worked (bs baby shampoo) but I wasn’t willing to spend the money on it. I used the liquid for a while, but I find the bar works the best for both sponges and brushes! And it’s cheap!
Agreed, I love the Dr Bronners bar. I use a plastic soap dish I bought at the dollar store in place of a glove too.
Jane Raine where do u buy the dr Bonner’s bar
@@tiffanilacasse8042 I got mine at Trader Joe's, but I think you can get them at Target, Walmart, and any number of other health stores.
If you get the ZOTE BAR soap, the PINK ONE, from Walmart in the laundry section it’s huge and last longer. It’s on $1 and it takes all stains off my beauty blender
I love that bar! Cleans everything quickly and completely
I use that too sometimes, but I follow up with a dove bar soap, because the zote soap tends to be "drying" and changes the texture on my sponge and effects performance if I don't. But, yes, zote works fast to remove strains.
Yes! I love the zote soap!
Sayan Vil I will have to try it. Thanks for the heads up.
Samantha Bamantha did you get the pink one?? Because I know the white one is drying but the pink one works perfect for me!
You are on fire with regular uploads! Hope Disney was fun!!!
Hey jess! Thanks for doing this video! So I work at Sephora and use a lot of the same products that you use. The “brush cleaner” is technically used for dry cleaning your brushes. So for me as a make up artist I spray the brush cleaner on a paper towel if I’m switching colors and want to use the same brush. It is labeled at “quick drying because it doesn’t make your brush wet. So you spray some brush cleaner into a paper towel (or any cloth towel) and swirl your brush and it is literally brand new. Anything labeled as a brush bath or shampoo is to be combined with water! So they are two different products actually. The reason the one that smells so strong is because of the chemicals that makes it a no water brush bath! Typically an actually water brush bath will smell lovely! I am constantly using a lot of brushes, but one way I can extend the time of my brush washes is to use the dry wash after I use my brushes so that the powders and products do not pile on the brush and I don’t have to wash as often! Much love xoxoxox
Amelia Davis so how often do you wash your brushes with soap in between using the cinema secrets?
Just us Johnsons I try and wash my brushes every other week. But that because I work at Sephora and wear a lot of make up. I think every 3 weeks to a month is good to do the deep wash for most people
Amelia Davis oh wow. I’ve been doing it once a week because I wasn’t spot cleaning but I recently bought one 😐 lol okay thanks!
It also depends on how many brushes you have. You can go longer between washes if you're using them less.
I used to use Dr. Bronners to wash my brushes, but it was definitely drying them out in a weird way. Now I use Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day dish soap because it breaks down the oils and build up without being overly drying. My brushes come out soft and fluffy and the denser ones still have the right texture for their uses.
Angela Dianne Miller I use Dr. Bronner‘s too, but I dilute it with water in a separate bottle. Maybe that would help?
I had tried that. I just am not a fan of it across the board. I’ve tried it for so many things and it’s just not something that works for me.
Angela Dianne Miller -I love Mrs. Meyers & can find her products pretty regularly at T.J.MAXX for at least 50% off!!
Thanks for the tip, I'll try it!
Wow! I have been using Dr Bronners forever (just on my beauty blenders and RT sponges), and it never occurred to me that it might be drying them out. I always did wonder why other people’s sponges lasted longer than mine. Mine start to tear after about 5 washes, and I wash them every 3 days or so. One of my friends says her beauty blender lasts her 3 months!
Thanks for mentioning it! I’ll try something different and see if it helps :)
Girl, I get anxiety when I see that water running for so long :D
collect your hotel bar soaps when you travel and use those to clean your brushes and sponges!! jess mentions dove bar soap and these have worked better for me than that.
Faith Wangermann YES!! This is exactly what I do and I cannot believe the results!! My favorite are the ones with little bumps on them- built in scrubbing mat😂 My husband recently returned from a trip and brought me a few soaps from his hotel room and I think I was more excited about those than any other souvenir lol
Thanks for the tip! I just tried this tonight and my sponges are like new!!!!!
You uploaded just when I need to clean my brushes 😁
Hotel bar soap works really well for cleaning sponges as well. Give it a try sometime, you might be surprised.
That's what I do. My husband traveled a lot, and I went with him. I "only" saved like 30 of them but they work well and when you are done you can throw it away then open a new one next time and not worry about having a huge bar of soap. My beauty blenders came out cleaner than any brush soap, or Dawn, or baby shampoo.
i just use a cheap dollar glicerin soap and works amazing for my sponges especially
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ive done this! its great
I use Zote soap bar. It's cheap and you can find it at Walmart. I use a little egg shaped scrubber and sometimes scrubbing mat that you put in your sink. Then sometimes I'll put them in my hanging dry rack if I feel like pulling it out or just lay them flat on a towel ☺️ Seems to work well for me. As for my beauty blender, I run it under warm water and run it across my bar of soap and keep pressing and squeezing 👍🏻🤗 I would like to try that blender balm stuff 👍🏻
Angie from Hot and Flashy used “zote” bar soap from Walmart in the laundry section. It’s amazing how it cleaned, especially the foundation brushes. Thanks. Just want to say how I enjoy seeing Gigi. She’s precious.
Thank you for being an inspiration to me! I started a beauty instagram and got my makeup artist certification because of how you’ve inspired me! Never change you’re awesome :)
Love this! Also that poor plant behind you 😂
Dawn dish washing mixed with some baking soda works great!! rinse well. It cuts the greasy feel and rinses clear. Very affordable.
You should try Dr Bronner's baby soap to clean your tools. It's a very thin consistency and really seeps into the sponges but only $15 for 32oz.
I also dry my brushes on the towel like you but sometimes I roll a second towel and place it at the end of the brush so the brush is angled with ferrule down so it drains water down
Sandeep Dhillon I do the same! Maybe I’m wrong but I feel like they dry faster that way too
Me too lol I just made the same comment!!
I do that too. Works great.
I also do this!
I honestly thought the Cinema secrets was a no-rinse thing where you just dip it and scrub the brush on a paper/ or usual towel.... ?
Alva F you’re correct. She’s not using it right
I think it’s just like a daily thing and not meant to deep clean them which is why she’s using so much. But I mean I guess it’s working for her?
@@sweetpjeb23 yes it seems to work out pretty well, and I'm no stranger to choosing to use products in a different way then intended by the brand -as long as you get the result you're looking for I feel like it's up to you. I was just a bit curious about how the cinema secrets would work without rinsing... maybe Jess is on to something!
But it the brushes soak up a lot of the product something else might be cheaper in the long haul. I love the topic of the video though!
It is definitely a spot cleaner. I use it in between clients since it sanitizes also.
Yes it is, she is using it incorrectly
You should make a bowl of soap and water and put all the sponges in at once. It would work better and waste less!
I use hair ties to hold my burshes upside down on a towel rack :)
brook didway same :)
Same!
Oh, brilliant! Thanks for sharing!
Me too!
I don't understand how? I wish you could post a picture 😁
I use the Dr. Bronner's unscented Castile soap. I love it.
If you take a bar of soap and really do washboard style cleaning of the sponge on the side with the scoop part of the bar if you know what i mean and get every side of the sponge it works like magic in case anyone is reading the comments
I feel like we all own a tray that collects all the dirty brushes 😂 #relateable
jazmin garcia #cantrelate
I stick them right back in the cup and I’ll wash them like... every few months.
Sorry to add another one on but the Elf solid sponge/brush cleaner is amazing. I’m on my third one and it’s only $4! I’ve used other soaps but nothing really worked as well as the elf one.
Totally buying this to try out!!!
Jessica Braun | JAMbeauty89 Yay! Can’t believe you replied! Starting my day off right. Have a great day!
I just bought that the other day, they are having a 50% off sale anything over $30 right now on the website. I got $60+ worth of stuff for $27 and free shipping. Can't wait to try the solid brush cleaner!
I hate the smell which lingers. I really don't like the cucumber melon smell. That's what gave me the idea to use micellar water.
Its the BEST!! I've gone through several.
Hi Jessica, its great to see how everyone cleans their brushes, allows you to pick up new tips you might not know :-) I've been cleaning my brushes with African black soap ( tip from Stephanie Nicole ) it works great and a bar lasts a long long time. When they are completely rinsed I dip the bristles in aloe Vera gel and let them dry ( tip from tarababyz) once dry you just crack (swirl the bristles on your hand a few times) the dried gel and your brushes are nicely conditioned so especially natural hair brushes don't get dried out :-) these are the two best tips I had found on you tube, and I truly trust Tara and stephanie. :-)
Me too! I tell everyone about it because I was impressed by how well it works. 😁
As strange as it sounds, I've been using Ivory soap to deep clean my brushes and sponges for a little over 6 months and it's probably my favorite method to clean and its cheap (I do use Cinema Secrets to spot clean though)
good video but also you not turning the tap off when you weren't using it killed me inside
I mix cheap shampoo and conditioner for my brushes. Cleans great and leaves them so soft. For sponges I use laundry bar soap. Its like 98© at Wal-Mart in laundry aisle. For scrubbing brushes I made my own with a clip board and used a hot glue gun making several different designs big and small. All cheap methods and all work great. For drying I cut pool noodles to fit onto a hanger then cut/poked holes out to hold brushes. They hang dry and very easy fast and efficient.
1: you can also get all kinds of those silicone mats from places like TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, etc.
2: I always lay mine out on a towel as well, but I roll it a few times on the long end so that the brushes are pointed downward at least a little vs. totally flat. Maybe it doesn’t matter but it makes me feel a little better lol.
3: when I stay at hotels and they put out extra bars of soap I don’t use, I’ll keep them for brush cleaning!
Very helpful video! Thank you, Jess! ❤️
My skin is sensitive even rinsing brushes well brush cleaners irritate my skin I use a bar of cetaphil on my brushes n sponges n it works great they have a deep clean one n it breaks down foundation very quick n it doesn’t irritate my face afterwards
I use Gain laundry detergent!! It is so awesome at cleaning brushes and sponges. Literally, the best I have ever found to use! It is also always on hand because I use that detergent to wash my clothes. The best thing is that it smells amazing!!
Try ecotools shampoo, I usually use like 5 drops and it gets very clean and easy
Daiso Detergent for Makeup Puff and Sponge! I get it off Amazon. Even cleans my caked-up concealer brushes without much effort.
I lay mine out on a towel and the put the towel on top of my dryer while I’m drying laundry. It speeds up the drying process.
Wash beauty blenders in washing machine on delicate cycle (inside a zippered mesh bag) with delicate Woolite cleanser
so I clean my brushes quickly with zote a $1 bar soap (juicyjass has a video about it) then I let them dry on a brush rack I found at wallmart for $5 ! and holds 12 brushes and makea them.dry quickly
I’ve heard and read a ton of people saying that the cinema secrets one ruins brushes, it can dissolve the glue in the ferrule so all the bristles fall out and it can dye any white or lighter colored brush hairs blue. Also the smell apparently lingers. I’ve been afraid to try it because I don’t think it would be worth risking ruining my nice brushes
Also you are using the cinema secrets wrong, it’s an alcohol based cleanser so your not supposed to dip it in water first. Water and alcohol don’t mix very well and repel eachother. But maybe that’s why your brushes aren’t falling apart like other people? Maybe the water keeps the alcohol and other chemicals from dissolving the glue in the ferrule...? Who knows. Also your supposed to use a cloth to wipe it on not a rubber mat, the cloth would absorb the makeup that your removing.
But if this works for you, I’m happy for you!
in my opinion you should use very little of the cinema secrets and not dip or soak your brushes in the cinema secrets, i been using it and none of my brushes have gotten damaged at all...
Walmart has their own brand of liquid and solid cleansers. The liquid is okay but the solid is great! Totally a dupe for the BB solid cleanser.
I'll look for it!
Beauty blender solid cleanser is hands down the best for getting sponges really clean really fast. I also like it for my brushes,but it’s definitely expensive and I found myself going through them so quickly. Dove bar soap works just as good and is cheap. When I have the extra money I will get the solid cleanser though!!
The shea moisture African black bar soap is a great dupe for the black beauty blender solid cleanser. And it's only like $5 at target or ulta.
I cant stand the smell of cinema secrets its too sweet!!!! so i use the bb solid cleanser only for deep cleaning brushes and sponges and for spot cleaning the mac makeup cleanser, i put it in a spray bottle and spray a wash cloth and they spot clean amazingly, ive had my oldest sigma brushes for 10 years now been using the solid cleanser for like 5/6 years
Oh and to dry them I use the sigma original shape n dry, keeps them in shape while they dry and you can put them upside down, the new one is that plastic bulky looking one, i know the brush tree works just as great to dry it just wont shape them to its original but thats what brush guards are for
Sephora's Detox: Deep-cleaning brush shampoo is one of the best I have recently tried. Works wonderfully on sponges too,
these videos are always so helpful!
Love your top! Is that the one that you bought from Target to wear to the Taylor Swift concert? You look so beautiful!
Hey Jess have you ever tried an oil cleanser on your sponges? You cleanse them just like you would do on your face - apply oil cleanser to a DRY sponge (I will either squirt it on to the sponge or will put some in my palm and rub it on), massage around the sponge squeezing to get it inside the sponge. Then you can add a little warm water (just like when doing an oil cleanser on your face) and massage/squeeze more to start emulsifying everything, then more warm water, more massage, more warm water, rinse massage rinse... this sounds like a lot of steps but it actually takes about 30 seconds total. It is a GREAT way to use up an oil cleanser you don’t like on your face (and I know you must get some of those in PR!!).
Any oil cleanser works - so long as it emulsifies with water, turns milky, and rinses clean (aka you can’t use something like Eve Lom that requires a cloth to remove because obviously you can’t use a cloth to remove it from the center of the sponge!). I find oil cleanser is so much faster and rinses so much cleaner than the beauty blender cleanser or even the Daiso Puff and Sponge cleanser or face wash or the blender cleanser solid.
Give it a try! Note I haven’t used a cleansing BALM on my sponges before, mainly because I don’t have one to try, but do think the liquid oil would permeate down into the stiffer, less porous, DRY sponge than a thicker solid cleansing balm.
CN Beauty Addiction yes it does work and cleans that sponge.
I started trying this recently and it really works. I use my cleansing oil from The Face Shop on my dry sponges that still show foundation or concealer spots that just won’t get out with soap. It’s so much quicker than my Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap and it gets rid of everything. I feel like I’m not using as much product either. I’ll still use Dr. Bronner’s on my brushes - usually liquid on larger ones and solid on my smaller eyeshadow brushes.
I really like using the EcoTools Brush Shampoo. It cleans my brushes and sponges really well. I have tried other shampoos or soaps and they either don’t clean them as well or are too drying. I also would never use any type of oil like many other people have mentioned on here. Yes, they will moisturize your brushes, but they will also be oily and then you are putting that oil on your face. Not something I want on my face, especially with my already oily skin. That will just break me out.
2 things…NEVER use ANY water with the Cinema Secrets quick dry formula. And also put some product in a spray bottle. You’re supposed to spray large brushes like that. Dipping is for eyeshadow and concealer brushes. Larger face brushes should be sprayed to reserve product. I know this was a long time ago but I’m just saying lol.
A huge bottle like that for a person using it only for themselves should last like half a year. I do my makeup literally almost every day and I use colorful shades and my bottle is half that size and lasting so long. I use greens and pinks and blues and reds and orange and everything so I really need my brushes super clean to prevent them getting muddy and this stuff has been a god send to clean and preserve brush life.
And also would be the same method of use for that Parian Spirit.
what a lovely way to start my day😊😊 love you Jess!! now I’m off to go clean my disgusting brushes😂
I use dawn dish soap.:p if it's good enough for ducks it's good enough for my makeup brushes lol
I sometimes don't wash mine for about 3 weeks and feel suuuper guilty, like "I know, I know - you're dirty... Don't look at me like that with your dirty bristles!" ;D Btw- It always feels like hanging out with a girlfriend when watching your videos and I just love that!
Japonesque brush cleaner is my go to quick cleaner, and comes in citrus scent and one other scent. I purchased the large bottle from Ulta, and use a small spray bottle for spraying directly onto brushes, then swirl around on paper towels until all pigment is removed(may need to repeat if it is stubborn pigment). Deep cleaning with baby shampoo/wash works nice, but the Shae Moisture Peace Rose bar soap is a great cleansing soap and rinses easily.
I wish they would bring back the large japonesque cleaner at ulta! I ran out and bought the clinique one but its esspensive!
thats a really good topiv for a video! I use a babyshampoo or a regular mild hair shampoo but i would recommend to use less water as you do: I wet the brush, put a but of shampoo on, then swil it in my hand until its really foamed up then i rinse it and repeat til its clean, I think you can save some wather that way if you don't let the water on the whole time ;)
@jambeauty89 loved the video, my daughter just came to visit from FL & was getting ready & had the DIRTIEST BEAUTY BLENDERS & BRUSHES I'VE EVER SEEN, she went to a wedding i couldn't help myself & cleaned them for her & sent her a picture & her response was " how did you do that???" Lol gotta love it SOAP 😂😂😂😂😂😄
Lol is it weird that i found it soo satisfying to watch Jess wash brushes and blenders?🤷🏻♀️ 😬. Now getting mine ready for a good cleaning 😆
Omg 😮 I was just admiring my clean brushes.... because I finally cleaned them 🤣
I do the coffee cup and microwave, BUT I use a cooking utensil from pampered chef that’s meant to chop up beef, and gently pump the sponge up and down in a mug. I hate to have my hands in all the water. I need that glove!! And the idea of putting soap in a cup for brushes has never occurred to me lol. I double up with shadow brushes too lol
Heidi Ledford omg that’s awesome! I never thought about my pampered chef tool to squeeze my sponges. Thank u!
What a FANTASTIC video. Just want I needed... Seriously lol. Thanks Jessica ❤
Pro tip: (jk I'm no pro, hence why I discovered this) do not rub your sponges across silicone, it will tear them to shreds. This includes the insert you get with solid beauty blender cleanser. You're welcome. Thank my wrecked RT sponge AND my wrecked BB. RIP, my loves. 😇
Jessica uses the expression “the reality is” more than anyone I’ve ever heard in my life lol
Plz make a video on best drugstore makeup brushes
That lipstick you are wearing is gorgeous on you! Do you remember what lipstick you were wearing? Seriously so beautiful!
Thank you for the video. I hate spending money on brush/sponge cleanser. So expensive!
I need one of those gloves! I use the Zote mexican soap, it's like $2.00 for a hugeee soap and works wonderful! it lasts forever and cleans really good both sponges and brushes, you should definitely pick on up on your next walmart visit!
This video was so satisfying!
You don't need water for cinema secret, instructions usually come with the product...works AMAZINGLY...no water,..dip...swirl on paper towel...Magic happens...good luck!
I use zote soap. It's amazing! It cleans so well!
Also for drying my brushes, I take them and brush them in one direction on the texture really fast on my silicone mat and it helps get a lot of the water out of it so my brushes dry super fast
Hi Jessica! I just so happened to watch a Cinema Secrets rep on Instagram at the makeup show demonstrating that you barely touch a brush to the liquid and wipe it off on a paper towel? Does that only work for smaller brushes? I love using Zote bat soap under running water to clean brushes and especially beauty sponges! It removes all stains in a sponge left from foundation etc.
thanks for a sneak peek at how you do yours.
Hope you had a wonderful trip to Disney and Universal! Hope you’ve invested in DVC! You certainly would get your money’s worth! Look into if you can write it off against your hubby’s WDW business,! 😘💋
Philosophy purity cleans brushes great
Easy ans fast way to clean sponges is wet them, put a bit of dish soap, put it in a bowl of water and microwave for about 30 seconds.
You can put a few together.. Works amazing.
The pink Zote laundry bar is literally the best thing I have ever tried for brushes and sponges. And it's like what? ¢99 in the US.. I'm in Denmark so I order it online for $7-8 USD but it is worth it 😁
I've found thru the many years of the dreadful makeup brush cleaning, that Ivory soap or body wash and just using the palm of my hand and fingers does the best job. Then I roll a hand towel up a little and lay my brushes on rolled end so they are elevated a little. It's fast easy and they get super clean. I've bought all kinds of kits. And tried just about everything.. This works the best for me.
still my go-to brush cleaning method is the one I learned from Michelle Phan YEARS ago. 2 parts dawn dish soap 1 part olive oil. I have never had the urge to buy brush cleaners or things to help clean (cleaning mitts, etc) BUT I must say I did try my friends cinema secrets cleaner and that stuff is magical just not as price friendly
Please try shea moisture african black bar soap, it makes washing brushes so easy and quick. It even dries faster too. (I use cinema secrets spray in between washes)
Is it good for synthetic ones?
@@LivingInChrysalis yes 🙂
WHY do people take the time to thumbs down a video. Just dont do that just don't watch it!! That grinds my gears lmao
Your method is similar to mine. Enjoy your videos! I also got rid of the trees because they stretched and my brushes started falling out. I love blender cleaner for my BB. ❤️😊🌹
Just roll up a washcloth and prop the brushes up so they have a tilt.. That's what I do and I haven't had anything shed yet and it's been 4 years now lol 🤷 ooh and with my sponges I put it in some Micellar water and then rinse it thru and then wash it with baby shampoo and a drop or two of Dawn and they seem to get super clean!
Instead of a brush cleaning mat I just put a pair of regular rubber gloves and use hot water to clean my brushes. I have eczema and that really helped.
Instead of a brush cleaning mat I just put a pair of regular rubber gloves and use hot water to clean my brushes. I have eczema and that really helped.
BEST thing I've ever found for brush/sponge cleaning is liquid castor oil soap like Dr. Bronner's. However, the Equate brand equivalent from Walmart is every bit as good and $6 for a 32 oz. bottle while the Dr. Bronner is around $14.
Jessica, if you are going to leave your brushes and sponges THAT long, I'd SANITIZE them besides cleaning them. They are NOT the same. Give them a spritz with rubbing alcohol. Cleaning does NOT mean sanitizing. Especially now with a baby in the home.
I don’t own one of those gloves. I use bars of soap from hotels because they typically have a bumpy or grainy texture. I literally rub the brushes on the bar of soap while it’s under the running water. I do the same for my sponges and it works pretty quickly. I used to lay them on a towel to dry but it seemed to take a while to get completely dry. I don’t have as many brushes as some people do so I need them to dry fast. I took an empty ( cleaned out) large plastic juice container and cut holes in the top. I stick my brushes in the holes and they dry standing up. I guess I’m too cheap to buy a holding rack. Lol! It works for me! 🤷♀️ Thank you for another great video 💕
Standing up or facing down? And if facing down, how do u get them in there? I'm trying to picture it in my mind. It sounds like a good idea cause a lot of those brush trees, they only hold like 12 brushes.
Do you just like rock up to a hotel and go “scuse me! Can I grab a bar of soap to clean my makeup brushes?”
Jess! I know u don't usually wear false lashes but are you wearing them in this video???? If not.....what mascara are you wearing?!?!?!?! 😍
Shirt and lip color please 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️!!!!
Also you can use a little olive oil mixed with Dawn green "Apple" Dishwashing Liquid. Try it! It WORKS--not only on makeup brushes but beauty blenders too!
I've got a brush tree and I love it. I have so many . When I am not being lazy, I do a bunch every day. I have a bunch. I have also have a spray bottle full of micellar water and wipe the favorites after each use. I use baby shampoo.
I have used Shea moisture baby wash and it’s worked well. I switch between that, Dr Bronners, and Real Techniques liquid brush cleanser. Love your shirt. We live in South Bend and love going to the Stray Dog!!❤️🐶
I use Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap to deep clean because you're SUPPOSED to do a deep clean with soap and water on my Real Techniques brush washing mat, then I place them on my towel rack using ponytail holders to dry them. In between, I use the Sonia Kashuk brush cleaning spray.
I must be way over cleaning and rinsing my brushes. It takes me at least a couple hours I believe. I keep on until there mustn’t be a trace leftover on each sponge and brush, i probably do a minimum of couple minutes on each one.
I always put my sponges in the microwave & I ALWAYS remove the rubber pad from my eyelash curler to clean all sides of it as well as making sure the groove it sits in is clean & water isn’t trapped in it by the rubber pad. I have purchased multiple brand name cleansing mats/gloves at T.J. MAXX for a huge % off!
My God watching this was so cathartic....I hate cleaning my brushes but love after I’m done.,I gotta go clean my brushes now 😊😂😊
I like to use either Dial anti-bacterial soap (powerful cleanser), Dove bar (regular or sensitive skin), and Suave clarifying shampoo. I’m also testing out Equate’s Peppermint Castile soap
I use Dr. Bronners or hotel bar soap for my deep clean for cream/Liquid soiled brushes/sponges. Cinema Secrets for at my vanity for powder shadow brush spot cleaning. I'm weird because I love sitting down to deep clean my brushes and catch up on YT videos. Do it once a week. Something satisfying about starting a Monday morning with all clean brushes!
Hi, try shower oil from Rituals, I personally use ritual of happy buddha oil, but I suppose scent doesn't matter. It will blow your mind, especially with sponges. I swear by it!!! In Poland you can buy it at Sephora for around 8-10 bucks and they are also great like for your body especially for dry skin and does scents...
I use the cinema secrets for only my eye brushes not all of my brushes. It’s just too expensive for me and the big brushes suck it up. I use plain ole Castile soap to wash the bigger brushes. For the sponges I fill the sink with water add a little of the liquid Castile soap and let them soak for 20 minutes or so. Then scrub and rinse them. Super easy and WAY less expensive 😘
dawn dish detergent also works wonderfully. Like another commenter posted-“it cleans little duckies covered in crude oil”, it’ll clean makeup brushes. I just use the Castile soap because it’s upstairs in my bathroom and the dawn is in the kitchen 🤷🏻♀️
If this helps anyone, you can always find the cleansing mat/egg/mitts at discount stores like Ross, Marshalls &TJ Maxx. Amazon always has them very cheap, but if you don't have a Prime membership then you end up paying a ton for shipping or have to but more than just the 1 item to make it worth it. I also know that Mary Kay and Maskcara sell brush cleansers so if you have a friend who sells those brands, go support them instead of the bigger brands!