The Best Way To Clean Makeup Brushes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- This video is for all the makeup users with show stopping looks but messy makeup brushes! Cleaning makeup can be challenging and I love a challenge but, I've never cleaned a makeup brush before! 🫣 Today I got help from my expert wife Samantha who will show you how to keep your makeup tools nice and clean! These methods work on synthetic and natural fibers so your brushes can stay cleaner and last longer and trust us, your skin will thank you. Let's Clean That Up! ✨
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Timestamps:
00:00 Supplies Needed
00:52 Soak Small Brisles
01:31Clean Large Brushes
02:37 Clean Small Brushes
03:30 Cleaning Blender Sponges
04:07 Drying Makeup Brushes
04:50 Faster Drying Pro Tip!
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It's a testament to the quality and detail in your videos that I really enjoyed watching this, despite being a guy who has never worn makeup. Great job! 🙂👍
Same. And also checking the quality of the video to assess sending it to my sister and girlfriend
I really appreciate the kind words and thanks so much for watching!
I was shook when I read the name of the video 😂 I actually thought YOU were going to explain how to clean make up brushes. It was cute that you did a video with your wife❤
Had to bring in an expert on this one!
I use Castile soap, it saves me the extra step of mixing 2 products and it removes all makeup including concealer and foundation like a charm! 😊
Yes! Castile soap is another good option. I personally have never used it on natural hair brushes, so wanted to stick with a process I knew worked on all types. Thank you for sharing!
- Sam
Very nice job! Especially appreciated the tip about jojoba oil and the drying method.
Also nice it's a family effort 😊
Thanks so much for watching!
I thought I had a good technique UNTIL I saw this. The drying process using the three towels was epic. Thanks for sharing and enjoyed every minute!
Thanks Sam for the tips! I used to sell/apply makeup professionally so I had a pretty good idea of how to clean brushes but I learned two new things that I'll work into my routine next time I clean them!
Thank you so much! I have a lot of makeup artist friends, and y’all always have the best tips! - Sam
Good one ! I used to dread cleaning make-up brushes thank you
YES 😂 this is what I needed!!! Samantha is awesome!
Great video. Always looking for inexpensive cleaners for my makeup brushes.
Thank you! 🙌
You guys are fantastic teachers. I love your videos so much
❤ From Australia
Thank you! 😃
Excellent work on the video! You two are truly a charming pair. It’s my belief that Samantha should consider creating more content like this.
I use almost the same technique to clean paint brushes!
I always enjoy seeing new ideas for cleaning makeup brushes. My method is to lay a bar of soap on a washcloth in the sink. I dampen the soap with the faucet then one by one wet the bristles of the brush and swirl it in the soap until clean. I rub the bristles between my fingers if needed. When the bar of soap gets dirty I give it a spray with the faucet.
That was SO excellent and helpful !! Thank you so much for doing this for us.
I put all my sponges to the washing machinę (in special little laundrybag). They are clean and in good condition :)
Thank you for this video, it's a winner. I already had the mat and the alcohol so purchased the baby shampoo and the oil. I was amazed how well it cleaned my brushes, they are like brand new. I have tried various brush cleaners and found Cinema Secrets to be the best but it was still quite a lot of work and lots of paper towels. Your combo is by far the best and is more cost effective.
Great tips as always, thanks to both of you x🇬🇧👍🏻x
Thank you so much for these great brush cleaning steps… I am excited to use them! Awesome job, Sam!
Thanks for watching!
Great video! And the Mrs. is beautiful! 💜
I loved your tips, and your methods were really clearly demonstrated. I do have to wonder about the jojoba oil part, though. Almost all soap is meant to break down oil. The fact that the oil is added with the soap at the same time renders the oil inactive, if my chemistry is correct! Yes, oil does break down oil, but not if soap is used at the same time… maybe this isn’t correct? It would save some money if the oil were not essential to the process! Just a thought. Great video! 😊
Thank you for the insight! I love learning new things like that. The oil has always been helpful in conditioning my brushes, too, but you can absolutely do the process without it if you don’t have it around.
- Sam
Goodness! Yes! My way too! 🙏🏻
Great video. I'm lazy, so I use a bit of makeup remover (oil based on DRY brushes), let absorb for 10-15 minutes. Rinse and all the makeup comes out. Next use a bit of Dawn, use rubber scrubber, rinse well and let air dry. For stubborn foundation stains, let the dawn soak for a bit and rub with scrubber until clean, rinse. Use a makeup remover you bought and don't necessarily like to save from using your fav.
Great. Thank you. 😊
Seems easy enough. Quick question - some of the sponges say they have an antibacterial coating. How does the the soap and oil affect this coating, if at all? Thx!
This is a great question! I did a bit of research and looked at how some brands recommend cleaning those types of sponges. You can use the process in the video, I would probably forgo the oil just to be safe. You may find, though, that some stains may not come out. So, just be aware! Thanks for asking! - Sam
I've found that dial soap, just the plain orange antibacterial soap, removes the makeup the fastest.
Great video! :) Your 2-3 towel system (the other one that you usually mention in your videos) really helped me stop feeling overwhelmed by grimy surfaces.
Question- does baking soda actually absorb odor? Lol. You should make a video going over which "old wives tale" tips work and dont work!
I'm so glad it’s helped you out! I love hearing that. As for your question, baking soda can absorb odor! I’ve personally found activated charcoal to work better.
Excellent Video! thanks for sharing.
Great suggestions Samantha!
Loved it ❤❤❤
nice video. I just use simple soap and it does the job :)
This is exactly how I wash my brushes, only I use Dr. Bronner's castille soap, which is oil based, so I can skip a step. 😊
I've found that applying soap directly to the brush may make it harder to rinse out (especially for bigger brushes) so I make a little cup of diluted soap and dip in that. Perhaps my rinsing needs patience!
Thank you for great tips. I never used Jojoba oil but I will now
Hope you like it!
What a nice voice, good tips!
Excellent tutorial thank you!
You're awesome. Thank you.
I just use Cinema Secrets Professional Cleanser!! You just need a small glass bowl and a little of the cleanser and you simple dip and swish your brushes quickly. then wipe off on towel!! Their dry and left with a soft vanilla scent!! Perfectly cleaned and soft make-up brushes!!
Great thank you
Would an oil based soap or cleanser work just as well as an oil and separate cleanser?
If you’re cleaning synthetic brushes you can use a bit of Dawn Dish soap instead, and that will break down the oil and cleanse at the same time. I have really sensitive skin and a mix of natural hair/synthetic brushes, so I use this method so I don’t have to have multiple cleaners or use anything that may be too harsh. Thanks for asking!
- Sam
Thanks so much for this! Incredibly useful. Have a makeup brush cleaner that I bought and like, but I don’t like single use products, so I’ll definitely be going with no fragrance baby shampoo when it runs out.
Question on the jojoba oil: is there a particular reason for jojoba oil or could you use any gentle oil? I don’t currently use it for anything, but if it’s important or has other uses, I’d be glad to try.
Yay! Glad to hear you liked it ☺️ I like Jojoba oil because I have sensitive/acne prone skin and it’s non comedogenic. But, if you have an oil that you like and you know it doesn’t bother your skin, try it out! - Sam
Thank you! 🤗
I've found that drying my brusher with a hair dryer works a lot better than air drying (i live in cold humid environment). Have only been doing this for a few months, so we'll have to see about the longevity of the brushes..
Can we use essential oils or almond oil or coconut oil or olive oil rather than jojoba?
Thank you for that information
thanks
Eye caterpillars! But great info, thanks!
Great video, always excellent!
Can you recommend any other oil to use please? X
I’m sorry, I haven’t tried any other oils because of my sensitive skin. If your brushes are synthetic and you’re needing to cut down on oil, a bit of Dawn Dish soap will do the job as well. Hope this helps!
- Sam
I always keep a spray bottle of 60/40 vinegar/Dawn. Wet the brushes, spray with the V/D mixture, rub on the pad, instant clean. Way simpler than this method.
I dump mine in the sink filled with water rub it on a stick of bar soap and then on my hand and then rinse. That being said most of my brushes are from like wet n wild, elf, bh cosmetics, and a few from eco tools and rt which all came from my older sister. So they were already kinda busted anyways. The only brushes i dont do this with is my two natural hair brushes.
Thank you so much for sharing your process! I always love to hear how others are cleaning things up! I have really sensitive skin, and I think the vinegar would be a bit too harsh for me. Dawn Dish soap can be great for synthetic brushes! I have a mix of natural hair/synthetic brushes, so I like using a cleanser that works for both. I also really love bold colors and glitter, so I’ve found my brushes need a good scrub once in a while. I do love the alcohol/distilled water mix for in between those baths, though, kinda like the one you mention. Thanks again for sharing! ☺️
- Sam
Thanks. What's Dawn?
@@redlady935Dawn dish soap, it’s a soap brand
Would caster oil work instead of jojoba oil?
So cool
Where did you purchase the beaker?
2:21 I’m a make up artist and I can tell by just looking at this brush that there is still some make up left in the middle of the brushes when you’ll spread them out you’d see .. it’s not that easy and quick to completely get them squeaky clean
Thats why you use your hands to get in there not these other tools
I just keep some dr Bronners unscented Castile soap in a small dropper bottle. I turn on my sink faucet, squirt a drop or two of the Castile soap on each brush head, massage each brush head for a few seconds, and rinse them off under the faucet. Lay them out to dry on a hand towel. It literally takes me 2 minutes and I have about ten brushes. You are welcome. 😅
I tried the same with oil a while back. Took forever to get the oil out. It eventually damaged my brushes. Clumped together
I'm a bit shook by the amount of soap and oil you will end up using if you do one brush at a time like that. I do all my large brushes (about 5-6) in the same solution and then repeat if needed. But overall, I think your method is good.
Can I use my Shuemura cleansing oil to wash my brushes, instead of jojoba oil?
Hi Brandon, please teach us how to clean kids' stuff--dirty playmats, table with crayon & sharpie marks, stuffed animals that cannot be machine washed...appreciate it!
What if you feel the need tobclean them daily?
That's a bit excessive, tbh I just rub them off before and after use when I use them until they need to be washed
I’ve always known the pronunciation of “jojoba” thanks to the Steve Martin Pink Panther movie lol
Regular bar soaps could do more fantastic job with less effort, less water and containers usage, and less money 🥰
What if makeup is not oil based?
I need to find a way to do this without getting my hands wet. This i guess is not it. i just cleaned my makeup brushes for the first time, and I havent done makeup in years so before I buy more makeup this step of knowing how to remove the makeup off my face and brushes seems to be a big deal
I clean dirty sponges by dampening them with water, rubbing in some Zote soap (great laundry soap) and throwing them in a mesh lingerie bag and washing them in my washing machine when I wash towels, face cloths. Let them air dry. I wait until I have 4 or 5 that need to be cleaned.
Cheaper method: dawn and extra virgin olive oil
That works too! The only thing to keep in mind is that’s Dawn is not great for natural hair brushes.
@@CleanThatUp idk, i’ve been doing it for 14 years and my brushes are still in perfect shape
I use a cheap salad spinner to clean my beauty blenders… rinse and spin.. done.
Why most wives called Samantha are true soulmates and wife material? 😂😂😂
Keep 2 sets of make-up brushes.
Actually， we have a “portable electric washing mechine” specially design for makeup brushes cleaner, dear,you dont need to use you hand to wash again.
You guys speak the same 😂
It happens after 15 years of marriage 😂
Um.
Soaking your brushes means you’re going to get water into the ferrule, which can cause mold.
You’re very obviously getting water into that area, watching you swirl around the brushes in the container.
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Can I not just wash it and dry?
@courtneyquarantine Since this has been a topic lately.
I wonder why we need the pad when we can just use our hands and fingers to be delicate or more aggressive with the amount of force we use. Other than that, I appreciate the video tips.