5 Tips to Help Your Makeup Brushes Last Longer~

Wash Your Brushes Regularly
“You should wash your brushes at least once per month,” says Schlip. “It’s also important to clean your brushes as soon as you purchase them to remove any chemicals that might be coating the bristles.” She recommends cleaning brushes made with real hair with an organic baby shampoo since the hair is fragile. For synthetic brushes, you can use liquid dish soap or brush cleaner, both of which are a bit harsher. “Every once in a while, you should also wash your synthetic brushes with organic baby shampoo as well to remove any chemical buildup from the dish soap or brush cleaners,” she says.

Store Them Properly
“After washing, be sure to allow your brushes to air dry completely [before storing],” says Schlip. Once dry, keep them away from sunlight and dust. You can either roll up each brush separately with brush roll or store them in a cup with the bristles facing upward. “Leather or cotton brush roll is perfect,” says Schlip. Just make sure not to store them in airtight plastic. The key is to make sure they always keep their shape when not in use and are able to breathe.

Use the Right Brush with the Right Product
Natural hair brushes should be used with dry formulas (such as powder), and synthetic brushes should be used with liquids. “It’s about how well the hair absorbs the different product formulations,” says Schlip. “Synthetic bristles do not absorb as much product. You want the brush to pick up the perfect amount of product for best application onto the skin’s surface.”

Don’t Apply Aggressively
It’s imperative that you apply makeup with a light hand. If you push the brush too harshly into the makeup and then on your face, the bristles will spread and bend haphazardly. “Hair can fall out of the brush, which can result in uneven application,” says Schlip. Instead, she recommends using light-handed strokes to blend. “This is easier on the brush—and your skin.”

Go Synthetic
“Synthetic brushes usually last the longest,” says Schlip. Natural hair, on the other hand, is more delicate. “Synthetic bristles can be made out of nylon or taklon, which are great for applying liquids and can handle a little more wear and tear. Manmade bristles don’t break or fall out as frequently as natural bristles.”

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Post time: Nov-17-2021