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September 8, 2016
This is my homemade version of a makeup and brush cleanser solution that works as well as the $12 ones at the shops. It's easy to make and easy to use. If you don't have coconut oil, you can also use olive oil.
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Total Time: 5 minutes
Supplies:
2 parts antibacterial dish soap
1 part coconut oil or olive oil
luke warm water
1 plate (not a paper plate)
1 lint-free towel, t-shirt, or paper towel
Steps:
For the purposes of this tutorial, I cleaned one brush. In a plate, add one big drop of dish soap and half a drop of coconut oil.
Wet your dirty makeup brush with some lukewarm water.
Dip your brush in the soap and oil solution and gently draw little circles. It will start to foam up and smell good. You can also use just your hand which I usually do-- I just didn't have extra photographer hands!
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Rinse bristles under lukewarm water. Swirl the brush against the palm of your hand until water runs clear. Please DO NOT use hot water as the temperature will ruin your brush.
Gently blot excess water with your towel. When rinsed, you do not want to prop it in a cup bristle side up as this will ruin your brush. Instead, fold your towel and lay the brush down at an angle, brush side down. Let dry.
*Foundation and eyeliner brushes should be cleaned often to keep bacteria away from your skin and your eyes.
This is my homemade version of a makeup and brush cleanser solution that works as well as the $12 ones at the shops. It's easy to make and easy to use. If you don't have coconut oil, you can also use olive oil.
