{How To} Clean Makeup Brushes

When it comes to cleaning my makeup brushes, I admittedly don't do it as often as I should (experts suggest about every 2 weeks!) All of that built-up makeup, oil, dirt, dead skin cells, and bacteria (ew!) can cause breakouts and clog your pores, so it's necessary to clean your brushes regularly. Instead of buying fancy potions to clean my brushes, I just use baby shampoo. It's super gentle and just as effective. First, run your brush under the water to get some of the caked-on makeup residue off. Then, simply mix a few drops of baby shampoo in a bowl of lukewarm water. Swirl your brush in the soapy water - try to focus on the bristles rather than the base - if it gets wet, it could cause the glue to loosen and the bristles to fall out! After washing your brush, rinse thoroughly under the faucet. Then re-shape the bristles and lay the brush flat on a towel to dry. It should dry within 6-8 hours. I recommend cleaning them at night so they're ready for use by the next morning!