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DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner

When is the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? I try to do it once a week, but last time I ran out of makeup brush cleaner. So I figured out how to make my own… and luckily I already had all the ingredients right in my own bathroom. I was super impressed with how well it worked – but to be sure, I asks my girls (16, 22 and 25) to each try it and they all loved it, too! Now we make a double batch to clean our brushes once week.

Makeup brush cleaner is so expensive - and I had no idea you could make it at home. Pinning this one to remember to make it!

DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner

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Making this DIY makeup brush cleaner TODAY! I think I have everything right in my cabinet - looks like a great homemade version.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup distilled water
  • 1/2 cup witch hazel
  • 2 tablespoons baby wash (or shampoo)
  • 1/4 teaspoon argan oil (or olive oil will work)

Directions:

Pour all of the ingredients into a clean bottle, adding the oil in last. Shake well each time before using.

I didn't even know you could make your own makeup brush cleaner. Definitely trying this one because my brushes never get clean enough!

To use the cleaner, put a small amount in the bottom of a glass container (I used a drinking glass) and swish around several times to work the cleaner through the bristles. Rinse the brush thoroughly under cool water, then towel dry on a soft, clean cloth. I also like to lightly blow dry the brush, I feel like it helps keep it even softer.

So why clean your brushes regularly? 1) It helps your makeup go on better. It will appear more even and will last longer. 2) Preventing breakouts. You use the brush, it picks up oils from your skin. Next time you add more makeup to the brush then reapply next time, it builds up over and over again. With time, the extra oils actually create more breakouts – and no one likes that! 3) It helps your brushes last longer. Mine were a big investment (as were yours) – so take care of them and they will last much longer.

Just take a few minutes once a week to use the makeup brush cleaner on your tools once a week – it’s absolutely worth it.

 

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About Gina Luker

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Sandi says

    March 8, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    thanks, i really appreciate this. i have been meaning to buy some brush cleaner but i would much rather make it!

    Reply
  2. Robin says

    March 9, 2016 at 9:35 am

    I never thought of using anything but soap and water. Interesting.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      March 10, 2016 at 8:52 am

      I thought the same – but the witch hazel helps with bacterial growth and the oil keeps your brushes softer. Kinda weird, but it works 🙂

      Reply
  3. Emily Moye says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:50 am

    Gina,

    Why Argan oil? Would Avocado or Jojoba work too? And what do you think of using Castille Soap for a more natural approach?

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      April 15, 2016 at 6:14 am

      Yep, you could easily use another oil – I just had Argan oil on hand. And you could definitely use Castille soap – I just happened to have baby wash on hand, too.

      Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  4. Brianna says

    August 8, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    Can I use this cleaner on my beauty blender?

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      August 10, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Yep! We use it on ours and it works great.

      Reply
  5. Ana Maria Noa says

    March 15, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    I can’t wait to try this technique on my brushes. 🙂

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      March 18, 2019 at 10:31 am

      It works great Ana, good luck!

      Reply

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