How to deep clean and dry brushes Tutorial

Brushes are an investment every makeup lover and every aspiring make-up artist has to make. No matter which brand of brushes you use, it is a must that you keep them clean at all times. Not only will it prolong the life of your tools, but washing them properly will decrease the chances of infection that may cause blemishes and irritations on the skin. There is a plethora of make-up brush cleansers in the market and most stores that sell brushes have them in stock as well. But why pay for more when you can clean them just as well using stuff that are easily available in our own homes?

I have prepared a short tutorial about how to wash and dry brushes using Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the trusty Fairy (yes, you got it right, the dishwashing liquid). You can use any brand of EVOO and substitute any dishwashing liquid you have at home. I usually wash my brushes after every use, because I don't wear make-up on an everyday basis and I hate keeping dirty brushes. But if you can't afford the downtime of waiting the brushes to dry, make sure to wash them at least once a week to prevent bacteria from multiplying. It's also healthy to do it this way because you'll have a routine and cleaning them often ensures that you don't contaminate your eyeshadows or make-up items with dirt and different shades. We don't want any browns on our beautiful green shades, do we?

Next, let's discuss the components of our "miracle" solution. Let's start with the dishwashing liquid. If it can clean even the grimiest of plates, then for sure it can give our brushes a squeaky bath. But the soap particles in it might cause damage to the bristles, so that's where the EVOO comes in. It conditions the bristles and keeps them "healthy".

So here are the steps:
1) Put an equal amount(more or less:P) of EVOO and Fairy on a plate.

2) Wet the dirty brush and tap off excess water. Start mixing the two ingredients with the bristles and rub them off against the plate or on your palm. Keep on doing it for a minute or until it's completely free of dirt.

3) Rinse the brush doing the same motion, rubbing it against your palm. And then hold it under running water with the bristles pointing downwards, making sure that it's free of any soap residue.

4) Tap off excess water and shape the bristles according to their "original shape".

5) Fold a towel and lay the brush, put the bristles on the edge so that its shape isn't disturbed.

Note: You can use a mild baby shampoo in lieu of the EVOO-Fairy solution.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope I was able to help you with this post:) See ya<3

My 5 must-have MAC Eye Brushes

         
Brushes are great makeup tools. They can truly improve the outcome of your work. Whether you're a professional, a beginner or just another makeup addict like me, having the right tools and in this case make up brushes, is very important. There are many reasons why you should invest in brushes. First, blending is a tedious task without the bristles of a brush. It is almost impossible to achieve proper blending using your fingers or sponges. Second, brushes may seem expensive at first but with the right care, they can last you for ages, unlike sponges or those cotton-bud types that are available in market. And they're more environment-friendly because you don't throw them immediately:). Last but not the least, they are gentler unlike your fingers because they exert lesser effort against the sensitive skin around the eyes which is very prone to wrinkles and sagging. You might wonder why I chose MAC. It's because most makeup gurus refer to these brushes all the time and are somewhat used as the benchmark in the "brush industry". Of course there are other fabulous brushes by other brands but I'll talk about them in some other post. For now, let's see which MAC ones have made it to my list. Happy reading!

1) MAC 224(soft dome, tapered blending brush)
-Is a long, fluffy brush with a dome- shaped tip designed for seamless blending. (161 SR)

2) MAC 239(flat stiff,eye shading brush)

-It's a flat, slightly dome-shaped goat-hair brush. It is soft and dense to shade or blend eye shadow or emollient-based products. This brush has a tapered, rounded edge with smooth, firm, fine fibres.(139SR)



3) MAC 219(pencil brush)

-It’s a soft, fairly firm brush with densely packed bristles and shaped liked a pencil's tip, thus the name. It's designed for precision blending of color especially on the lower lashline and for smudging liners.(139SR)

4) MAC 226(small tapered blending brush)

-A limited edition brush. It is a small, slightly tapered, dome shaped brush that is especially designed for the crease. It is a fab tool especially for those who have small eyes and monolids(aka "east asian" eyelids).(Price is currently unavailable)

5) MAC 217(stiff dome, blending brush)
-My darling brush! This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. It's great for packing colors, and blends colors like a dream. Definitely a must-have!(124SR)

Hope you enjoyed it! See ya<3

Ice