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All of our experts agreed that a good makeup brush cleaner is one that cleans effectively without having to scrub or tug on the bristles to get the job done. While the makeup artists we spoke to clean their brushes almost daily (between clients, sets, and the like), if you’re only using your brushes on yourself, cleaning them once or twice a week is plenty, unless, says Rosado, you’ve used blue eyeshadow or pink blush (both of which are stubborn pigments). Well-cared-for brushes perform better - allowing product to sit on bristles can ruin the integrity of the brush, thus shortening its lifespan, and, needless to say, dirty brushes are also breeding grounds for germs and bacteria that can cause breakouts and infection. It’s an easy step to skip, but properly maintaining your makeup brushes can mean the difference between buying new brushes every year or two or keeping them for much, much longer - Isabel Rosado, an editorial makeup artist, says she has had some of hers for a decade.

While household products like olive oil and vinegar are often mentioned as solutions for brush cleaning, it's best to keep those in the kitchen, says Wizemann.Whether you’re wearing makeup daily or just occasionally applying an eye shadow look, you should be cleaning your brushes regularly.

'Small mats that come with cleaning soap ( like this one from beautyblender) are perfect: They are adequate to do the job well and require no additional storage.'

Textured cleansing mats 'that fit in the palm of your hand and are easy to use,' says Wizemann.

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Our pro favorites are EcoTools Makeup Brush Shampoo, Real Techniques Brush Cleaner, and French Nerds Nerdiest Brush Cleanser.

Makeup brush cleansers specifically made for cleaning makeup brushes.

Dawn dish soapis great for deep cleaning makeup sponges and beautyblenders to quickly emulsify oil-based foundations and concealers.

Use it to break down these heavier formulas.

' Ivory soaptakes liquid makeup off brushes quite well,' says Wizemann.

' Baby shampoos are widely used to clean brushes and they work really well,' says Wizemann, who recommends these gentle formulas especially for cleaning natural fiber brushes.

You have some options, according to our pros: What should I use to wash my makeup brushes? As far as cleaning your makeup sponge and beautyblender, it 'should be washed after every use they can harbor bacteria much easier than brushes as they are used wet and stay wet for a while after use,' says Wizemann. For liquid foundations, concealers, and eyeshadows, these 'should be cleaned daily as they are more prone to harbor bacteria that can potentially cause infections,' says Wizemann.

For brushes used with liquids or creams: Daily.

'Once or twice a week is probably adequate for brushes used for powder makeup such blushes and bronzers,' Wizemann says.

For brushes used with powders: 1-2 times a week.

'Ideally, the brushes should be cleaned every time you use them but that may be a real challenge to most of us,' says Sabina Wizemann, senior chemist at the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab. Here's what you need to know: How often should I clean my makeup brushes? Many makeup artists believe brushes are the most important step for achieving great makeup, so if it's been quite a while since you lathered up your own, it's time to get deep-cleaning.

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But according to the pros, it's essential to spend at least a few minutes each week getting the gunk out to prevent bacteria growth, acne, and more gross skin issues. Most of us are guilty of neglecting our makeup brushes, letting powder and cream formulas build up on the bristles for weeks, or using more than one color without cleaning in-between.

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