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Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:24 pm |
Just wondering if it's advisable to do it periodically and if so, how would I go about doing it? |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:35 pm |
Absolutely! I clean mine every week with shampoo, let air dry before use again. When I can buy another kabuki brush for a spare, I'll probably start cleaning twice a week! |
_________________ 44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:37 pm |
Since they are made of natural hairs, do you use conditioner too? |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:39 pm |
I finally had cleaned my brushes for the first time about a month back and I was amazed at how much product was in them! I can't believe I never did it sooner as I've had these brushes for probably atleast 2 years! I used the Clinique brush cleaner, which seemed to work pretty well. I don't think I let them air dry long enough though as my blush brush (when I put it back into my fold up case) lost a bit of it's shape. I should probably clean them again and then keep it up on some sort of schedule. |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:44 pm |
I try to clean mine weekly with baby shampoo (I use California Baby brand.) Not sure if this is the best product to use, but I did see it recommended on a brush site. |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:51 pm |
I use baby shampoo to clean my brushes. Face brushes, usually at least once a week. Eyebrushes - whenever the colours don't apply true. However in between shampoos I often wipe clean my brushes.
I just don't want to get eye infections or even more pimples than I have already. |
_________________ Mid-20s Asian female (since I am not mature enough to be called a woman ). Skin is combination with tendency to dryness around the cheeks and prone to blemishes. Naturally coarse black hair . Lastly but most importantly, you need something purchased in Australia I will be happy to CP :. |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:37 pm |
I need to start cleaning mine more regularly. |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:54 pm |
MAC sells a very gentle brush cleaner that is uber simple to use and cheap -- under 6.00. Just splash a bit on a cotton pad or piece of tissue and then wipe the brush until it wipes clean. Drys fast and can be used right away -- in case you only have one brush and multiple colours. |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 12:49 am |
I should clean mine more. I just cleaned them tonight and I am going to aim for once a week. I use Cetaphil, which does a great job of getting all the product out, especially my foundation brush. I hear a mild shampoo also works. |
_________________ 28 / Asian / oily tzone + dehydrated / Acne under control, fading acne marks. Still have clogged pores. |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:23 pm |
I use paula's choice one step cleanser for combo/oily skin, clean the brushes once every 1-2 weeks. So far I've been happy with the results. |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:32 pm |
My mom taught me just to use a bit of liquid soap and water in the palm of my hand, swirl the brush around in it, rinse, gently shake dry, and let dry standing up.
I'm beginning to freak out b/c a lot of the DIY recommendations I've seen on this board are some of the same things my mom used to tell me to do when I became a teen |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 7:17 pm |
tsjmom wrote: |
My mom taught me just to use a bit of liquid soap and water in the palm of my hand, swirl the brush around in it, rinse, gently shake dry, and let dry standing up.
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You shouldn't let your brush dry standing up because the water drips to the base and will loosen the glue causing your brush hairs to fall out. Many sites recommend against this, including Jane Iredale's. I just lay mine down with the brush head over the sink and let it airdry. |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 7:22 pm |
I clean mine with handsoap |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:16 pm |
I use an antibacterial hand soap. So far, so good. |
_________________ Blond, Swedish/Cherokee, normal/dry skin, a sucker for products, gizmos, and treatments that are "age-defying." Just hit the big 4-0 |
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Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:33 pm |
Yes, you should be washing them every two weeks at minimum. I wash mine like I washed my oil-painting brushes: rinse them under the tap in lukewarm water (water is not turned on too strong), put baby shampoo in the palm of my hand, swirl the brush head in the shampoo, then thoroughly rinse until the water runs clear. I then press some of the water out with a towel, then leave them to air-dry upright in a cup. |
_________________ Light, yellow undertones, dark hair & eyes, extremely combo., resistant skin prone to congestion, dryness AND breakouts! |
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Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:16 am |
I wash mine every two weeks and use a mild shampoo. It's very important not to let them dry standing up; I rest mine on a shelf to dry. |
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Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:37 am |
I do it weekly, just using my shampoo and conditioner. They are still good to use. |
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Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:36 pm |
I 'try' to do it weekly but really depends on how often I use a certain brush. I just use tepid water and mild shampoo and avoid letting the water hit the metal part (sorry for the lack of the proper term :P). And the brushes can be left to dry flat on the counter. I usually put a piece of paper towel or clean towel underneath and let the brush head hang over the side of the counter. |
_________________ 20's: rare pimples and oily T-zone..annoying little blackhead buggers on nose |
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Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:39 pm |
I use Cover FX brush cleaning solution. It has tea tree oil in it and find that its very effective.
This post reminds me to go wash mine...I haven't done it in a while! (oops!) |
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Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:41 am |
I use a mild liquid soap and then let them air dry before using them again. |
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Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:02 am |
Hi,
Blendercleanser is FABULOUS! Of course you could just use shampoo and conditioner to cleanse your brushes, I use Dr. Bronner's castille soap myself most of the time, and it works perfectly. But I love the ease and simplicity of blendercleanser. It is a biodegradeable, enzymatic cleanser for brushes and sponges. It works really well, and the dispenser is akin to the professional brush cleaners you see at makeup counters, which is nice. It also comes with a couple of sponges that have not right angles, so they apply makeup more flawlessly. I highly recommend it.
www.beautyblender.net
--avalange |
_________________ http://newnaturalbeauty.tumblr.com/ 37, light-toned olive skin, broken caps, normal skin. My staples: Osea cleansing milk, Algae Oil, Advanced Protection Cream, Eyes & Lips, Tata Harper, Julie Hewett makeup, Amazing Cosmetics Powder, & By Terry Light Expert, Burnout, and daily inversion therapy and green smoothies! |
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Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:26 pm |
do not use conditioner- it COULD ruin your brush hair |
_________________ mwa :* |
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Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:12 pm |
I wash mine regularly with a mild soap or baby shampoo. Put some in my hand, swirl the brush around in it. Then rinse..rinse..and rinse again..then pat dry in a clean towel and lay on side on a sink edge, never upright.
I also wipe mine every time I use them with a tissue soaked in brush cleaner (as opposed to brush wash), I use Trish McEvoy but I think Mac do a good one too. |
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Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:28 am |
I always leave mine upright to dry - it never even occurred to me not to till I read all this - will leave them lying flat from now on! |
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Sat Jan 06, 2007 9:39 am |
baby shampoo and a touch of tea tree oil for disinfection. leave to dry flat in a warm place. I do mine every week |
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