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Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:51 pm  |
I just purchased a couple of MAC brushes and am wondering how to clean and maintain them. Brush cleanser? Shampoo? Any suggestions?  |
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Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:55 pm |
| to cleanse them i just either use my usual hair conditioner or i will use the usual bodywash I am using at the time. It does the job without being harsh! |
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age 33 .. skin dry with odd breakout now and then. skin color best i can describe is golden brown..tans easily |
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Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:06 pm |
After each use I use Smashbox Brush Cleaner - you don't need to wash it out, just spritz onto a kleenex and wipe your brush.
For a full clean, I use MAC brush cleanser in a spritz bottle. I recommend buying Clinique's brush cleaner for the bottle, then using the MAC for refills. I clean the brushes one by one. First, dampen the brush under running water. Do not let water trickle down to where the metal meets the wood - it will deteriorate the glue holding the brush together. Once the brush is damp, spray cleaner onto it and gently massage it. Rinse and gently squeeze out excess water. If the buildup is heavy (ie on a foundation brush or anything with a cream product) then it might be worth a second go. Then place it on a paper towel. Repeat.
I tend to use a paper towel with something to prop it up - currently I use a toothbrush holder from the dollar store, and place the brush so that the end of the handle is propped up on the holder and the wet brush head is on the towel. This way water won't seep into the handle. Let the brushes dry overnight. Some of the bigger brushes may still be damp, I would just continue to let them dry. |
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Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:27 pm |
I use MAC cleanser for a quick rinse. Every two weeks I use Baby Shampoo for a thorough cleanse.
Somehow the spritz method doesn't work well for me. I feel it's too harsh for the brush. |
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Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:49 pm |
No need to buy a special product (unless you really want to). Just use a gentle shampoo or liquid cleanser (face wash you don't like can be used up this way...I also like Dr. Bronner's lavender castile soap).
I wash my makeup brushes like I wash paint brushes: Squirt a bit of cleanser into the palm of your hand, gently swirl the brush head into the soap, then rinse it under the tap using tepid water while keeping the brush pointing down--always keep the brush pointing down to prevent water and soap from weakening the glue.
Rinse thoroughly and gently, using your fingers to part the bristles to make sure all the soap and gunk gets off (I rinse until the water runs clear). Then gently squeeze or blot excess water with a towel or paper towel, reshape the bristles with your fingers, and lay the brushes down flat to dry (never upright). |
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Light, yellow undertones, dark hair & eyes, extremely combo., resistant skin prone to congestion, dryness AND breakouts! |
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