By keeping your makeup brushes soft you can not only protect your skin from such wounds, but also preserve your makeup brush to make it last much longer! Besides,soft makeup brushes ensure smooth makeup application for the appearance of a healthy complexion and a polished look.
The best way to keep your makeup brushes soft is by cleaning them. Another thing you can do is using conditioner to soften your makeup brushes.
The following is how to clean makeup brushes and soften makeup brushes with conditioner:
►Rinse your makeup brush for about one minute in a steady stream of warm water to wet all bristles. Use your fingertips to separate the bristles and to dissolve clumps, remove particles and loosen debris. Turn off the water source. Place the bristles between your thumb and index finger and apply light pressure to smooth them and to remove excess water.
►Wash your makeup brush for about one minute under a steady stream of warm water, using your fingertips to massage a dime-sized amount of foaming facial cleanser or shampoo into the bristles. Makeup brush cleaner also is an option. Rinse and repeat. Turn off the water source. Place the bristles between your thumb and index finger and apply light pressure to smooth them and to remove excess water. Shake the brush to remove more moisture.
►Apply a dime-sized amount of hair conditioner into the bristles, using your fingertips to distribute the solution evenly. Leave the conditioner on for about three minutes. Rinse and repeat the process to remove residue. Place the bristles between your thumb and index finger and apply light pressure to smooth them and to remove excess water. Shake the brush to remove more moisture.
►Fold a paper towel in half lengthwise and lay it across the palm of one hand. Use your other hand to tap the makeup brush bristles onto the paper towel to remove any remaining liquid. Lay the brush on a fresh paper towel to air-dry for approximately 30 minutes. After drying, you’ll find that your brushes are as soft as when you originally bought them!
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►Wash your makeup brush for about one minute under a steady stream of warm water, using your fingertips to massage a dime-sized amount of foaming facial cleanser or shampoo into the bristles. Makeup brush cleaner also is an option. Rinse and repeat. Turn off the water source. Place the bristles between your thumb and index finger and apply light pressure to smooth them and to remove excess water. Shake the brush to remove more moisture.
►Apply a dime-sized amount of hair conditioner into the bristles, using your fingertips to distribute the solution evenly. Leave the conditioner on for about three minutes. Rinse and repeat the process to remove residue. Place the bristles between your thumb and index finger and apply light pressure to smooth them and to remove excess water. Shake the brush to remove more moisture.
►Fold a paper towel in half lengthwise and lay it across the palm of one hand. Use your other hand to tap the makeup brush bristles onto the paper towel to remove any remaining liquid. Lay the brush on a fresh paper towel to air-dry for approximately 30 minutes. After drying, you’ll find that your brushes are as soft as when you originally bought them!
1.when you use conditioner to soften your makeup brushes, you should avoid conditioners that are too oily.
2.Besides conditioner, you can also try baby shampoo to soften your makeup brushes
Clean your makeup brushes thoroughly and make them soft again. Then, when they are dry, you can start using your newly softened brushes. It will help you apply your makeup evenly and create the look you want.
