Beauty

Wash your makeup brushes super fast and use them again immediately? Here’s how you do it

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Lotte laughing with makeup brushes in her hands

If you're reading this, it's your sign to grab your brushes and clean them. It really doesn't have to be a complicated task with soap, water, or special rubber cleaning mats. It can also be short but powerful. And the best part is: your brush is immediately ready for use again. Ideal, right?

I try to do this a few times a week, especially when I use a brush for several days for my foundation. Then I find it nice and fresh, and it prevents impurities and irritations. Moreover, your makeup looks better with a clean brush.

How do I do this so quickly? With the Parian Spirit Brush Cleaner or the brush cleaner from M.A.C Cosmetics and a piece of kitchen roll (but toilet paper or a tea towel works too). You spray the cloth with the cleaner and rub the bristles of the brush over the wet part of the cloth. You can immediately see how much dirt comes off—really bizarre! Then you rub the brush over the dry part of the cloth (or grab a clean sheet), which makes the bristles dry quickly and you can use the brush again right away. And as an extra bonus: it smells wonderfully fresh again.

Tip: Do you use a brush very often? Then give it a thorough wash regularly with special brush soap, check all tips here. This way, the quality stays good and you can enjoy the same brush for up to 17 years, just like I do.