Hi lovlies! Hope you're all having a fantastic weekend. 

Today I decided to give my brushes a clean and thought that I would do a blogpost on it, just in case anyone was wondering about what sort of routine works best when cleaning their makeup tools. I find that the routine I am about to share with you works best for me and my brushes, and is the most efficient and hygienic way to ensure they're super clean before I use them again!

Step 1. - Firstly, I use the Daiso Makeup Brush Cleaner for my brushes. Not only is this product super cheap, but it also works really great! I pour a generous amount of product into any container and then dip my brush in the container to ensure the liquid covers the brush hairs

Step 2. - I then swirl my brush in my hand (in circle motions) under cold running water from a tap until I see that no more product is coming out of the brush, and there is no stains left. To double check this, I empty the liquid out of the container I originally used for the cleaner, and then pour a little more in and dip the brush in a few times. If no makeup mixes with the liquid, I then know its clean.

Step 3. - I rinse the brushes under the tap to ensure theres no liquid left in the hairs, and then I swirl the brush on a towel a few times to get any excess water out and then leave to dry on a towel overnight.

To clean my beauty blenders and sponges, I follow similar steps.

Step 1. - I use the Detergent for Puff and Sponge also from Daiso, which works really well! I apply this product directly onto my DRY sponge and start to massage the liquid in until the sponge starts to get soapy and product starts dripping out of it. I do find however then I need to keep reapplying the detergent as the sponge sucks up the liquid!

Step 2. - Once I feel that the sponge is clean enough, I rinse under cold water, ensuring also to 'massage' the sponge to get rid of any excess liquid and makeup. I repeat step 1 and 2 until there is no stains left on the sponge, or there is no makeup dripping out of it,

Step 3. - I rinse and squeeze the sponge one last time to make sure its completely clean, and then I bounce it on a towel to get rid of excess moisture (water and liquid) and then leave it to dry on the towel over night, or until dry.

As you can see, these steps are super simple and easy. I can't stress enough about the importance of cleaning your makeup tools often! Lots of bacteria live in your brushes and sponges. Think about all the days you were sweating whilst doing your makeup, you had breakouts, or you touched up after a long day where natural bacteria has landed on your face. YUCK when you think about it!! I try my best to clean my brushes AT LEAST once a week, it only takes 10 minutes if you continue this routine weekly.

Hope you guys learnt something and let me know what your brush cleaning routine is :)

xoxo

Brushes after being cleaned with Daiso products

Daisy Brush Cleaner and Sponge Detergent