How Often Should You Wash Makeup Brushes?

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Clean makeup brushes stored upright in a container on a beauty workspace

Wash brushes used with liquid or cream products frequently—often weekly—and clean shared or heavily soiled tools before reuse. Eye-area tools deserve particular care.

Why cleaning matters

Residual makeup, skin oils, and moisture can accumulate in bristles. Clean brushes also apply products more consistently.

A gentle method

Wet only the bristles with lukewarm water, use a mild cleanser, massage gently, rinse thoroughly, reshape, then dry flat with bristles over a counter edge. Avoid soaking the ferrule and handle.

Clean and dry makeup brushes stored upright in a container

Can you share eye brushes?

Sharing eye makeup tools can transfer contaminants. Use clean individual tools, especially when someone has irritation or an infection.

Frequently asked question

For the most useful result, use the method above and check conditions specific to your device, ingredients, or situation. Details can vary even when the basic rule stays the same.

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