The Makeup Brush Cleaner for When You Need Some Elbow Grease
Made from performance-grade silicone and perfectly sized for your hand, Real Techniques Brush Cleansing Palette, $14.99, lets you get down and dirty with your brush's bristles. Simply massage the head of your brush against the textured surface to work out gunk and grime for a superthorough clean. Paired with the brand's gel cleanser (two small packets come with the palette) and a splash of warm water, it's the perfect antidote for brushes under serious duress.
The luxury sedan of the brush-cleaning world, the award-winning Sigma 2X Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Glove, $39, is a six-in-one product designed to streamline your cleaning process. With two sides (one for face brushes and one for eye brushes) and three different groove styles designed to either rinse, wash or refine, you can customize your scrub depending on the density and size of your brush. After adding a bit of cleaning solution and warm water, gently work the bristles into the area of the glove for your wash and brush type. Talk about a handy tool.
Makeup remover wipes are the ultimate lazy-girl skin care staple. They make it easy to take off the day, while simultaneously pumping glow-inducing ingredients into skin. And now there are wipes that do the same thing for your makeup brushes (okay, they might not make them glow, but you get the idea).
E.L.F. Cosmetics Brush Cleaner Wipes, $3, remove dirt and powdery residue with a few quick wipes and cost less than, well, most anything. Cruelty-free and vegan, they're perfect for no-mess cleanings when you're in a pinch.
Made with non-irritating and skin-soothing plant-based ingredients, EcoTools Makeup Brush Cleansing Cloths, $6.99, temporarily rid your brushes of dirt, grime and other nasty unmentionables. They won't leave behind icky oils or residue, so your brushes will stay in tip-top shape, consistently delivering a flawless makeup application.
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who Beautyblend and those who don't. If you're the former, you'll want to take note. Unlike Beautyblender's liquid cleanser, the Beautyblender BlenderCleanser Solid, $16, is totally TSA-friendly and won't ever spill in your purse, but it still protects the integrity of your blender. Another plus? It has the same dreamy lavender scent as the liquid version. Score.
