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.
Eye shadow poses a special kind of makeup brush conundrum: Either use the same brush for each shade -- and risk muddying the colors -- or painstakingly juggle multiple brushes. Thankfully there's a third option. Sephora Collection Color Switch by Vera Mona Brush Cleaner, $18, is a dry sponge that rids your brush of colored pigment, sans cleaner or water, allowing you to use the same brush through the entire process, while still keeping your color pure.
Just swipe your brush over the sponge to remove lingering pigment before moving onto your next color. Once you feel like the sponge has become saturated with pigment, wash it with warm water and a bit of soap, and let it dry. Yes, you'll still have to clean your brush periodically, but you'll nix the time and hassle of cleaning multiple brushes prior to every application.
Packed with ultra-conditioning ingredients, like soothing goat milk, the balm-like Japonesque Solid Brush Cleanser, $20,
not only sloughs off makeup residue and powder, but it maintains the plush feel of your brush's bristles. It's perfect for traveling, so we recommend throwing one (or two or three) in your bag for piece-of cake-cleanings that yield professional results. The icing on the cake? It's available in both coconut and unscented formulas.
