How to Make Homemade Make Up Brush Cleaner

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How to Make Homemade Make Up Brush Cleaner

Who doesn't like saving money? This guide and it's ingredients was presented by Enkore. This guide is similar with my own twist. A clean brush = flawless skin no bacteria transfer. Clean once a week.

Bumdii Leyland

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1 cup of any distilled or bottled water. You need filtered water not tap water.

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I use my baking cup. I cup of water.

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1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol. This agent acts as your disinfectant so make sure you add this in.

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This is used for measuring my alcohol. 2 of this makes 1/2 cup.

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1/2 tablespoon - you don't have to use this but use any baby shampoo you have. Or any shampoo that is for normal to dry. I use this bec. It has a lavender smell.

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1/2 tablespoon - use regular conditioner you have at home. This is necessary so that your brushes bristle remain soft for your face thus providing even application.

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1/2 tablespoon - use any detergent you have at home.

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I use my baking measuring spoon.

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I use Pyrex to mix all my ingredients bec. It has a spout easy pour to my empty spray bottle.

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Use spoon or a pen or pencil to stir your combine ingredients.

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Voilah your finish product. And you are ready to clean your brushes.

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Our creation in action.

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1 Empty spray bottle ( from Sally's beauty)

1 Cup Distilled or bottled water

½ Tablespoons Baby shampoo

½ Tablespoons Conditioner

¼ Cups Alcohol

½ Tablespoons Dish washing detergent

1 Spoon to stir your ingredients

1 Measuring cup with a spout

1 Measuring cup(s)

Cool. Thanks for telling me and sharing your thoughts Rachel.

Bumdii Leyland (author) 8 months ago

I made this and love it! However, i did not use dish soap because it left a warning of eye contact. Thanks for the recipe!

Rachel Jude 💋 8 months ago

You welcome anytime.

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

Aaahhh... Thanks for the info luv...

Hir Saini last year

Yes you can. The only problem with wipes is that it doesn't really get into the crevices of your brush and only clean the outside part. Bacteria will congregate where make-up exists and piled up make up is definitely one of the reason we get break outs.

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

Hey c.j. Can v use baby wipes or any anti bacterial wipes..?

Hir Saini last year

Sania, thanks for sharing your experience with my snapguide. I am so happy you are satisfied. I know right? I love this formulation. I kid you not, I used to spend so much money on brush cleaners. I have over a 60 brushes and to clean them was a pain knowing I will be spending lots of $. But now no worries. Yay! Thanks for sharing again.

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

Jus made sum n used it! It's fantastic!! Never used a store bought one Bt I thin this does the job rly well that I wudnt need to consider another option thanks!

Sania Khatri last year

Well thanks for sharing these great finds, hope to see more! 👏

Beckie Clements last year

Mostly from experience when I used to do make-up on someone for weddings, proms, everyday, and parties, etc. clients will share good ideas or asking for good ideas. If you go on YouTube you will find alot. If my ideas is from someone specifically like the make up brush cleaner- I will mention it. This idea is from Koren. He is great.

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

Yeah I have I think over fifty brushes and shockingly I use a lot everyday so need to keep up a routine of washing them because it's not only bad for my skin but my clients too, that's cool that you try them first so we know that it does work! Where do you find these great ideas?! 🙆

Beckie Clements last year

Tell me about it. I am a sephora and MAC addict. I seriously have issues with make-up and skin care. I try to help my hubby and find new ways and look at guru's on beauty and other enthusiast like me on how they make their own stuff. You are right, some are down right quack and some are really cool. All of my guides, I have tried on myself and see I'd it works then I share it. Those brush cleaners are costly especially if you have a lot of brushes you use.

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

Ok well I will try this then! Always a teeny bit cautious to new methods as I get stuck in my ways! But brush cleaner does cost a lot! Thanks for the tip and I'll let you know how it goes for me x

Beckie Clements last year

So far I have been using this cleaner and never have any issues or build up on my brushes. I think people who don't clean their brushes at least once a week will always have build up no matter what. The conditioner used on this ingredient is not enough to cause build up on my brushes but it is good enough to condition my bristles. Also, the alcohol used in this ingredients helps minimize if not avoid the build up issue. I was told the same with the build up issue but I wanted to try it out and it turned out pretty awesome for me and have never used MAC brush cleaner anymore. I have pretty expensive brushes and have been using this cleaner with no problem. Also, if you don't use the conditioner, your brushes will fall out easily because of the alcohol.

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

I was told not to condition brushes as thy become oily an have residue, and leaving all those products to dry in the brush rather than rinsing seems like there would become product build up

Beckie Clements last year

You welcome anytime. 😃

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

thank you!

Frankie last year

Hi Franquel, no, I don't rinse. I do air dry it though. Some brushes takes awhile to dry some dries up quickly. If you do rinse it because of the strong smell of the alcohol, do not use tap water. The ingredients on this guide works like a MAC or any other brush cleaner out there. The difference is the preservatives and other perfume they may add to control the alcohol smell. I suggest use tea tree oil or lavender oil just a drop to control the smell. Also. If you use shampoo and conditioner with lavender already the smell will transfer. Just shake the bottle once in a while before next use to make sure all the ingredients are mixed. Hope that helps.

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

do you rinse?

Frankie last year

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You welcome

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

Sure tx!

Sania Khatri last year

Yes, disinfectant is what the alcohol's purpose so yes, but try to make the measurement the same.

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

Ya Bt the prob is I live in u.a.e so alcohol products by easily available. Can I use a normal disinfectant?

Sania Khatri last year

You can't substitute the alcohol at all but you don't have to get this specific brand any alcohol will work. Any pharmacy should have it. Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.

Bumdii Leyland (author) last year

Is there something else I can substitute fr this as I don't seem to find it where I live

Sania Khatri last year

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