I wash my makeup brushes RELIGIOUSLY. I once had an eye infection and my eye swelled shut..... 5 days before I was to be married! (I picked up a bacterial infection and for whatever reason it effected my eye first. I got antibiotics and eye drops and it cleared up in time for the wedding!) That chaos made me REALLY CRAZY CAREFUL about my eyes and how to keep them healthy.
I wash my natural hair expensive brushes every other time or even every time. I know they might not last as long but I can't deal with them not being "clean" or the pigments mixing either. They say to wash them once a month. I cannot NOT wash my brushes either 😂 I also use conditioner after cleansing and it does help keep them soft tho
@@DanielleNicoleMakeup I use the Walmart knockoff of Dr. Bronners peppermint castile soap to wash my brushes and it works really well without damaging them. A friend is a makeup artist and she said that's what she uses so I was like, "if it's good enough for her, it's good enough for me" lol
Makeup brushes are an investment. If we look after them, they will last for years. I have expensive brushes so I clean all brushes I've used every week. I've got a lot of brushes so I don't need to keep using a dirty brush. I love using Dr Bronner's pure soap liquid. It's gentle and I've been using it for a long time now.
Have you ever seen the pool noodle with the notches cut in it to dry brushes in a downward method? I made one and added a cut long ways so it hooks onto the edge of the counter. I wish I could attach a pic here.
My friend who had super bad acne used to dump all of her brushes in soapy water then rinse them clean. I gave her one of my brushes in exchange of cutting one of hers open. THE MOOLLLDDD! I told her that’s why she shouldn’t get the barrel wet. She got new brushes and her skin is much better now.
Fun lil hack to hang your brushes: use a hair tie and loop it around the brush and attach it to a bar or handle or towel rack etc. loop it once around the brush, pull the hair tie behind the horizontal bar of choice, then loop it back again onto the brush. It’ll hold it upside down perfectly so the glue doesn’t get messed up and it dries properly.
I wash my brushes that I use liquid or cream products with every time I use them. I use the Elf charcoal soap bar for sponges, but it works miracles on my brushes. They clean up so much more quickly using this product!!🖤🖤🖤
I use the Elf charcoal soap also. I wish I waited to clean my brushes. I been washing my brushes incorrectly and last night I decided to stand a few up to dry. I hope I didn't ruin them. Thank you so much for this video.
I saw a bad review of a makeup brush recently. The person sent a picture of the wooden handles all cracked. She said she submerged the brushes in water for 10 minutes like she does all her brushes and these ones cracked….. I wanted to tell her that I wouldn’t soak anything wooden fir any length of time…. The glue aside, it’s a bad idea if you want to keep it
During lockdown in 2020, I threw out all my brushes and gradually started to buy new ones. I began to watch Alicia Archer (KinkySweat) and that was the beginning of the end. She has the BEST brush reviews and tutorials. I started to learn about, appreciate, and buy Fude brushes and you’d better believe I learned how to clean them. Since I have several of each kind now as well as several sets- ( Sonya G., Wayne Goss, and Sigma, including your brush set ( I LOVE the 4DHD precision). I can go a week and not clean them. Every weekend I take the group of used ones and do my little cleaning ritual and actually enjoy it. ( mind you, I’m retired) I let them hang in the holder for at least 48 hours. Thanks for the sink hint.I was using a shallow bowl and changed the water 2-3 times. Your idea is easier.
When this video first came out I remember I was at school and I was extremely burnt/stressed out crazy so I snuck off to skip my 6th hour because I couldn't do it anymore I cried in the girls restroom because of all the frustration and I started watching this video and Robert's soothing voice and Robert just being Robert comforted me so so much so thank you keep being yourself Robert! Your videos always make my day :)
So recognizeble i have that to. Also whit the twin channel i am crying because i am sad. And later i have tears rolling down from laughing. Its so comforting love him❤❤
Happy Wednesday, Robert!! I am soooo lookong forward to this post. I think your soothing voice might be the one thing to keep me from smacking someone out today. UPDATE: I cleaned my brushes today (😉)💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤
Oh Robert, you wanna talk about emergency situations. I use a hair dryer (holding the brush face down) on the cool setting and it works wonders for quick drying 🤣
But that's only if I have to film a RUclips video quickly. Otherwise leaving them near a windowsill in the sun works safer (but Northen Michigan gets like zero sun 9 mths a yr lol)
I like to use a nighttime baby shampoo. It’s got a very light lavender scent. It makes my brushes smell amazing and because it’s a baby shampoo it is very gentle.
I was so scared to watch this for fear of doing it wrong! Instead of a mat, I use the palm of my hand and I put just a dollop of shampoo on the hand and massage through. Once I'm done, and have rinsed, I roll a large towel until there's just enough left out to catch the water and place the handles on the rolled bit and bristles on the flat bit, natural angle to keep brushes in an angle to prevent water going up. This video has reminded me I need to clean my brushes again so thank you ❤️
OOps! i was one of those people who threw their brushes in the sink full of dishwashing liquid and water! Thank you , Robert for showing me the error of my ways. I shall henceforth use shampoo in the sink and dip and swish. I had no idea there was a correct way to do brushes! Thanks, Robert!
Such a coincidence that I cleaned my brushes this morning...so happy that I'm doing it correctly (according to this video)...I definitely have to remember to wash them more frequently.
I usually dry my brushes by gently and repeatedly sweeping them across a towel. It works well and I’ve never had any problems with them shedding bristles or breaking, and I wash my brushes all my brushes once a week.
After every use of my brushes I "rub" them on a damp microfiber cloth to remove most of the makeup from the bristles. Makes deep cleaning so much easier!
Omg we clean our brushes exactly the same !!! Exact ! I was like better watch this to make sure I'm on top of my game! Fully prepared to change my style, omg I'm so proud of me 🥰🥰🥰 I'm a mua...of 10 years..and I consider you standards !!! ❤ As you were filling the sink ...my heart stopped ! The exact same as my sink 🥰 I keep a sink set up like that all the time...my son cleans brushes for pocket monies like this too :) ... at the end of the week...there's like a huge bucket of brushes and bits sometimes ( I have multiple sets that I rotate through...in busy times) 😅
DONT SOUP YOUR BRUSHES!! 😄 You want to treat them like two of your favorite brushes had a baby and you are giving it its first bath. 🥰 I love that soo much. You are so fabulous, Robert. 😘
My go to method: ultra sound cleaner with Daiso brush cleaner. Just pop several brushes/blenders in there, run it for 2 minutes. Maybe repeat for another 2 minutes: done. And it is so gentle for the brushes/blenders. And such a deep clean.
@@trinablum7102 I use a no name brand. I just realized that they are also called ultrasonic cleaner. I have a small one for approx 500 ml and that is more than enough. There should be several available on Amazon. I love that thing so much: to clean my glasses, jewelry and my watches. Anything small and hard to clean. :)
So glad I’m watching this now, because I just bought my first set of high quality brushes, and I usually use hot water, so good to know I should only use warm! Thank you!
What soaps or cleansers do you use or recommend?? Baby shampoo, regular shampoo, facial cleansers, brush cleansers, or dish soap? That's always my main question that everyone always seems to skip and not share details on! 🤔 lol
This has been the most helpful video!!! I can never get my brushes clean! I'm now motivated to go clean all of my brushes! Thank you for existing Robert!!!
Thank you so much for making this type of video!! My friend has been washing her makeup brushes by putting water and soap in a bowl and just tossing all her brushes into it and soaking them like 4" deep in the soapy water for like 30+ mins and then rinsing them, and it drives me crazy!!!! I keep telling her it's going to ruin the brushes and now she's actually seeing the bristles and tops falling off and the wooden handles splitting, but still won't stop because she thinks this is how you're supposed to clean them. I'm going to make her watch this video and hopefully Robert can talk some sense into her. It breaks my heart to see these nice brushes literally cracking, splintering, and basically rotting from the inside.
I use a microfiber cloth to gently knock powder off my brushes before I wash them. I don't really like the color switches because they get dirty and washing them is a pain in the ass. I'll keep a cloth on hand for doing my makeup too so I can quickly change colors. It's all personal preferences though. 🖤🖤
If y’all are having trouble while rinsing to get all the bubbles to die down try rinsing with cold water! Kills all the bubbles almost immediately and those few seconds saved each brush adds up!
There is only one thing I could bring up... Look into what your brush cleansers are. This isn't a problem for everyone. It was for me. If your skin is very sensitive to certain ingredients, you may not do well with your brush shampoo. I share a small bit of my face cleanser since I'm acne prone and allergic to most common ingredients in skincare and soap. Aloe, coconut, and rose are the bane of my existence so that means my brushes take a little swish in my own face cleanser or baby shampoo. My synthetic brushes tend to look "fried" after about three years of use. My secret is discount conditioner or a hair mask. I leave it in like you would a hair treatment and rinse so about three to fifteen minutes. That's it. My oldest brush is from when I was eighteen years old. I'm thirty now. It's well loved and very pampered.
As usual you r on point. I remember my basics and usually learn something as well. I have 5 boxes of brushes to wash!! I hate cleaning them so I have waay too many. I like clothes pins to hang brushes. I also use keep my cinema secrets on hand. Despite the strong smell!! I use baby shampoo or use my sample size shampoos that stack up. When drying I reshape.. I keep lysol wipes nearby to wipe down the handle and ferrule (spelling) I make sure the wipes are only damp. When cleaning my brushes I also clean out my brush containers
I love cleaning my brushes, I find it very therapeutic. Thank you for your amazing content I learned something new to lightly squeeze out the water so now i will do so!
Love the beach and shore analogy! 🏖 I saw an MUA who sells extremely expensive brushes give a tutorial once and her end step was to let them dry standing up in the expensive jar she also sells 😩🤨🙅🏻♀️ Zero Jackies Robert how do you feel about solid brush cleansers - they come in those little round containers? That’s what I use and I hope they’re ok but I end up having to clean the soap at the end which seems crazy to “clean the soap” but I gently swirl the brush on the solid bar and that leaves it icky 🧼
It kinda cracks me up when he talks about his Professional Kit. I wonder how long its sat unused. He's too busy teaching and entertaining us (and world events) to do someone's face
I'm so guilty for not doing this enough too... 😬😬😬 Side note: I just opened new brush sets to avoid cleaning this weekend from all my multiple make-up subscription boxes that I've been saving 😁😬🤦♀️
I had to pause the damn video just to tell you idk what you did with your lighting and backdrop but honey it’s EVERYTHING👏🏻👏🏻You look flawless. It’s so clear&crisp!💜
Hi, Robert! Something I've done to help my brushes dry faster is I just head to my shower with the clean brush right after "squeezing" extra water from rinsing it and hold it tight, make a few firm strokes downward and let the centrifugal force push the water out. Nothing too intense, no crazy shaking. It will remove so much water! We have cold, humid winters and dense brushes can take a few days to dry naturally here, so I tried this method and it helped! So far, none of my brushes have needed replacement and I've done it for a few years! Hope you won't have to use the radiator as much anymore 💜
I do this, too. Gently yet firmly, and the amount of water I get out got of my powder, bronzer, and blush brushes (all my larger, thicker ones) is astonishing. And they dry in several hours (though I usually leave them overnight.) Super easy without losing shape.
@@trinablum7102 like shaking your hands of extra water. Just hold the handle of the brush with the bristles down, and shake downward a few times to get the majority of the water out of the brush. But squeeze the brush out first, like squeezing water out of your hair in the shower, then shake the excess into the sink.
Can you over clean them? I invested in good quality brushes and have a habit of cleaning after every use because I can't leave them dirty but I don't want to ruin them either.
Robert I love how you describe things! You ways crack me up. On a side note when I apply my makeup to my nose I always hear your voice saying "those crusty bits around your nose" keep being you.❤
I have started using a very small amount of laundry stain spray called Shout (not bleach) on my stained brushes. Since i have started using this, i have not encountered a stain that will not come out. My brushes look quite literally as good as new, even if i've used waterproof gel pot eyeliner, brow pomade, deep shades liquid lipstick, and pressed pigments.
I clean my brushes all the time. I do not use dawn dish soap ever! It has ruined many of my brushes, specifically my IT cosmetic brushes and those not cheap. I do everything you said too, so you know your stuff! Im obsessed with using brush cleaner and its the only thing that truly gets my brushes 100% clean. Use beauty blender solid on those brushes you have a hard time getting the color out of, they work so great! Though someone did tell me using ZOTE ( its a laundry bar they sell it for like a $1 in walmart I believe) is supposed to remove any stain. I haven't personally tried it, but I want to lol
14:02 love learning from examples lol the audio reaction to the brush canyons sent me! Ty for the great tutorial from a makeup newb, just laid my lil baby tools out to dry too ♥️
I love this video, thanks for letting us know how to clean our brushes properly 🙏🏽🤗 I use a two step process that takes 2-4 minutes for my Blendiful/Cosmetic Puffy thingy , I use my pre-cleanse oil/balm for the foundation/concealer on it, rinse the oil and after that I take a gentle face wash, squish the soap around a minute and rinse again….it gets it so clean 🧼 🤗🤣🥰🙌🏽
To lay ur brushes downwards when drying: If u get a very large clean cutting board, you can lie a tea towel over it and prop one end up, so it is slopeing downwards. Then lay ur brushes on top and the water will drain out.
I don't remember where I heard it, but I used Dawn and extra virgin olive oil mixed in warm water. I dip the brushes in the mixture, then use the cleaning pad to clean them then rinse them with water, and let them sit on the corner of the sink to dry them.
Thanks for the info. Question for you. I normally use the IT Ulta Bath Purifying Make Up Brush Cleanser. I spray on the brush and use a tissue to remove the make up on it (as if I were applying it on my face) I think I was told to do it this way by the make up lady at Ulta. I like that you don’t have to let the brushes “dry” necessarily and I can do it after every use. But now I’m not sure if this is enough?
Thank you for this thorough guide! It was really very educational! I did some things well, but some other things - completely wrong. Thank you again!! :))
I’m definitely investing in those scrub mats. I used to do this method I learned from another tutorial where you submerge them in hot water, distilled white vinegar, & dish soap. Over time, the hairs were coming out & I thought because they were cheap. Then I read the comments of that vid. 😬 I bought one those swirl machines too but returning it because they couldn't even fit the ends of my brushes. The ends on some of them are mermaid fins, others are Sailor Moon wands. 😅
I love to use Argan oil on my natural hair brushes. It keeps them soft and doesn’t make them all weird and gross. I think a lot of brush cleaning sprays have a high percentage of alcohol in it and they can RUIN your good bougie brushes. If you’re only using cheap synthetic brushes then it doesn’t matter. But if I am using sable hair, I’m not washing it like a Sally’s Beauty Supply pony tail.
Robert is an expert. What I use is a bra/sock bag for the washing machine which has a stiff bumper guard..... or Shoes Wash Bags with Bumper Protectors, and throw them in the washer. The bumper guard will keep them from any physical damage. DO NOT DRY THEM IN A DRYER; let them air dry.
I was guilty of not cleaning my brushes when I was young which did terrible things to my skin. I regularly make sure they are clean now. I've never thought of using shampoo, thanks for the tip Mr. Robert
I have been feeling guilty since watching your nasty brush swap video, so after this well deserved guilt trip reminder video, I will go and wash my one and only brush right now. EDIT: I DID IT
Thank you for the tutorial for cleaning my makeup brushes. I have so many bushes to clean! Now just make up brushes but also paint brushes and I think I'm going to do the same for my paint brushes!
Thank you so much for doing this video. As weird as it may sound, cleaning brushes is a part of makeup I have always struggled with. 1) because I hate it and it’s super annoying 2) because I’ve frayed or damaged so many of them on accident. Seeing you describe this and break it down is so helpful in taking care of my tools
I have one of those StylPro brush cleaner, I will change my liquid after cleaning my foundation brushes, I love mine they clean and dry so well, I have washed them under the tap with shampoo etc, but take too long in winter or cooler houses to dry.
What a wonderfully helpful video!!! Thanks!!!! One question: for a fast clean can I rub the brushes (mainly eyeshadow ones) in make up wipes? And what about the fast drying spray cleaner... is it any good for cleaning between deep cleanses? Thanks
I walked in and saw my eldest daughter washing her brushes and omg 😱 the hairs looked like an umbrella 🤣 the ferrule was soaking wet and they looked like a wild animal had washed them🤣
Hi Robert my lovely, thanks so much for the tip of scaping off the top layer of product! I couldn't bloody well figure out what the hell I did to my powder foundation lol! Do love your videos your giggle especially 😊 Thanks for another great informative video, im getting really good at makeup 😉
Thank you thank you thank youuuu! This was very much needed by many of us!! 🤩 as a mom on a budget it is crucial for me to take good care of my stuff so they can last me much longer ❤ thank you Robert 🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰
I wash my makeup brushes RELIGIOUSLY.
I once had an eye infection and my eye swelled shut..... 5 days before I was to be married! (I picked up a bacterial infection and for whatever reason it effected my eye first. I got antibiotics and eye drops and it cleared up in time for the wedding!)
That chaos made me REALLY CRAZY CAREFUL about my eyes and how to keep them healthy.
I wash my natural hair expensive brushes every other time or even every time. I know they might not last as long but I can't deal with them not being "clean" or the pigments mixing either. They say to wash them once a month. I cannot NOT wash my brushes either 😂 I also use conditioner after cleansing and it does help keep them soft tho
@@DanielleNicoleMakeup I use the Walmart knockoff of Dr. Bronners peppermint castile soap to wash my brushes and it works really well without damaging them.
A friend is a makeup artist and she said that's what she uses so I was like, "if it's good enough for her, it's good enough for me" lol
Makeup brushes are an investment. If we look after them, they will last for years. I have expensive brushes so I clean all brushes I've used every week. I've got a lot of brushes so I don't need to keep using a dirty brush. I love using Dr Bronner's pure soap liquid. It's gentle and I've been using it for a long time now.
@@dizzylizzy7582 I prefer the Walmart knockoff cuz it's thicker and goes further
@@WakingMoon83 I'm in Australia so I can't go to Walmart. If you can get a knock off why not use it! Good deal!
I have a sink, cleaning mat, shampoo and stacks of dirty brushes, now I’m shamed into cleaning them 🤦♀️. Thanks Robert for planning my day for me!
Same
Washed mine earlier today. Felt a bit smug until we got to the don’t stamp your brushes down bit….
Lmao saaaame
@@robalina98 가서 좀 쉬어 크리스마스 🎄 😘 💕 💗 ❤ 아 진짜 너무 좋아해여
"Does it work? Sure. Should you do it...?"
*multiple adorable noises*
Oh, Robert. You made my day. 😆💜
Haha you definitely do
I wish you were my next door neighbor ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Have you ever seen the pool noodle with the notches cut in it to dry brushes in a downward method? I made one and added a cut long ways so it hooks onto the edge of the counter. I wish I could attach a pic here.
I’m intrigued, I wish you could post a photo too.
I could listen to Robert's laugh 😃 all day! There is a hint of shade and an once of mystery. Loved this video (as always).
My friend who had super bad acne used to dump all of her brushes in soapy water then rinse them clean. I gave her one of my brushes in exchange of cutting one of hers open. THE MOOLLLDDD! I told her that’s why she shouldn’t get the barrel wet. She got new brushes and her skin is much better now.
Not gonna lie, every time I clean my brushes I can hear Robert reminding me I don’t clean them often enough. Just did them all today, in fact.
Me: Robert should makeup a video of washing brushes….
2 days later Robert uploads video on how to wash brushes 😂😂🙌🙌
I was thinking this yesterday too! Amazing timing 😁💜
Fun lil hack to hang your brushes: use a hair tie and loop it around the brush and attach it to a bar or handle or towel rack etc. loop it once around the brush, pull the hair tie behind the horizontal bar of choice, then loop it back again onto the brush. It’ll hold it upside down perfectly so the glue doesn’t get messed up and it dries properly.
Robert’s experience comes through in showing us how to maintain our tools for make up. He is the Master MUA! 🏆
I love this “how-to”!
I wash my brushes that I use liquid or cream products with every time I use them. I use the Elf charcoal soap bar for sponges, but it works miracles on my brushes. They clean up so much more quickly using this product!!🖤🖤🖤
I use the Elf charcoal soap also. I wish I waited to clean my brushes. I been washing my brushes incorrectly and last night I decided to stand a few up to dry. I hope I didn't ruin them. Thank you so much for this video.
@@lngislgirl They should be fine, but now you know!!❤️
No more rubbing the brushes in shampoo on my palm and rinsing them out under running water then😅😅 Thank you for this video, it’s very helpful!
I do (did) the same thing
I saw a bad review of a makeup brush recently. The person sent a picture of the wooden handles all cracked. She said she submerged the brushes in water for 10 minutes like she does all her brushes and these ones cracked….. I wanted to tell her that I wouldn’t soak anything wooden fir any length of time…. The glue aside, it’s a bad idea if you want to keep it
During lockdown in 2020, I threw out all my brushes and gradually started to buy new ones. I began to watch Alicia Archer (KinkySweat) and that was the beginning of the end. She has the BEST brush reviews and tutorials. I started to learn about, appreciate, and buy Fude brushes and you’d better believe I learned how to clean them. Since I have several of each kind now as well as several sets- ( Sonya G., Wayne Goss, and Sigma, including your brush set ( I LOVE the 4DHD precision). I can go a week and not clean them. Every weekend I take the group of used ones and do my little cleaning ritual and actually enjoy it. ( mind you, I’m retired) I let them hang in the holder for at least 48 hours. Thanks for the sink hint.I was using a shallow bowl and changed the water 2-3 times. Your idea is easier.
I was needing a color switch hack; like the hair donut, but I found that an athletic sock turned inside out works wonderfully!
When this video first came out I remember I was at school and I was extremely burnt/stressed out crazy so I snuck off to skip my 6th hour because I couldn't do it anymore I cried in the girls restroom because of all the frustration and I started watching this video and Robert's soothing voice and Robert just being Robert comforted me so so much so thank you keep being yourself Robert! Your videos always make my day :)
You did the right thing having a moment to yourself.
So recognizeble i have that to. Also whit the twin channel i am crying because i am sad. And later i have tears rolling down from laughing. Its so comforting love him❤❤
“don’t soup your brushes!”… i freaking adore you. 🖤
I didn't know if we were allowed to say we freakin' adore him but I so agree with you!!! Lol!!!
Really useful info! Thank you Robert
Happy Wednesday, Robert!! I am soooo lookong forward to this post. I think your soothing voice might be the one thing to keep me from smacking someone out today. UPDATE: I cleaned my brushes today (😉)💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤
Oh Robert, you wanna talk about emergency situations. I use a hair dryer (holding the brush face down) on the cool setting and it works wonders for quick drying 🤣
But that's only if I have to film a RUclips video quickly. Otherwise leaving them near a windowsill in the sun works safer (but Northen Michigan gets like zero sun 9 mths a yr lol)
I like to use a nighttime baby shampoo. It’s got a very light lavender scent. It makes my brushes smell amazing and because it’s a baby shampoo it is very gentle.
I like using anti bacterial hand wash, it's good for every brush and is reassuringly clean!!
I was so scared to watch this for fear of doing it wrong! Instead of a mat, I use the palm of my hand and I put just a dollop of shampoo on the hand and massage through. Once I'm done, and have rinsed, I roll a large towel until there's just enough left out to catch the water and place the handles on the rolled bit and bristles on the flat bit, natural angle to keep brushes in an angle to prevent water going up. This video has reminded me I need to clean my brushes again so thank you ❤️
OOps! i was one of those people who threw their brushes in the sink full of dishwashing liquid and water! Thank you , Robert for showing me the error of my ways. I shall henceforth use shampoo in the sink and dip and swish. I had no idea there was a correct way to do brushes! Thanks, Robert!
That one dislike must have come from one of those horrible MUAs(!) that Judy D has reviewed 🤣🤣🤣
Word 🤣👍🏽
You can see dislikes??
@@hazza335 Yes! And makes me wonder each time, how can anyone dislike Robert's videos?!
Such a coincidence that I cleaned my brushes this morning...so happy that I'm doing it correctly (according to this video)...I definitely have to remember to wash them more frequently.
noticing that my rougher areas on my skin are also the places i use brushes the most…thank you for this i need to upgrade my process
I usually dry my brushes by gently and repeatedly sweeping them across a towel. It works well and I’ve never had any problems with them shedding bristles or breaking, and I wash my brushes all my brushes once a week.
After every use of my brushes I "rub" them on a damp microfiber cloth to remove most of the makeup from the bristles. Makes deep cleaning so much easier!
I LOVE how transparent you are about product advertisements in your video description. Thanks for teaching me how to clean brushes :). I subscribed!
I always clean my brushes with dishwash soap and a brush mat from Bh Cosmetics. Sometimes I leave it to soak in some clothing woolite.
Omg we clean our brushes exactly the same !!! Exact ! I was like better watch this to make sure I'm on top of my game! Fully prepared to change my style, omg I'm so proud of me 🥰🥰🥰
I'm a mua...of 10 years..and I consider you standards !!! ❤
As you were filling the sink ...my heart stopped ! The exact same as my sink 🥰 I keep a sink set up like that all the time...my son cleans brushes for pocket monies like this too :) ... at the end of the week...there's like a huge bucket of brushes and bits sometimes ( I have multiple sets that I rotate through...in busy times) 😅
DONT SOUP YOUR BRUSHES!! 😄 You want to treat them like two of your favorite brushes had a baby and you are giving it its first bath. 🥰 I love that soo much. You are so fabulous, Robert. 😘
My go to method: ultra sound cleaner with Daiso brush cleaner. Just pop several brushes/blenders in there, run it for 2 minutes. Maybe repeat for another 2 minutes: done. And it is so gentle for the brushes/blenders. And such a deep clean.
I’ve never heard of an ultra sound cleaner, what brand is it?
@@trinablum7102 I use a no name brand. I just realized that they are also called ultrasonic cleaner. I have a small one for approx 500 ml and that is more than enough. There should be several available on Amazon.
I love that thing so much: to clean my glasses, jewelry and my watches. Anything small and hard to clean. :)
@@valeriebumblebee7607 thanks I’ll check them out.
So relieved, this is exactly how I wash my brushes!
So glad I’m watching this now, because I just bought my first set of high quality brushes, and I usually use hot water, so good to know I should only use warm! Thank you!
What soaps or cleansers do you use or recommend?? Baby shampoo, regular shampoo, facial cleansers, brush cleansers, or dish soap? That's always my main question that everyone always seems to skip and not share details on! 🤔 lol
since this pandemic, I clean my brushes after each use and they are in perfect use :)
This has been the most helpful video!!! I can never get my brushes clean! I'm now motivated to go clean all of my brushes! Thank you for existing Robert!!!
Thank you so much for making this type of video!! My friend has been washing her makeup brushes by putting water and soap in a bowl and just tossing all her brushes into it and soaking them like 4" deep in the soapy water for like 30+ mins and then rinsing them, and it drives me crazy!!!! I keep telling her it's going to ruin the brushes and now she's actually seeing the bristles and tops falling off and the wooden handles splitting, but still won't stop because she thinks this is how you're supposed to clean them. I'm going to make her watch this video and hopefully Robert can talk some sense into her. It breaks my heart to see these nice brushes literally cracking, splintering, and basically rotting from the inside.
I honestly think washing my makeup brushes is so grossly satisfying and fun
KIDS KIDS!! Wednesday lessons with PROfessor Robert!!! 🖤🖤🖤🍎 to teacher 🤓
I use a microfiber cloth to gently knock powder off my brushes before I wash them. I don't really like the color switches because they get dirty and washing them is a pain in the ass. I'll keep a cloth on hand for doing my makeup too so I can quickly change colors. It's all personal preferences though. 🖤🖤
If y’all are having trouble while rinsing to get all the bubbles to die down try rinsing with cold water! Kills all the bubbles almost immediately and those few seconds saved each brush adds up!
Dawn is iconic for brush cleaning. 💫
There is only one thing I could bring up... Look into what your brush cleansers are. This isn't a problem for everyone. It was for me. If your skin is very sensitive to certain ingredients, you may not do well with your brush shampoo. I share a small bit of my face cleanser since I'm acne prone and allergic to most common ingredients in skincare and soap. Aloe, coconut, and rose are the bane of my existence so that means my brushes take a little swish in my own face cleanser or baby shampoo.
My synthetic brushes tend to look "fried" after about three years of use. My secret is discount conditioner or a hair mask. I leave it in like you would a hair treatment and rinse so about three to fifteen minutes. That's it. My oldest brush is from when I was eighteen years old. I'm thirty now. It's well loved and very pampered.
As usual you r on point. I remember my basics and usually learn something as well.
I have 5 boxes of brushes to wash!! I hate cleaning them so I have waay too many.
I like clothes pins to hang brushes. I also use keep my cinema secrets on hand. Despite the strong smell!!
I use baby shampoo or use my sample size shampoos that stack up.
When drying I reshape..
I keep lysol wipes nearby to wipe down the handle and ferrule (spelling) I make sure the wipes are only damp. When cleaning my brushes I also clean out my brush containers
I love cleaning my brushes, I find it very therapeutic. Thank you for your amazing content I learned something new to lightly squeeze out the water so now i will do so!
i like the way you talk.. i can listen to you every single day
Love the beach and shore analogy! 🏖 I saw an MUA who sells extremely expensive brushes give a tutorial once and her end step was to let them dry standing up in the expensive jar she also sells 😩🤨🙅🏻♀️ Zero Jackies Robert how do you feel about solid brush cleansers - they come in those little round containers? That’s what I use and I hope they’re ok but I end up having to clean the soap at the end which seems crazy to “clean the soap” but I gently swirl the brush on the solid bar and that leaves it icky 🧼
It kinda cracks me up when he talks about his Professional Kit. I wonder how long its sat unused. He's too busy teaching and entertaining us (and world events) to do someone's face
I'm so guilty for not doing this enough too... 😬😬😬 Side note: I just opened new brush sets to avoid cleaning this weekend from all my multiple make-up subscription boxes that I've been saving 😁😬🤦♀️
I had to pause the damn video just to tell you idk what you did with your lighting and backdrop but honey it’s EVERYTHING👏🏻👏🏻You look flawless. It’s so clear&crisp!💜
Hi, Robert! Something I've done to help my brushes dry faster is I just head to my shower with the clean brush right after "squeezing" extra water from rinsing it and hold it tight, make a few firm strokes downward and let the centrifugal force push the water out. Nothing too intense, no crazy shaking. It will remove so much water! We have cold, humid winters and dense brushes can take a few days to dry naturally here, so I tried this method and it helped! So far, none of my brushes have needed replacement and I've done it for a few years! Hope you won't have to use the radiator as much anymore 💜
I do this, too. Gently yet firmly, and the amount of water I get out got of my powder, bronzer, and blush brushes (all my larger, thicker ones) is astonishing. And they dry in several hours (though I usually leave them overnight.) Super easy without losing shape.
I’m trying to picture how this is done but can’t work it out.
@@trinablum7102 like shaking your hands of extra water. Just hold the handle of the brush with the bristles down, and shake downward a few times to get the majority of the water out of the brush. But squeeze the brush out first, like squeezing water out of your hair in the shower, then shake the excess into the sink.
@@robinlawson7441 thanks
Aaaagh right, I was trying to work it out too, but in my head the shower was on 🤣🤣🤣
Can you over clean them? I invested in good quality brushes and have a habit of cleaning after every use because I can't leave them dirty but I don't want to ruin them either.
I needed this video so bad!!! It's like you knew Robert! 🖤
Robert I love how you describe things! You ways crack me up. On a side note when I apply my makeup to my nose I always hear your voice saying "those crusty bits around your nose" keep being you.❤
I have started using a very small amount of laundry stain spray called Shout (not bleach) on my stained brushes. Since i have started using this, i have not encountered a stain that will not come out. My brushes look quite literally as good as new, even if i've used waterproof gel pot eyeliner, brow pomade, deep shades liquid lipstick, and pressed pigments.
I clean my brushes at least every ten days. I clean foundation brushes daily.
Do I take great care of my brushes, I do. Am I still going to watch this video and have Robert and his dulcet tones tuck me in to bed. I am.
I love cleaning my brushes lol it's so relaxing and satisfying
I clean my brushes all the time. I do not use dawn dish soap ever! It has ruined many of my brushes, specifically my IT cosmetic brushes and those not cheap. I do everything you said too, so you know your stuff! Im obsessed with using brush cleaner and its the only thing that truly gets my brushes 100% clean. Use beauty blender solid on those brushes you have a hard time getting the color out of, they work so great! Though someone did tell me using ZOTE ( its a laundry bar they sell it for like a $1 in walmart I believe) is supposed to remove any stain. I haven't personally tried it, but I want to lol
14:02 love learning from examples lol the audio reaction to the brush canyons sent me! Ty for the great tutorial from a makeup newb, just laid my lil baby tools out to dry too ♥️
I love this video, thanks for letting us know how to clean our brushes properly 🙏🏽🤗
I use a two step process that takes 2-4 minutes for my Blendiful/Cosmetic Puffy thingy , I use my pre-cleanse oil/balm for the foundation/concealer on it, rinse the oil and after that I take a gentle face wash, squish the soap around a minute and rinse again….it gets it so clean 🧼 🤗🤣🥰🙌🏽
Watching this back and just noticed the Raven table lamp, I was looking at thay last night to have for my birthday next week. Absolutely love it!
To lay ur brushes downwards when drying: If u get a very large clean cutting board, you can lie a tea towel over it and prop one end up, so it is slopeing downwards. Then lay ur brushes on top and the water will drain out.
I don't remember where I heard it, but I used Dawn and extra virgin olive oil mixed in warm water. I dip the brushes in the mixture, then use the cleaning pad to clean them then rinse them with water, and let them sit on the corner of the sink to dry them.
Thanks for the info. Question for you. I normally use the IT Ulta Bath Purifying Make Up Brush Cleanser. I spray on the brush and use a tissue to remove the make up on it (as if I were applying it on my face) I think I was told to do it this way by the make up lady at Ulta. I like that you don’t have to let the brushes “dry” necessarily and I can do it after every use. But now I’m not sure if this is enough?
I do exactly the same procedure, minus the scrubby mat. Now I need one of those! So convenient and effective looking. 👍🏼
Anyone in Florida, if you have a dollar tree near you, they sell the brush cleaning mats there. They are a bit smaller, but it works and only $1!
Would love to see your brush collection and makeup kit... please!
Thank you for this thorough guide! It was really very educational! I did some things well, but some other things - completely wrong. Thank you again!! :))
Never thought about the hard pan being from my brushes! Thank you! Cleaning mine today!
Am I the only one who enjoys washing makeup brushes? I love seeing all of the foundation gunk just spill out on the sink, it is so satisfying 😂
I know I’m not going to clean my bridges but I’m watching anyways i literally love you!!!
I’m definitely investing in those scrub mats. I used to do this method I learned from another tutorial where you submerge them in hot water, distilled white vinegar, & dish soap. Over time, the hairs were coming out & I thought because they were cheap. Then I read the comments of that vid. 😬
I bought one those swirl machines too but returning it because they couldn't even fit the ends of my brushes. The ends on some of them are mermaid fins, others are Sailor Moon wands. 😅
I was avoiding watching this, just like I avoid washing my brushes. 😬 But, I will. I love Robert too much to miss anything he uploads.
Your sarcastic laugh is the best 🤣💁♀️
This video finally motivated to clean my brushes. I will try to clean them more gently.
Shared this video in a makeup group I’m in 🧡
I like the brush spinner because they dry faster. I’ve never had it ruin a brush and I only use it on brushes I need dry asap.
I love to use Argan oil on my natural hair brushes. It keeps them soft and doesn’t make them all weird and gross. I think a lot of brush cleaning sprays have a high percentage of alcohol in it and they can RUIN your good bougie brushes. If you’re only using cheap synthetic brushes then it doesn’t matter. But if I am using sable hair, I’m not washing it like a Sally’s Beauty Supply pony tail.
Robert is an expert.
What I use is a bra/sock bag for the washing machine which has a stiff bumper guard..... or Shoes Wash Bags with Bumper Protectors, and throw them in the washer. The bumper guard will keep them from any physical damage. DO NOT DRY THEM IN A DRYER; let them air dry.
I was guilty of not cleaning my brushes when I was young which did terrible things to my skin. I regularly make sure they are clean now. I've never thought of using shampoo, thanks for the tip Mr. Robert
I have been feeling guilty since watching your nasty brush swap video, so after this well deserved guilt trip reminder video, I will go and wash my one and only brush right now.
EDIT: I DID IT
Proud of you x
@@clairefreewheelin1530 thanks, luv x
Good going, you’re worth it. I cleaned 4 of around 20 of mine. Hey, I did something. 💜
Thank you for the tutorial for cleaning my makeup brushes. I have so many bushes to clean! Now just make up brushes but also paint brushes and I think I'm going to do the same for my paint brushes!
I use a bowl of super soapy water and rubber gloves, they happen to have some texture. Works great and protects my hands!
OMG! F**KING FINALLY!! I've been waiting for so long for this video 👁👄👁
i wish i had an ounce of the patience that robert has while cleaning brushes. i get impatient and just end up mangling them
Thank you so much for doing this video. As weird as it may sound, cleaning brushes is a part of makeup I have always struggled with. 1) because I hate it and it’s super annoying 2) because I’ve frayed or damaged so many of them on accident. Seeing you describe this and break it down is so helpful in taking care of my tools
I have one of those StylPro brush cleaner, I will change my liquid after cleaning my foundation brushes, I love mine they clean and dry so well, I have washed them under the tap with shampoo etc, but take too long in winter or cooler houses to dry.
What a wonderfully helpful video!!! Thanks!!!! One question: for a fast clean can I rub the brushes (mainly eyeshadow ones) in make up wipes? And what about the fast drying spray cleaner... is it any good for cleaning between deep cleanses?
Thanks
Was I the only one expecting brush cleaning ASMR 😂 Great video as always 💜
I walked in and saw my eldest daughter washing her brushes and omg 😱 the hairs looked like an umbrella 🤣 the ferrule was soaking wet and they looked like a wild animal had washed them🤣
I just recently got a cleaning pad, yay, but prior I would use a baby washcloth as my gentle “cleaning pad” worked great
Just the video I’ve been needing
Would you consider making a video of how to properly clean false lashes? 🙏
Hi Robert my lovely, thanks so much for the tip of scaping off the top layer of product! I couldn't bloody well figure out what the hell I did to my powder foundation lol! Do love your videos your giggle especially 😊 Thanks for another great informative video, im getting really good at makeup 😉
I love your Crow 🐦⬛!
Vision of Super indeed. 💚 You look lovely here.
Thank you thank you thank youuuu! This was very much needed by many of us!! 🤩 as a mom on a budget it is crucial for me to take good care of my stuff so they can last me much longer ❤ thank you Robert 🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰