How often do you clean your makeup brushes? If you are like us, it might be less frequently than you should.
Selena Mindali, a professional makeup artist, helped answer some basic questions about keeping your brushes and makeup sponges squeaky clean.
"While it would be ideal to wash your brushes and blenders after every use. A deep clean once a week is recommended and spot cleaning in between uses," Mindali shares.
Though Mindali recommends using a cleaning solution that you can purchase below, she also added that if you have liquid dish soap at home that can also do the trick in a pinch.
"The best way to dry brushes and keep their original form is to dry them hanging down face down. If you are in a pinch and need to speed up the time, I have used a blow dryer on a low setting to help," Mindali continued. "Be gentle and patient -- if you clean your brushes aggressively, the hairs will fall out and ruin their shape."
Additionally, if you are traveling this summer, Mindali recommends using a storage capsule to keep your brushes separate from your makeup products.
Scroll on to shop Mindali's picks and a few more essentials to keep your brushes and blenders clean for the summer months and beyond.
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Cinema Secrets Makeup Brush Cleaner
- $32
- Sephora

Senbowe Upgraded Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer Machine
- $16.97
- $31.99
- Amazon

AOA Studio Collection Makeup Sponge Set
- $9.95
- $12.99
- Amazon

EcoTools Professional Makeup Cleaner for Makeup Brushes
- $6.99
- $7.99
- Amazon

beautyblender ORIGINAL BEAUTYBLENDER Makeup Sponge
- $20
- Sephora

Travel Makeup Brush Holder,
- $9.89
- Amazon

Narwey Makeup Brush Holder Travel Brushes Case Bag Cup Storage Dustproof for Women
- $9.99
- Amazon

PRECISION MAKEUP SPONGE 100
- $16
- Fenty Beauty

Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Kit
- $18.99
- $19.99
- Amazon

beautyblender Blender Defender beautyblender Protective Case
- $12
- Sephora

beautyblender liquid blendercleanser®
- $20
- Sephora

Brush Cleaning Mat
- $6.29
- Amazon