How I Clean My Make-up Brushes

Good morning, my lovelies. 

One of my resolutions for 2013 is to keep on top of cleaning my make-up brushes. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who finds it a real chore and I tend to put it off all the time! 

As I'm trying to get into the routine of cleaning them at least once a week, I figured why not share how I clean them with you. 

I usually use a cleanser to clean my brushes. But, depending on the product on the brush, sometimes I find using a clarifying shampoo with help to get the brushes super duper clean. 

First I wet the brush I intend to clean, making sure than the water is running down towards the end of the brush, rather than into the ferrule.

I then usually pump my cleaning product into my hand...

  

...and swirl the brush in my palm to ensure all of the make-up is removed.

Rinsing out the cleaning product is the next step. Again, limiting the amount of water that can get into the ferrule of the brush. Any water that does get into the ferrule can shorten the life of your brush.

Drying off the brush is what I think is one of the most important steps. I usually do this on a dry, clean flannel. Doing this will shorten drying time and help limit water that could get into the ferrule.

My last step is laying all of my clean brushes onto a towel, over an edge. This means the brushes will hold their shape as they dry and you won't end up with brushes that are flat on one side. 

Please note, my 'MAC' brushes are in fact a cheap set off of ebay. I bought them under no impressions that they were real MAC. I feel terrible for those who think that they are, because the quality is shocking compared to the real deal. Please be aware of ebay fakes. 

This months Lily advertiser is Sarah of www.bowsandblushx.blogspot.co.uk