Beauty lovers, makeup artists, and professional makeup artists should read this article.
- These are cheap effective ways to prevent any skin irritation. These are best practices you can use at home that are effective and safe.
- There are easier, cheaper, and more effective ways to clean a makeup palette like a pro rather than spending hundreds on a cleaner.
- Since the increase in makeup tutorials over the years, we see professional makeup artists using makeup brushes and eyeshadow palettes daily, but we rarely see the effects of not cleaning these items.
How to clean a makeup palette or an eyeshadow palette!
Don’t ever pour isopropyl alcohol over an eyeshadow palette, this could ruin the quality of the product.
- Start by getting a clean paper towel and a small spray bottle.
- Pour alcohol into the small spray bottle, and hold the 70% isopropyl alcohol 3 inches away. Spray a few times on the paper towel.
- Take the paper towel and place it over the entire product use your hands to wipe it in one direction, no more than twice.
Other ways to do it
- Another way to do it is to place a clean paper towel over the bottom of a face powder, spray a few times, and then use the covered part to wipe over the palette.
- Even if you prefer to spray your palette directly, here’s the best way to do it: Hold the rubbing alcohol inches away and spray a few times, not allowing the palette to be soaked.
- Quickly wipe it down with a clean towel.
Effective ways to clean brushes
A simple and easy step is to
1. Use liquid products to clean brushes
- Add dawn liquid soap to warm water and scrub brushes gently with hands for 2-3 mins, then rinse till water runs clear
- Use a dry paper towel to wipe excess makeup from the brush
- After all that, do you have anything at home with alcohol content? This could be rubbing alcohol or just makeup remover liquid. Spray it over brushes or pour a small amount on the brush and use a paper towel to wipe it down.
- This will eliminate the potential risks of bacterial growth which is very harmful to your skin and health.
How to clean makeup bags and sponges
A simple way to get rid of stubborn stains on makeup bags and sponges is to make use of your washing machine. If you are worried about the sponges getting into areas of the machine that can cause issues, place them in an underwear laundry wash bag. They will be safe and clean.
Sanitization process for other makeup products in your makeup routine
- eyelash curler
- eyeshadow pans
- makeup kit
- powder products
anti-bacterial wipe is a simple but effective option, they are cheap and work well anywhere if you are at home or traveling.
Be aware of every expiration date
Do not collect makeup products – an old product is not just detrimental to skin health
Makeup shouldn’t be stored or collected, all makeup has an expiration date. These items are made from different ingredients which lose their quality over time. They should not be used after the expiration date.
An old product is not just detrimental to skin health it could be very dangerous to your actual health from ingesting expired ingredients.
Effects of not cleaning products
- Be aware of bacterial growth, this is very dangerous, especially for makeup that goes on the lips and around the eye area.
- Eye shadows that aren’t cleaned can promote bacterial growth, which can enter the eyes and cause pink eye. Pink eye is not deadly but it is a very painful eye infection that most times requires prescriptions and time away from work. This can be passed from one person to another by just touching the infected area.
- The same goes for face powders, makeup sponges, beauty blenders, and just about all makeup products that we use daily or frequently.
- This could be a major breeding ground for bacteria. This causes skin irritations, which is not limited to acne, dermatitis, etc .
RECOMMENDATIONS
On the other hand, if you are pressed for time and prefer to clean your brush in a brush-cleaning machine, I have listed a few places to get them below.
