Don't buy these.

[Red_Lauren.]

Don't buy any of them silicone cleaning pads. That are ment for cleaning brushes. I bought one, as I have about 30 brushes. That need cleaning about twice a a month or so.

 

I figured yes that will save time. In reality it takes longer. Especially when the product builds up on the pad. Since its silicone. The product just sits on top, and really dosn't wash away. Even with water running over it. 

 

Just use dish soap, a non toxic cleaner like simple green, or brush soap, and your hand. Pro tip do powders first. As they generally wash off under water in your hand. Do liquids last especially if you use a foundation brush. That brush will take the longest to get clean, and will usually be the worst. 

[tracy_j]

Yes, I use pretty much the same - Liquid soap in the palm of my hand and just swirl around and rinse. I don't always use the best quality brushes but do find they are far better with less lost bristles. I use paintbrushes quite often, both for painting and makeup (not the same brushes lol). With my paintbrushes I use saddle soap to clean them. I suspect it would work well with makeup brushes but have never tried it.

 

Tracy

[Ann W]

You too?  I once worked in an art supply store, so a lot of my eye and blush brushes are made by Windsor & Newton or Grumbacher. They work pretty well. lol

[Red_Lauren.]

8 hours ago, tracy_j said:

Yes, I use pretty much the same - Liquid soap in the palm of my hand and just swirl around and rinse. I don't always use the best quality brushes but do find they are far better with less lost bristles. I use paintbrushes quite often, both for painting and makeup (not the same brushes lol). With my paintbrushes I use saddle soap to clean them. I suspect it would work well with makeup brushes but have never tried it.

 

Tracy

I have brushes ranging from like 5-25 dollars. With the avg being around 10, so I wouldn't say I'm spending a lot on brushes my self. I don't paint my self, but when I started I bought a lot of junk brushes. That worked really well for cleaning the inside of my car. 

[Bridget]

I usually use a tea tree cleanser that is a budget brand works just the same as the higher priced makeup brush washes.

[Red_Lauren.]

On 9/18/2022 at 8:57 AM, Bridget said:

I usually use a tea tree cleanser that is a budget brand works just the same as the higher priced makeup brush washes.

I have started using dawn dish soap. That really cleans everything well. It knocked my cleaning time in half. 

[Sally Stone]

I have had great success with Dawn dish soap as well.  It cuts the makeup really well and seems to leave my brushes in good condition.  Rather inexpensive as well.

[Red_Lauren.]

5 hours ago, Sally Stone said:

I have had great success with Dawn dish soap as well.  It cuts the makeup really well and seems to leave my brushes in good condition.  Rather inexpensive as well.

My only issue is it makes them clumby, but simply beating them against a finger. In a up and down motion. Usally gets out the last of the water, and soap 

[Bridget]

Superdrug yea tree cleansing face wash is perfect and at 3 pounds lasts me 3 months and use makeup daily. 
 

Tea tree is best form of brushing washing ensuring a good rinse ready for the morning.
 

easy peasy 🤩