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Makeup Brushes -- How Many Washes?

Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:59:39 GMT

Kerstin reminded everyone that the Q does not have makeup artists, hair stylists or fashion stylists right now. All hosts & models are taking care of their own on-air looks.

But she just said she cleaned all her makeup brushes herself, and only the It Cosmetics brushes stand up to washings again & again. She said every other brush you wash just once fall apart!

I know she has to sell, sell, sell, but that was such a dumb thing to say! No, I don't cherish the words of salespeople as the 100% honest & full truth. But have some sense. To say something so outrageous is just ridiculous.

I'll keep using my favorite Tarte brushes, along with very good It Cosmetics brushes and Laura Geller brushes as well.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:12:37 GMT

I was mine about 4 times a year

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roster — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:18:45 GMT

Every month. I use them daily, so every month, while not often enough for some, it's what I can handle. They are mostly bareMineral brushes & hold up very well.

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ECBG — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:28:58 GMT

The main brush I use is a Laura geller one and it washes very well. My eye makeup is done with the applicators and I keep extras on hand.

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redwingsgal — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:36:24 GMT

I like to say I wash mine weekly, but honestly it is more like monthly. I have IT and LG along with some drug store brushes and they all take the washing very well.

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Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:44:37 GMT

I wash mine every two weeks. They hold up very well.

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VaBelle35 — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:49:28 GMT

I have the original long handle brushes from BE and have wasted them in the dish washer and the washing machine as well as my hand.

A little paint has come off the handle, but they are still going strong.

I can't tell you how many and how long I've had BE brushes but they keep on ticking.

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LuvmyLab — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:58:58 GMT

I use Clinique's makeup brush spray cleaner every morning after I use my brushes.

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Shanus — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:01:40 GMT

Shame on you, Kerstin. I've had most of my BB brushes over 25 years, Trish brushes 15 years and IT and others a very long time. Weekly washing and spray clean any brushes used for cream products after each use.

***DIY in between spray cleaner: Any non-alcohol toner in drugstore. Pour into small spray bottle. Spray brush and wipe on washcloth or paper towel.

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wvumountiefan — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:06:31 GMT

She sounds silly in most of her sales pitches. I have many different brands of brushes, some expensive, some not. The only brush from IT that I use every time I do my makeup is their blush brush. They’ve all held up just as good thus far. IT does have some nice brushes but a lot of brands do, IMO.

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Grouchomarx — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:24:21 GMT

It cosmetics makes very good quality brushes. I clean them every other week with the It cosmetics brush cleaning spray. They are like new after several years of usage. Some other brands of brushes I've tried have been terrible. Josie Maran and Philosphy come to mind. They were given with a ffoundation, I did not buy them separately.

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Katcat1 — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:38:26 GMT

I use the sponge shaped like an egg for foundation and wash every time I use it. I also have brushes and wash every 2 or 3 uses. My brushes are all in excellent shape and none of them are from IT.

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mistriTsquirrel — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:25:09 GMT

Maybe she doesn't know how to wash and dry her brushes correctly. You're not supposed to leave them to soak and then throw them in the dishwasher. 🙄

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JustJazzmom — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:28:25 GMT

I follow the rule -- use daily, clean weekly.
My Lancôme brushes have lasted a long long time.

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LilLadyNJ — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:16:11 GMT

I was brushes that I use with cream/liquid products after each use and the brushes I use with powdered products are washed at the end of the week. I have had smashbox, Bobbi Brown and MAC brushes for many, many years that have held up well to this regimen. The worst brushes I've used are the Bare Minerals ones that shed a lot.

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roster — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:32:28 GMT

LilLady, have not had that experience with bareMinerals brushes. But I'm a long time fan. Perhaps they've changed once the company was sold.

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tototwo — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:45:54 GMT

I wash my brushes every time I use them. Sometimes I put them in the dishwasher for a good sanitizing. Granted, my IT double-ended brushes are still good as new, but so is the Cover Girl powder brush I got at Woolworth's dime store about 40 years ago. I think cleaning them prolongs their wear.

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Fressa — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:23:56 GMT

I wash mine (It, Laura Geller and Bare Minerals) brushes after every use. I use the campenelli face cloth and a little Purity. . I have super sensitive skin and a ton of allergies so this is what works for me. All of my brushes have lasted for years.

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Tricolor — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:33:28 GMT

I wash mine every week using Dawn dish soap and mine have not fallen apart. My foundation brush I actually clean everyday. Every so often I use the IT Brush Cleaner in between my regular washings.

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Shanus — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:42:38 GMT

If you can keep water off or running into the ferrule (metal portion where fastened, sometimes w/ glue), the brushes last much longer.