Makeup Brushes -- How Many Washes?

Caaareful Shopper · ‎10-09-2012

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.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

I was mine about 4 times a year

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

roster · ‎10-09-2017

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.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

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.

redwingsgal · ‎03-10-2010

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.

I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend, til death, your right to say it

Caaareful Shopper · ‎10-09-2012

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

VaBelle35 · ‎03-10-2010

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 · ‎06-07-2010

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

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

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.

wvumountiefan · ‎09-12-2013

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.