How To Clean Makeup Products With Ease
Just like you take care of your skin, it’s equally crucial to take care of those beauty products that touch your skin. And we not talking about cleaning only your makeup brushes, the list should also include your foundation, mascara, lipstick, and more that should be sanitized regularly. If you’re not in a habit of cleansing and sanitizing your makeup kit, now is the time to start! Allow us to guide you on how to sanitize makeup products.
Foundation
Whether you want a “barely there” makeup look for your brunch date with bae or want to go full glam for a night out with your girls, the base to create any look is a foundation. To keep the bottle of your liquid foundation clean and tidy all the time, take a cotton pad and soak it in rubbing alcohol. Use the alcohol-soaked cotton pad to wipe the foundation bottle and its nozzle.
Powders
Wondering how to clean makeup powders? Usually, powders are the safest. But if you wish to sanitize your compact or blush, pour some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spritz it directly over your powdered products and let them air dry completely before closing the box. However, don’t spray from a very close distance. Pro tip: Before spraying, dust or skim away the top layer.
Makeup brushes and sponges
If you think that spraying some rubbing alcohol over your makeup sponges and brushes is enough, you need to think again. Yes, the alcohol spray will reduce bacteria, but it won’t remove the product built up. This is why brushes/sponges should be ideally washed before every use or every week. Worrying about how to clean makeup brushes? It’s easy and you can do it in minutes. All you have to do is add some water and shampoo in a bowl and mix it well. Now, soak your brushes and sponges for some time and rinse then. Then, dry them out before using them or storing them again. Also, make sure to sanitize your kit or brush container with wet wipes.
Mascara
With mascaras, you will have to be extra careful, more than any other makeup product. You can clean your mascara wand with rubbing alcohol. However, the leftover alcohol on the wand can end up giving you an eye infection or cause itchiness and redness. Hence, wash your mascara wand with water to get rid of the leftover alcohol before closing the bottle.
Sharpeners and pencils
Leave the sharpener in a bowl filled with rubbing alcohol for about five minutes. Then, wipe it with a clean and dry cotton pad. For the pencils, spray some rubbing alcohol over them and wipe them well.
Lipsticks
If you’re wondering how to clean makeup products that are complicated, for instance a lipstick, we’ve got some tips for you. We recommend that you buy a spray with 70% alcohol and spritz it onto the tip. Another good tip to keep your lipsticks clean and germ-free is to wipe them away with a clean tissue every time you use them. As far as lip liners are concerned, you can sharpen them regularly and break off the very top, to get rid of the dirt and ensure you're using the safest possible part of the product.
Apart from these tips for makeup cleaning and more, you should also be mindful about the shelf life of your lip or eye makeup products and discard them as soon as they expire. We know it’s a tough call throwing away your favourite highlighter or eyeshadow but abiding by makeup expiration dates is incredibly important. Makeup products can cause bacteria and replacing them regularly is necessary to avoid skin irritation, breakouts, eye infections, and styes. If you are not sure of the expiry date, notice the colour and the texture of the product. If you see a change, it’s time to toss it and get yourself new stuff. If you’re unsure of what to buy or whether it will suit you or not, you can check out some of our tools for expert assistance from the comfort of your home. For instance, you can try the Maybelline Virtual Try-On tool that helps you experiment with different makeup products, virtually, without any commitment. Similarly, you can try the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool to find the foundation that suits you the best. So, now that you know how to take care of your makeup kit, go ahead and bring home your favourite products.