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How Do Makeup Artists Clean Their Brushes?

Makeup brushes can play host to many different kinds of bacteria and pathogens. Improperly cleaning makeup tools can cause breakouts and easily spread infections from person to person.

Using sanitary processes is a quality that separates a professional makeup artist from an inexperienced one; but how do you makeup artists clean brushes between clients?

Read our full step-by-step guide to cleaning makeup brushes, including quick cleaning hacks and how to deep clean your brushes properly:

The Importance of Cleaning Makeup Brushes

As a professional makeup artist, hygienic practices are your foundation. A person’s skin can harbour a range of bacteria that must not be passed from client to client. Cleaning your makeup brushes is makeup artistry 101.

Why do you need to clean your makeup br