Make-Up Brush Cleaner for $0

I know this isn't something that the average person thinks of cleaning.  But, really, we should do it more often.  Think of all those places your brushes sit.  On the counter. In your make-up bag (because when was the last time you cleaned your make-up bag?) Hotel counters. Not to mention the fact that they're sitting in the BATHROOM.

In the past I've spent a lot of money on brush cleaners.  After deciding I no longer wished to shell out the money any longer, I began using hand soap.  It seemed to work okay, until I realized how harsh the soap was on my brushes.  The bristles started falling out and they felt rough.  Enter my Pinterest find!

What you'll need:
-A small bowl
-Any anti-bacterial soap (I used Dawn dish soap)
-Extra virgin olive oil (to replenish the moisture)
-Water
-Your make-up brushes
-A towel (to lay them out to dry)









I do not have professional brushes. Most of what I have came from Este Lauder, which are decent, but not considered to be professional by any means.

Directions:
-Mix 3 parts soap to 1 part extra virgin olive oil. (I did this quite literally and did 3 squirts of soap and 1 burst of extra virgin olive oil.) It should look like this.

-Dip the brush into the mix, then roll it around in your hand.  You'll see all the excess make-up that's trapped in your brush come out in your hand.

-Rinse under water until there's nothing but clear water coming from the brush.

-Lay out flat to dry

That's it! I've done this several times with my brushes and am pleased with the results.  My bristles seem "healthier".  Best of all, it didn't cost me a dime because I had everything in my kitchen.  It works just as well as any product I paid for.

Pinterest, you've done it again!