How to Clean Makeup Brush: Use These Top 'No-Rinse' Products to Keep Bristles Sanitized

Not sure how to clean a makeup brush? Keep its bristles smooth and sanitized using these affordable "no-rinse" cleaners. 

It is suggested to clean makeup brushes every 7 to 10 days after use, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD). This is an important step to keep the skin from irritation and bacteria that may bring other skin concerns like breakouts and blemishes.

However, 61 percent of women do this once a month or not at all, as per a poll held by Anisa International in 2015. The majority of the reasons (22 percent) were because it consumes significant time to clean and dry the brushes, while 17 percent simply don't know how to do it.  

Due to these, multiple brands stepped up and introduced "no-rinse" cleansers that require a shorter time for drying and are perfect for beginners. 

Jenny Patinkin Spray Away Instant Makeup Brush Cleaner

Retailed for $19, this no-rinse cleanser promises "instantly cleaned, sanitized, and dried" brushes. Melt the makeup by spraying at the bristles 3-5 times before rubbing it to a clean washcloth or towel. This works well for small to medium-sized brushes. 

Salon Perfect Makeup Melt Brush Cleaner Starter Kit

This is not only a cleaner to keep the brush sanitized, but this spray is also suitable for beauty lovers with sensitive skin when using cleaning soaps. 

This is priced at $7 and it also uses no harsh formula, comes as cruelty- and fragrance-free, as well as 100 percent vegan.

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