How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes and Other Beauty Tools

4. Wash and Swirl

Remember, regular soap and detergent dry out the bristles. Use your favorite moisturizing, antibacterial hand soap, or a gentle shampoo in a bowl of lukewarm water. Swish each brush's tip in the soapy solution until it lathers. Rinse until the water runs clear. It is a good idea to do these one at a time, so you can make sure each is properly cleaned. When done, squeeze the excess water from the tips, lay them on the towel, making sure the tips are hanging over the edge of the table. This one trick helps brushes keep their shape.