Try these easy ways to make your go-to makeup sponge look good as new.
But it’s a super important step you really shouldn’t make a habit of skipping.
Getting your makeup sponge to look brand new doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming.
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This guide will teach you how to clean a Beauty Blender quickly and includes four equally effective cleaning methods.
Choose whichever way is easiest for you to do often.
First, there’s the matter of hygiene.
Don’t rub or scrub too vigorously and squeeze it gently whenever you’re wringing it out.
In other words, you’re going to need some soap.
Scibelli recommends the brand’s two makeup sponge cleansers, The Blendercleanser Solid and Liquid Blendercleanser.
“They work like magic and remove all traces of makeup off the Beauty Blender,” he says.
Then gently massage a little more of the cleanser in with your hand.
Step 4: Rinse Again and Dry
Give it a thorough rinse.
When it comes time to dry, be sure you’re letting it dry in a well-ventilated area.
Just be sure to run with this so that you don’t end up melting your beloved Beauty Blender.
You want there to be enough of the mixture to cover the sponge completely.
Microwave for 60 seconds and be sure to let it cool before taking it out.
That soapy water will now be all kinds of colors and your Beauty Blender should look brand new.
The basic principle: Oil breaks down oil.
The same goes for a makeup sponge, so consider this a choice cleansing technique for especially makeup-laden sponges.
Dry thoroughly in a well-ventilated area, propping it up so that air can circulate freely around it.
The brand suggests replacing yours after three months of use.
