CLEAN YOUR BRUSHES

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Recently we launched another product for our cosmetics line, makeup brushes. Now tweens that are beginners when it comes to makeup can have a starter set that will help them in their beauty journey. Our 5 piece set of Sprinkle Brushes is a cool beauty treat of cosmetics brushes with sugar pink synthetic bristles on a lucite handle full of sprinkles! 

Each set includes:

• A Powder Brush
• A Highlight/Contour Brush
• A Blush Brush
• An Eye Shading Brush
• An Eye Blending Brush

We call this our starter set because of the amount of brushes offered and because of the type of brushes in the set. We'll go over how to use each brush in a later post, for now, have fun exploring and creating makeup looks. Check out our Instagram page for tutorials by tween makeup influencers. Today's post is dedicated to cleaning your brushes. Clean brushes are very important in the overall health of your skin. When you apply makeup with dirty bushes you're not only applying product but harmful bacteria to your skin. Dirty brushes also make it impossible to apply makeup correctly. Here are a few tips for cleaning your brushes.

A good way to end the week is to take the time and clean your brushes. You should be in the habit of cleaning your brushes every week! This is meant to be a light cleaning not a heavy washing. You should rotate your brush set and wash one set monthly and give the set a rest. Choosing this method will help with the longevity of your brushes.

Weekly Brush Cleansers:

• IT Cosmetics It's Your Brush Love Brush Mini Cleaner $12

• Smashbox Camera Ready Makeup Brush Cleaner $20
• e.l.f. Daily Brush Cleaner $2.80 

How To Use

1. After using your brush, spray several times over the brush bristles.
2. Gently wipe the brush onto a clean cloth to remove makeup.
3. Allow brush to fully air dry before next use.
4. Repeat weekly or as often as necessary.

Here are steps to giving your brushes a good wash monthly:

1. Wet the bristles with lukewarm water.
2. Place a drop of your cleanser or clarifying shampoo (even dishwashing soap works!) of choice into the palm of your clean hand.
3. Gently massage the tips of the bristles in your palm.
4. Rinse the bristles thoroughly and repeat until your suds are clear from makeup.
5. Squeeze out the excess moisture with a clean towel.
6. Re-form the brush head back into its original shape.
7. Never store brushes upright while wet. The water from the bristles will run down the handle and loosen the handle from the bristles over time.  

It's simple! Be sure to take care of your brushes. The more your take care of your brushes the longer they will last. Purchase your Sprinkle Brush set at www.missaprilfashiongirl.com.