Washing a makeup sponge with warm water and a mild soap can help keep it clean and free of germs that might harm your skin. If you wear makeup, you will likely have a few brushes or sponges on hand ...

It's easy to forget to clean our makeup brushes, especially when the tedious task is never at the top of our to do list. But dermatologists caution that sponges and brushes can be a breeding ground ...

Regular, careful cleaning of brushes and sponges reduces oil, germs and acne risk while improving makeup application; ...

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“Every tool has a unique purpose,” Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist, Priscilla Ono tells ESSENCE. Knowing the specific application tools to use– whether angled brushes or three-sided sponges– can be ...

We’ve all heard it, this celebrity prefers a makeup brush, while another makeup artist prefers to use her fingers. Some people even apply a moisturizer with makeup brushes. Although the advice is ...

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Over the years, I've accumulated dozens of makeup brushes, which means I’ve also spent far too much time cleaning them. Dirty brushes can screw up your glam, but can also cause breakouts and ...