Your makeup brushes do a lot for you – blending, sculpting, setting, and perfecting – but when was the last time you cleaned them properly?
Even the best brushes can only perform at their best when they’re clean. Dirty burhses don’t just affect how your makeup looks – they can cause breakouts, uneven application, and shorten your tools’ lifespan.
If your brushes are feeling scratchy, patchy, or just not blending like they used to, it might be time for a little brush care audit.
Mistake 1: Cleaning only when you “remember”
Waiting until your brushes look dirty is one of the biggest mistakes.
Even when they appear clean, bristles collect product, oils, and bacteria with every use. Over time, that buildup dulls your color payoff and can irritate your skin.
Face brushes (foundation or concealer) should be cleaned every 2–3 days, and eye brushes at least once a week — especially if you switch shades often.
Mistake 2: Using harsh soaps or alcohol
It’s tempting to grab whatever’s nearby, but harsh soaps and alcohol-based cleaners strip natural fibers and dry out synthetic ones.
Instead, use noelle’s Makeup Brush Cleanser Spray — a gentle, rinse-free formula that removes product without damaging your tools. Just spray, wipe, and let dry — your brush is ready in minutes.
For a deeper clean, reach for noelle’s Makeup Brush Cleaner — the textured pad designed to lift buildup gently using mild soap and water.
Mistake 3: Drying brushes upright
When you dry brushes bristles-up, water can seep into the ferrule (the metal part), loosening glue and causing shedding.
After washing, gently squeeze out excess water and lay your brushes flat on a towel with the bristles hanging slightly over the edge – air can circulate and they’ll dry faster without damage.
Mistake 4: Skipping cleaning between shades
Switching from bronzer to blush with the same brush? You’re blending old pigment with new product. The fix is easy – a few sprays of noelle’s Cleanser Spray between uses keeps color payoff true and brushes soft. Perfect for multitasking days or travel.
Mistake 5: Thinking cleaning is a chore
It doesn’t have to be. With noelle’s Cleaning Crew Bundle, you get both the Cleanser Spray and Cleaner – a simple system that makes regular cleaning quick, mess-free, and actually satisfying.
Clean brushes feel smoother, blend better, and keep your skin happier.
The takeaway
Good brush care isn’t just about hygiene – it’s about performance. Clean tools make your makeup look fresher, blend softer, and last longer. Take a minute for your tools, and they’ll take care of the rest.