How long should I keep my makeup brushes for?9 replies

They are expensive MAC & Sephora makeup brushes and I wash them with a little bit of shampoo and warm water to get them clean but are they only good to keep for a certain amount of time before they dont work as good?

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1. allexxxandraa <3 said on January 19, 2009 at 9:41 am

   well i dont know.
   but i think when the brisels start falling outt.
   maybe about after 5-7 years, since there from MAC or sephora
2. Jules said on January 22, 2009 at 9:44 am

   don’t have the brushes for more then about 3-4 years
3. Jordan D said on January 25, 2009 at 4:04 am

   If you take good care of them and they stay in shape you can keep them forever. Throw them out if the bristles start getting out of shape and don’t go back to normal after washing.
4. Sarah M said on January 27, 2009 at 1:34 pm

   You should wash your make-up brushes once a week because if you don’t all of the dead skin cells build up and your make-up comes on clumpy and we both know that doesn’t look good!
5. Pink & Black said on January 30, 2009 at 3:40 pm

   Umm you know I think it is personal preference on how it still applies your makeup. Because as long as you are keeping them sterile by washing them they will last as long as all the bristles are firm. Also, there are makeup cleaner sprays that you can buy for your brushes …
6. gen10fc said on January 30, 2009 at 5:57 pm

   Brushes usually last fora year or so, but the more expensive ones like Mac last for about 2 and a half to 3 years. But you must make sure you wash them or they’ll only last a couple of months.
7. MJS said on February 2, 2009 at 7:43 pm

   As long as you take care of them,use them for as long as you feel comfortable.
8. Asheley said on February 6, 2009 at 2:29 am

   It depends when they need changing i guesse
9. changingfacesbymay.blogspot.com said on February 6, 2009 at 4:27 pm

   If you are the only person using it, instead of washing it everyday, I suggest you wash it every week or 2 weeks, but maybe with your foundation/concealer brushes maybe the same day as it does collect bacteria.

   Try using a clear shampoo ( clear/ see through shampoo means no wax) , for bigger blush or powder brushes, try washing it with conditioner once is a while.

   if you wash your brushes too often, especially around the handles, it may loosen up the glue and your bristles will start to fall out. So when washing your brushes, try to wash the hair/bristles only and not the entire brush.