There are two kinds of people in this world: the people who clean their makeup tools religiously, and the people who don't.
When it comes to beautyblenders (a.k.a. the holy grail of makeup sponges in the beauty world), inconsistent washing can make them a pain when you finally decide to clean them.
Those little sponges can absorb liquid makeup way below the surface, and you can have a time rinsing it all out.
Luckily you won't have to go through trial and error to figure out the best way to bring your beautyblenders back to their original colour (or close enough, anyway).
Our friends at Buzzfeed put six different methods to the test to see which was the best at helping wring out the most foundation possible.
Check out the video above and decide for yourself if bar soap or baby wash works well enough, or if it's worth it to splurge on that beautyblender cleanser.
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How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Method 1: Lukewarm Water And Shampoo(01 of16)
Open Image ModalA simple mixture of shampoo and water is great for cleaning your brushes. To see exactly how to do it, continue clicking through. (credit:Wikihow (Creative Commons))
Step 1: Run Your Brushes Under Warm Water(02 of16)
Open Image ModalStep 2: Mix Gentle Shampoo And Warm Water In A Bowl(03 of16)
Open Image ModalStep 3: Rinse The Brushes Again(04 of16)
Open Image ModalStep 4: Use A Cloth Or Paper Towel To Wipe Clean(05 of16)
Open Image ModalOnce you've rinsed the brushes and the water runs clear, you can use a clean dry towel or cloth to remove some of the moisture. (credit:Wikihow (Creative Commons))
Step 5: Lay Brushes Flat To Dry(06 of16)
Open Image ModalReshape the bristles with your hands and then lay brushes flat to dry. Make sure none of the outside bristles are bent. (credit:Shutterstock)
Method 2: A Sponge(07 of16)
Open Image ModalStep 1: Apply Shampoo/Gentle Soap To Sponge(08 of16)
Open Image ModalStep 2: Swirl Brush Tip Over The Sponge(09 of16)
Open Image ModalLightly rub the brushes over the sponge in a circular motion to saturate the bristles in soap. Don't press too hard, as you don't want to damage the brushes. (credit:Wikihow (Creative Commons))
Step 3: Rinse The Brushes(10 of16)
Open Image ModalRinse the brushes under warm water to rinse off the soap and dirt. If you see residue after rinsing, repeat step two and three again. Once your brushes appear to be clean, lay them flat on a cloth or towel to dry. (credit:Gettstock)
Method 3: Olive Oil And Soap(11 of16)
Open Image ModalThese household ingredients are also great for cleaning and disinfecting your makeup brushes. (credit:Gettystock)
Step 1: Mix 2 Parts Dish Soap With 1 Part Extra Virgin Olive Oil(12 of16)
Open Image ModalStep 2: Run Your Brushes Under Water(13 of16)
Open Image ModalLoosen the dirt and makeup by running your brush (or brushes) under warm water. Make sure to hold the bristles down to protect the brush. (credit:Gettystock)
Step 3: Dip The Brushes In The Mixture And Coat(14 of16)
Open Image ModalStep 4: Leave The Brushes To Dry(15 of16)
Open Image ModalMethod 4: Use A Brush Cleaner (The Easiest Method)(16 of16)
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