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Allow me to share this interesting but disgusting fact: As many as 90% of the products in an average cosmetic bag are contaminated with bacteria such as Staphylococcus and E. coli. Yes. It’s time to start cleaning your makeup brushes and sponges more often. Listen, I understand that disinfecting tools can be time-consuming and annoying, but it is really important. Using dirty brushes and sponges on the skin can cause acne, clogged pores, irritation, and more serious, pink eye disease and other infections. In addition, when your tools are clean and free of dirt, they can apply makeup more smoothly and last longer.

So now that you know how important it is to keep your tools *actually*, it's time to add one of these nine best makeup brush cleaners to your shopping cart as soon as possible. They are easy to use and will give your brushes and sponges a new look.

This makeup brush cleaner comes with a cleansing cream and scrub pad to make your bristles cleaner. Twist wet brushes into the lip balm to create lather, run them on the scrubber to remove any old makeup and buildup, then rinse them with warm water and let them dry flat.

Once a week, use this natural shampoo to clean your makeup brushes and sponges in a few seconds. The plant-based formula does not contain fragrance (so it does not irritate the skin), parabens and phthalates, and is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

This makeup brush cleaner from Elf proves that you can clean your makeup brushes well without spending a lot of dollars. It only costs $4 and can easily remove dirt, oil and makeup from the brush, keeping them soft and clean.

When you don't have time to deeply clean your makeup brushes and wait for them to dry, this instant cleanser is your best choice. Just spray a little on a paper towel and quickly wipe the bristles with the paper towel to remove makeup and residue in a few seconds-you can use it after brushing.

This solid cleanser is the perfect choice for people who use makeup sponges. It is made of charcoal and can absorb bacteria, deposits and cosmetics on the sponge-and it is also easy to use. Simply spin a wet sponge into the detergent, rinse it off, and then squeeze the blender to remove excess liquid.

Use his bb to clean your foundation brush, eye shadow brush, powder brush, etc. Its formula removes buildup, disinfects the bristles and extends the life of the brush-in addition, it helps to speed up the drying time, so you don't need to wait hours for the brush to dry.

This brush cleaning sponge is perfect for you to switch between different powder formulas and shades in the eyeshadow palette when you are applying makeup. Simply brush the bristles into the sponge to quickly remove the pigment-no water or soap required.

This gentle brush cleaner not only completely removes makeup and bacteria from the bristles, it also uses conditioning ingredients to prevent damage to the bristles and help them maintain their shape and softness for longer. 

If it has been several weeks-even months (without judgment, it will happen)-because you have cleaned your tools and got this detoxifying shampoo. It is suitable for brushes and sponges and can remove all annoying things such as acne-causing bacteria, pore-clogging oils and excess products.