28 February 2012

A Convenient Way To Dry Makeup Brushes

I have a lean makeup brush collection.  I have 8 brushes, and one of them is not technically a brush--it's a smudger.  Here's 6 of the 8, and this is how I dry them:
L-R: Japonesque Flat Liner, TBS Kabuki, Marionnaud Angled Eyebrow Brush with Spoolie,
Marionnaud Pointed Eyeshadow Brush, Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush, ELF Foundation Brush
I hang them upside down on a clothespin hanger.  I pin the slimmer ones straight up.  For the fatter ones: I place them in a brush protector secured with elastic bands so they can be pinned.

I find this the most convenient way to dry makeup brushes--the water doesn't get into the ferule and I don't have to worry about finding a hygienic flat surface to lay the brushes on.

The smaller brushes dry in less than 4 hours while the bigger ones dry overnight.  After they dry, I store them in a small organizer drawer, like this:
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I bought the brush protectors online for Php 250.  Shipping fee is Php 50.

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12 comments:

  1. My prob with the brush guards from Suesh is it doesn't fit small brushes... :s

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  2. I can't believe I haven't thought of this at all. thanks for the information! 

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  3. ileOdarod, you're welcome
    Gellie, yes, hindi nga sya makapit on slimmer brushes.

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  4. Wow, I've never thought of using a clothespin hanger.. :D All this time I've been having a hard time mounting the handles of my brushes so they'd be elevated.. XD And I really need to buy some brush guards since I mostly use face brushes.. >.<

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  5. did this before hehe mas convenient

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  6. Sumi, the brush protectors are useful. Esp if you store  your brushes in a drawer like I do. It keeps them in shape.Christine, true, convenient ;)

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  7. I strap mine upside-down on a chair's "ears". Also, I use paper towels because I'm so paranoid that dust is everywhere in our house! Kapitbahay kasi namin yung mall so feeling ko ang alikabok samin.
    Anyway, mainit mata ko sa Shiseido perfect foundation brush mo :D

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  8. The things we do to dry our makeup brushes... :p

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  9. This is by far the best method I've seen. I don't have the brush guard yet but I'm planning to get myself for my makeup brushes.

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  10. Thank you so much for this tip! I will try this very soon. So innovative. :)

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  11. Will grab some brush protectors, soon! 

    Thanks for this :)

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  12. Will grab some brush protectors, soon! 
    Thanks for this :)

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