Quick Tip: How to Wash Makeup Sponges

[AurelyAvecovers]

what about head and shoulders shampoo?

[sarabruhh]

I have an applicator, its kinda like a spone but not the same material. it came with my mineral powder compact. its a 2-sided applicator that came with my Neutrogena Skin Clearing Mineral Powder, can I use this technique?

[glintzy]

@sarabruhh you sure can

[uniquelyannie]

wouldnt it be better to use a soap that has anti bacterial properties instead of something thats meant to cleanse your hair? shampoo doesnt get rid of the bacteria, just the obvious makeup on the sponge...

[mellymariefl]

Is it me or was there a dog fight happening near you?

[yaritzae03]

thank you

[Vote4MissAmerica]

I feel so dumb! For years I've been grossed out about putting the same sponge to my face over and over again with all those face oils, and it NEVER occured to me to wash the freakin' sponge! Thank you lol

[Owca2512]

I've got a question - how long can I use one make up sponge? (I get them wet before and after I use them)

[glintzy]

@Owca2512 If you're keeping it clean and bacteria free you can use it until it starts to fall apart.

[theblogforyou]

could u use olive oil and dish soap??? michelle phan did a vid on cleaning brushes with it



[NadiasAttheDisco]

@theblogforyou I would recommend the anti-bacterial dish soap because it wahses out the bacteria.

the olive oil was only needed for the brushes to condition the hairs of the brush so they won't fall out. iwht sponges, it's less hassle. :]

[AndreaJuliet]

Thanks for the video. Do you think any shampoo would work, like an aussie product. I have a shampoo I don't wanna use on my hair by Aussie that I thought it might be okay for brushes? or is super gentle baby shampoo better?

[glintzy]

@AndreaJuliet I've used lots of different left over shampoos that I didn't want to use on my hair anymore. I haven't had any problems.

[AndreaJuliet]

@glintzy Thank you for the response so quick! I love saving money and using something I already have. Have a great day!

[sAINTMalice9]

@AndreaJuliet Well, baby shampoo can leave gross stuff on your brushes, you should use soap and then extra virgin olive oil to keep them from drying.

[LexieLaurenbaybay]

hhaha wen i played this video all my dogs started barking lol cause they heard the dogs collar jingling in the background ...

[gittergoddes011]

can i do this with my MAC sponge tip applucator

[glintzy]

@gittergoddes011 yep!

[Divalicious813]

Thank you.

[xkweendilemmax]

Was very useful, done it right after watching this vid :) thanks!

[JaWinzie]

thank u so much! this really helped!

[dafneec]

Should you wash it every time you use it...? Or one-twice a week?

[glintzy]

@dafneec It depends on what you are comfortable with and how clean the surface you sit it down on, how clean your hands are, etc. I personally will use one side one day and the other side the next and then choose to clean it. For me putting a fresh dollop of makeup on the dried up spot is not my thing lol. Once or twice a week would be ok and would help with germs if you are comfortable reusing.

[dafneec]

@glintzy thanks (:

[colourxloss]

This was so useful thanks ! :)

[mieldn]

thanks for the useful tip.

[loveorlando88]

hey thanks. i was wondering how to clean my sponge.

[EuphoricDysphoriaa]

How many times do you suggest washing the sponges before replacing them?

[glintzy]

It depends on the sponge, some are made better than others. It will be very noticeable when it needs to be changed, it will start to fall apart. You'll notice rips and tears.

[OrganicRabies]

Doesn't it leave that shampoo fragrance behind?

[glintzy]

Mine doesn't, I guess it would depend on the shampoo you use. If it's heavily perfumed there could be a chance of it.

[funOinOtheOsun]

i have the same fausset thing!

[ilovestars3]

So how do you clean brushes??

i need to know please.

[glintzy]

I have two videos up about cleaning brushes. One with this type of method, and one for a deep clean with the oil method.

[mypassion78]

i love your videos but i have to say that everytime you snap your mouth it hurts my ears i wouldnt like to stop watching your videos becouse of that cuz you are great but can you please snap a little lower !!!!!....please!

[brittleigh1989]

The only reason I watched this was to see what you use to wash it and I'll be danged you use shampoo too..lmao

[MsDanaKay]

awesome

[GlitterChocolate]

since it's a sponge(not a brush with hair bristles) we don't actually have to use shampoo right? wouldn't an anti-bacterial soap be better?

really great video!! it helps alot!!

[glintzy]

You could use antibacterial soap. The only kind I have is the creamy type from bath and body works, and I didn't want those extra moisturizers hanging out in my sponge. If you had the clear type though that would work.

[classyclio]

Very helpful video - thanks, it may have even helped with my sponge phobia lol xx

[bunnygurl97]

i have the same fosset thingy hehe

[Smile85000]

I use antibacterial handwash in the 2nd wash.

[sweetpuppy120489]

yeah I sometimes do not like those sponges b/c it is just costly and it is the best place that microorganism live...ha haha but thanks for doing this. Definitely save us money and ecofriendly too

[msmandychy]

you bought that sponge @ big lots for 80 cents huh? haha i saw it for that much and stocked up like crazy!! =D

[jabberwocky685]

what do you recommend for the big purple sonia kashuk blending sponge (a dupe for the beauty blender)?

[7attatte]

Thank you :)

[Kizzyme]

wow, that is awesome :)

[prettysosweety]

this video is really helpful :D

[randombeauty212]

useful vid but tip: half of the time I couldn't see what you were doing because your hand was in the way and it was a little irrittating- not trying to be mean, just constructive critisism

[franceslourdes]

she was claning a sponge with shampoo. how much more visual did you need?

[KillaPinkz]

cool thanks

[SillyMando2008]

Will you do an update vid on the gosht in your house?!?!?!

[Tesha410]

great vid thanks

[crazilicious666]

for some reason when i was little i had an odd fixation with makeup sponges. wed go to any mall and id always bug my mom until she asked a makeup artist if i can have a sponge. random eh?

[GiselTY]

can you use anti bacterial hand soap?

[ChristmasQueen12]

@GiselTY I wouldn't see why not...or even a face cleanser maybe. :)

[emmalou848]

i have used it on my beauty blender and sonias cashuk blending sponge and i think it actually works better because it kills germs and sponges tend to collect germs so anti bacterial for me really works with shampoo too i used bbw foam hand soaps incase ur wondering

[GiselTY]

what about using it to clean makeup brushes?

[NeneBoo589]

hey i juse anti bacterial soap for my brushes, so i dont see why not for sponges

[creativejackie831]

Once again, I just love your videos. You always offer such amazing tips, reviews, and awsome makeup and fashion tips. Keep them coming darling. Big hugs.

xoxoxo

Jackie

[12quillemall5321]

I glad you did this tut. I was throwing them away after using them once. I felt guilty but did not want to infect my face with dirty ones.

[beautybargainhunter]

I throw mine in the washer inside a lil laundry mesh bag that I have... in any load that has no softener or bleach and is washed with hot water.. honestly they last me FOREVER and look like new... when I do makeup on others I used brand new ones and dispose of them of course... good vid :)

[taybae107]

I do this but with Sponge tip Applicators cusz i personally love them for applying eyeshadow all over the lid