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Makeup brushes are easy to clean. Dampen the brush and dab the bristles into a mild cleanser. Next, work the cleanser through the brush, rinse and voila -- clean bristles. Never use hand soap on brushes, which dries out natural bristles. Instead, use a brush cleansing product, gentle face wash or baby shampoo. Makeup artist Bobbi Brown says to keep the spot where the bristles join the handle dry, as water may ruin the glue keeping them in place. Brush Cleaning Tips Olive oil can also be used as a makeup brush cleanser -- just dip the brush in oil and rub it with a sponge to release built-up makeup while conditioning the bristles. After washing your brushes, gently press the bristles with a towel, removing water. Reshape them with your hand and lay them on the edge of a counter to dry; let the bristles hang over the edge so they air out.

1.Buy a set of brushes and use the roll-up storage bag that comes with them. You can also buy these storage bags at most beauty supply stores, drugstores and cosmetics counters. Look for a roll-up bag with separate compartments for each brush. 2.Save money by using one of those bags you get free with makeup purchases. Make sure to keep the area completely clean or you run the risk of harboring bacteria. Be sure to keep brushes used for liquid makeup away from powder brushes. 3.Hit one of those container or storage stores and pick up a clear plastic or glass jar. Look for a holder with at least three separate sections so you can sort your brushes by size and function. 4.Store makeup brushes out of direct sunlight. Don't set them on the ledge in the bathroom if it's next to a window. Natural and synthetic fibers wear down over time when exposed to direct sunlight. Avoid heat as well. If your brushes have any leftover product on them, heat may cause them to cake up. 5.Store extra brushes in a clean, clear plastic bag. When you buy cosmetics that come with brushes, hang onto them. You can pack them up and use them when you travel or carry them in your purse. 6.Cover portable makeup brushes and store them in a clean, empty pocket in your purse. Unprotected brushes are germ and dirt magnets, especially if they're used to apply liquid makeup or lipstick. 7.Remove brushes from storage every 3 weeks and give them a thorough cleaning. Use a gentle baby shampoo or your facial cleanser. Pat them dry and leave them out on a clean, dry washcloth overnight. 8.Pick up stackable containers, bins or baskets and organize the rest of your makeup. Keep lipsticks, eyeliners and eye shadows away from other makeup brushes so they don't stain them.

A makeup brush is a tool with bristles, used for the application of make up or face painting. The bristles could be made out of natural or synthetic materials, while the handle is usually made out of plastic or wood. When cosmetics are applied using the appropriate brush they blend better into the skin. There is a large variety of shapes and sizes of make up brushes, depending on the face area where make up will be applied, the cosmetic product and the wanted result. For example, the shape of the brush tip can be chiseled, straight, angular, round, flat or tapered. Types of makeup brushes (by area of application) Face Foundation brush - long, flat bristles and tapered tip Powder brush - fluffy bristles; soft, full and rounded Fan brush - similar to a fan painting brush, used for light touches Blush brush - fine bristles and rounded head Concealer brush - soft and flat with a pointed tip and a wide base Kabuki brush brush - very thick and rounded with a short handle Duo fiber multipurpose brush - flat, circular and feathery head Mineral powder brush - thick and rounded Face Contour Brush - Slanted and rounded for cheekbones Face Sponge - Varied Shape, Sponge Texture Eyes Angle eyeshadow brush - small, soft and rounded angled tip Eyeliner brush - very thin and fine with soft bristles Blending eyeshadow brush - long with a round head Smudge brush - flat and soft Mascara (usually comes with the mascara) Eyebrow brush - long, thin with tougher bristles Slanted Eyebrow Definer Brush - Stiff and Angeled Spiral brush Lips Lipstick brush - fine, soft and tapered Lip gloss brush (usually comes with the lip gloss)