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How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes

By Faith Lawless, About.com

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Remove Excess Water and Towel Dry

Gently tap the brush on the towel to help remove excess water

Faith Lawless

Once the brush is accurately rinsed, begin removing the excess water by squeezing the brush from base to tip. After you remove the excess water, take one of the hand towels, fold it in half, and gently tap the brush onto the towel.

If the brush is still very saturated, then fold the towel over the brush and gently squeeze the water from the brush. Remember to move in the same motion as before, starting at the base and going to the tip. If you need to do this, remember to be gentle so you don't pull the hairs out of the base of the brush.

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