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Rachel Pugh

Beauty expert warns you should ALWAYS check for 'red flag' written on makeup packaging

A makeup artist has broken the internet after outing a huge secret about eyeshadow palettes. Her advice has blown the minds of millions, and will likely change how you shop for your next palette.

As well as make-up palettes, the MUA also shared secrets about the brushes in your makeup kit. If you use them to apply makeup, then listen up carefully.

Sharing the video on popular social media site TikTok, @AskEllenBeauty has raked in a whopping 2.1 million views to date as she discussed the things that she'll never do as a makeup artist She said: "I would never use my personal brush more than once before sanitising it.

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"I once had a client who got a staph infection from using a dirty sponge - like her own dirty sponge obviously. "Sanitise and change these regularly," she added.

She said: "I would never buy a limited edition or holiday eyeshadow palette without swatching it to test the pigment. "Limited edition items don't have an economy of scale so brands sometimes use a cheaper pigment in those items to save money.

"That means even with a brand you know and like the holiday palette is often chalky and not very good."

Following Ellen's essential's tips as a professional makeup artist, TikTokers rushed to the comment section as they were baffled about a statement in particular. "My blender from five years ago sitting while I watch this video..." One user penned aside a confused emoji.

A second added: "Yesss some clients are surprised when I'm washing and sanitising my brushes as often as I do!" "Wait, we're supposed to clean out brushes after ONE USE???" A third commented.

Ellen replied: "Yes sorry bestie. Quick dry brush cleaner is your friend." A fourth wrote: "I swear, you give the BEST advice among the pro cosmetic content creators. Thank you!"

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