Makeup is extremely versatile and is often interpreted as freedom of expression for many. However, there's something that we can all agree on - and that's that we use our makeup brushes without washing for longer than we like to admit.
Therefore, it's understandable that people have been left gobsmacked after a professional makeup artist has revealed how often you should wash your brushes - and the truth is shocking. Those that use makeup can all shamefully agree that their brushes from school have remained faithful and probably are in need of a good cleanse whether we like to admit it or not.
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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.
"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.
As well as leaving viewers shocked with the life-changing lifespan, she also mentioned how she'll never purchase a limited edition holiday palette.
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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