How to Clean and Care for Your Makeup Tools (and Your Collector Treasures)

Why It Matters

Clean tools = better makeup, better skin, and longer-lasting collector pieces.
Dirty tools don’t just ruin your glam — they ruin your investments.
Whether you’re applying or preserving, proper care is part of the craft.

🧼 Brush Cleaning Basics:

✔️ Daily Quick Clean (Optional but Pro-Level)

  • Use an alcohol-based spray or daily cleaner.

  • Spray onto a towel and sweep the bristles back and forth.

  • Air dry for 30–60 seconds.

✔️ Deep Clean (Weekly or Bi-Weekly)

  • Use gentle soap (baby shampoo, brush cleanser).

  • Wet ONLY the bristles — never the ferrule (the metal part).

  • Massage with your fingers or a textured cleaning pad.

  • Rinse until water runs clear.

  • Gently squeeze and reshape.

  • Lay flat to dry — never upright (water weakens glue and causes shedding).

🧽 Sponge Cleaning Basics:

✔️ Daily Rinse

  • Rinse under warm water.

  • Use mild soap if needed.

  • Press—not twist—to avoid tearing.

✔️ Deep Clean (At Least Twice a Week)

  • Soak in warm, soapy water for 10–15 minutes.

  • Optional pro-tip: microwave the fully wet sponge for 30 seconds to kill bacteria.

  • Air dry completely before storing to prevent mold.

💎 Caring for Collector Pieces:

✔️ Handling Vintage Items

  • Use clean, dry hands (or gloves for ultra-rare items).

  • Handle minimally to avoid oil-transfer damage.

✔️ Cleaning Display Items

  • Dust with a soft brush or microfiber cloth.

  • Never use liquids, sprays, or alcohol on collector packaging — it can warp, stain, or lift artwork.

✔️ Protecting Lipsticks & Powders

  • Keep lids fully sealed.

  • Avoid heat, sunlight, humidity, and bad storage rooms — products can melt, sweat, or discolor.

✔️ Storage

  • Keep in cool, dry, dark environments.

  • Store in original boxes if possible.

  • Use acid-free tissue paper for padding.

  • Never stack heavy items on top of rare compacts or boxes.

Sparkle Society XO Real Talk

Your tools shape your artistry.
Your collector pieces tell your story.
Treat both like the glam relics they are.

Clean tools give cleaner blends.
Preserved pieces give you a legacy.

Take care of your glam, and it will always take care of you.