Bringing my brushes back to life
Lately, I’ve really been wanting to start doing my makeup again. Makeup was a passion that grabbed me and became something I set out to perfect, even though I didn’t have all the supplies. But I’d also like to do it for TikTok—in a way that doesn’t make me feel self-conscious. Maybe just a tutorial-style eye makeup look, so I wouldn’t feel so embarrassed… I’ve always wanted to post my makeup looks on TikTok, but I’ve never had the charisma to make videos. I think I’ll do it soon, but I need to really think about the best way to adapt to that social media platform without feeling too exposed, haha. That’s why I decided to grab my brushes and sponges and wash them… I haven’t worn makeup in months, and the last time I did was at the end of 2025, so they had quite a bit of dust and dirt from that time I wore makeup.
Washing my brushes was something I really enjoyed; it kept me occupied, and I loved seeing how clean they got—the lather that formed on each brush. I’d always watch a show while doing this, and even though it wasn’t easy, it was fun. I hadn’t cleaned them in months since I stopped wearing makeup, and I also need to organize my makeup because today I noticed several items that no longer work and need to be thrown away. I need to go through my eyeshadow palettes and reorganize everything before I start working on the ideas I have in mind. For now, I’ve started with this small step that I’d been putting off for weeks—seriously, I thought about cleaning the brushes every day, but in the end, I’d always find excuses to delay it.
To clean my brushes, I use this silicone heart-shaped tool that’s specifically designed for cleaning brushes. I usually attach it to a flat container so I can wash the brushes at the table, which is more convenient for me. Some people wash their brushes with bar soap or dish soap, but I use shampoo because I feel it’s the most effective way to get the dirt out quickly. However, not just any shampoo works for me—I always use Head & Shoulders, which removes the color from my brushes pretty quickly.
After washing them and rinsing off the excess shampoo, I let them dry on a towel, preferably in a spot where they get some sunlight. For the sponges, I heat up some water and let them soak for a few minutes. Then I apply shampoo and squeeze them until the water runs completely clear.
My makeup sponges were filthy—it was a little gross, but luckily they came out pretty clean. I hope I can take this step soon and get back into makeup, because I really need to return to my hobbies and disconnect a little from the absurd reality we’re living in.
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