and the fact that I haven't really known how to clean a makeup sponge has also been a contributing factor. If you, like me, have neglected to clean your makeup sponge on a regular basis ...

In a world of cleaning tips and tricks, there's one I certainly hadn't heard of – microwaving a makeup sponge to clean it. So, what's the theory? Supposedly the hot water banishes that ...

To help prevent this, our experts suggest following a simple care routine to clean makeup brushes, sponges and puffs. I also compiled a list of their favorite cleaning agents, including soaps ...

We’ve got the lowdown on the sponge-cleaning tips that really work. Thought you’d been neglecting your make-up brushes with a once-in-a-blue-moon clean? Spare a thought for your BeautyBlenders ...

Caroline Aghajanian: I tested three methods for cleaning your makeup brushes using just household ... of the buoyancy force of the water with the sponge, so I had to dip the beauty blenders ...

Did you know millions of bacteria can live on your kitchen sponge, even when you clean it regularly? Still, it's a good idea to clean it every day you use it. Wet a sponge and nuke it in the ...

You might need to mix two shades to match your skin. Always use clean makeup sponges and brushes to apply any product-- easier to blend, doesn't spread bacteria. Uh oh. Got a pimple just begging ...

To get more insight, we consulted experts Jessica Ek from the American Cleaning Institute and Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, for some sponge sanitizing tips. When it comes to how often you ...