For cleaning makeup brushes, Zote is the GOAT!
This is my tried and true makeup brush cleaner for more than 5 years. It gets out all but the very most stubborn pigments (glaring at a particular matte teal shade in my collection) but it's not overly harsh. It's also great at cleaning brushes and sponges that have been used with oil- or emollient-based products like concealers and many foundations. I have yet to experience any skin irritation from using brushes I washed with Zote (of course, you do need to rinse your brushes thoroughly). A bar will last me almost 2 years, even using it weekly, so you can't beat the price per use, especially compared with makeup brands' official brush cleaners--many of which aren't as effective. The soap itself does smell kinda like a laundromat (which... yeah), but that smell doesn't transfer to the brushes. So if you want a good, dependable, affordable makeup brush cleaner, Zote is your baby. Read more








