How to clean a makeup bag
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When was the last time you cleaned out your makeup bag? You are probably wondering how to disinfect it and get a makeup bag that looks like new.
A waterproof makeup bag , with a lining that wipes with a sponge, is much easier to clean.
Well, that's an excellent question that our team of experts answered.
The Makeup bags and the pouches we store our makeup in can get dirty very quickly. At least twice a month, you should remove all the products from your makeup bag and give it a good cleaning.
In this article, you will learn:
- How to clean your makeup bag
- How to clean the products and accessories you use to do your makeup
- How to maintain a clean makeup bag
Let's get started right away. To choose the right bag before thinking about maintaining it, consult our guide how to choose your makeup bag.
I - Clean the makeup bag
Your makeup bag is the ideal refuge for bacteria. The method you should use to clean your makeup bag depends on the material of the bag itself.
Cleaning a Plastic Makeup Bag
Clear makeup bags are usually made of plastic and are the easiest bags to clean. Start by wiping the makeup bag with a makeup remover cloth. Next, use a little rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball to disinfect the entire kit.
If you don't have rubbing alcohol, you can use a disinfectant wipe. Allow your bag to dry completely before adding your makeup again.
Cleaning a Polyester Makeup Bag
Most polyester makeup bags can be machine washed or hand washed. Check the label inside your polyester makeup bag for machine wash recommendations.
If you must wash it by hand, scrub your makeup bag with a brush with soapy water and rinse it with a damp washcloth. Disinfect the inside of the kit by spraying it with an antibacterial spray. You can also use a spray bottle with water combined with bleach which works just as well.
Cleaning a fabric makeup bag
If your makeup bag is fabric, you will need to put it in the washing machine on a hot cycle to kill all the germs. After washing the bag, air dry it or tumble dry it on low heat. For classic toiletry bags , find our advice in our article how to wash a toiletry bag.
Clean a leather makeup bag
If your makeup bag is made of leather, first remove the residue with a makeup remover wipe.
Then, wipe the inside of your bag with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol to disinfect it.
II - Cleaning the beauty products in your makeup bag
Now that we've seen how to wash your makeup bag, let's take a look at how to clean the products you put inside.
Dirt and bacteria end up in your makeup every day. Although the expiration date on a product tells us when to throw it away, you still need to know how to properly clean your different types of makeup, brushes and other accessories to avoid contamination.
Here's how to clean the items in your makeup bag in four steps.
1. Wash makeup brushes, sponges and applicators
The bristles of your favorite makeup brushes are a breeding ground for bacteria. Think about what accumulates on them. Old makeup. The oils in your skin. Germs from the environment in which you store the brushes. And even the germs present in your bathroom.
So you understand that washing your brushes is essential to prevent the proliferation of bacteria. (knowing that you are using these same brushes on your skin!)
Clean your makeup brushes, sponges and applicators the natural way by washing them thoroughly with natural soap and warm water. Let them air dry on a towel before using them.
We recommend washing your makeup brushes at least once a week. You can even rinse them quickly after each use.
2. Cleaning Lipsticks
First, try buying lipstick in metal containers - they don't trap germs as much as plastic.
Cleaning lipstick is a two-step process and should be done every two weeks, or at least once a month.
First, take a cotton swab, hold it at an angle, twist your lipstick slightly, then scrape off the top of the lipstick. It is not necessary to remove a large piece, but rather remove the top layer of lipstick.
Next, pour rubbing alcohol into a small container and submerge your exposed lipstick in the solution for at least 30 seconds. Then you can let it air dry or gently wipe it with a clean tissue.
3. Wash your pencils
This includes all types of makeup pencils, from lip liner to eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, etc.
The easiest way to keep pencils clean is to sharpen them before each use. You don't need to remove many layers, in fact, a few quick turns are enough.
If your pencils are retractable instead of sharpened, pour alcohol into a small container, then dip the pencil tip in the solution for 30 seconds. Finally, air dry it or gently wipe it with a clean tissue.
4. Cleaning your eye shadow, blush and various powders
Powder makeup products like eye shadow and blush are actually quite easy to clean. Simply take a butter knife and scrape the top of the product into the trash. And that's it!
Be careful, however, not to press too hard, as you risk breaking the product into pieces.
III - Makeup products that you cannot clean
Some products cannot be cleaned and must be thrown away after prolonged use, otherwise they may cause an infection. The most important product not to clean is mascara.
You may think that you can clean the wand to keep the mascara longer, but germs still get into the product with every use. Plus, mascara isn't made to last for years - so you may want to part with it.
Finally, in addition to mascara, there's no point in washing your disposable sponges. As their name suggests, these are only used for this: they are disposable. They are not meant to be washed and reused for months.
If you find that you have more breakouts than usual and are using sponge applicators, throw them away as soon as possible.
IV - Tips for Cleaning Your Makeup Bag
Get Rid of Old Ones products
It's easy to forget how long you've had that eye shadow or blush. Most cosmetics do not have an expiration date. But that doesn't mean they don't deteriorate.
Natural and organic cosmetics expire even faster than other products because they don't contain preservatives. So check the container of your product to see the most precise expiration date.
Get rid of beauty products that you never use
Cleaning your makeup bag is not just about cleaning, but also about decluttering. If your makeup bag is so cluttered with products that you can't find what you need, then it's not serving you.
Washing your makeup bag is the perfect opportunity to go through your products, since you have to empty them anyway to clean your bag.
Start by getting rid of anything that's expired or that you've had for more than a year an.
Now the hard part. Throw away products that you never use, even if they are still good, or if it breaks your heart, you can always give them to a friend. If you're never going to use it, there's no point letting it take up space in your makeup bag and attract bacteria!
In Summary
Dust, skin cells, sweat, and oil from your face all end up on your brushes and other makeup products. If you don't clean them regularly, they can become a breeding ground for bad bacteria that can make you sick and spread inside your makeup bag.
As you read through our various tips, you'll have noticed that the steps for cleaning a makeup bag are pretty basic, no matter what type of bag you have.
The key is to clean your bag often to avoid the buildup of bacteria that can be harmful to your skin. To optimize the storage of your kit, also consult our guide how to optimize your toiletry bag.
So, ready to clean your makeup bag?
