Regular, careful cleaning of brushes and sponges reduces oil, germs and acne risk while improving makeup application; ...

Longevity, skin health and high performance are just a few of the many benefits to cleaning your beauty tools. Using household products you may have on hand, it just takes a few extra minutes out of ...

As if it weren't confusing enough figuring out when to use BB, CC, and DD creams, your makeup tools can be just as difficult to figure out. For instance, should you apply your foundation with a ...

“Every tool has a unique purpose,” Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist, Priscilla Ono tells ESSENCE. Knowing the specific application tools to use– whether angled brushes or three-sided sponges– can be ...

You should avoid using alcohol or any harsh chemicals that may break down the glue that bonds the bristles to the brush. “Alcohol can dry out and damage brush hairs, and similar to your hair, most ...