Spring Clean Your Makeup Brushes with Expert Tips & Discover GlowTech: The Future of Beauty Tools.
As the seasons shift and springtime inspires fresh starts, your home isn’t the only thing that deserves a deep clean—your makeup brushes do, too. Giving your beauty tools a hygienic reset is essential, not just for smoother makeup application but also for maintaining clear, healthy skin.
According to professional makeup artist and beauty influencer ByLucinka, founder of Glow & Restore, cleaning your makeup brushes regularly is one of the most overlooked—but vital—parts of your beauty routine. “If you’ve noticed more breakouts or uneven makeup lately, your tools could be the culprit,” she says. “Product-clogged brushes can harbour oil, bacteria, and grime that lead to skin irritation and even infections.”
Yet despite this, many of us fall short. A Beauty Pie survey revealed that 45% of Brits have never cleaned their foundation brush, and over a third have never cleaned their blusher brush. But neglecting your tools may be wreaking havoc on your skin and ruining your makeup finish.
So, how often should you clean your brushes? Lucinka recommends:
- Powder brushes: Once a month
- Foundation & concealer brushes: Weekly
- Spot clean: Between uses with isopropyl alcohol spray
Even a fortnightly deep clean, supported by spot-cleaning, can dramatically reduce bacteria levels and extend the life of your brushes.
Expert Guide: How to Spring Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Spot Cleaning (Quick & Easy) Think of this as dry shampoo for your brushes. Use a quick-dry cleanser and swipe bristles back and forth on kitchen towel until clean. These high-alcohol sprays dry almost instantly, meaning your brush is ready to reuse within seconds.
Deep Cleaning Detox For a proper clean:
- Wet bristles under lukewarm water mixed with brush cleanser.
- Gently massage the brush head in your palm or on a cleaning mat.
- Rinse until water runs clear.
- Squeeze excess water with a paper towel, reshape the brush, and let it air dry flat or hanging off the edge of a table.
Lucinka’s Top Tips
- Clean brushes when they feel stiff or look product heavy.
- Avoid rough scrubbing—gently squeeze instead to protect the fibres.
- Let them air dry fully—Glow & Restore’s GR11 Foundation Brush takes around 24 hours to dry completely.
- Finish with an antibacterial spritz like IsoClean.
- Bonus: wipe down makeup palettes, lipsticks, and compacts while you’re at it.
Lucinka’s mantra? “Cleaning your brushes shouldn’t be a chore—it’s a small habit that makes a huge difference.”
The Future of Brushes Is Here
To take your beauty routine to the next level, Lucinka has launched her highly anticipated Glow & Restore collection. Featuring GlowTech Fibres, these brushes aren’t just soft—they’re smart.
Say goodbye to scratchy bristles and patchy application. Glow & Restore brushes are designed to enhance both your skincare and your makeup, thanks to innovative fibre technology that moves with your skin for flawless blending and a radiant finish.
The Technology Behind the Glow:
- SkinSync Fibres – Bio-responsive bristles that sync with your skin’s natural elasticity to reduce irritation and boost blendability.
- Precision Gradient Bristles – Tapered, density-optimised brush heads for seamless sculpting and buffing.
- Makeup + Skincare Fusion – Perfect for both traditional foundations and skincare-infused formulas.
“These are not just brushes,” says Lucinka. “They’re tools for skin-first beauty. Whether you’re going for a no-makeup makeup look or full glam, Glow & Restore works as hard as your skincare to elevate your glow.”
The Collection: Luxurious, Vegan, and Colour Coded
Every brush in the Glow & Restore range is 100% vegan and designed with performance and self-care in mind. The range consists of Brushes for Cream/Wet Products, Powder Makeup Brushes and Bundle Sets.
The brushes are colour-coded, so you’ll always know which tool to use where. It’s all about making beauty effortless, hygienic, and elevated.
Your Skin Will Thank You
Whether it’s a quick spritz and wipe, or a full deep-cleaning detox, keeping your makeup tools pristine can transform your skin—and your routine. And with next-gen tools like Glow & Restore’s GlowTech brushes, taking care of your skin while achieving an airbrushed finish has never been easier.
Can’t remember the last time you cleaned your brushes? Let this be your sign.
Explore the full Glow & Restore range at www.glowandrestore.com and follow @glowandrestore on Instagram for more expert beauty tips.
Poppy Watt