Properly cleaning your professional quality makeup brushes can help them last longer. Admit it. Your brushes are an investment and you want to get the most out of them.

Here are a few simple tips.

1. Use a daily brush cleanser after every use. Gently spray your brush and gently wipe any excess makeup on a cloth or paper towel. Mary Kay has a daily brush cleaner for only $10.

2. If you use your brushes daily, deep clean them once a week. If not, deep clean once every 2 weeks.

To deep clean your brushes, soak them in warm water with a cleanser. I personally use a little Dawn dish detergent. After soaking your brushes, gently squeeze and wipe the bristles on a cloth or paper towel. Reshape your bristles and lay flat on a towel to dry.

Regularly cleaning your brushes makes it easier to apply your makeup, you will have a nice color application and a flawless look.