Spend vs. Save

We all know that we have to wash our brushes regularly. I try to do it as often as I can, but just thinking about it tires me. I really hate having to wash and clean them cause I get so bored haha. Im sure you know what I mean, especially you girls who have so many! haha I try to wash them the regularl way with baby shampoo and water. But sometimes when Im in a hurry I use the M.A.C. Brush Cleanser. And it works pretty fine. I just dilute it with water (1 part brush cleanser and 2 parts water). Its less than half full now. And though it really isnt that expensive, I really need to cut back on expenses. Which brings us to the Homemade Brush Cleanser which im sure most of you are familiar with from Enkore's Video.

M.A.C. Brush Cleanser $11
Image borrowed from M.A.C.

What you'll need:

• 1 cup Distilled Water (Free lol)

• 1/4 cup Alcohol (P40)

• 1/2 tsp. Dishwashing Detergent (I used Plamolive Aromatherapy in Lavander "Tough on Grease, Soft on hands! LOL- P79)

• 1/2 tsp Baby Shampoo (Baby Flo - P38.50)

• 1 tbsp Liquid Leave in Conditioner ( I added more hehe :) Loreal Elseve Nutri Gloss Conditioning Spray P260 this was the only one that they had :/ boo)

• A spray bottle/Atomizer (I had extras at home)

So you mix them all together, stirring gently so you wont form suds. Transfer it to the spray bottle and you're all set! Easy right? And it only cost me P417.50. Couldve been cheaper if i found a cheaper alternative for the leave in conditioner (I didnt want to use the gel leave in conditioner)

P417.50 vs. P600?

(M.A.C. Brush Cleanser price an approximate, I dont know how much it is here)

Plus the "recipe" lol will yield about 3 bottles (I think my spray bottles are about 100ml each? the tag says 385 but I highly doubt that haha). And theres so much left from all the Alcohol, Detergent, Shampoo and Conditioner I bought. I can probably make about ten times or more than the 233 ml from M.A.C. You might have all those things needed or some at home too.


Pros:
- It works even better than the M.A.C. Brush Cleanser, sadly. I only needed about 2 sprays on my dirtiest, baddest eyeshadow brush. haha
-Its super cheap!
-Very easy to make

Cons:
- It smells like alcohol. Which is fine. But I hate the smell of Alcohol (I blame it on spending too much time in Hospitals during College haha) but that is it!




So if youre looking to buy a brush cleanser, try searching for these items at home and whip some up! :D Im also making some Homemade mixing medium in a bit, as soon as I find a container for it hehehe :)