Here are the tips to clean makeup brushes with or without water.

When you clean your brushes, you’re not just getting rid of old makeup, but you’re also ridding the brush of (and here’s where things gets real gross): old makeup, dirt, oil, dead skin, and bacteria.

Apparently, you should be cleaning your brushes at least every two weeks. Eyeliner brushes, however, should be cleaned daily, so that your eyes don’t get an infection.

Luckily, beauty brands sympathize with our struggle, and now there’s a number of innovative brush cleansing products that can quickly get your tools back into shape.

EcoTools' Makeup Brush Cleansing Cloths instantly washes away surface makeup, oil and impurities from your brushes to improve their performance for a smoother makeup application. Good for you, good for your brushes.

This solid brush and sponge cleaner removes even the most stubborn makeup, dirt, and germs. Great for travelling, this compact cleaner is formulated with soothing argan oil to condition gently as it rapidly breaks down excess residue and germs. It is lightly scented, free of dyes and other skin irritants, and can be used daily without harming your brushes. It is the ideal cleaner for makeup artists and travelers alike.

The Japonesque Makeup Brush Cleanser is the preferred cleaning solution for gently cleaning, conditioning and disinfecting fine brush hair. This environmentally safe cleaner dissolves all types of makeup products including powder, liquids, wax based and adhesive.