How to use the same brush for more than one eyeshadow?

[Sushi_Flower]

I got my first Mac eye shadow brush today (woohoo, 239, thanks to all the reccomendations here) but that is it, i can't afford to spend £16.50 on anymore. So how can i use the brush for more than one eye shadow in one go. Example if i applied some green shadow and then wanted to use the brush for some brown shadow then would i just pat the brush on my hand to make the previous colour fade off the brush or is there a 'quick-clean' method with which i can use the brush straight after for the next colour?

[canadiangirl_1117]

I just brush it on some Kleenex until there's no more color transferred onto the Kleenex, and go to the next color.

[chocula]

I lightly spray mine with brush cleaner then wipe it on a clean paper towel.

[AlliSwan]

I wet a tissue with a drop or two of eye makeup removed and barely swipe the brush on it, then swipe on a dry part of the tissue until it's not colorful or damp.

[glittergoddess27]

I keep a towel with the texture of a "shop" rag. A non-fuzzy surface. Wipe my brush against it a couple times and then run my finger over the bristles and then it is usually enough.

[Sushi_Flower]

Good suggestions. I thought you guys would probably go ''nooo! you can't use the same brush! buy loads of brushes!''

Just thinking though for the makeup remover swiped onto it, won't it leave traces of the remover on the brush as it isn't washed away and affect the next shadow?

[Colorqueen]

Heck, I just brush it on the back of my hand to clean it and go on- I do not have time usually to find tons of tissues.

If I am being really neat about it, I will find kleenex (like going from black to white), but rarely.

Then I just wash my hand when I am done.

[aquend]

I'm pretty basic and usually in a rush when i put make-up, so I just wipe the brush off on a towel.

[user2]

I just give it a "blow job"

[mac_obsession]

Quote:

Originally Posted by glittergoddess27

I keep a towel with the texture of a "shop" rag. A non-fuzzy surface. Wipe my brush against it a couple times and then run my finger over the bristles and then it is usually enough.

I do the same

[ruby_soho]

I dont even own one MAC brush. I bought a pack of like 10 sponge applicator wands from the dollar store, they're holding up well. I use one colour per side of the brush, so I can have 20 colours and not have to mix them up. I also went to the local art supply store, bought a big soft brush for $6 which I use for foundation, an angle brush for like $4, and a couple fine tip just because. Only if I was a makeup artist would I buy a set, and that would be just to please my clients. Fingers and cheap stuff work fine for me! :-P

[HotPink]

I just blow on the brush a few times and then swipe it across the back of my hand to make sure there isn't any lingering color. It's pretty quick and easy.

[gambitlizard]

I use an unscented babywipe to clean and reuse my brushes immediately. It really works well and doesn't seem to hurt the brushes.
HTH.

[PrettyKitty]

I rub it on my hand.

[magenta]

i have a makeup towel that i keep where i do my makeup to both wipe my brushes on between colours and to wipe up any mistakes. everytime i do my makeup i fold it to a clean part, and wash it once a week, when i ash my brushes.

[eyeshadowfreak]

I spray it with Brush Off, wipe on a tissue, let it dry for a moment and then use it again

[roxybc]

I rub it on a towel a few times. Works good enough.

[hp11989]

I just rub the brush on a tissue until most of the color comes off. Also, my eye looks are pretty simple: I rarely wear a crease shade and usually apply the highlight shade with my pinky, so I almost always end up needing the brush for only one color anyway (although I still have two 239s!).

[shabdebaz]

Ditto wiping on kleenex method.

[mima]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrettyKitty

I rub it on my hand.

that's exactly what i do.

[blueyedlady87]

I just sweep it back and forth on my hand until all the color is dusted off. Lol!! But I do wash my brushes really good w/ shampoo every month. BTW, if you ever use a foundation brush, they should be washed nightly to keep bacteria off your face. HTH!!

[warships]

i'm the worst one here, hahah...i wipe it on my pants :x

[2_pink]

Quote:

Originally Posted by magenta

i have a makeup towel that i keep where i do my makeup to both wipe my brushes on between colours and to wipe up any mistakes. everytime i do my makeup i fold it to a clean part, and wash it once a week, when i ash my brushes.

thats what i do

[Kat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mima

that's exactly what i do.

me too...no time for tissues, cleaners etc. I just wipe in on the back of my hand, and make sure i wash the brushes regularly (once every 1-2 weeks roughly).

[poddygirl]

I do the same as Magenta and 2Pink - I just keep a hand towel nearby and wipe on there. Works well! I try not to wash my brushes until I absolutely have to ...