My white-hair MAC brushes turn green and stay green after cleaning

[xxManBeaterxx]

Why does it do this? Is there a way to make it white again? Heres a picture of some of my brushes, i just washed it with baby shampoo its completely dried in the pics, it's alsoa lot more greenish looking in real life (bad lighting)

 

[erine1881]

it may be because you're using baby shampoo instead of brush cleanser.

 

[bebs]

I would suggest washing them again make sure that you are getting everything out of it, I wash mine with baby shampoo as well and if you use a color with them wash it right after or it is hard to get out and it can stain.. which it looks like that is what has happened

so .. I would say wash it a few times and that should do the trick

 

[lara]

It's either residual pigment working down from the ferrule, the baby shampoo you're using has strong dyes in it (yellow- or blue-coloured shampoos use a lot of green pigments to create depth of colour) or your water pipes have copper oxidisation.

Try using an alcohol-based brush cleanser a few times and see if that cuts through the residue.

If it doesn't, it's really no biggie - it won't affect the brushes, your eyeshadows or how you apply your products.

 

[Ruby_Woo]

when I use color on my white haired brushes, I clean them w/ Cleanse off oil first, then brush cleanser and they are good as new

 

[Lyssah]

Could you use other oil based make up removers? or do you think they would be too harsh? My 187 brush has foundation on it - I use a natural shampoo and I've tried m.a.c brush cleanser... It's still stained by the foundation colour.

 

[TDoll]

I would say it's the baby shampoo just not coming out all the way... but I've used baby shampoo on mine before and have never had that problem.
I would suggest using MAC's brush cleanser. It's great because you can use it both to spot clean without water as well as with water for deep cleaning. It'll also condition them as well. Try using something like that and see if they come clean.

Whatever the problem is...that green just ain't right! lol

 

[xxManBeaterxx]

So after reading your guys advice i desperately needed to go to the mac store to get the brush cleaner. So i finanlly got the brush cleaner.. And after cleaning it 5 times!! whatever was on it finally started to break down and it looks and feels brand new

.. BTW i use johnsons baby shampoo, i guess im sticking with the brush cleaner, thanks for your help

 

[Ruby_Woo]

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Originally Posted by toxaemia Could you use other oil based make up removers? or do you think they would be too harsh? My 187 brush has foundation on it - I use a natural shampoo and I've tried m.a.c brush cleanser... It's still stained by the foundation colour.

Other oil based makeup removers wont work, because unlike regular oil based removers, Cleanse off oil emulsifies when it comes into contact w/ water. So it will not leave your brushes oily or anything, just clean. I would look into it. It is an amazing cleanser/remover.

HTH

 

[Kayteuk]

I have been trying for the past 4 hours to get the green tinge out of my 239 brush....Arghhh its so deep set its crazy!
I have tried MACs brush cleaner and the cleansing oil..Bahh!

 

[emeraldjewels]

MAC's brush cleanser works the best for me, works a treat!

 

[vocaltest]

I have this EXACT problem with my brushes, especially the 217, 239 & 219!! And now my 187. I use baby shampoo to deep cleanse and mac's brush cleanser n it still doesn't budge it. All of my mac brushes have lost their shape too minus the 219, but ESPECIALLY the 217. It looks awful now. None of my cheap brushes have at all!

 

[pageuppagedown]

My 239 got so bad I put the bristles in house hold bleach until i saw the colour coming out (about ten seconds) washed it out and then left it in dry hair conditioner I wouldnt do this more than onece or twice though. Now i make sure I get all the colour of as soon as I finished using it.

 

[CantAffordMAC]

I use baby shampoo and this has never happened to me..But Im glad you got ur brushes clean

 

[Kayteuk]

I think I may have to try the bleach thing...Or just buy new brushes Who knows!

 

[amber_j]

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Originally Posted by vocaltest I have this EXACT problem with my brushes, especially the 217, 239 & 219!! And now my 187. I use baby shampoo to deep cleanse and mac's brush cleanser n it still doesn't budge it. All of my mac brushes have lost their shape too minus the 219, but ESPECIALLY the 217. It looks awful now. None of my cheap brushes have at all!

My 217 has also become really frayed after just 3 washes. I reshape it whenever I wash it but it's still looking old and raggedy. I'm not best pleased

 

[vivaXglamlove]

I clean all my white-haired brushes with dove bar soap! It gets them looking like new and they feel super soft!

 

[noticethestripe]

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Originally Posted by amber_j My 217 has also become really frayed after just 3 washes. I reshape it whenever I wash it but it's still looking old and raggedy.

This has happened to my 168.

It looked raggedy from about the 1st wash! I'm a bit annoyed.

 

[DirtyPlum]

ok honestly... its no biggie. yeah it doesnt look great but it wont affect your brush or application. Some pigments in eyeshadows are strong and wont budge no matter what you try. Esp if the colour has been left on for a while. I have the same issue with my 219 and asked my trainer abt it.

Its best to keep using a mild shampoo like johnsons baby for a once a week deep cleanse but make sure you use the brush cleanser after every use so the colours dont stain. eventually the colour should budge...

Re the state of the brushes...? how are you washing them? honestly, one of my colleagues at work was really heavy handed when it came to cleaning her brushes and they began to look so rough. All you need to do is be gentle, light handed and swipe them around on a cotton pad slightly soaked in brush cleanser. Do this until no more product is coming off.

Deep clean them with mild shampoo and water and condition the big face brushes. Keep them flat / horizontal so no water seeps into the handle (wood).

 

[TheeBettyBoop]

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Originally Posted by amber_j My 217 has also become really frayed after just 3 washes. I reshape it whenever I wash it but it's still looking old and raggedy. I'm not best pleased

I thought I was the only one with this problem... it is sad, because they are pricey and yet my brushes have lost their shape after the 3rd wash.