Brown Bombshell Beauty: makeup brushes

While washing my makeup brushes the other day, I realized that I've been sort of lax lately. There were so many colors in my bathroom sink, I could have tie-dyed a t-shirt. It was a little out of control. I kept thinking about all the germs I had been brushing all over my face. Ughh!!

Granted, you should wash your brushes regularly to keep germs off of your face and out out your makeup, but I can't help but think that the Sephora Deluxe Antibacterial Brush Set, $60 would be a big help. The bristles in these brushes are treated to fight bacteria, so germs don't stand a chance on your gorgeous skin! And it comes in a cute little case to boot.

If you don't have 60 bucks to drop right now, try Sephora Daily Brush Cleaner, $6. This fantastic little spray works wonders to sanitize your brushes in a flash. Just spritz some of this on your brushes and wipe the bristles on a clean cloth. You can use this after each time you use your brushes or before bed each night, and they'll be ready in the morning! And what if you need to clean your brushes last minute? No problem. This spray is quick-dry and can have your brushes ready in just a couple of minutes. This is definitely getting your beauty bucks worth!

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I have been a Sonia Kashuk makeup brush loyalist since her cosmetics line debuted at Target in 1999. Kashuk's brushes are widely considered to be the best inexpensive makeup brushes on the market, and rightly so. But there is a new kid on the block who may just snag me as a permanent customer.

I'm used to seeing Essence of Beauty cotton balls, loofahs, and scented body washes in CVS, but never gave their makeup tools a second look. That is, until I needed a new brush in a pinch and made a beeline for their display. I was (and, quite frankly, still am) stunned at the quality of the brushes. These plush brushes don't shed and blend makeup perfectly. There is a large variety of brushes to choose from, and they're all under $10.50 each. You can even buy sets for under $15. These are such an amazing find!

It seems that there is a limited selection at CVS stores (my CVS was nearly sold out), but the whole collection is available at CVS.com. Give these brushed a try. I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised!