Yes, it’s a slightly more involved setup, but the Ricris Makeup Brush Cleaner solves just about every brush-washing pain point I’d experienced for decades: it’s mess-free, efficient, and way less labor-intensive than hand-washing. (One enthusiastic Amazon reviewer put it best: “I had a field day and started cleaning all my brushes for fun.”) Best of all, it’s made me not dread wash day, which — considering clean brushes help prevent acne-causing bacteria buildup — is a win. With over 20,000 Amazon reviews at press time and a $27 price tag (currently on sale for $22), it feels more than worth it, IMHO. And the oddly-gratifying benefit of seeing all that gunk come out of the bristles? Priceless.
