We’ve all been there: Perusing the makeup aisle, entranced by the colors and sleek packaging.

New cosmetics are fun to purchase, but it isn’t long before they lose their shine.

You should be sanitizing your makeup!

woman holding up a cleansing pad

Unfortunately, this is not the case.

Consider that our fingers are some of the best makeup tools we have.

Do not share your makeup

Most of us are also guilty of sharing makeup.

hand cleaning a makeup brush with soap

But hold up, and think about those germs first.

So how often should we be cleaning our brushes?

Your beautiful skin will thank you.