The Grossest Makeup Habits

Hiraman via Getty Images Don't even think about sharing that mascara wand. “Sponges are a breeding ground for bacteria, especially if you use them and don’t store them properly.” ”An alarming amount of people have told me they never wash their beauty sponges,” said Donni Davy, head Euphoria makeup artist and founder of Half Magic. Even if your skin isn’t acne-prone, not washing your makeup brushes enough can cause other issues, explained Suzy Gerstein, a New York-based makeup artist: “Using dirty brushes to apply makeup can deposit oils that lead to a hard pan and reduce the longevity of your beauty products. It can also make blending more difficult, as too many colors on a brush often results in a muddy application.” “Even your dry brushes can collect dust, pollution and product build-up that all leads to bacteria,” said Stevi Christine, makeup and brow artist. “Please consider adding in time to keep your makeup products clean: compacts and bottles,” she said, especially if you keep all your products with loose brushes in a makeup bag.