Q: How do you clean makeup brushes?
A: Wet the bristles under lukewarm water pointing downward, work a little gentle shampoo or brush cleanser through them, rinse until clear, reshape each head and dry flat with the bristles over the edge of a surface.
Q: Which makeup brushes do you actually need?
A: A buffing brush for base, something angled for concealer, a powder brush and a blush or bronzer brush cover almost every look, which is what a set is built around.
Q: Is a makeup set better value than buying separately?
A: Usually, yes. A set is priced as a group and covers a full routine, which works out cheaper than assembling the same pieces one at a time.