e.l.f. Cosmetics Clean Queen Solid Brush & Sponge Cleaner

Founder's Pick. Round one, solo tested, headed for the full panel.

Makeup brushes collect old product, oil and bacteria, which can irritate skin, contribute to breakouts and make makeup apply less smoothly. Cleaning them matters. Remembering to do it is another matter.

This one earned its place by making the job easy. It keeps my tools clean enough that I'm not handing my own skin a reason to break out, and it's small enough to travel. The fact that it is a solid bar adds convenience for travel as well.

It's now with the wider panel, where we're testing whether this affordable solid cleanser makes the job easy enough to become a habit, and how it compares with our beloved, but rather expensive, BeautyBlender BlenderCleanser, as well as the e.l.f. Clean Queen Liquid Brush & Sponge Cleaner.

Who it's for: Anyone with brushes and sponges they know they should wash more often.

The full story is coming soon to our Substack at wellwed.substack.com.