Cleaning Makeup Brushes and Sponges: Is Dish Soap Formula Suitable?

The formula you provided, containing N70 and F24, is typically used for dishwashing liquid. These ingredients are strong surfactants designed for effective degreasing and cleaning of dishes.

While this formula can certainly remove makeup residue, which contains oils and pigments, it is generally not recommended for cleaning makeup brushes and sponges that are used on the face. The surfactants like N70 (likely SLES) and F24 (likely LAS or similar) are quite harsh and can potentially:

• Damage the fibers of makeup brushes or the material of sponges over time.
• Leave residues that could irritate facial skin when the tools are used.

For cleaning makeup brushes and sponges, it is better to use cleansing products formulated with milder surfactants, similar to those found in facial cleansers or gentle shampoos. These are effective at cleaning but are much gentler on both the tools and the skin.

Examples of milder surfactants suitable for this purpose include:

• Mild-Wash L™ (Sodium Lauroamphoacetate): An extra gentle amphoteric surfactant used in shampoos, soaps, and facial cleansers.
• Mild-Wash C™ (Sodium Cocoamphoacetate): Another extra gentle amphoteric surfactant suitable for various skin cleansing products.
• IseFoam™ (Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate): A highly gentle anionic surfactant known for good foam.
• Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate: A highly gentle amino acid-based surfactant with good foaming properties.

Using products containing these types of milder surfactants will effectively clean your makeup tools without the risk of damage or potential skin irritation from harsh residues.