TIKTOK users were horrified to see the bacteria that grows on makeup brushes and sponges – as some said they haven't cleaned theirs in YEARS.
An experiment from Daniel Day – whose TikTok handle is @themicroguy – showed the bacteria that's left on unclean makeup applicators.
In a set of videos, Day rubbed dirty brushes and sponges covered in makeup into petri dishes – and revealed the "disgusting" result.
"It's no secret that unclean makeup brushes and Beauty Blenders can give you acne," Day said.
Day rubbed a round brush, and multiple beauty blenders into clean petri dishes.
He then sprayed the applicators with "clean spray – a product that is said to clean makeup off.
Day then wiped the applicators in the petri dishes again – and popped all six trays into an incubator.
Days later, he revealed the results – and showed crowds of bacteria splotches that grew from the makeup applicators.
"There's a wide range of bacterial species living on the brush," Day said.
"Species of bacteria on both Beauty Blenders are extremely similar.
"After using a clean spray, it made things look even worse," he remarked.
Day then revealed even more bacteria – that grew in "organized" patterns – from the applicators that were spritzed with the "clean spray."
He showed a star-shaped bacteria in the dish , which he said produces "biofilm."
He said it's "extremely organized generations of bacteria."
"If these bacteria enter your eyes or mouth, this can lead to serious consequences," Day said.
Users were horrified at the results – as many noted it's been years since they've cleaned their applicatiors.
One user called the result "crazy," and added: "I haven't washed my beauty blender in two years."
"Throwing away my makeup brushes and going back to fingers…" one person commented.
"Wow okay going to buy all new everything," one person commented.
Another person said: "Not me off to clean my brushes after watching this."
To properly clean brushes and sponges, Day advised to "use some type of antimicrobial, but make sure it's safe on your skin before use."
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