How dirty are your facial tools?

Is your eyelash curler dirtier than a kitchen sink? [Study]

From makeup brushes to eyeliner and beauty blenders, there are a ton of beauty products that get pretty close to your eyes. But have you ever thought about how clean these products are? We decided to investigate and swab common beauty products like eyelash curlers and eyeshadow brushes to see the number of germs they accumulate. Could your eyeliner brush be dirtier than a toilet seat? Does your sleep mask carry harmful bacteria? Let’s find out.

Key Takeaways

• Eyelash curlers were the eye makeup tools with the most germs.

• Sleeping masks have four times more bacteria than a bathroom faucet handle.

• 56% of makeup users share their tools with others — 1 in 10 never clean their tools, and 1 in 5 never replace them.