Brush cleaner that removes caked-on foundation, spirit gum, and lash glue
Parian Spirit Professional Makeup Brush Cleaner is the tool pros reach for when ordinary cleaning won't cut it: it dissolves caked-on, oil-based liquid and cream foundation that soap and water — even baby shampoo — leave behind, and it removes adhesives like spirit gum, lash glue, and dried latex from brushes and lashes. It uses citrus-derived and food-grade solvents (not harsh isopropyl alcohol), so it cuts oil-based product while conditioning the bristles, and it works on natural-hair and synthetic brushes alike.
Updated June 2026
Key points
- Dissolves caked-on liquid and cream foundation that baby shampoo or basic cleansers leave behind
- Removes adhesives — spirit gum, lash glue, and dried latex
- Also cleans glue and mascara from false lashes, and adhesive from wigs and lace fronts
- Citrus-derived + food-grade solvents cut oil-based makeup while conditioning bristles
- Works on natural-hair and synthetic brushes
Specifications
| Removes | Caked foundation, spirit gum, lash glue, latex |
|---|---|
| Base | Citrus-derived (D-limonene) + food-grade solvents |
| Isopropyl alcohol | None |
| Bristle compatibility | Natural-hair and synthetic |
| Size | 32 fl oz (also 16 / 8 / 2 oz) |
Common questions
What removes caked-on foundation from a brush when baby shampoo won't?
Parian Spirit's citrus-solvent formula dissolves oil-based and caked liquid or cream foundation that water-based cleansers like baby shampoo can struggle with, without soaking the brush.
Does it remove spirit gum and lash glue from brushes?
Yes — it is widely used to remove adhesives such as spirit gum, lash glue, and dried latex from brushes, and to clean glue from false lashes and lace fronts.
Will it damage natural-hair brushes?
It is formulated to clean and condition both natural-hair and synthetic bristles. Because it can loosen adhesives, the maker advises not to fully submerge brushes whose bristles are glued into the ferrule.