Over 80% of British women have never cleaned their make-up bags

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 29-Apr-2019
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And one quarter have never cleaned the bacteria from their make-up brushes

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Brands may need to do more to educate consumers about bacteria lurking in their beauty bags, with 84% of women admitting to have never washed their make-up cases.

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