Makeup Hygiene Calculator
From mascaras that have seen better days to brushes that rarely get a deep clean, most of us don't think twice about what's really living inside our makeup bags. But everyday beauty habits, such as how often you wash your tools and where you store your products, can play a bigger role in your skin's health than you might expect.
With busy routines and overflowing makeup bags, it's easy for hygiene to fall down the priority list. Actually, many makeup users admit that they don't clean their brushes as often as recommended, and some hold on to products long past their expiry dates.
That's why we've created the Fresha Makeup Hygiene Calculator to reveal how clean your beauty routine really is. Based on common makeup habits, the calculator highlights where small changes could make a big difference.
Alongside your personalised score, you'll receive expert-backed tips to help improve your routine, plus guidance on professional beauty treatments available from Fresha beauty salons.
This calculator looks at your everyday makeup habits, like how often you clean your brushes and sponges, replace products like mascara and foundation, store your cosmetics, and sanitise your makeup bag.
By answering a few quick questions, you'll receive a personalised Makeup Hygiene Score, placing you into one of four hygiene tiers. Each result comes with tailored expert commentary and practical tips to help you refine your routine.
The Makeup Hygiene Calculator
How to support healthy, glowing skin (and better makeup hygiene)
Good makeup hygiene goes hand in hand with everyday skincare habits. Alongside cleaning your tools and replacing old products, these simple steps can help support your skin's appearance and keep your routine feeling fresh.
Protect your skin daily with SPF
One of the easiest ways to support healthy-looking skin is by using a daily SPF. Sun exposure can contribute to visible skin changes over time, so applying an SPF moisturiser or serum helps protect your skin from everyday UV exposure. SPF should be worn all year round, even on cloudy days, as UV rays can still reach the skin.
Protect your skin daily with SPF
One of the easiest ways to support healthy-looking skin is by using a daily SPF. Sun exposure can contribute to visible skin changes over time, so applying an SPF moisturiser or serum helps protect your skin from everyday UV exposure. SPF should be worn all year round, even on cloudy days, as UV rays can still reach the skin.
Methodology
The Makeup Hygiene Calculator asks a series of questions about your everyday beauty habits, including how often you clean your brushes and sponges, how frequently you replace products, and whether you share makeup.
Based on your answers, the calculator assigns a hygiene risk score to each response (0-3 points, with higher scores indicating higher hygiene risk). These scores are then added together to generate a total Makeup Hygiene Score, reflecting the overall cleanliness of your makeup routine.
The calculator places users into one of four tiers based on their total score: