Miniso’s Pink Powerhouse for Clean Brushes

This little flower came home with me from Baguio — and I have to say, this Miniso brush mat is officially a game-changer in my makeup routine.

🌸 Why I love it:

Compact and travel-friendly, it fits into any pouch or case, making it perfect for trips. But don’t let the size fool you — it deep-cleans like a pro. It works better than my big brush cleaning mat. The right 3 petals are designed for big brushes, while the left 2 work wonders on smaller ones. And that maze looking center? That’s my go-to for rinsing. It lifts foundation buildup from deep within the bristles without much effort.

It stays put on the sink thanks to the suction cups underneath — no slipping or sliding while I’m cleaning my brushes!

✨ Toolbox rating: 10/10

Miniso continues to impress with affordable, functional beauty tools. I already love their sponges and brushes — this mat just sealed the deal. I will definitely buy another one when I see this at Miniso.

I wash my brushes with this brand of dish soap. Read that post if you want a travel brush cleaning hack.

🧽 Reminder to Future You: wash your brushes regularly. Your skin will thank you.

🌟 A Little Love from the Glow Girls 💫

Hey Glow Girls! If you’ve been enjoying my posts and you’re a mom or teacher to a curious little learner, I just released my Pirates Past Noon Companion Workbook on Teachers Pay Teachers and Gumroad. It’s packed with activities that build reading, vocabulary, and writing skills.

💗 If you’d like to support this blog and help me continue creating content, consider purchasing the workbook or sharing the link with a friend who might need it. Every little bit helps this one-woman team keep going—and glowing! ✨

I also wrote a 3-Part Series about Pirates Past Noon, a book from the Magic Tree House Series. Read Part 3 here.

Thank you always for the love! 🫶

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