OGEE Brush Wash Bar

Important Note on This Category

When I think about low-tox living, I also think about the tools that touch my skin every day. Makeup brushes collect oil, product buildup, and bacteria over time. If we’re cleaning them with harsh detergents or synthetic fragrance blends, that can quietly affect skin health — especially if you’re already prone to breakouts or sensitivity.

A simple, plant-based brush cleanser is an easy upgrade that supports clearer skin and better makeup performance.

What I Avoid

• Harsh synthetic detergents
• Undisclosed fragrance blends
• Sulfates
• Petroleum-derived cleansing agents
• Preservatives that can be irritating with repeated exposure

What I Look For

• Simple, transparent ingredient lists
• Plant-based cleansing agents
• No synthetic fragrance
• Ingredients that rinse clean and don’t leave residue
• A formula that won’t dry out brush bristles

Product Description

The OGEE Brush Wash Bar is a solid, plant-based cleanser designed to remove makeup, oil, and buildup from brushes and tools without harsh detergents.

It’s made with sodium palmate (from organic palm oil), sodium cocoate (from organic coconut oil), water, glycerin (derived from organic palm and/or coconut oil), organic grapefruit peel oil, sodium citrate (corn-derived), glyceryl caprylate (from vegetable sources), sodium gluconate (fermentation-derived), and glyceryl undecylenate (from vegetable sources).

The formula relies on organic oils that have been turned into gentle cleansing agents. It lathers easily, breaks down product buildup effectively, and rinses clean without leaving residue.

There are no synthetic fragrance blends, sulfates, or petroleum-based detergents.

What I Like

I appreciate the simplicity of this formula. It does exactly what it needs to do — clean brushes thoroughly — without adding unnecessary ingredients.

The grapefruit peel oil provides a light, natural scent instead of a synthetic fragrance. The plant-based soap base is effective and conditioning.

It’s also a solid bar, which reduces plastic packaging and makes it easy to use at the sink.

Things to Keep in Mind

Because it’s a solid bar, it will last longer if dried completely on a draining soap dish between uses.

If you’re sensitive to citrus essential oils, note that this contains organic grapefruit peel oil.