Confession: I’m terrible about keeping my makeup brushes in good shape. All of my cosmetics are in a bag in my bathroom that I rummage through each morning. I’ve destroyed many an eye shadow brush by letting the bristles get bent up in my bag.

Thankfully, there’s a solution that doesn’t require me to change my ways. Check out these brush protectors from Sephora. The mesh covers slide over the bristles to keep them protected when you toss them back in your bag. Just remember to always slide from the handle end to keep the brushes in shape. You can buy the brush protectors for $8 at sephora.com.

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