Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a makeup brush cleaner and sanitizer. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus configured to hold multiple cosmetics or other makeup type brushes in specifically designed retention means such that only the brush tips/bristles of the brushes are subject to the sanitation area of the apparatus. Certain embodiments of the present apparatus provide the sanitation area of the apparatus to clean the brush tips/bristles of the retained brushes via one or more of a cleaning solution, water, ultra-violet cleaning source, ultrasonic cleaning source, gentle agitation, or any combination thereof.