Quick Tips - When to Toss Out Your Makeup
Source:Please remember, these are general guides. if you have any medical conditions, you should stick to them. Personally, i cannot share any eye make-up and need to replace them monthly.
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- Face Powder and Blush/Bronzer
Powder face makeup can last over a year, if there is no shiny build up on the surface and you have not had any major skin irritations during use. Honestly though, most people won't be able to make a face powder last for over a year anyway. And as a general rule of thumb, if it smells funny or looks strange you should toss it. Powder blush and powder bronzers fall into a more extended category since most of us change our colors each season. With proper care, and clean brushes, you can squeeze up to 4 years out of your powder brush or bronzer.
- Eye Products
Next, let's cover our eyes. Most experts suggest throwing away liquid eyeliner and mascara every 3 months. Personally, I keep my liquid eyeliner and mascara for at least 6 months and then open a new one. As for mascara if it isn't dry, clumpy, or smells foul then you should be okay for 6 months. The only exception is if you get an eye infection; eye infections mean that you need to toss all eye makeup and start over again. Powdered products, such as eyeshadow, will normally last for up to 4 years, as long as you wash your brushes regularly and don't reuse them after an eye infection. And as for pencil eyeliner, it can last up to 1-2 years, if properly stored and sharpened regularly. Sharpening your pencils before each use will keep them clean, which will allow you to use them for 2 years or longer.
- Lips and Nails
Finally let's cover the lips and nails. Nail polish is a pretty sturdy product and can last up to 2 years, unless you wear it with a fungal infection. Anytime your makeup items come into contact with an infection, they should be tossed immediately. As for lipstick, lip gloss, and lip liner; they can last for up to 2 years, if you don't use them up first.
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