Have
you ever wondered how long your makeup is good? A month, a year, a few
years? I’m here to tell you that even your favorite lipstick cannot last
forever. The holiday season is a perfect
time to clean out that packed makeup drawer and replace the old with some new items. There are many great holiday specials
right now. You can update your makeup for a fraction of the usual cost. It’s also a great time to drop some subtle
hints to your family or to your significant other…they could be wondering what to gift you.
you ever wondered how long your makeup is good? A month, a year, a few
years? I’m here to tell you that even your favorite lipstick cannot last
forever. The holiday season is a perfect
time to clean out that packed makeup drawer and replace the old with some new items. There are many great holiday specials
right now. You can update your makeup for a fraction of the usual cost. It’s also a great time to drop some subtle
hints to your family or to your significant other…they could be wondering what to gift you.
Parting
ways can be hard, but holding on to your beauty products for too long can
welcome bacteria onto your skin, lips and eyes, so it’s best to say goodbye
before the relationship becomes toxic. Below is a simple guide to product
expiration dates.
ways can be hard, but holding on to your beauty products for too long can
welcome bacteria onto your skin, lips and eyes, so it’s best to say goodbye
before the relationship becomes toxic. Below is a simple guide to product
expiration dates.
3
months: Mascara
months: Mascara
The
liquid consistency of mascara makes it more vulnerable to hosting bacteria. Its
proximity to your eyes can lead to a possible infection so it should be
replaced every three months.
liquid consistency of mascara makes it more vulnerable to hosting bacteria. Its
proximity to your eyes can lead to a possible infection so it should be
replaced every three months.
6
months: Liquid Liners
months: Liquid Liners
Liquid
liners are similar to mascara due to the liquid consistency and the constant
eye contact. Pencil liners are an exception and can last up to two years.
liners are similar to mascara due to the liquid consistency and the constant
eye contact. Pencil liners are an exception and can last up to two years.
6-12 months:
Foundation
Foundation
If
you notice a change in texture, smell or color, toss it out! Most
foundations can last up to a year. If you have problem skin, think about
changing out your foundation every six months.
you notice a change in texture, smell or color, toss it out! Most
foundations can last up to a year. If you have problem skin, think about
changing out your foundation every six months.
1 year:
Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss
The
liquid consistency only lasts up to a year, plus with the change of seasons your
lip color should also be changing.
liquid consistency only lasts up to a year, plus with the change of seasons your
lip color should also be changing.
1 year:
Concealer
Concealer
Liquid
concealers should be changed out after a year due to the liquid consistency. If you use a powder concealer it should be good
for up to two years.
concealers should be changed out after a year due to the liquid consistency. If you use a powder concealer it should be good
for up to two years.
2
years: Nail Polish
years: Nail Polish
If
the color changes or you start to smell a funky smell it’s time to get rid of
the polish. Many polishes actually have expiration dates on the back.
the color changes or you start to smell a funky smell it’s time to get rid of
the polish. Many polishes actually have expiration dates on the back.
2
years: Lipstick
years: Lipstick
If
your lipstick becomes dry or changes hue then toss it! If not, consider it
a great purchase that you can keep for up to two years.
your lipstick becomes dry or changes hue then toss it! If not, consider it
a great purchase that you can keep for up to two years.
2
years: Eye Shadow/Bronzer/Blush /Powder
years: Eye Shadow/Bronzer/Blush /Powder
With
proper care, and clean brushes, your shadows, bronzer, blush and powders will
last up to two years.
proper care, and clean brushes, your shadows, bronzer, blush and powders will
last up to two years.
Hope you all have a great Christmas and I will be back in
a few weeks with some tips on how to do make up contouring to help you look
nice and slim after all those holiday sweets.
a few weeks with some tips on how to do make up contouring to help you look
nice and slim after all those holiday sweets.
Cheers,
Lindsay Smith
Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist