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| One
thing I love
to do as
a makeup
artist but
also as a
woman is
to go through
cosmetic
bags and
drawers to
see just
what products
you are holding
on too and
why. How
many "mistake" purchases
are lying
in there?
How many eye shadow quads are sitting there untouched because you swore you would be able to duplicate the "look" the gal at the cosmetic counter created for you and then you bring it home, toss it in the drawer of no return and there it sits until that special occasion rolls around but by then you have completely forgotten what to do with it. The best is really old makeup that you spent a pretty penny on and you cannot bear to toss it. Well, guess what - toss it, ladies! Let me help you stream line. Let me show you how to use what you already own. Let me help you plug in the missing elements of a good makeup system. The way we purge our wardrobes each season, we must also develop the same approach to our cosmetics. So here are some parameters to consider: |
1. If you have
not used it in
1 year , toss
it
2. Sniff everything
and toss anything that
smells like it has "turned".
3. Toss brushes that
are loosing their bristles.
Expiration dates on used
products:
liquid foundations
- 1 year
lip stick - 1-2 years
mascara - 3-4 months
powder - 2 years
shadow - 2 yrs
brushes - wash gently
once a month
sponges - use and discard
after each use
finger tips - No expiration
date! Always your best
tool!
Mineral makeup does not
harbor bacteria so tends
to have a longer shelf
life. However, unclean
brushes and sponges do
harbor bacteria so they
must be cleaned on a
regular basis or in the
case of disposable sponges
tossed after each use,
This is particularly
important if you have
issues with acne.