I don’t wear a lot of make-up, and although I know I shouldn’t, I have makeup that dates back at least 10 years.(mostly eyeshadows). I’m sure the chic color schemes of the 90's will be back. I’m extremely frugal when it comes to makeup, so I like to make my makeup budget go a long way. I Can’t imagine throwing out makeup as often as the experts say you should. Okay, I guess foundation, facial cleansers and moisturizers could be used up by six months. But what about the eyeshadows? The experts only give three months for mascara and other eye makeup. I can see the mascara, but what about pencils and eyeshadows? If you are like me and like variety, you have several different colors and hues which could be very expensive to replace every three months. But then again, eyes can’t be replaced and a nasty infection could cause serious problems. So, here are my suggestions...
Throw out the mascara every three months. Don’t use your fingers or dirty applicators in any of your makeup or moisturizers. Instead use cotton swabs, little plastic spatulas or small wooden sticks (like the kind used for stirring coffee.) Wash your makeup brushes often and notice changes in the color, texture or smell of your makeup
Here is a list with a general time line for shelf life:
- Mascara and other eye makeup - 3 months
- Liquid Foundation - 3 to 6 months
- Blush - 6 months
- Facial cleansers & moisturizers - 6 months
- Lipstick - 1 year
- Nail Polish - 2 years
To your health,
Janice Bird
Be Safe, Be Smart, and Be your own kind of Beautiful
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