One of the last times I saw my mother, we were on vacation and spending a little face time with the mirror -- applying makeup here and there, straightening hair only to tease it up with more hair spray going than a graffiti artist. It was while we were painting on foundation that my mother whips out her Prescriptives Liquid Foundation and proudly states: "I am so good, this is the same one I originally bought!" Let's back up. Nearly three years ago I discovered the Prescriptives brand and instantly started a love affair with their customer blend foundations. A victim of rosacea, my half white - half Asian skin goes between an annoying balance of yellows and reds. Enter Prescriptives custom blend. The life saver of all life savers for those of us that completely dread foundation matching and the hours it takes to finally land the right one. Around this time I discovered the brand I introduced my mother to it. We both bought our own blends -- hers, however, matching without needing to be blended. Within in the last three year since we both purchased out foundations, I have experimented in and out of numerous, countless brands. While, standing side by side in front of the mirror, my mother held in her hand the same foundation from three years ago.
Which transitions me to my point at hand: When exactly do you dispose of your makeup? We hear bits and pieces here and there warning us about when we need to throw out our cosmetics. But with gossip zooming about faster than a billionaire testing out a new jet, it is impossible to pin point the exact time period one can hold on to their cosmetics. Well, ladies, here is what you need to know:
Foundation: Water-based foundations can last up to 12 months; oil-based foundations can last up to 18 months.
Face Powder: Face powders can last up to 2 years.
Concealers: Concealers can last up to 12 months.
Eye Liner: Eye liners should be sharpened on a regular basis and can last up to 3 years.
Eye Shadow: Eye shadows can last up to 3 years.
Mascara: Mascaras can last up to 3 months.
Lip Liner: Lip liners can last up to 3 years.
Lipstick: Lipsticks can last up to 4 years.
Nail Polish: Depending on the quality, nail polishes can last up to 12 months.
Now, not all of us have that magical photographic memory that renders us the ability to take one click glance and remember exactly what I just told you -- let's get real. Thankfully the be
auty industry is required to label all products before they can go to market. Ever wonder what that little jar with a lid opening up off it is? It shows the length of time that particular product is suitable for once it has been open. There will be a little number inside the jar -- that is the amount of months you have to safely use your product.
Saying bye-bye to old, worn out cosmetics and cleaning out brushes at least once a month with mild face cleanser or a brush cleanser are all ways to avoid the growth of bacteria in your cosmetics and skin care products. If you're a week late, no biggie. But if you are two years too late like my mother -- toss it out and start paying attention! You skin is the largest organ of your body, so treat it with a little TLC because if you don't, it will show.
Which transitions me to my point at hand: When exactly do you dispose of your makeup? We hear bits and pieces here and there warning us about when we need to throw out our cosmetics. But with gossip zooming about faster than a billionaire testing out a new jet, it is impossible to pin point the exact time period one can hold on to their cosmetics. Well, ladies, here is what you need to know:
Foundation: Water-based foundations can last up to 12 months; oil-based foundations can last up to 18 months.
Face Powder: Face powders can last up to 2 years.
Concealers: Concealers can last up to 12 months.
Eye Liner: Eye liners should be sharpened on a regular basis and can last up to 3 years.
Eye Shadow: Eye shadows can last up to 3 years.
Mascara: Mascaras can last up to 3 months.
Lip Liner: Lip liners can last up to 3 years.
Lipstick: Lipsticks can last up to 4 years.
Nail Polish: Depending on the quality, nail polishes can last up to 12 months.
Now, not all of us have that magical photographic memory that renders us the ability to take one click glance and remember exactly what I just told you -- let's get real. Thankfully the be
auty industry is required to label all products before they can go to market. Ever wonder what that little jar with a lid opening up off it is? It shows the length of time that particular product is suitable for once it has been open. There will be a little number inside the jar -- that is the amount of months you have to safely use your product.Saying bye-bye to old, worn out cosmetics and cleaning out brushes at least once a month with mild face cleanser or a brush cleanser are all ways to avoid the growth of bacteria in your cosmetics and skin care products. If you're a week late, no biggie. But if you are two years too late like my mother -- toss it out and start paying attention! You skin is the largest organ of your body, so treat it with a little TLC because if you don't, it will show.
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