Wednesday, July 8, 2015


Set of decorative cosmetics on light colorful background - stock photo

Summer is a good time
to catch up on some of the Spring cleaning you may have missed.
Some of us have gone through our clothes when we changed our closet
for the warmer seasons.Hopefully you have purged the pieces that no
longer "bring you joy" when you wear them :) But what about your makeup?
Not only do you want to lighten your look for summer, but you probably need
to purge some of the beauty essentials you've had around for a little too long.
Old make up can attract bacteria which you don't want anywhere near your face!
Expired products may cause skin irritations and eye infections.
I recently found this chart that is helpful in determining how long to hang on to
your cosmetics or alternately, when to toss them. Don't be sad, it gives you a a good
reason to try something new. Might not be a bad idea to take a Sharpie and write
the purchase date on an item before you throw it in the drawer or case ( like you
do with your spices,right?)




Mascara                                       
1 year
Foundation
1 year
Concealer
12-18 months
Powder
18 months
Blush/bronzer
18 months
Cream blush
12-18 months
Eye shadow
18 months
Eyeliner
18 months
Liquid eyeliner
6 months
Eyeliner
18 months
Liquid eyeliner
6 months
Lipstick/lip gloss
18 months
Lip liner
1 year
Nail polish
1 year
Makeup sponges
Wash after each use, then throw away after a month