Makeup Bag Overhaul
Be honest, how many items do you have lurking at the bottom of your makeup bag? They seemed like an amazing purchase at the cosmetics counter but you never got around to using them because a) you didn’t know how or b) they didn’t quite “work”!
The transition of seasons is always a great time to cleanse your makeup bag but there is no room for sentiment; cracked eye-shadows, dried up mascara, pressed powder that’s gone “shiny” - ditch them.
Makeup products do have a shelf life so make sure you check the packaging and definitely discard any products past their prime. If you are still unsure, approximate guidelines are as follows:
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Mascaras/liquid linersthree to six months
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Lipsticks, glosses, foundation, concealer, eye-shadowstwo years
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Lip/eye pencilstwo to four years but sharpen before each use
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Powdersare pretty safe from bacteria unless you use a wet sponge or brush to apply it
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Clean your brushes regularlyI recommend at least once a week, if you’re a makeup artist then clean after every application!
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Clean your toolstweezers, eyelash curlers and scissors
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Discard used sponges/applicatorsthese are usually full of product which can harbour bacteria
If you still have anything left in your make-up bag (!) - sort the products into categories
Now the fun part - decide what’s missing and replace with new products