Spring Clean Your Makeup

[Plum Pea Dahl {★}]

It's that time of year when we declutter our house and make everything spic n span!  Well, that should include your makeup bag.  Here are some guidelines on when you should throw away your makeup already!  Excerpted from Health Magazine.

 

Mascara

Average life span:  four to six months. 

Switch out your mascara every four to six months or as soon as it starts smelling funky (think: burning plastic) and depositing more clumps than color.  Take no chances with eye products - germ-ridden formulas can cause infections and sties.

 

Eyeliners

Average life span:  one year

Immediately part ways with your pencil liner if the tip starts oozing an oily substance or forms a white film.  hang on to liquid liners for no more than six months, and dupm them sooner if they thicken or smell like decaying roses.

 

Foundation

Average life span:  one year

Most formulas - liquids, creams, and compacts - can last up to a year if kept out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.  But once your liquid starts to separate, your cream thickens, or your compact color develops a rubbery aroma, it's time to toss it.

 

Concealer

Average life span:  one year

If you use a pan or stick formula, you'll know it's gone bad when it cracks or turns tough and elastic-like.  It's time to thorw out your liquid concealer if it separates, appears oily, and/or smells rancid.

 

Blush and Eye Shadow

Average life span:  one to two years

Expect creams to last one year, powders about two.  If your powder grows a white crust or starts to crumble before that time, chuck it.

 

Lipstick

Average life span:  eight months

Unless it turns gooey, smells rubbery, or no loner applies to your lips, you can safely use lipstick for at least eight months.  Of course, if lipstick comes into contact with a cold sore or another type of infection, kiss it goodbye.

 

Makeup Brushes

Average life span:  a year or longer

Natural-hair brushes - the ones you use for powdered products - can last almost a lifetime, if taken care of.  Waash them once a week with gentle soap and warm water, and then set them on a table to dry with the brush end hanging off the edge.  Synthetic brushes, used for creams, last only about a year and need to be cleaned at least twice a week with an alcohol-based cleaner.  Toss when they start shedding, become rigid, or stop applying color evenly.

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Tell the truth, are you harboring "vintage" makeup in your bag?  Is there a lipstick or mascara that you just can't bear to part with?  I have to admit, I'm holding on to some eyeshadow that prolly should have been thrown away in 2008!  :)  But I'm gonna de-clutter my Caboodle this weekend, I swear!

[Buttercup Clothing]

makeup that is made from more natural ingredients will go bad faster, but are better for your skin.

Same goes for moisturizers and lotions. I had an under eye cream that was made from natural ingredients, and when that went bad it was a nightmare! My eyes were red,swollen, wrinkled, and drippy! No fun! You do have to pay close attention to some products for sure!

[Tracy 'Dezzie' Rhodes {★}]

This is great!! Glad you posted this.

 

[Lacie_Luxe]

Haha, I'm a makeup artist so none of my stuff ever sticks around that long! I don't buy stuff in bulk either so that may be why. Always gotta start fresh :)

[Lauren Luck]

Don't forget girls, investing in disposable mascara wands from your local beauty store is an excellent way to make your mascara last and to prevent clumping!