Wednesday, October 5, 2011

WHEN TO HOLD EM' AND WHEN TO FOLD EM' - HOW LONG SHOULD YOU KEEP YOUR MAKEUP?

We never had problems disposing things that are no longer of value, like bad cards in poker, college sweatshirts and definitely bad boys. When it comes to our favorite makeup, however, we feel terrible about throwing them away.

Don't worry. Most girlie girls are prone to keeping makeup for way too long, even if they give us irritated eyes and pimply faces.

After years of ignoring health problems caused by old makeup, I advice that you let them go. No matter how attached you feel about your favorite gloss and beloved mascara, you should really think of the bacteria they have collected, and how bad they are to your skin.

So how long should you keep your makeup? Here is Girlie Blog's guide:
 
Eye Shadow and Pencil Eyeliner: 3 years. 
(Tip: Sharpen eyeliner often.)


E.L.F Duo Eyeshadow
Sephora Nano Liner



Mascara and Liquid Eyeliner: 3 months.
Foundation and concealer: 1 year
Powder: 2 years
Makeup Brush: Forever
(Tip: wash them monthly with a gentle soap.)




Do you have advice to share?




Posted by Content Director - Strong Female Leaders
Beauty, Fashion and Skin Care Blog ,

14 comments:

  1. Alexis the Honey BOctober 6, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    My main rule is if it smells, toss it! LOL Mascara and foundation and anything liquidy are usually the first to go in my stash. Thanks for the great post!

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  2. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    The only thing that I don't have a problem tossing are mascaras and super cheappy eye shadows that I never use. But I have a difficult time parting with my lipsticks :(

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  3. Make Mommy ChicOctober 7, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Hi, thanks for the guidelines, I am bad with throwing stuff out. Especially blush and lipstick (I think that i had my Nars Orgasm blush for 5 years until i ran out).

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  4. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    I like elf products|

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  5. Couture CarrieOctober 8, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Awesome advice, darling ~ thanks!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  6. Whim Wham LifeOctober 8, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I am the worst about throwing makeup out, especially the goooood stuff! xoxo

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  7. Bravoe RunwayOctober 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    THANK YOU for putting this post together! I know there is that uncapped sign on some products with a number and m to tell u how long to keep it but who remembers when they buy a cosmetic product, esp if you don't use it daily? I am going to share this post via twitter because everyone can benefit! Thank you :D

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  8. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    the lipstick looks amazing!
    <3 steffy


    http://steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

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  9. Gaby FauchonOctober 8, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I know this is important and that I shoul follow these rules but I honestly don't care. I will use a product until I can tell it's not good anymore. I just can't bring myself to throw away something that still works!

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  10. Shop N' ChompOctober 8, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    *whispers* I keep mascara longer than 3 months. Eek. I know I need to change this! :X

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  11. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    thanks for the rules :) but personally I only throw stuff out when it smells or I finish it up, like I keep my mascaras for a year meh :P

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  12. ValeryOctober 9, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Thank you! It is very useful! ;)

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  13. nycstylelittlecannoliOctober 10, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    very good post as always important and often we don't think of tossing old makeup! the mascara one is the most important because it holds alot of bacteria...I mark my calendar when it's time to toss it so I remember...

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  14. LeeAnne, Style N SeasonOctober 23, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Some very good quality products can last longer actually. I have a palette of eye shadow from Orlane Paris that is used to be my Mom and it lasted me for 5 years. And I have sensitive skin and eyes. Lol. I guess for some things, money doesn't lie.
    AND, you can use eyebrow pencil until they are too short to use, hehehe...

    LeeAnne, Style N Season
    http://stylenseason.blogspot.com

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