This morning I gave the make-up sponges from my compact foundations a good wash. Experts say beauty tools such as sponges and brushes should be washed at least once every 2 weeks to avoid germs growing on them.
Jeez, I can’t remember when was the last time I clean them. So, probably today IS the right time!
I usually wash them with liquid hand soap. Then after rinsing the sponges thoroughly, I remove the water first by pressing the sponge with my hands, then with facial tissue papers to absorb excess water. Then I will just let it air dry, under the fan if possible.
Besides cleaning my make-up tools, I think I should also do a spring cleaning for my cosmetics. I read an article in a Chinese women magazine last night, it’s about how long cosmetics and skincare products are good for use once they are opened. Check this list:
- Liquid foundation, concealer, cleanser, day/night cream - 6-8 months
- Mascara - 3-6 months
- Pressed powder, loose powder, shimmer powder, eye shadow, lipstick, lip gloss, toner - 8-12 months
- Eye and lip pencils - 12-18 months
Oh dear, looks like I’ve got to trash quite a number of the stuffs from my dressing table. But am I going to do it?! Dilemma….
How about you? Are you still using cosmetics and skincare products that are already ‘expired’?
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Using expired cosmetics can also lead to skin cancer as well. Some of the minor effect of using expired makeup products could be skin rashes. Some of the high quality brand line makeup products are available online that can help in hiding age spots.
October 30th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
This is an excellent point. And I too am bad at taking care of this. But particularly with the eye products, you don’t want to go past the shelf date no matter how much it breaks your heart. The longer those things have been sitting around, the greater chance you have of growing things you don’t want to grow in there. And you are putting these products on gentle mucousal membranes like your eyes it is not a good idea. Great point!
October 31st, 2007 at 3:37 pm
So, in order not to waste $, I guess the solution is: buy only the necessary and USE them.
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