Makeup-Check it out
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189833)
Boise, Idaho
May 2, 2016 9:05am CST
All makeup has an expiration time. If you use them longer or don't take care of them you could get infections.
Keep all makeup and such in a cool, dry place at all times. Not in moist places like the bathroom.
Moisturizers, toners, and lotions will last 6 months to a year. So I am using up mine. It is important to sanitize all brushes twice a year. Powder based blushes and foundations last about 2-3 years. Liquid foundations are good for about a year. Mascara lasts for about four months. If you smell a gas-like smell it is time to get rid of it. Eyeliners are good for about six months. Always keep them sharpened and with any top layers taken off. Eyeshadows last about six months. Lip balms last about a year. Then glosses and liners and regular lipsticks last about 1-2 years.
Shampoos, conditioners and rinses and body washes will last up to 3 years if not opened. If they are opened they will last about 2.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 May 16
hmmm, I bet I have TONS of stuff I need to pitch
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
2 May 16
Ya, I used to have quite a collection of nail polish. Now I am hearing horror stories about it and now this info too.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
3 May 16
@celticeagle all mine is pretty old...
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
3 May 16
@Jessicalynnt ...I'd chuck and buy new.
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@puddleglum (1380)
• United States
2 May 16
What do you use to sanitize your brushes? I used to have a special brush cleaner, but I don't know that it was all that more special than a mild soap or detergent. I was wondering what others did.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
2 May 16
That's all you really can use. If you use anything too strong it could make the hair fall out of the brush.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
3 May 16
@puddleglum ....I would just use gentle products.
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@puddleglum (1380)
• United States
3 May 16
@celticeagle That's what I'm always afraid will happen if I get too experimental with the cleaning.
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
2 May 16
This is something I need to pay closer attention to. I wonder how many people get their "bad complexion" from using old stuff.
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@OreoBrownie (3755)
• Commerce, Georgia
2 May 16
Great advice on how to stay up on keeping your skin clean.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
2 May 16
Thought it was interesting and like to share those things.
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
2 May 16
When I had make up, I changed it so often, I guess I never had to worry about it going bad. Agreed though, we must change out our make up as often as called for Celtic.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
2 May 16
And all the other products we use too.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
3 May 16
@TiarasOceanView ...I gave all of mine away when we did the purge.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
3 May 16
@celticeagle So true Celtic it is all toxic when the date is up.
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@garymarsh6 (24026)
• United Kingdom
2 May 16
Useful information for some but not 
for me! LOL
for me! LOL1 person likes this
