Makeup products are a girl’s best friend, they say. But how much do you know about the products that sit in your purse? Have you ever wondered if it’s time to check on the expiry date on your long-term friendship? Let us give you 5 things you probably didn’t do about your best friend:
Time to say goodbye
Despite the expiry date on the product, it’s best to throw out your foundation, blush or shadows after 12 to 18 months of use. If you start to notice the oil separating from the cream product, transfer them to the trash bin, not your makeup kit, honey! Powder formulas, however, don’t break down as fast as cream-based products.
We have an oily situation here
Packing too much powder on the foundation will make your makeup look cakey if you tend you have oily skin. Better handle the oil situation before America finds out; opt for a clear mattifier and apply it before or after your makeup to fight the unwanted sheen.
Ice on the rocks!
Try massaging your face ever-so-slightly with an ice cube. Yes, you read that right? It can do wonders for your skin. With that said, it makes the makeup last longer.
Get rid of you mascara
Despite going dry, your mascara can also go bad in about 3 months. It’s wise to invest in a new one
Something’s fishy
Did you ever wonder where your nail polish gets its sheen from? Perhaps it’s fish scales, which are commonly used in shimmery makeup products, especially nail polish to give it a pearly glow to them