When To Renew Your Cosmetics
| Beauty : Cosmetics Its important you renew your make up regularly and not just when its finished, in order to avoid a build up of nasty bacteria. These are estimated sell by dates from date of purchase. * Concealer - lasts up to 1 year. Apply to a clean hand instead of directly to face - this will avoid spreading bacteria. * Powder - 2 years. * Cream & gel cleansers - 1 year. * Pencil eye liner - Will last up to 3 years, but recommended to sharpen often. * Eyeshadow - up to 3 years. * Brushes - Wash every 2-3 months with a mild soap and warm water. Dry well. * Sponges - Wash weekly but renew on a monthly basis. * Foundation - Depends on ingredients. A water-based foundation will last up to 1 year, however oil-based ones will last around 18 months. Add a dash of alcohol-free toner to water based foundation if it dries out before use by date. * Lip liner - Up to 3 years. * Lipstick - between 1-2 years, but sometimes ok for up to 4. If it smells bad then chuck it out. Keep it in the fridge if you want it to last longer. * Mascara - 4 months. Avoid pumping the mascara wand up and down as this makes it dry out quicker. * Nail Polish - Up to 1 year, depending on quality of the product.
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