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More than half of the jars and tubes in our cosmetic bags have already served their purpose. Broken, tarnished or simply old products are not usable, and those that we do not use are just wasting space. It’s time for a revision!
Of course, there are women whose cosmetic bags are in perfect condition. They glow with purity and contain only the necessary products in perfect packaging. But for most of us, the look of a portable beauty arsenal leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe you should admit to yourself that it’s time to take action? Take each item in your hands and answer honestly: “How long have I used it?”, “Do I need it?”, “Do I like it?”, “Is it of high quality?” If the answer to at least one question is negative, feel free to send the item to the trash can.
Powder, shadows, blush
When to throw away
At the end of the expiration date. Usually it is one and a half to two years.
If the surface is slick. The reason for this is the cream and sebum, brought in by a powder puff or applicator. Bacteria in such a tool are hordes.
If the packaging is broken or cracked. Sometimes you have to fix your makeup in public, and then, taking out the powder, tied with an elastic band, you risk looking like a stingy slob.
Do not attempt to wash or clean the applicators. They have served their time and need to be replaced.
How to save
Do not get rid of the transparent “padding” in the boxes. Thanks to her, the mirror will be cleaner, and the powder and shadows will remain soft.
Before powdering, blot your face with a napkin: the surface of the powder will not be greasy. And the puff will last longer. Replace applicators with brushes. They blend shadows better, they are easier to clean and more pleasant to use.
Permanent registration
Makeup artists believe that the best set for every day is …
- Compact powder.
- Matting napkins.
- Eyeliner.
- Concealer to cover minor imperfections.
- Ink.
- Gray-brown shadows (suitable for any shade of eyes and skin).
- Peach blush (in addition to the cheekbones, they can be applied under the eyebrows to refresh the complexion).
- Lipstick or gloss in two shades.
- Small bottle of perfume.
- Nail file.
ink
When to throw away
As soon as it loses its creamy texture (there is no “comma” from the mascara on the tip of the brush).
A spoiled carcass usually has a sour smell.
If it crumbles, smears on the upper eyelid, forms lumps, it makes no sense to hope for the best. This tool is not yours.
How often do you use light green mascara? What about blue? What about gold? Bought for a particular dress or for the love of art, they usually lie idle and deteriorate.
How to save
Close cap tightly. Convenient mascara that closes with a click.
Make sure there are no lumps on the brush. To do this, wipe it regularly with a napkin. When you take it out of the tube, apply mascara immediately.
Do not use the brush like a piston: you force air into the tube and the mascara dries quickly. At one time, her villi will capture exactly as much money as needed.
Don’t try to dissolve dried mascara. Water, tonic, eye drops or (God forbid!) alcohol can break the formula of the remedy. Which will not only worsen its quality, but can also cause an allergic reaction.
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Foundation
When to throw away
At the slightest change in texture, smell and color. Otherwise, do not be surprised if the skin becomes covered with pimples.
If you make a mistake with the shade, do not wait until you tan or turn pale. Give this tool to those for whom it suits.
The tone looked flawless in the store, but in reality it does not behave well: does it stain, roll or shine? Throw away.
Inconvenient packaging is another reason for parting. Why get annoyed by shaking the product out of the bottle when there are drugs with dispensers and spatulas.
If you were presented with a tone that is not suitable for your skin type or age, do not experiment.
Don’t carry promotional samples with you just because they’re free. Do you still want to use them? Postpone for a business trip.
How to save
Wash your hands before each application to avoid introducing germs into the tube and onto your skin.
Store the product in a dark place: bacteria multiply faster in the light.
If you have taken too much tone, do not try to return it back. It’s unhygienic.
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lipstick and gloss
When to throw away
Have you been drawn to pink in the last year? Are there too many glosses for one lip? Choose the ones you really use and give away the rest.
Does lipstick dry out lips? Do not subject them to such tests, even in the name of a pleasant shade.
Red lipstick, of course, should have any woman. But if you use it once a month, you do not need to constantly carry the product with you.
You recently went blonde. Then why burgundy shine? He was well suited only to dark hair and is now a thing of the past.
How to save
Lipstick destroys both cold and heat. Do not store it in your car or refrigerator.
If you are applying gloss over lipstick, clean the tube or applicator to remove foreign color.
The cut of the lipstick depends on the shape of the mouth and the manner in which the lips are painted. If the factory version does not suit you, touch it up with a hot knife.
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Pencils
When to throw away
Do not bring the pencil to the state of a stub. This looks pitiful.
If the pencil cap is lost, do not try to replace it with improvised means (napkin, cotton wool). Move an open pencil out of your makeup bag, otherwise its touches will ruin the rest of the products.
If the pencil is hard, do not scratch your skin with it. Of course, you can heed the advice of professional makeup artists and soften the lead with a blow dryer. But you can’t do it on the road. It’s better to buy a new one.
How to save
Close cap tightly.
If you haven’t used your pencil in over a month, resharpen it to freshen up the cut.
Clean the applicators and brushes attached to the other end of the pencil.
And if, after the reorganization, your cosmetic bag lasts in perfect condition for more than a month, you can safely apply for a record. There will be no rivals.
Needed frills
These funds cannot be called vital. But sometimes their presence in our cosmetic bag can make life much easier. And it will not increase the weight of the luggage.
- Eyelash curlers. To “open” the eyes, with or without mascara.
- Lip balm. It will help soften not only the skin of the lips, but also, for example, a hangnail.
- Small hair brush.
- Gel for eyebrows.
- Mini face spray.
- Pencil sharpener.
- A small mirror (those in powder and shadows quickly become cloudy).
- A sample with a moisturizing cream (if necessary, it will help not only the face, but also the hands, elbows and even shoes).
- Tweezers.