Buying new makeup can be a very costly experience so, the next time you need to replenish your supply, be sure to keep in mind these very easy tips so that your products will last as long as possible.
AIR IS THE ENEMY!
Creamy formulas can lose their moisture content and cake rather quickly so be sure to close the lid tightly immediately after use to keep from drying out. This also applies to mascara...those of you "wand jigglers" out there are pumping air into the tube every time you jiggle. Instead, just pull the wand in and out only once. You will still receive enough product to coat your lashes and your tube will last MUCH longer!
SCOOP OUT THE EXTRA!
Lipsticks make for great application of color until you twist the tubes down to the end and nothing comes up anymore! But don't throw them away yet..There's still PLENTY of color hidden beneath that you can easily scoop out with a plastic knife. Just remove the remaining color and put it in a little container or your favorite palette and enjoy!
STICK IT AND FORGET IT!
Not sure what to do with all of the eyeshadows you collected that have fallen out of their containers and compacts? No need to worry...A little trick I've come to love is to buy tiny velcro stickers, place them on the back of each individual shadow, then stick them to an empty palette box. Ultimately you will have created your own personally designed color palette that you can just whip out when you need it! FUN!
BE GENTLE!
Makeup brushes are delicate and can sometime cost a small fortune so you need to take good care of them. When it comes to cleaning, be sure to use a VERY gentle and preferably natural product to remove makeup residue and oils without drying the bristles out. I find that swirling them in a chemical free and plant based dishwashing soap in warm water works really well. Place them upright in a glass or mug, let them dry overnight, and they will be as good as new!
SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE!
Liquid foundation formulas and even some luminizers and bronzers can separate over time and disrupt the natural composition of how the makeup was intended to be. So once a week I give all of my bottles a good shaking and store them upside down to keep them fresh.
CHILL OUT!
Most makeup (for the exception of powdered versions) cannot hold onto their true texture in very warm or even hot temperatures. If you know that you will be venturing into heated conditions for a prolonged period of time, put your liquid/cream products in a ziploc bag in the refrigerator the night before. This will shield them from melting too quickly and their chilled new temperature will also feel super refreshing!
