When to Toss?

Hey beauties! So I get asked many times when is the proper time to toss out makeup. I know I dread tossing out makeup especially when I have invested time and money on each item. Chances are we’ve all used expired makeup at some point. Those itchy eyes and skin irritations are a huge wake up call to start decluttering and tossing them away! Unlike food and other items Makeup isn’t required to have an expiration date, so here is a small list to help you declutter, enjoy!

 

Mascara 3months

Mascara should be replaced every three months, because that little wand is a bacteria’s best friend. Due to the mascaras consistency, this makes it more vulnerable to bacteria. Also its proximity to your eye can lead to possible infections, and we want to avoid that as much as possible.

(Revlon masacara & Lorac Pro Fiber)

 

Liquid Liners 6months

Liquid eyeliners show the same concerns as mascara, so they should be replaced every six months.
Pencil eyeliners, however should last up to two years with the sharping of pencil, which keeps it fresh.

(Elf cosmetics liquid liner in plum, NYC Liner, NYX liner)

Foundation 6-12months

Foundations such as liquid foundations or cream foundations should last you anywhere from six to twelve months. If you notice a change in smell, texture and color say goodbye sooner. As well as if you are prone to acne, think about tossing it out closer to every six months. Try your best to keep it out the bathroom and areas where there is a lot of moisture, as it can make it “go bad” sooner.

(MUFE HD Foundation, Maybelline Fit Me, MUD Makeup Designory)

Lip-gloss 1year

Due to its liquid consistency, lip-gloss needs to be replaced more often than lipsticks. So switch it up and swap out every year. It’s a great excuse to switch up colors and but new ones with the seasons changing!

(Sonia Kashuk lip balm, NYC stay glossy)

Concealer 1year

 

Concealers, as with liners, depend on the consistency. Liquid concealers should be tossed out after one year, but powder concealers are good up till two years. Stick concealers are good up to 18 months. If you notice a smell and color change its time to toss!

Nail polish 2years

 

Now, if you notice a change in color or a foul smell it’s time to part ways and toss! Generally speaking the nail polish should last you up to two years and most come with an expiration date on the back of the bottle which makes it even easier. Yay to expiration dates!

(OPI nail polish, Zoya, & Charming Charlie)

Lipstick 2 years

 

Lipsticks can last up to two years! Although you should dispose of your beloved lipsticks if you sense a change in texture, dryness, or change in hues (color).  Since lipstick doesn’t contain any water it last a lot longer.

(MAC lipsticks, and a bunch of others I depoted to be more sanitary)

Powders 2 years

 

With proper care and clean brushes, powder based products (bronzers, eye shadows, blush, face powder, etc.) can last for a couple years. Now that truly is a match made in makeup heaven!

(Coastal Scents Creative me palette, Naked Palette 1&2, Urban Decay Vice Palette, Smashbox "The Master Class" Palette, Anasatsia "Shadow Couture, MAC)

 

Here is a Glamour Tip: To keep track of your products expiration dates, write down with a sharpie on the bottom of each product so you know when it’s time to toss! If not write down your products in a note book with the date of purchase and the date of the expiration close to where you do your makeup as a friendly reminder.

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Lorac Pro Contour Palette

Hey all! I am so excited, I finally got my hands on the new Lorac Cosmetics Pro Contour Palette (retailing $45 at Ulta Cosmetics) and I'm in love! At first, the colors looked very warm but honestly the shades are truly perfection for all skin tones. It’s a happy middle, not to cool (Skin has definite blue and pinkish undertones) and not to warm ( Skin has yellow/orange or olive undertones)  just the perfect blend. It’s easy to blend with its smooth texture and is pigmented. I used it about 8 times and it looks like I haven’t even touched it. The Pro Contour Brush it comes with is great, nice, dense (not super dense), and soft. It truly is a great brush that just sinks into that perfect cheek contour as well as forehead, nose, chin, etc. The lighter shades are also brilliant, I have brown skin and it doesn’t make me look like I added a 10 shade difference to highlight! I'm very excited to use it more on my clients. There are 5 matte shadows (2 matte highlighter & 3 matte contour shades) and 1 shimmery highlight. I definitely would recommend this product, and with the price point of $45 for a palette and contour brush you can’t beat it! The only thing I would say is a con with this product would be the packaging. The packaging looks nice but it does easily get dirty, other than that, great job Lorac Cosmetics this palette is everything!! Photo below is me wearing it for the first time :) I went for a subtle look this day, using the light and medium contour mixed together and the yellow highlight. Until next time! <3



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Disclaimer- All opinions are solely mine. I am not a sponsored by this company. I would not recommend a product that I myself would not like or use.

Meet Me :)

Hey there! My name is Yashira; I am just your normal woman in love with all things Makeup, Hair and DIY (Do It Yourself). I am a wife, mother, Makeup Artist, and Believer. I didn’t know I was crafty or loved anything in the beauty industry till a few years ago, when I had people asking me to do their hair and makeup. I then decided to follow this hidden passion as a curiosity to see if I could be any good and to my surprise I fell in love! I attended and graduated from Metro Beauty Academy (Pennsylvania) and took the cosmetology courses.I had no idea how I loved expressing myself and loved making people feel “brand new”. Although makeup wasn’t huge at the school during the time I was going, we did get a crash courses on it and had a guest speaker who worked for Make-up Designory. Let me just say she was spectacular! I instantly fell in love with makeup after her course and began self-teaching. I stayed on YouTube day and night, and kept practicing on myself till I felt comfortable to start sharing my work on Facebook.  

 

Now let’s be honest, I was awful at makeup! It’s purely amusing to go back and look at my work! Doing hair seemed to come naturally as well as DIYs. I want my blog to be able to inspire all. I will be sharing Makeup, Hair, and DIY tips. You will be able to see reviews on products that I purchase, as well as step by step or photo by photo makeup, and hair ideas. I will also post some DIYs because I love being crafty. I hope you all get to enjoy this blog and feel free to always comment and ask for certain things you would like to see next or just for my perspective I’d love to help. I am hoping with this blog that all my visitors and subscribers will pick up some inspiration and add some new ideas and techniques to their lives! So Welcome to all I hope you enjoy!

 

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