Beauty 101

[shelikespurses]

Please only post tips, tricks, and FAQs here.


Make-Up Expiration
Cleanser: 1 year
Foundation: 1 year (avoid sticking your fingers in the container)
Lipstick: 1 to 2 years
Mascara: 3 to 4 months, especially if you wear contact lenses or have sensitive eyes
Face Powder: 6 months
Eye Shadow: 2 years
Blush: 2 years
Lip Liner: 3 years or longer
Eye Liner: 6 months (since it's applied so close to the eye)
Moisturizer: 1 year (try keeping it in the fridge for longer life)
Eye Cream: 3 to 6 months (again, refrigerating helps)

When in doubt, check the odor, color and consistency of a product you think might be too old to use. It is looks, smells, or feels bad or "off", throw it out!

Knowing how long your products will keep for not only protects your skin, but it's a great way to monitor your buying habits; if you keep buying creams that end up going bad because you don't use them, you'll know to buy only what you will actually use.

[shelikespurses]

Organic Banana Face Mask
Your skin will have a healthy glow after applying this tropical mask to your face. This recipe is designed for all skin types.

1. Mash one half of a banana
2. Mix in a tablespoon of orange juice and a tablespoon of honey
3. Apply to the face and keep the mixture on for fifteen minutes
4. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

The Breakfast Mask
Complete with protein and whole grains, this breakfast-themed mask is used to correct and calm oily skin.

1. Combine an egg yolk, a tablespoon of honey, then a tablespoon of olive oil (yes, olive oil) and half a cup of oatmeal
2. Apply to the face for 15-20 minutes
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

Honey & Papaya Lightening Mask
This mask is specifically for those who have hyperpigmentation, sun spots and uneven pigment.

1. Blend together two tablespoons of honey and half a cup of mashed ripe papaya.
2. Apply on the face evenly for 15-20 minutes
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

Heavenly Honey Citrus Mask
This honey-and-orange-based mask is a quick fix to give your face an organic healthy glow.

1. Combine three tablespoons of orange juice with half a cup of honey
2. Apply to the face and leave on for half an hour
3. Rinse with lukewarm followed by cool water, then moisturize

[The Big PINK One♥]

It sounds yummy! Lol If I made this I wouldn't want to use it as a mask, I'd want to eat it.

[The Big PINK One♥]

Jan 24, 2009 10:39:38 GMT -5 @shelikespurses said:

Please only post tips, tricks, and FAQs here.


Make-Up Expiration
Cleanser: 1 year
Foundation: 1 year (avoid sticking your fingers in the container)
Lipstick: 1 to 2 years
Mascara: 3 to 4 months, especially if you wear contact lenses or have sensitive eyes
Face Powder: 6 months
Eye Shadow: 2 years
Blush: 2 years
Lip Liner: 3 years or longer
Eye Liner: 6 months (since it's applied so close to the eye)
Moisturizer: 1 year (try keeping it in the fridge for longer life)
Eye Cream: 3 to 6 months (again, refrigerating helps)

When in doubt, check the odor, color and consistency of a product you think might be too old to use. It is looks, smells, or feels bad or "off", throw it out!

Knowing how long your products will keep for not only protects your skin, but it's a great way to monitor your buying habits; if you keep buying creams that end up going bad because you don't use them, you'll know to buy only what you will actually use.

Concealer

Stick concealers usually last up to 18 months, while liquid ones remain fresh for 12. After that, both types tend to change color and go lumpy in consistency.

Tip: You can extend the shelf life of your concealer, as well as other cream-based products, by placing them in the refrigerator (NOT the freezer).