The autumn-winter season is a reason to update not only your wardrobe, but also your cosmetic bag. Moreover, you will have to say goodbye to many funds not until spring, but forever. How to understand that it’s time for cosmetics to be scrapped and how to replace spring-summer cosmetics?
Face cream
Moisturizer is indispensable in spring and summer. During the cold season, it is advisable to use it only at home and no earlier than an hour before going outside. It is recommended to replace it with a nourishing one and apply it not only to the face, but to the neck, eyelids and lips. Low temperature promotes vasoconstriction, because of this the secretion of sebum decreases and the skin becomes dry, sometimes peels and becomes covered with small cracks. Give preference to creams with lanolin, glycerin and vitamins C, E and A. It is also better to replace other skin care cosmetics (lotions, emulsions, masks) with those labeled “nutritious”.
During the cold season, skin can change its properties: oily skin can turn into normal, and normal skin can turn into dry. To deal with metamorphoses, you should visit a cosmetologist, he will assess the condition of the skin and select cosmetical tools care
In addition, with the first frosts on sensitive skin Red spots may appear, which often peel off. Not only the cream will help against this scourge, but also the use of fish oil, as well as vitamins.
When is it time to throw it away: If the cream has an unpleasant odor, or has changed its consistency or color, it is better to throw it away, even if the expiration date indicated on the package has not expired. Due to improper storage, the cream could spoil earlier.
Lipstick, lip gloss
Lips especially suffer in winter, and lip care products need to have a special place in your cosmetic bag. Lip balm, hygienic lipstick with vitamin E or regular Vaseline will help prevent peeling and cracking. Don't forget to use a toothbrush to remove dead skin cells from your lips. Replace summer translucent glosses with rich, long-lasting lipsticks; don’t be afraid of bright colors.
When is it time to throw it away: if the color of the lipstick has changed, an unpleasant odor has appeared, the lipstick has acquired a bitter taste or a white coating has formed.
Concealer
Autumn and winter Foundation turns into an additional protector of your skin from the cold. Therefore, dry loose or compact powders are more suitable for summer, and for winter, on the contrary, liquid would be ideal protection. foundation. And don’t forget that when choosing, you need to take into account your skin type. Also, during the cold season, a makeup base becomes a must: it will help soften the skin, saturate it with vitamins and protect it from the effects of cold.
When is it time to throw it away: if the foundation has become very thick, very liquid, or has broken down into a base and a water component. Also, spoiled foundation changes shade: it becomes dark brown.
Eyeshadow
The cold season allows you to use more saturated shades even in daytime makeup, so add more gray, blue, silver, lilac and other cool tones to your “duty” cosmetic bag.
When is it time to throw it away: if the shadows appear in clumps, are difficult to shade, their color has changed, a white coating or an unpleasant odor has appeared.
Blush
From blush to everyday makeup You can safely refuse: in the cold your cheeks will acquire a healthy, natural blush. Therefore, this makeup product can be left only for special occasions - so to speak, for going out.
When is it time to throw it away: if an unpleasant odor appears or they become difficult to apply.
Mascara
During the rainy and snowy season, waterproof mascara will become indispensable. It is logical that your cosmetic bag should also include a special product for removing it. Since the mascara has a shelf life of 3 to 6 months once the package is opened, your summer mascara will likely need to be thrown away.
When is it time to throw it away: if the mascara falls off, does not apply well, sticks together the eyelashes and the brush, crumbles, makes the eyelashes hard, brittle or look like spider legs.
Eau de Toilette
Light floral aromas are being replaced by spicy, tart and rich aromas, more appropriate in cold weather. However, you don’t have to throw away the “summer” water: after opening the bottle, its shelf life is up to 5 years thanks to the alcohol it contains. Therefore, perfumery can be called a long-liver.
When is it time to throw it away: if sediment appears at the bottom of the bottle and the eau de toilette begins to leave marks on clothes. This indicates that the alcohol has already evaporated and the fragrances are beginning to settle.
Sunscreens
We buy kilograms of them before the holiday season, and then all these half-empty tubes and jars lie like dead weight: it’s a shame to throw them away and there’s no need to use them. We hasten to reassure you: if sunscreen cosmetics were purchased this summer, then they can also serve you next summer, because Once the package is opened, its shelf life is usually up to 2 years. The main thing is to store it correctly: in a dry, dark place in a tightly closed package.
When is it time to throw it away: if an unpleasant odor appears, or if there is a change in color or consistency.
It is very important to pay attention to expiration dates when purchasing cosmetics. If this period is less than 30 months, then it is indicated in the form of the inscription: Exp 01/2015. This means that this product retains all its properties and qualities until the specified date.
Until recently, the information contained on the product indicating the expiration date was placed in closed packaging. But when you open cosmetics, bacteria get inside and the time frame is significantly reduced. Also, along with fingers and other devices, germs are introduced into open cosmetics.
But, the issuance of new regulations obligated manufacturers to indicate all data about the product, including instructions on how to use cosmetics from the moment of opening. All the necessary information must appear on packages whose shelf life is determined to be 30 months or more. There is an inscription “Period after opening”, which means the period after opening. For example, if you see 12 M, this means that this product can only be stored for 12 months after opening. This allows us to control expiration dates after we start using cosmetics.
How long can cosmetic products be used?
If the package does not have the necessary data, then you can determine the following approximate shelf life of the product after opening it:
- Mascara- 3–6 months. Later, it is applied very poorly to the eyelashes, sticks them together, crumbles, and also contains bacteria that cause allergies.
- Lipstick-1.5–2 years. After this period, it dries out the lips, bitterness appears, and a very unpleasant odor appears.
- Eyeshadow. Dry - 2–3 years, liquid - 1–1.5 months. Then, when applied, they don’t fit well on the eyelids and lumps appear.
- Cosmetic pencils- 1.5 years. After the expiration date, its rod breaks and does not lie smoothly on the surface of the skin.
- Concealer. Depending on the basis on which it is made, it is stored from one to two years. Then it starts to roll up and lies unevenly.
- Nail polish- maximum 1 year. If the varnish begins to dry out, it can be diluted with a solvent, but if it is too dry and difficult to apply, then its shelf life has expired.
- Shampoo- can be stored for a long time, from three to five years. But, nevertheless, if it has deteriorated, the smell will not be very pleasant and the bottle will swell.
- Sunscreens It is recommended to use seasonally and store no more than one year.
- Perfume. Sealed - from 3 to 5 years, opening - 6-18 months. They are more likely to deteriorate when exposed to sunlight and open air.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight, store in a damp place;
- protect cosmetics from temperature changes;
- Brushes, sponges, and makeup brushes must be kept clean and washed frequently.
More useful information about the expiration dates of cosmetics in this video:
Lipstick and shadow can be applied endlessly, but the mascara formula is often designed for only two or three layers. An extra stroke of the brush and you will see lumps and eyelashes in the mirror a la “spider legs”. Feel like two layers aren't enough? Try filling in the eyelash contour with a black pencil. And pay attention to the quality of the mascara - perhaps it’s time to change it.
You don't paint the roots of your eyelashes
To emphasize the length, we carefully paint the ends, but forget about the roots. So your eyelashes still look shorter, and a layer of mascara pulls the ends down, even if you use a curling iron.
Well-colored roots, on the contrary, support the eyelashes and “direct” them upward. To achieve this effect, press the brush to the base of your eyelashes and apply light pressure. Don't be greedy - leave more mascara here. And only then move on to the ends.
You let the mascara dry before applying the next coat.
Imagine that for the sake of crazy styling you poured half a bottle of hairspray on your head, and now your hairstyle sits “as if nailed down.” What happens if you decide to change it, but don't even think about removing the polish? That's right - a disaster. The curls will look stale, and you can only comb them by force.
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The same thing happens when you apply a new layer of mascara on top of a dry one. Mascara has already fixed the shape of the eyelashes and attempts to change anything will make them sticky and fragile. It's okay if you wait a minute or so between coats, but you don't want to wait any longer.
You're trying to put more mascara on your brush.
The mascara package is not a small bicycle pump, and the brush is not a spoon with which you can scoop something up. And it’s not for nothing that manufacturers put a limiter inside the tubes - it removes excess product from the brush. And when you diligently tap the brush on the bottom, trying to pick up more mascara, you are just letting extra air into the tube, which “helps” it dry faster.
You use the same mascara for more than three months
If you can't remember when you bought mascara, it's time to change it. Any mascara deteriorates over time - it dries, clumps, and crumbles. And bacteria that multiply in the tube often cause eye irritation, stye and conjunctivitis. By the way, after an eye infection you should throw away mascara, even if you bought it a week ago.
Remember once and for all that after opening the package, the shelf life of any, even the most expensive mascara, is no more than two to three months.
Every woman tries to change her mascara on time. After all, as you know, nothing lasts forever. So the paint in the tube dries out or runs out.
And if in the second case you can only throw away the used mascara and replace it with a new one, then the dried paint can be soaked.
Many may object and say that saving money in cosmetics is not The best way creating the perfect makeup.
Well, what if you are far from home and you simply can’t afford to buy new mascara? Or does it happen that a girl hasn’t worn makeup for a long time, but now she urgently needs makeup?
Anything can happen in life, and every girl should know a few secrets that will help her be beautiful.
So, we restore dried mascara...
Method 1. The first, easiest way to bring mascara “to life” is considered heating it in a “water bath”, i.e. in a glass of warm water.
We need: 1 liter hot water+ 2 glasses + cotton pad or paper napkin.
Pour warm water ~70C into glasses. Separate the jar of mascara from the brush
Insert the brush into the water as shown in the diagram and rinse. We change the water until it becomes clear.
Place the jar of mascara into the glass and leave for 5 minutes.
After this time, wipe the brush dry with a cotton pad or napkin and connect the two parts of the mascara.
In a swirled state, we make the mascara vibrate (shake it well, for example: o), thereby drawing new liquid mascara onto yourself.
However, if you haven’t bought a new tube of mascara the next day, then prepare a new glass of hot water. You will have to warm up the mascara before each use.
Method 2. For the second method of restoring dried mascara, you will need eye makeup remover.
To do this you will need:
- eye makeup remover
- pipette
- one minute of free time
Take a little liquid to remove eye makeup into a pipette, carefully drop literally 1, maximum 2 drops (no more, otherwise, if you overdo it, the mascara will become very liquid) into the bottle with mascara.
Now you need to use a brush to make 15-20 intense up and down movements in the bottle to thoroughly stir the mascara.
The mascara has been revived and will serve you for some time. If you decide to carry out the same manipulations with the same mascara again. Be prepared for the fact that the mascara will no longer be so bright and will noticeably lose its properties to give volume to eyelashes or lengthen them. But after the first “reanimation” its quality will not deteriorate.
Method 3. By the way, many people try to dilute mascara with regular (or boiled) water. This is mistake. The composition of the mascara can deteriorate from ordinary water. Better use any eye drops.
Just remember that any liquid needs time to soak dried paint. Therefore, when pouring eye drops into a tube, you should not add excess liquid after seeing that the mascara has not gotten wet. This way you will completely ruin the mascara, and the paint in it will be too liquid. It’s better to leave the tube to recover overnight, and you can put on your makeup in peace in the morning.
Method 4. In addition, dried mascara can be diluted alcohol-free tonic. This will ensure the durability of the mascara and make it easier to apply. This way, you can also restore your eyeliner if it has dried out.
Unacceptable methods of diluting mascara
What women do not resort to in order to make their mascara look the same. Let's look at what is strictly prohibited to dilute mascara with.
- Water. As already mentioned, it is not recommended to dilute mascara with water. Even boiled water can provoke the growth of bacteria in the carcass, which leads to redness of the eyes and irritation.
As a last resort, to reduce the risk, add non-carbonated mineral distilled water. - Saliva. Young girls may not know about this method, but those who lived through the days of Leningradskaya mascara understand perfectly what we are talking about. What methods have women turned to to make their mascara look beautiful for as long as possible? One of the most simple ways It was just the usual spitting on the brush. But this completely contradicts all hygiene standards, because it has long been clear that saliva contains many microbes. Therefore, under no circumstances do this.
- Hydrogen peroxide. Oddly enough, even this is sometimes used by women. The use of hydrogen peroxide can lead to eye burns, at a minimum. And what harm will be done to the eyelashes is not even worth talking about, since this remedy is the most dangerous.
- Vegetable oil. If you immediately drop a few drops into the tube, it will seem that everything went well. Even when tinting your eyelashes there will be no inconvenience. But this effect does not last long. The oil will make the mascara extremely liquid, and soon it will roll into balls and lumps that can be seen on the eyelashes. Also expect some horribly clumpy lashes.
- Products containing alcohol. These include: lotions, perfumes, eau de toilette, cognac, and many others. Sometimes women use them for breeding, they really help. But you should take into account the fact that alcohol irritates eyelashes and can even cause allergic reaction, redness.
And so that the mascara does not dry out for a long time, remember that, firstly, it must be stored correctly - do not expose the bottle to direct sunlight and do not store it in the bathroom, and secondly, after each use, you need to carefully “squeeze out” it. brush on dry paper napkin to remove any remaining mascara from it, and wipe the rim so that nothing interferes with the tight screwing of the lid. Also use a little trick - while applying color to your eyelashes, clamp the bottle with your finger so that no air gets into it.
It often happens that almost all cosmetics fail at the same time. Why is this happening? It’s just that girls usually buy the entire range of makeup products they need at once. This is good if you have the opportunity to immediately update your cosmetics bag, but what if you can’t afford such expenses? And would you be more satisfied with a step-by-step purchase? Moreover, it is better to buy only high-quality and original products, which costs money. This is why there are a lot of tricks for extending the life of cosmetics. While you bought a new one lipstick, the old mascara continues to perform its functions. By the way, you don’t have to constantly reanimate your mascara. You just need to get used to buying cosmetics gradually. Moreover, it is recommended to change mascara every two months.
Based on materials from hejen.ru, esnicy.com, poleznyaki.ru