Mascara tip

Mascara drying out? As long its not over 3 months, you can extend the life/use on your mascaras! how? <strong>3 drops of (unexpired of course) EYEDROPS! VIOLA! new mascara! :)

Many uses of Vaseline/Petroleum Jelly.

Sure we know some of the uses but there are just some that you might have missed. A beauty girl shouldn’t disregard!

The many uses of Vaseline/petroleum jelly:

1)      Maintain your perfume scent by dabbing a little bit on your skin then apply perfume. It will help last longer
2)      Never get lipstick on your teeth again. Place a thin layer on your teeth, you don’t have to worry about your lipstick transferring
3)      Soften dry/cracked elbows: Sometimes these spots need more TLC and lotion.. especially on the winter months!
4)      Soften your feet by applying petroleum jelly, socks on overnight and you’ll wake up with softer feet.
5)      Use as a scrub: lip scrub (mix in with brown sugar) Body scrub (mix in with sea salt)
6)      You can apply a little bit of Vaseline on the ends of your hair to make them look healthier
7)      As an eyebrow gel. It quickly tames eyebrows and molds them into place
8)      Eyelash care: make eye lashes grow by putting Vaseline at night. It will lengthen overtime
9)      Hurting feet on those heels? Rub a little Vaseline to prevent blisters (no friction)
10)   To remove sticky leftover glue from false eye lashes
11)   Rub a little to soften cuticles
12)   Mistakes here and there? Easy makeup remover/corrector. Use a q-tip!
13)   as cream blush. Mix lipstick and petroleum jelly!
14)   As lip gloss: mix it with eye shadow/lipstick
15)   As a highlighter. Thin layer on cheeks for that dewy look.

Makeup: Keep or Toss?

Do you ever wonder why you're still getting pimples despite of amazing products you use?
Remember, dirt and Bacteria can cause a lot of complications on your skin.

Just like food, make up have expiration dates too. Do you know when to toss them out?

MAKEUP EXPIRATION DATE

MASCARA (3 MONTHS)
- It's liquid consistency makes it more vulnerable to bacteria that is why it needs to be replaced often. (I am pretty strict with this because i don't mind spending a couple of dollars to buy a new tube rather than get bacteria on my eye area or my clients' eyes)

LIQUID EYELINER (6 MONTHS)
- Same with liquid eyeliners, due to its consistency, need to be replaced often. Pencil eyeliners though can last up to 2 years but sharpen often to keep it bacteria free.

FOUNDATION (6-12 MONTHS)
- Toss it out if you start to see a difference in the smell of the product, texture and color, TOSS it! if you're acne prone or have sensitive skin like me, toss it out after 6 months.

LIPGLOSS (1 YEAR)
- consistency (sticky liquid) and lips... need I say more?

CONCEALER (1 YEAR)
- liquid concealers are more prone to bacteria.
-creamy ones can last up to a year.

NAIL POLISH (2 YEARS)
- again, if you see a difference in color and texture, toss em out!

LIPSTICK (2 YEARS)
- better than lip gloss, consider tossing them out if it becomes dry or changes hues/color.

POWDER/EYESHADOW/BRONZER/BLUSH (2 YEARS)
- As long as you keep your brushes clean, not mixing any liquid then it can last up to years!


*** I know it requires maintenance but in my opinion, #1 is HYGIENE. not worth the bacteria or the skin damage. :)

Now is the perfect time to toss out products---- summer clean up! ohh makes you re-do your makeup collection :)


good luck!

xo,
Denise

T.O.T.W. (TRICK OF THE WEEK): 2

Setting your lipstick: Dab transluscent powder to the tissue and press against your lips! It will last longer :)