We poke, we prod, we smudge—sometimes, we’re downright rude to our precious products. But bad beauty manners no more! Learn tips to treat your makeup and skin care products with more respect.
1. Protect your products.
Beauty products need SPF just as much as your face does. The pigments in your makeup are incredibly sensitive, and can fade when exposed to prolonged direct sunlight. The ingredients in many vitamin C serums and sunscreens can become highly unstable upon UV exposure, which means they’re not as effective at doing their job on your skin. To preserve product functionality, keep all makeup and skin products away from windows and bright lights. If possible, decant the contents of clear plastic and glass bottles into opaque blue or brown bottles to further reduce light exposure.
2. Prevent bacterial growth.
You know what beauty products hate most? Heat and moisture. So why is it that most store their collections in the bathroom? Steam from the shower helps propagate bacterial growth all over, so it’s time for a makeup moving day! For those who can’t bear to banish their makeup entirely, compromise by at least taking out bacteria-happy cream-based makeup. Store your skin care regimen under the sink or in a cool, dry place.
3. Give it a rinse.
If you have to think hard to recall when you last washed your makeup brushes, perhaps there’s a problem. Cleaning the packaging of your beauty staples can prevent so much dirt and dead skin cell buildup. Give your favorite products a weekly swipe with a clean, damp washcloth (or a disposable face wipe for the ultra-lazy). Also, dry off your bath accessories after a hot shower to prevent rust—it’s possible to keep the same razor blade fresh for weeks!
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Feb 09, 2013
Dennise E.
Wow great..now.I have knowledge on how is it.
Dec 09, 2012
Ly N.
I couldn't agree with this article more! It's a good habit to start caring for what goes on your face. I always wash my brush set after using it, that way it can be set for the next day. =]
Nov 10, 2011
Anna A.
I'm not trying to be a voice of many people, but I do bet that some of us have our makeup laying around near a window in our bedroom, right? I didnt know sun exposure would actually mess up my makeup that bad! I dont have room or money for a new vanity, let alone a new desk, so i guess i just have to get off my butt and put it in a drawer that hasnt already been full of my boyfriend's things...:/
Nov 09, 2011
MereMakeupManiac M.
#1 - i keep all my makeup in a trolley case
#2 - my skincare items are all in the bathroom and i don't take hot showers so the room is cold
#3 - i cannot use a used brush! i must always wash it afterwards.
wow, that means i must LOVE my makeup! tee hee
Nov 09, 2011
Riti C.
I was my brushes as often as I was my hair, which is about twice a week. But I don't put on makeup everyday - if im not going out I try to give my face a break and not wear anything.
Nov 09, 2011
Brenda R.
yeah, it's really important to take care of your makeup, i try to do the best i can
Nov 09, 2011
Annie D.
My tip for the brush deal is to own two of each brushes that you would use on a daily basic. Wash one brush & use the back up for the day. At the end of the day, swap them around & repeat daily.
Or wash before bed, they'll be dry in the morning (for winter, may take a little longer)
Nov 09, 2011
Cailee C.
this seriously needed to be said, i cringe when i see people take bad care of their makeup lol the makeup addict in me just wants to rescue it all
Nov 08, 2011
Yasmin K.
For the uber-uber lazy person... you can disinfect your brushes with a spritz of alcohol but keep in mind it won't really clean your brushes. WASH your brushes at least once a week but disinfect daily.
Nov 08, 2011
Tanya W.
Great Article. Also for us germaphobes (I can't have a towel touch my face after 1 use), I wash my makeup brushes every night with baby-shampoo. So you will have "No More Tears" from using Nasty Makeup Brushes (: