BEAUTY & GLAM
PRODUCT JUNKIE
SPRING CLEANING YOUR MAKEUP KIT
Our product junkie, Tameka Green, knows
when she’s out of space and it’s time for a
major cleanup. All good things must come
to an end, even that lipstick shade that was
discontinued years ago that you cannot bring
yourself to throw away. Since makeup does
not come with an expiration date, here are a
few general guidelines and tips to get your
makeup kit in shape for spring.
Mascara and Liquid Eyeliner – Save your
eyes! These need to be replaced every three
to four months. Every time you put the
wand back in the tube, you add bacteria. So
RESIST the urge to pump into the tube - you
are not getting any extra product out of
there. Grossed out by reuse of same wand?
Remove the wand from the tube and use
disposable wands or an eyeliner brush.
Eye or Lip Lining Pencils – Pencils can last for
two years or more, just by sharpening them
before each use. Keeping them sharp keeps
them clean.
Liquid or Creme Foundation – Foundation
can remain stable for up to a year if kept
away from heat. Do not put your fingers or a
used makeup brush into the container.
Lipstick and Lip Gloss – If stored properly,
lipstick can last for a year, and gloss is safe
for up to six months.
Powders – Bronzers, blushes and eye
shadows can last up to four years as long
as they do not have a shiny buildup on the
sur