So you do know you will need brushes for your eye shadow, concealer, blush and bronzers, right? Don't be scared it only sounds like a lot! Wait, I hope you didn't think one brush could be used for everything! Obviously after use, these things will be caked on with makeup so they will need to be cleaned. Brushes should be cleaned every one or two months depending on how often you apply makeup, using a brush cleaner or mild face soap, you can even use baby shampoo! Put a drop of cleaner, whichever you prefer in the palm of your hand, wet the brush and rub it in the soap in your hand, rinse and repeat until all traces of makeup are gone. Tip: hang brushes over edge of the counter to dry instead of on a paper towel. Drying on a paper towel can give your brushes that mildew smell and they can lose the shape of their bristles. I suggest washing every month if you wear make up everyday. In between cleanings you can use a spray brush cleaner, spray the brushes and dab them on a tissue. If you use sponges the inexpensive ones from CVS, Target, or say Ulta can be tossed after two or three uses tops. High quality ones can be washed a few times and reused several times before disposing.
Next up and this might be something you really didn't know! Make up actually has an expiration date! Yup it expires. Some might be obvious like mascara as you can see when it starts to dry out. But eye shadows, blush and powder foundations might not be so easy to figure out. So I took the guess work out for you. See deets after the pic...
Toss after Two (2) Years
Liquid & Cream Foundation
Concealer
Powder
Eye Shadow
Powder Blush
Cream Blush
Moisturizer
Sunscreen
Face Cream
Toss after Twelve (12) to Eighteen (18) Months
Lipstick
Lip and eye Pencils
Toss after Six (6) Months
Mascara
Eye Cream
Stay tuned for next weeks topic skin care!! You think you know but you have no idea...or maybe you have an idea! :)
Have a makeup question or curious about a specific brand and you want more info? Email me at simplybeautifulbyjae@gmail.com. Its just that simple!
Until then Beauties,
K.I.S.S.
Jae
