Orange you glad I'm not going to make a knock knock joke?

Wah wah wah!

I've been told to avoid this color all the livelong day by others.

"It doesn't go well with your skin tone!"

"It will make your cheeks look ruddy!"

"Orange on a redhead is a no no no!"

Well this is what I have to say!  I like orange because it is spunky, and Imma wear it...on my nails.

So you gotta start somewhere anyway right?

I tried Rimmel Lycra Pro Nail Polish in 347 Tequila Sunrise. Two coats and you're set!

CORAL TOES!

CABIN FEVAHHH IS KILLIN ME!
I don't care if it's snowing tomorrow, I'm wearing sandals.

 And my toes will be ready with 914 Tropical Temptation Nail Enamel by Revlon!


Who's with me?

When bad makeup happens to good people.

"I should probably throw this out huh?"says one friend of her crusty, smelly mascara.


"Hmm, don't remember ever buying this," says another as she swipes on her blush.


Makeup, just like any other perishable item, has an expiration date.  As I express this to my friends, they tell me surely this can't be!
"But I've been wearing this powder since eighth grade!"


Although I am slightly disturbed by these comments (but really, eighth grade?!), it has inspired me to talk to you all about the shelf life of makeup.

It's not until it runs out, mom (who still owns the lipstick she wore on her wedding day over 24 years ago).




Good practices to use with makeup application:


-Clean Brushes.  Since most products can be used in direct contact with a brush, it is important to the shelf life of makeup to keep the contamination to a minimum.


I love this daily cleaner from Sephora:

Sephora Daily Brush Cleaner


Once every few weeks, I clean my makeup brushes with mild soap and lukewarm water and let them dry overnight.


-Do not leave the makeup containers open longer than necessary. The more you expose them to the air, the faster they will expire.


-Don't getcho fingers in your cosmetics! They have lots of oils that break down makeup.


With that being said...here are some guidelines of long to keep your makeup:

Make up for ever hd invisible cover foundation


Liquid/Cream Foundation:
8 months

Nars Concealer


Concealer:
10 months

Sephora Mineral Loose Powder Foundation


Powder:
1.5 years

Buxom Lash Mascara Special Effects Blue Noir


Mascara:
3 months

YSL Rouge Pur Couture


Lipgloss/Lipstick:
1.5 years

Hello Kitty Kharmmy Kohl eyeliner kit


Eye/Lip Pencils:
If sharpened regularly, can be used until they run out

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure


Nail Polish:
2 years

Tarte Natural Beauty Cheek Stain


Blush:
 1 year




When ya know it's time to throw:

- Liquids are separating a la italian dressing before it is shaken up.

- Pencil tips are coated white or grey

- It's goopy, clumpy or the consistency has changed

- It smells bad

- The color has changed




Now go inspect your makeup bag e'erybody!






Happy Friday!  Sorry I've been such a slacker on here lately.  I've been a little sickie-but bouncin back!


Don't Call it a Comeback-I've been here for years!
Wait what?
Okay...on that note,goodnight.