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Summer is out and it’s time to go back to school. However, one of the most overlooked area in the back to school rush are cosmetics. If you are starting the new school year using the same makeup that you had last fall, you may be in need for a total makeover, perhaps not on your looks but with your makeup products.

At present, there are still no regulations in the United States which require expiration dates on cosmetics and makeups. The consumer should be aware of this information and should use their best judgment with what they use.

Generally foundations and concealers have a shelf-life of 12-18 months (that is 1 to 1 and half years). If you are using a liquid foundation, take a look if it already separated in the bottle and in this case, it has  probably gone bad.  Beauty Experts note that if the makeup  past its prime then it will have a different consistency and be harder to apply, or worst, may have some allergic reactions on your body or skin. You may also tell if your makeup is expired with its  odor or a color change.

For our pouty lips, lipstick can have a lifespan of three years, but it all depends on the formula . Sunscreen in the lipstick typically is not effective past that point.

Among all cosmetics, eye makeup has the shortest lifespan once it’s opened. This is because of the  repeated exposure to microbes and bacteria. For instance, mascara  should be replaced every three months. Remember that you should always discard any eye makeup which was used just before or during an eye infection. Using it over and over can cause recurring infections.

For natural products, experts say that they have a shorter shelf life because their organic ingredients are more ideal for the growth of bacteria. In addition,  preservative free cosmetics should be replaced more frequently as they lack the chemicals to sustain them once opened.

If you see  black spots or growth on a product or on your makeup, it should be thrown out immediately. This is a fungus and can cause infection for your skin. Simply wiping it away isn’t good enough, as you can only see the fungus that has had the most time to grow.

Important

Never add water to cosmetics. Instead of prolonging the life of your makeup. adding water to it can l cause the growth of bacteria and microscopic bugs.

Always be aware of the  cosmetics that you use. Mark the date that you opened the product on the bottom to avoid a guessing game. be aware on changes in color, odor, and consistency. If you have an infection discard the products you’ve been using to avoid recurring problems.

Lips are considered to be one of the most important part of the face. Each of us have either a thin or a full lips and to be able to have that look that we want, we should know what to do with our thin or full lips. We should be able to maximize our lips to make us look more beautiful and sexy.

Here are some Easy Lip Tips:

* To keep your lips going all day, first pencil all over lips with a soft lip pencil. Apply lipstick over and blot.

* If you have a thinner lips you can make it fuller, line lips with a pencil and then blend the edges with a sponge applicator. Cover with gloss or petroleum jelly.

* To keep lipstick off teeth, pucker lips into an extreme “O”. Cover your finger with tissue, and pole it into your mouth. Slowly twist it out of your mouth, eliminating any excess color.

* To achieve a pouty, sexy mouth, emphasize your top lip by dabbing just a touch of gloss in the center.

* Highlight your lips with a very light eye shadow color that coordinates with your lip color tones. Place it right in the center of your upper and lower lips.

* To balance unevenly shaped lips, use a lighter colored lipstick on the smaller-sized lip.

* To keep lipstick in place while dining, keep lips off utensils. Use your lower teeth and tongue to do the work.

* Gently rub with washcloth over lips before applying lipstick to smooth out lips.

* Apply foundation around the lips give a precise look without lip liner.

For Full Lips:

You are lucky if you’ve been blessed with those large lips. Women everywhere are trying to replicate with collagen. But large lips can take over your face if you’re not careful.

* You really don’t need lip liner, but if you like the look, soften edge with your finger or a Q-tip.

* Don’t wear any lip color that is too glossy or shiny.

For Thin Lips:

* Draw slightly beyond the lip with a neutral-colored lip pencil. Then apply lipstick. Your lipstick will “catch” onto the liner.

* Apply white shadow on center of lips over lipstick and spread slightly.

* Don’t wear a very dark shade of lipstick. It makes lips more smaller.