You can try out a bunch of different colors, including metallic shades if you're into that trend. You get the best results if you apply this lipstick using your finger as the heat from it softens up the wax for easy application. Even though the wax in these crayons is non-toxic, it is still not a good idea to use these on a daily basis.
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If you're anything like me, lipstick is one of the products you only pull out on very, very special occasions. But if you think you've waited too long to use it up and are asking yourself, 'does lipstick expire' and wondering if it's still safe to use, I've got the answer for you. Parallels macos vm. Heads up though, it might not be what you want to hear.
Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg laid out the details with Huffington Post and advised that two years is really the maximum amount of time you should be holding onto lipstick. Farewell, untouched red rouge..
To tell if your lipstick needs to be tossed before reaching the two year mark, there are certain red flags. Greenberg listed the things you should look out for, saying, 'Change in color, texture or smell are all big warning signs that your lipstick has expired.' Additionally, cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer told Allure, 'Since they're repeatedly exposed to the mouth area, [replace lipstick] if you've recently been sick.' Wise words.
If your lipstick hasn't gone bad yet, there are several things you can do right now to prevent having to toss it prematurely. With these simple tricks, you can extend the shelf life and hopefully reach the two year mark.
1. Keep Lipstick Clean
Rubbing Alcohol, $6.99, Amazon
Greenberg recommended cleaning your lipstick after each use. 'Clean them off, wipe them off, spray them with a little bit of alcohol just to keep them sanitized.'
2. Store Your Lipstick Tubes In The Fridge
Ms excel types. Keeping your lipsticks in a cool dry spot like the top of your fridge can prolong their shelf life and, to state the obvious, prevent them from melting inside your bag. #Praise
3. Bring An Ice Pack
Reusable Cooling Packs, $14.99, IceWraps
Into You Lipstick
Instead of tossing your lipstick in your bag, put it in your lunch box with a cooler so you avoid any melting. Because unfortunately, once it becomes liquid, the chemical composition has changed and there's no turning back!
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If learning about some of the ingredients that might be in your lipstick bothers you, there are a few solutions. Many companies make lipstick with organic, natural or vegan ingredients, although the often at a higher cost -- and the lack of color selection might leave you wanting. Another solution is to make your own lipstick.
The ingredients you choose really depend on your needs. If you want a vegan lipstick, beeswax and lanolin (which comes from the glands of sheep) are out, but there's always soy wax, olive oil, cocoa butter, shea butter and mango butter. Producing deep colors can be a real challenge, but it's not impossible. You can even add mica flakes for shimmer. Here are a few simple recipes -- there are many others available online, and even kits that include waxes, butters, oils and colorings.
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According to Jessica Pallingston, making your own lip gloss is pretty simple. Here's an easy recipe adapted from her book on lipstick:
Too Faced Into You Lipstick
Looking for more than a gloss? Pallingston also provides a simple-to-follow recipe for a neutral lipstick:
To apply lipstick, just twist up the tube, press it to your lips and move it around to cover them, right? It can actually be a bit more complicated than that. Next, we'll check out lipstick application.
