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New year, new beginnings. This is your opportunity to do an audit of your makeup kit and skincare cabinet to make sure your products are still effective, safe to use and up-to-date. Wearing cosmetics past their prime won’t do our skin any good, and we’re not starting the year off on the wrong foot (or with unwanted breakouts, for that matter).
Toss that lipstick that’s been rolling around for years, empty that half-used foundation you bought ages ago, and part ways with those makeup brushes that have seen better days. But wait: before you devise your clear-out strategy, let’s make sure you know what you’re doing…
1. Beauty products have an expiration date and a PAO (period after opening). Which date should you pay most attention to?
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2. Expired mascara can cause irritation and serious eye infections, so never use mascara past its expiration date. However, it may dry out prematurely. What’s the safest way to fix dry mascara?
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3. Depending on a perfume’s chemical composition, its fragrance can last anywhere between 1 and 10 years, with 3 to 5 five years being the average shelf life. However, the heavier its _____ notes, the longer it will last. Which notes are we referring to?
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4. Where you store your beauty products could greatly affect their shelf life. Which of the following statements is true?
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5. Dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush (or electric brush head) every three months… or earlier, if which of the following occurs?
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6. Makeup brushes can last indefinitely, but you’ll need to clean them every two months to avoid bacteria and product build-up. What’s the most popular homemade formula for cleaning them?
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7. Of all beauty products, nail polish is the least likely to go bad, but eventually it expires, too – and how long it takes depends on the ingredients used. However, which is a definite sign that it’s donezo?
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8. Most beauty formulas aren’t designed to withstand long-term cold storage. However, studies have shown that storing this particular product in the refrigerator could enhance its preservative power…
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9. Which product formula below is more likely to quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, especially if stored in a moist environment?
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10. No good will come from using a rusty razor: it can cause skin irritation and infections, or simply not give a smooth shave. All of the below are things you can do to prevent rust… all, except which one?
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11. Unless it’s been stored in extremely hot or freezing temperatures, there is no expiration date for hairspray. But if it does expire, what’s the problem with using it?
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12. Finally, which makeup product has the longer shelf life?
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