August 31, 2013

DIY Tips For Long Eyelashes

Here is a Savvy Saturday makeup tip on how to get long lushes lashes. I love fake eyelashes, but it is
not something I recommend doing all the time. However, if you’re like me, lusting after long, full eyelashes, then you’ll love this D.I.Y. tip for long eyelashes. This is a great savvy alternative to fake eyelashes or the expensive nylon fiber mascara's sold for lengthening. And yes, you may of heard me mention this tip before, but I've added a few more alternatives to this approach.

How To:

Step 1: Apply a single coat of a great lengthening mascara, one that separates your lashes. (Click here for that great lengthening mascara). This will allow for more adhesion of the below.

Step 2: Apply a thin layer of loose bronzer, baby powder or a loose dark eye shade. Depending on your hair/eyelash color, this will give you a light or dark option. These product options are the new alternatives to this approach, as having dark lashes already, the baby powder was more work for me. I found it was much easier to cover the color of the powder, if it was closer to the color of my eyelashes.

Step 3: Finish with 2 more coats of mascara and viola, you’ve now created your own miracle mascara routine.

Why Does This Work? Similar to fiber mascaras you find in the store; the baby powder, bronzer, or loose shadow, will add fullness to your lashes by enabling the mascara to adhere to it. Giving you fuller, thicker, more dramatic lashes, at minimal cost.

So There You Have It...A Savvy Saturday DIY Tip For Long Eyelashes!

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When Does Makeup Expire?

Keep it or Delete it?
Trying to purge your inbox can be a major overhaul, especially if you don’t do the upkeep. The same applies to your makeup beauty box. Holding on to your favorite makeup can be a big no, no. But why, because some makeup needs to be deleted, AKA tossed out, like makeup, like other products expire. Expire? Yes, you read correctly, I said expire. But when does makeup expire?

Unfortunately, it is not as easy as most other products, where an expiration date is printed on them or the packaging. According to, the FDA website, cosmetic companies are not required to print expiration dates on the labels of their cosmetic products. It is, however, left up to the manufacturers to determine the suggested shelf life of a product. But, these voluntary guidelines, developed by the cosmetic industry, can vary. For example, an all natural makeup can have a suggested expiration date sooner than one that is not all natural. Overall, the concern is with bacterial growth.

So when does makeup expire?
Well, before I tell you the suggested guidelines, I’d like to share a tip I learned from the girl at Ulta; that European cosmetic companies place codes (period of time after opening) on their products. For instance, the letter M, that stands for months, like 12M, which is 12 months. Furthermore, she made an obvious point, which if your makeup starts to smell weird or if the consistency and color have changed, get rid of it! Especially, products used near the eye, as you don’t want to put any bacteria in that area! So without further ado, my makeup expiration guide from me to you(this one's a keeper)...

Mascara

When does it expire? 6 Months

Lipstick

When does it expire? 1 Year

Eyeliner

When does it expire? 1.5 Years

Blush