When to REALLY toss out that old MASCARA….
(my girl Faith…working her magic at the Marc Bouwer show….)
New beginnings….that’s what it’s all about. I am so hopeful after last nights election and hopefully you are too my beauties!! So ANYWAYS…I told ya’ll that I would have tips for days after my Bobbi Brown Uber Master Makeup Class at Fashion at the Park this season and here’s a good one…….
MY personal Bobbi Brown makeup artist Faith Edwards told me the CUTEST way to know whether or not your mascara needs to be tossed...If it doesn’t make that K-I-S-S noise when you open it (you know the suction-y sound as you pull out the wand) it’s time to say GOODBYE to that tube….NO K-I-S-S means that A. your mascara is totally dried out and B. it is probably loaded with all kinds of “goodies”!!!
Now (of course) this little lesson wouldn’t be complete without me sharing with you what mascara you need to replace your old…..Get it while you can, you MUST HAVE Bobbi Brown’s Limited-Edition Everything Lash Glamour Mascara Combo ($28)!!!
Now I gotta admit, when I first opened this bad-boy I wasn’t sold….the first few times I used it I ended up with some SCARY spiderlashes…But I honed my skills…and if you start with the “Everything Mascara” and really work it into the base of the lashes and then fill out the ends with the “Lash Glamour” formula you’ll have lashes for days…….(suprising bonus, this mascara really seemed to help my lashes retain thier curl, too!!
Here’s to new beginnings……
Be Beautiful Ya’ll!!!!
November 5th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Also, you shouldn’t keep mascara past 3 months due to the growth of bacteria in the dark, moist tube. (Ack!)
The smacking sound I’d never heard of, so thanks!
November 5th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Thanks Jaynie girl!
November 6th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Seriously? I use mine up way before 3 months so I think I’m safe! Now I’m goning to be obessed with hearing that damn sound though!
November 7th, 2008 at 1:52 am
Jessica, I once thought I used all mine up in less than 3 months, but then I took to marking the tube — and quickly understood my itchy eyes :shudder:
It’s especially important to note if you use/own more than one mascara — say waterproof, navy etc. You might be (unpleasantly) surprised to discover how quickly they age — & just how many you toss out before they are used up. But healthy eyes are worth it. Not to mention more beautiful.