How Long to Keep MAC Blushes?
MAC Cosmetics (or Makeup Art Cosmetics) offers a variety of makeup products for both professional makeup artists and consumers alike. One of the company's most popular products--blush--is purchased in mineral, powder or crème form. No matter the type of makeup you use, each product lasts a specific period of time and health risks are involved if used past an item's expiration date. Does this Spark an idea?
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The Facts
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Because of the ingredients used in cosmetics, each makeup product including MAC blushes have an expiration date. It is important to take note of your products and evaluate them before each usage. These expiration dates applied to opened products that have been used or exposed to air. Those still in their packaging and closed are protected from contaminants that may be harmful to the user over time.
Function
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Blush is color applied to your cheeks. It helps your complexion as well as provides the look of health to your face. Whether mineral, crème or powder, blush is applied with a brush on the apples of the cheeks in a circular motion. Blush colors come in a browns, oranges, pinks and reds. Some MAC blush colors are Eversun (powder blush), Dainty (mineral blush) and Posey (crème blush).
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Types
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MAC offers blush in three different types: mineral, crème and powder blush. Each product has a different shelf life. Generally, liquid products (even foundations) expire earlier because of their chemical makeup more so than a powder-based makeup product, such as blush.
Time Frame
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Powder blushes generally expire in 2 years' time, while a crème blush will expire more quickly, in 6 months to a year. It is important to note that, no matter the brand, whether MAC Cosmetics or any other brand, high end or drugstore, the expiration dates for blush products are similar. Because this product goes near your eyes and on your face, it is important to dispose of it promptly when it has expired to avoid a breakout or infection.
Identification
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Your blush product should remain the same pigment or color that it originally was. Also, if the blush has changed consistency in any way--such that it has become chalky, for example--it is time to dispose of the blush. Any change in a product should alert the wearer of its age.
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