Mascaras, once opened, have to be replaced after about 3 months - that's the makeup rule. I don't use makeup that often, about 2 times a week at most, so I find it a little difficult to part with an almost brand new mascara just because it's 3 months old.
I got my Covergirl Natureluxe mascara some time in August, and it's November now, so I guess I should be switching to a new tube now - but I was just wondering, does everyone follow the 3-month rule or do you think it's okay to stretch it a bit?
I got my Covergirl Natureluxe mascara some time in August, and it's November now, so I guess I should be switching to a new tube now - but I was just wondering, does everyone follow the 3-month rule or do you think it's okay to stretch it a bit?
I don't ...till the time it doesn't start clumping...I keep using it!! :D :D :D he he he....
ReplyDeleteRadhika, it depends how u have been using it. like i always rubb my mascara wand on the tissue before pushing it back in the mascara tube... :)
ReplyDelete& i discard my mascaras in 5-6 months time :)
Thank goodness...I was staring at the mascara..is hardly used..and I was thinking I must be the cheapest person in the whole world :|
ReplyDeleteHey Nupurii..even I do the same...but not after every use..Its like my usual brush cleaning activity..once in every 3-4 days...I usually use a cleansing oil or almond oil to clean the mascara brush!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh okay..I tho do that wiping thing..
ReplyDeletei do it after each use kimi, even wid glosses n libbishtics too :)
ReplyDeleteIts difficult to finish a mascara within 3 months-however- I discard it immediately if I feel it to sting or irritate after 3 months are over-else I dip the closed tube in hot water-that makes the mascara free from clumps and dryness :)
ReplyDeleteWoww Nupur..Jaiho Jaiho Jaiho Jaiho Jaiho Jaiho Jaiho Jaiho !!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had problems with clumping, but I definitely agree on the stinging/irritation. Am super scared of an eye infection!
ReplyDeleteCali - I wipe off excess mascara on a tissue...that way it won't clump on the lashes. You clean your mascara wand?? I never do that!
ReplyDeleteI do that always...whenever I am doing mascara brush cleaning!! he he!! :D :D
ReplyDeleteNow I will do Jaihoooooooos
ReplyDeletewell as I hardly use my mascara once in 2 weeks.. there's no point changing it every 3 months.. This would make me go bankrupt !! I change it once is starts clumping :D
ReplyDeleteHehehehe, Rads, I used my Maybelline Colossal volume one for full one year until it was finished.
ReplyDeleteBut yes, I do check if it smells funny or like that. moreover, I always put on makeup after CTM. So, I don;t think there would be too much of germs. :D
Nitika - Haaa...so true! I don't use it that frequently either, so I have same problem :D
ReplyDeleteNivedita - Ya..it shouldn't be a problem..though I think it tends to pick up the germs from the air :D
I don't until it starts clumping...
ReplyDeleteHaaa..now I know I am perfectly normal :D I know I am late with the tossing out when it starts flaking :D
ReplyDeleteI tend to replace my mascaras once every 6 months. I also use about two at a time. If the mascara gets an odd smell, however, I toss it sooner. Sometimes I keep it longer if it smells fine and hasn't given me any trouble.
ReplyDeleteOh you use two mascaras at a time! I read that on a lot of blogs..using two different types of mascaras gives a better look, but I haven't tried it myself..
ReplyDeletemostly i dont. but i use two at a time (as in two are open). I just canNOT stick with one (in any product except husband!) tend to almost finish or hit the 'extremely bored' button by abt 5-6 months...
ReplyDeleteplus things like Maybelline Falsies go on and on...
but wow to Nupur - for cleaning mascarra wands every single time! :o)
Heheee product except husband :D :D :D :D Oooh you liked Maybelline Falsies..me get that next then. I have another Covergirl mascara lying unopened...open that..finish that..then get Maybelline..hopefully will stick to that plan and not get distracted by anything else blingy shiny on the way :|
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, feels so bad to throw it out when its hardly used :( I am currenly juggling b/w some 5-6 mascaras...I've lost track & I'm gonna feel so bad about throwing them out :( But I try to toss them out once in 3-4 months.
ReplyDeleteIt's a little less painful with the drugstore brands, but I still haven't thrown away the YSL tube...I don't use it, but it's still sitting happily with rest of the makeup :P
ReplyDeleteI always figure if it doesn't smell bad, I'll keep it...but I guess I should be more diligent about it! Still, I rarely use mascara, but I like having one on hand...such a dilemma, haha!
ReplyDeleteI skip mascara quite often..especially if I am in a hurry :D :D
ReplyDeleteI don't throw away Rads....I don't use them as often.....so it does not reallly matter...I hoard them.......:|
ReplyDeleteWe are all such hoarders...that tho nobody can deny :D
ReplyDelete:D blingy shiny lol.
ReplyDeletedistraction is my middle name!
so let me see if this tempts u... Too Faced Lash Injection. (Period!)
Hahaaaaa you are a horrid horrid horrid evil person!! I have to train myself to never read your comments :D :D
ReplyDeleteForgiveeeeeee meeee....but no I dont evaaaaahh throw a mascara I like within 3 months....I have this one awesome from lancome and its been a year now and still smells like new and frigging fullll I aint gonna throw it anytime soon...Haters gonna hate :P
ReplyDeleteHahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...Debbb :* :*
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