Does Makeup Expire?

Hello Everyone! 

A couple of days ago, I watched a YouTube video where makeup expiry dates were mentioned.

Usually, I went by what I had been told in the past, which was basically that any powder should be alright for about 3-4 years, creams for about 2 years etc. But little did I know....

My husband asked me not long ago, how I know how long my makeup will last. I just replied, as long as it does not crumble or smell weird I am sure it is still ok to use. Just as long it is not way over the above mentioned time frames. Anyways, in this particular video it was explained that the little open cream pot with a number and 'M' inside it which is printed on each makeup or skin care item indicates the expiry date. To be honest, I had never paid attention to this symbol, neither did I look for it. 

Almost immediately after hearing about this, I went to my makeup draws and started to check each piece of my precious collection. Almost every single item was out of date and I had to toss as good as all my make up.

For the first few days, I was really upset about having to throw away almost all of it. However, by now I see it as a fresh start to having minimal makeup, only having products that I will actually use up and that I love. To be honest, I feel so much better about my makeup by now because I actually enjoy every single item and I am not constantly thinking 'Oh, I need to use this or I need o use that' anymore. 

Also, there is of course the health aspect of using expired makeup. I am not an expert or a doctor but using old makeup can cause eye irritations and worse. So please be aware of this. For information on this topic please consult with a doctor.

Over all, these were the approximate expiry dates that I came by mostly.

Lipgloss: 12 month

Lipstick: 24 month

Powders: 12 month

Foundation: 12 month

Mascara: 6 month

These dates of course also apply to skincare. I know that from now on, I will religiously be checking the dates on each packaging and ruthlessly be discarding any item which is going past this date, no matter how much I love it.

Love,

Linda

Neue Produkte von Rival De Loop Young

Hallo Alle zusammen,

Heute möchte ich euch gerne ein paar neue Produkte von Rival De Loop Young vorstellen die seit kurzem bei Rossmann erhältich sind.

Das erste Produkt welches mir aufgefallen ist waren die Lippenstifte. Ich muss zu geben das ich bei dem Lipgloss erst ein wenig skeptisch war, aber so bald ich ihn ausprobiert hatte, war ich verliebt. Die Zusammenstellung des Lipliners und des Lippenstiftes in dem tollen Nude-Braun ist einfach perfekt und wird mit dem leichten schimmer des Glosses super in Szene gesetzt. Auch der Matt Gloss in dem schonen Rot Ton kann im Winter bestimmt zu einem meiner Favoriten werden.

Dann gibt es auch einen Eye-Brightener. Dieser kann alleine getragen werden (zum Beispiel decent über das ganze Lied verteilt bis hoch unter die Brauen) oder unter einem Liedschatten getragen um diesem einen Sanften Hauch an Schimmer zu geben.

Für die Nägel darf es natürlich auch an nichts fehlen und hier bei habe ich diese zwei ausprobiert. Einmal einen sehr dezenten Sommernagellack in hell Rosa und einen etwas ausgefalleneren in dem neuen Cookie Look. 

Meinen Favoriten allerdings habe ich mir bis zum Schluss aufgehoben. Und zwar dieses Lippenöl. Alleine die Verpackung is zum dahinschmelzen! Das Öl trägt sich sehr angenehm auf und verleiht den Lippen einen wunderschönen Glanz und ist dabei feuchtigkeitsspendent und pflegend. Mein absoluter Liebling!

Ich hoffe der kleine Einblick in diese neuen Produkte hat euch gefallen!

Bis zum nächsten Mal! 

Linda xxx

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation

Well, i have to say, I barely ever sway from my favourite foundations into new territory, however, you just cannot escape the mass load of adverts for this new gem. It seems to be the new favourite among us bloggers and you tubers….. So what is this all about?

The 'Dream Flawless Nude' is a very light weight, very pigmented foundation with a fluid texture and is quite a new thing to the drugstore. You have found the likes before with the YSL Fusion Ink, Dior etc, but not at an affordable price. 

An extra bonus is the really cute and girly bottle which I absolutely adore! Additionally, it features a new type of applicator which is shaped like a tear drop to allow easy application (if you would have to use it without a pump or this it would probably end of all over your shirt, dressing table etc. but not on you, its that liquid). I am not sure that this new applicator is going to end up being loved by me, but for the meantime I just simply dab it on my face, blend it out and be done with it…

Before each use you will notice that a clear liquid collects above the actual foundation, but this is normal. There is quite a fair bit of alcohol in this product, which will separate on the top. Before use, simply give it a really good shake and it will mix nicely.

The foundation itself keeps to its promise. It melts into your skin!!! Once applied you will not feel it and even after hours of wear it will not budge, which is great in summer time. 

The coverage it light to medium but you can definitely build it up to a medium or light full coverage. 

The finish is also absolutely lovely!! It has a slight satin sheen to it but is not too dewy and therefore I would say perfect for oily to normal skin. If you have very dry skin, you might want to stay away from this foundation as I can image that it might look caky (but give it a try with a really hydrating moisturiser as a base). However, on my combination skin, it looks absolutely beautiful. The only downside that I found is that it has quite a yellow tinge to it. I have got the fairest shade, which is ivory, so I am not able to say that it is the same with every single shade but I could definitely notice it (but not to a point where it would bother me).

All in all, this is an amaze balls foundation for spring summer time which can battle much more expensive high end brands at a drugstore price. 

Let me know in the comments below what you think!

Lots of love,

Linda