As a youngster, my mother was my make-up guru, what she said was as good as law as far as I was concerned, however some of her methods were and still are a little bizarre - "foundation is like paint, you need two coats for an even coverage". Thankfully YouTube has all but taken the place of the seemingly well meaning but perhaps bizarre methods of a relative; with tutorials for just about every beauty query you may have or skill you may want to master and more. Now that I am in my 20's, I like to think that along the way I have gleamed a little beauty knowledge over the years and without a YouTube channel (I'm working on it, bear with me) to share, I thought I'd kick it old school and share the grooming tips that have yet to let me down...
1, If it smells or feels different let it go - I fully understand that a, make-up doesn't come cheap and b, sometimes we unintentionally become more attached to a limited edition product than we are willing to admit. I get it, I truly do, but take it from someone who has had an allergic reaction from a questionably aged blush (damn you MAC Ripe Peach and your sexy, apricot allure), it just isn't worth the risk. If any product you own: cream, liquid, powder or otherwise, begins to change in scent or texture it is time to part ways; this couldn't be more important in regards to eye products, please, please remain vigilant in regards to mascara expiry dates - anything older than 6 months or dried out has to go. I k...