The Dangers of Testers in Cosmetics Shops

Have you ever been tempted by trying a lipstick in a store? Or an eyeshadow? While it is true that this practice is very tempting and that makeup testers are made for that, know that you take significant risks to your health every time you do it.

Herpes, ocular infections or conjunctivitis, the testers would be true nests to bacteria.

Herpes and cold sores, the risks of makeup testers

If there is a makeup tester to avoid, it is that of lipsticks or gloss. They are indeed the most likely to be contaminated by a virus. The most common: herpes. If a person with the virus tries a lipstick, it is very likely that they will leave some micro-droplets of saliva that will contaminate the next person who will use it. The virus can survive for hours in hot, humid places or even just on plastic.

Know that the virus does not necessarily appear immediately and it is possible to be a carrier for several months without knowing it, so take no precautions for others during this period.

Herpes then causes blisters on the lips and around the mouth, the famous cold sores, which can last up to 10 days. Cold sores are especially infectious for people who have never been infected with the virus as well as for those with weakened immune systems.

Ocular infections and conjunctivitis

Try a mascara, an eye pencil or an eyeliner that has already been used by one or more people is not without risk either. Whether it's an in-store makeup tester or a friend's mascara, the risks are the same: irritations, conjunctivitis or even worse.

Indeed, mascaras, like many cosmetic products contain water. Bacteria develop there very easily, such as Staphylococcus. This bacterium is involved in sometimes very serious infections.

Good practices

As a general rule, it is, therefore, preferable to refrain from testing discount makeup products, whatever it is, in store.

If you absolutely want to do it, choose the back of the hand to perform the test. Before buying a product and not being able to really test it, think to look at the notices or the tickets of some bloggers, they will help you to make your choice if you hesitate.

It is thus possible to find a lot of information on the texture of a product, its performance or its effectiveness.

Step-by-Step Makeup for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is approaching, so I decided to give you the step by step instructions of this ideal makeup for Valentine's Day or a romantic date. The idea is to celebrate love, so the red lipstick comes in handy. It also makes your teeth look whiter, so your smile will look even more beautiful!

MAKEUP FOR A ROMANTIC VALENTINE'S DATE

1. Wash and prepare your face. Moisturize your skin, put on eye cream and apply a moisturizing balm for your lips. I also advise using a primer or pre-base, both for the eyes and the face.

2.Highlight your eyes with professional eye makeup. With a medium, brush applies bone-colored shadow to the entire eyelid. Then, with a smaller brush, apply cinnamon or brown shade (not too dark) to the fold. With a brush to delineate eyes, at an angle, apply dark chocolate shade in the line of the eyelashes and blend well. The idea is that there is no demarcation. Now delineate your eyes, either with the dark brown pencil or liquid eyeliner, but take care that the line is very thin. This is not a "cat eye" or cat look. Apply two layers of mascara that gives volume to your lashes.

3.Comb your eyebrows and fill them with pencil or shadow. Remember to use a tone equal or a little lighter than your natural eyebrows. If they tend to be rebellious, use a fixative gel. L'Oreal Paris, Bobbi Brown, Urban Decay and Ready to Wear have excellent eyebrow fixers.

4.Brighten your skin Apply concealer if you need it in the area under the eyes, around the nostrils, and around the lips to illuminate them. Now apply discount makeup base where it is necessary to standardize your skin tone. Blend well. If you are going to use cream highlighter, apply it now on the upper part of your cheekbones and on the bridge of the nose. Now apply a little bronzing powder under the cheekbones to refine the face and blend well. Finally, smile and on the cheeks apply blush in a peach or pink tone, depending on your skin tone.

5.Your red lips complete the look. Make sure you do not have dry lips or pellets before applying lipstick. You can delineate your lips in the same tone of your lipstick, or better yet, use a crayon that will serve to delineate and fill at the same time, like Bobbi Brown Art Stick. If you do not use a crayon, I advise you to use a brush to apply the lipstick correctly, because a strong tone does not forgive mistakes. To last longer, press your lips with a tissue paper (or Kleenex) and reapply the lipstick.

6.Seal the makeup. To make your makeup last all night, it is best to seal it with a layer of translucent powders (applied with a large brush) and then spray your face with a wholesale makeup like the Urban Decay or Mary Kay. This step really helps that you do not have to worry about touching up your makeup.