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foundation, and when mixed and blended well offer good coverage and a clean
finish.
• STEP 5: Keep in mind that many cosmetic companies are adding vitamins and
essential oils to makeup preparations and spinning them as treatment makeup. The
vitamin C, A or E or acne fighting agents that companies do add to cosmetic
preparations are not added in quantities that can significantly effect skin texture.

Tips & Warnings

• Ingredients are listed in order of concentration. Known irritants that are listed last
may not be concentrated enough to cause problems.
• The FDA may approve an ingredient, however this does not mean that it is not
potentially harmful or will not promote irritation. For example, compounds that
give makeup color, often derived from coal-tar, are proven irritants and may be
carcinogenic.
• Beware of labels that say hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested and natural. Not
that such claims are untrue, just remember in spite of these things a product still
might contain ingredients that irritate your skin.

Overall Things You'll Need

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How to Make a Makeup Sponge Last

Longer

Difficulty: Easy

The most important factor in extending the life of your makeup sponges is cleanliness.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Store sponges in their own small plastic container in your makeup bag.
• STEP 2: Wash makeup sponges gently with antibacterial hand soap and water
after each use or after several uses.
• STEP 3: Allow sponges to air dry.
• STEP 4: Replace sponges when the corners begin looking tattered.

Tips & Warnings

• Some cosmetics companies sell small plastic containers specifically to carry
sponges.