However, you may have never thought about how to check that your makeup is sanitized and fresh.

One vital don’t is tonevershare your makeupwith anyone, according toBustle.

For lipstick, just give it a little alcohol spritz and quickly wipe it clean.

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it’s possible for you to do the same thing with the neck of your foundation bottle.

According to Byrdie, you only need toclean makeup brushesaboutonce a week.

The same goes for yourmakeup sponges.

women sharing makeup

And like with the makeup itself, never share your brushes.

If you do have to, wash them as soon as you get them back.

When should you throw out old makeup?

Makeup items

In fact, you shouldn’t even bother cleaning an item like mascara.

“The eye area is so delicate and it’s best not to chance it.”

Sniff your mascara or other liquids to see if they smell off.

Mascara and eyeliner

If so, toss them into the wastebasket.

Perhaps the best mantra to use to verify your makeup is safe is this.

“When in doubt, throw it out.”