have conjunctivitis, and I've had to go through the whole annoying process of throwing out my contact lenses, mascara, etc. But I really want to avoid having to throw out my MAC eye shadows. Does anyone know how I can disinfect them? I've see make-up artists spray something on the eye shadow pots in the store, but I'm not sure what it is... would alcohol ruin them?
2007-01-02 08:22:25 · 10 answers · asked by FreeFalling 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
not worth taking a chance - here's a rule: don't share makeup - buy new mascara every 3-4 months and before applying makeup ALWAYS wash your hands. When you have an eye infection use papertowels to reduce the risk of spreading germs - change your pillowcases daily.
2007-01-02 08:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Zena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regardless of the brand- throw it away- it is not worth becoming reinfected. I dont know what department stores spray in them but they should be using fresh applicators for each person.
The best thing to do when you get a new eye shadow is to use a fresh applicator for each application
never share your eye make up (or really any make up for that matter- its just gross)
keep your makeup closed tight when not in use
it is annoying and expensive but well worth it
2007-01-02 08:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taken cosmetology and as far as I know the only thing you blow on eyeshadow is a fixative - sorry - your makeup is infected and needs to be tossed. I had this same dilemma with some great custom shades but it was better than facing a recurrent infection. Good Luck!
2007-01-02 08:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toss it, and don't replace it. Eye shadow is not attractive on women or girls anyway, we guys all laugh at how much makeup girls put on, and eye shadow is almost a real turnoff.
2007-01-02 09:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would throw it away - I know it's MAC, but it's not really worth it. There's no way you know it's completely disinfected.
2007-01-02 08:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by fortinbrasmonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw it out and buy all new eye make up. in fact replace all your makeup
2007-01-02 08:26:27 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter how expensive the make-up was, it's not worth the risk of re-infecting yourself!!
2007-01-02 08:31:05 · answer #7 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to throw it out, and buy new stuff
2007-01-02 08:29:28 · answer #8 · answered by kallmetigger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SWEETIE - DON'T TAKE THE CHANCE - THROW THEM OUT
2007-01-02 08:25:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't use it!
2007-01-02 08:28:00 · answer #10 · answered by MYPHARRELL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋