Receiving free beauty samples through the mail or while shopping is a special treat for any woman. Who doesn’t love bringing home a bag full of delightful little gifts or finding trial sizes of new makeup or skincare products in their mailbox? Many companies and brands regularly distribute these samples, knowing that it’s a great way to introduce new products or reward loyal customers. These samples are also an excellent way to entice new customers to try what they offer and boost sales.
Your cosmetic bag or drawers might be overflowing with fabulous beauty samples you’ve received over the past few months, but just like your regular makeup products, these free gifts also come with an expiration date. If not used promptly, they can start to deteriorate and even spoil. Oils can separate, and the chemicals used in the products can become harmful to your skin. How can you make these free gifts last longer and ensure they don’t cause any skin issues? Consider the following quick tips.
1. Note the Expiration Dates
Each package or bottle of beauty product you receive will have an expiration date printed on it. Pay close attention and make sure you do not use the product past this date, no matter how eager you are to try it. Like food, makeup and skincare products made from natural ingredients will deteriorate over time. You wouldn’t eat spoiled food, so don’t use makeup or skincare products that have gone bad!
Using your products as quickly as possible is a good way to ensure they don’t expire, but remember this tip especially if you have samples that have been sitting on your vanity or in your bag for several weeks.
2. Store Them Properly
You may notice that when you keep your lipstick or foundation in your handbag, they can deteriorate faster due to exposure to hot and cold temperatures as you go about your day. Your beauty samples are also susceptible to extreme temperature changes, and if you carry them around, their packaging might get damaged, or a bottle might even open.
Keep your samples in a cosmetic bag or on your vanity at home rather than carrying them with you. A dry, cool place is the best environment to keep these samples fresh for as long as possible.
