Will contour powder expire? What are the dangers of using eyeshadow as contouring?

Contouring powder is a very common cosmetic product on the market that can be used to modify the contours of our faces, but many people don’t know whether contouring powder will expire. So let’s find out whether contouring powder will expire. What are the dangers of using eye shadow as contouring?

Yes. When cosmetics are unopened, the shelf life can reach three years. After opening, the shelf life will be shortened to about one to one and a half years. The shelf life of dry powder cosmetics such as contouring powder is one and a half to two years after opening. Generally, if there is no peculiar smell and the makeup effect is good, it can be used, but it is best to use it up as soon as possible after opening. Do not use contouring powder after it is expired. Even if it is not opened, it has passed its best use period. Contouring powder should be selected according to your skin color. Choose the contouring color that suits you, so that the contouring effect is more natural, creating a shadow effect on the face, and the facial features are instantly formed. It is very bad for the skin. Using expired cosmetics may cause facial allergies, redness and swelling, and the contouring effect is not good.

There is no harm in using it occasionally as a contouring product, as long as the makeup is removed thoroughly. Frequent use can easily cause allergic reactions. Eye shadow can be used as contouring powder. The powder quality of the two is similar. There is almost no problem in using matte eye shadow instead of contouring powder occasionally, but it should be noted that matte eye shadow must be selected, otherwise the shadow and glossiness will become strange. When using eye shadow to contour in an emergency, choose an eye shadow brush with a gray-brown tone, dip it with the contouring brush and shake it twice to shake off the excess powder. Usually, you can directly apply makeup in the way of contouring, and it is best to apply makeup in small amounts and multiple times. Even if eye shadow and contouring products are mixed together, it is not recommended to use them frequently. After all, one is used on the face and the other is used on the skin around the eyes. Cross-use of the two will cause discomfort to this piece of skin. The color of eye shadow is different from that of contouring powder. This is also the biggest disadvantage of using them alternately. Applying a small amount of eye shadow multiple times will also cause an uncoordinated sense of sight. It is best to use special cosmetics on each piece of skin.

1. Choose a contouring stick. There are many contouring sticks on the market now, so if we want to better shape our nose, the first thing to do is to choose a contouring stick that suits our skin tone and skin texture, so that we can achieve better results. Otherwise, it is very likely that our face will look very dirty or too white, which will affect our overall makeup, and it is very likely that our nose will not become straight, and it will also greatly affect our beauty and have a certain impact on our face.

2. Use small amounts and multiple times. If you want to use a contouring stick to make your nose straighter, you must pay more attention to your technique. It is best to use small amounts and multiple times. This will make the makeup on your face more natural. If you use a heavy touch with the contouring stick, there will be a large black patch next to your nose, which will not achieve the purpose of contouring and will also affect the makeup on your face. Using small amounts and multiple times can actually help you better grasp the degree, making the makeup on your face more natural and clear, while making your nose straighter and your facial features more three-dimensional.

It is not recommended to use contour powder as eye shadow or eyebrow powder. In some special occasions when makeup is needed, but eye shadow or eyebrow powder is not brought at that time, it is okay to use contour powder instead of eye shadow or eyebrow powder, but it is not recommended to use contour powder instead of eye shadow or eyebrow powder frequently. Moreover, contour powder does not have the same color rendering as eyebrow powder, so when applying makeup, it may not achieve the effect we want. But it is okay to use it as a substitute occasionally. However, it is recommended to choose a thinner and flatter brush when using contour powder instead of eyebrow powder, so that it will be much better to grab the powder.