I am a big makeup fan, but most recently, I saw a headline on my iPhone that was absolutely shocking. Normally, I will go to many of the beauty stores and use testers to see what type of makeup color looks best on me. That is so much better than buying something that is unflattering, wasting money, and having to throw it away! However, it turns out that many of the store testers that sit out actually have harmful bacteria on them that could cause an infection.
The bottom line is that if you want to test out the makeup in a store, make sure that you are using a clean and disposable applicator. Never, never, never use your finger to test lipstick colors, and if you are getting your makeup done in a department store, ask them if all of their brushes are clean. This may seem like a no-brainer, but you don’t want to have someone else’s bacteria put directly on your face. Even worse, your eyes are a very sensitive area, so it may be better to avoid testing any mascara altogether if it has been used by several other people. Better safe than sorry!

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