January 31, 2020
Even more reasons to wash your makeup brushes and Hermes makeup is coming!
Science has spoken, and maybe now you’ll wash your makeup brushes!
I heard from a lot of you after I shared the amazing Amazon makeup brush cleaner and I hope you’re enjoying fresh, good-as-new tools that are free of product buildup and bacteria! But if you’re still dragging your feet on makeup-brush maintenance, maybe this recent research from the Journal of Applied Microbiology will change your tune.
In this study, researchers took a closer look at 96 lipsticks, 92 eyeliners, 93 mascaras, 107 lip glosses and 79 makeup sponges donated b people like you and me. Testing revealed that 90% of the products across all categories were brimming with fungi and bacteria, including E. coli and staphylococci. And for all of you BeautyBlender devotees, I’m sorry to report these are basically squishy petri dishes. Even more, 93% of the sponges tested were never cleaned, and 64% had been used after being dropped on the floor. (Yuck!)
Although this study didn’t look at blush, bronzer, eyeshadows or foundation (or the actual tools used to apply makeup), it’s safe to assume that ALL of our makeup is a breeding ground for bacteria—and your brushes are spreading these microorganisms all over your face. Washing your brushes doesn’t seem like such a chore now, does it?
Hermès is getting a lot more accessible
As far as the fashion game goes, it doesn’t get more luxe than Hermès. A Birkin is among the loftiest of accessory goals, while a bangle, belt, wallet or pair of iconic Oran sandals are significantly more within reach, but any of these are still going to set you back about $750. But what if I told you that you can get your hands on a piece of this French luxury house for a mere fraction of that? You can come March with the launch of Rouge Hermès, a collection of 24 lipsticks that marks the beginning of the brand’s foray into beauty.
With packaging made from the same metal and enamel used in Hermès handbags and accessories, these refillable lipsticks only cost $67 (refills ring in at $42)—and just think how chic you’ll look pulling one out of your non-Hermès bag. In even more exciting news, moving forward Hermès will be introducing a new beauty category about every six months, and I can’t wait to see what’s up next!