BeautyFIX November 2018 FULL SPOILERS!

I live in California & my make-up & skin care has taken over my walk-in closet. So I blacked out the windows to get rid of the sunlight. I do keep a couple of my serums & face masks in the fridge. Everything else is stored in the closet NOT IN THE BATHROOM. I keep nothing in the bathroom. I am not an expert but I spend an exhausting amount of time reading about things lol. I found this article on a birchbox website (I removed some stuff to make it shorter). I read a bunch & this one seemed easy enough to answer your question. Most of your makeup and skincare will be fine at room temp if you can keep them out of direct sunlight. “Sunlight will accelerate the aging of a product by heating it up, which can break down active ingredients,” explains Frey. Counter tops and vanities that aren’t in the sun get a passing grade, more so for products that come in dark packaging (which blocks UV rays). But it’s best to store the majority of your products inside cabinets and drawers to keep them safe. Cool temperatures can extend the shelf life of some products. Clear space for any skincare products with retinol or vitamin C—the cold temperatures slow down the degradation of both ingredients. Stashing your polish in the fridge can help get rid of clumps, though you have to shake it more to get rid of separation. And reshape lipsticks that melted in your purse or car, just be sure to take them out once they re-solidify—the chilliness can cause the oil and wax to separate over time. Skip the Bathroom Vanity The steam from your shower is not doing your products any favors. “Water can condense on the surface of certain cosmetics and start to generate mold,” says Frey. Move any bath salts and scrubs, powders, and anything that doesn’t have a really strong seal (think compacts and eye shadows) someplace dry. The same goes for any tools, like your Beautyblender, that can become breeding grounds for mold if continually damp. After cleaning it, let it air dry outside of the bathroom. Avoid Freezing Temps Too According to Frey, extremely cold temperatures can be just as harmful to your products as heat. Emulsions like lotions, creams, and conditioners in particular become very unstable if partially frozen and later thawed. If you live somewhere were it’s freezing during the winter, remove them from any window sills, and relocate any extra products you’re storing in the garage or basement.

Yes. I only keep a couple of masks in the refrigerator that are more organic that have a shorter shelf life. Specifically two masks … that I couldn’t get to initially. No oils. I have found that I use one for my eyes that wasn’t as successful as hoped, on my neck and decollete. I try to keep as much unopened as possible that I am sure I do not want to gift.

I don’t think the optimum temp is refrigerated. I am a skincare junkie and my bathroom has no windows so it stays cool even though I live in the desert, TEMPE Arizona. I keep all my skincare in a deep medicine cabinet and I found great storage containers at Dollar Tree, they are the clear plastic makeup organizers at $1 each so the price is great. Everything stays at the recommended storage temp. I think exposure to sunlight and artificial light is something you should avoid. I think anything that can do that will work. Refrigerator temps are too cold and you don’t want to mess up your products.

My dermatologist said that you really only have to worry about it with unstable vitamin C products, like l-ascorbic acid (and throw it out when it gets yellow and opaque).

But I keep other products in the fridge, like eye masks and some hydrating serums, just because it feels so nice.

Another great idea.

If you end up being stuck with the oils and don’t like them on your face, they work great in hair. I rub 1-2 drops on my hands and distribute it over my wet hair ends before I dry it. Try it first with just one drop. You can also mix a drop or 2 when you put on body lotion to make it a little heavier for the winter.

For those of you that swap, how do you price things? For example, this Lancer oil is worth $75. Do you swap it for $75 retail value or for the paid value that MSA usually breaks down from the $24.95?

I used to swap on MakeupAlley. Is there a rule that the newbie has to send first due to mistrust?

I’m shocked lancer is such a sought after brand I assumed it would be coveted on the swap board!

Agreed

It’s weak because they’re including crap that’s been in all the other beauty boxes (I have 4 Caudalie sorbets so I already know it’s just okay, and so many of those Tarte park ave princess).

Aside from value, i come to beautyfix for originality and to try things I’ve never seen elsewhere or isn’t usually included in sub boxes. This box seems too mainstream…

I agree. But if you look back it was time for a weaker box. The past 8 months or so has been 8 or 9 items and awesome stuff. Yes I’m not really into this months but I do need the oil and I will use everything so it’s still marvellous. I’m hoping to be blown away by all my sub boxes next month. Historically December is a good month. Fingers crossed

It does seem like there’s not a lot of ooomph but we are getting some really pricey brands… and maybe they intend to WOW us for December

I was thinking the same. Seems like every few months one is little less stellar. Guess we’ve been spoiled lately.
I still think it’s a pretty good deal. I just broke a bottle of pricey face oil a couple weeks ago, all over my bathroom floor. :’( So I’m excited to try this one as a replacement.

I’m sure it is nothing to freak out about. Slow down… . There’s no sub box expires card conspiracy.

That is most likely on your credit card company. Some allow recurring charges to go through as a “courtesy” to the cardholder, despite expiration of the prior card on file.

They may have sent you a notice that they attempted to charge, but that doesn’t mean it will be approved by your card. It will probably be cancelled once their Beautyfix system gets the notice the charge won’t go through…

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Never mind…found this, in case anyone else is wondering. Sounds like I would want a serum rather than oil:

A face oil adds hydration and nutrition.
A serum does something bonus – it brightens, slows the onset of lines and wrinkles, it tightens, it exfoliates, etc.
Serums can be essentially a face oil blend with an extra ingredient(s), or it can be an oil-free base of aloe or an emulsion of oils and floral waters, or any number of other things. Serums vary wildly in texture and use. Some replace your face oil (because it’s basically one), and others are sticky and do not wear well alone at all and must be layered with a face oil or cream.

My box shipped already I got the tracking number around 4pm. Awesome!! And since there aren’t any aerosols they are shipping USPS so it’s a 2-8 day delivery time!!!

I agree. But if you look back it was time for a weaker box. The past 8 months or so has been 8 or 9 items and awesome stuff. Yes I’m not really into this months but I do need the oil and I will use everything so it’s still marvellous. I’m hoping to be blown away by all my sub boxes next month. Historically December is a good month. Fingers crossed

I think if sub don’t show spoiler early before a month it mean it’s going to bad month??

Oh my gosh you guys!!!! I’m seriously blushing right now! You’re all too sweet, and seriously you’ve all made my day!!! 😀 I can’t even begin to say how much I’ve gotten from all of you in the MSA community over the years, so I truly am moved. 🙂 Mwah!!

I’m a Luna fan too.

We love you Luna! You have exquisite taste in skincare!