You're stocking up on the latest beauty must-haves in town! But, are you storing your 'babies' the right way?
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Especially with the scorching heat in Malaysia, some of your products & tools perform way better when kept under room temperature. I mean, after spending a fortune on them, won't you want to preserve their shelf-life & ensure they don't lose their effectiveness?
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And, yes, if you don't own a personal skincare fridge, simply use the fridge in the kitchen! Just make sure to pack them well so they don't smell fishy.
Here is the list of beauty products & tools that you should store in your fridge.
1- Retinol-based products
As the formula is sensitive to heat & light, it might get oxidized fast under unfavorable conditions. So, keep it in a cool, dark place to preserve its product life.
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2- Nail polish
Keep your fave polish smooth & silky in your personal chiller.
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3- Balms
These items melt easily in your humid cabinets! Pop them in a chiller to keep them solid & protect any natural ingredients in the formula.
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4- Preservative-free & probiotic formulas
Probiotic or preservative-free formulas contain live bacteria that are effective under optimal working conditions. Or, cool environments! These include serums, cleansers & creams. That's why it's important to scan your product ingredients well!
5- Eye cream/masks
Chilled eye cream or masks work best to reduce swelling and puffiness under your eyes especially, after binge-watching Netflix the whole night!
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6- Jade roller/gua sha
These tools will depuff & cool your skin better when you use them after storing them in the chiller. Plus, they make great stress-reliever after a long, hectic day.
7-Sheet masks
Soothe your skin with a simple spa sesh, thanks to a cool sheet mask! It's highly recommended to store brightening sheet masks in the chiller to keep the ingredients active.
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8-Eye liner
Keep your liquid or crayon eyeliner (and even, mascara) in a cool place. They will stay fresh & glide more smoothly to make the perfect flick!
9- Face mist
Your chilled face spray will give a more refreshing and hydrating feel in a single spritz. Your skin will thank you for this!
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10- Hydrogel treatments
Applying the gel cold will help your skin fight fine lines, signs of aging & wrinkles much better!
11- Ampoules
These super-charged serums can be better protected when you store the glass vials in your chiller.
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12- Toners
Chilled toner would feel so hydrating on your skin. It also gives you more moisturized skin & improved texture. Try it for yourself!
13- SPF products
If there's a half-used or unopened SPF product, leave it in your chiller. You won't want it to lose effectiveness in a warm environment. That won't protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
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Do not store facial oils, oil-based makeups & moisturizers, or clay products in your fridge. The low temperature might change the consistency or color of these items. So, check each product & store them in a personal chiller or your kitchen fridge
