How to Store and Care for Your Lip Oil So It Stays Like New
We take care of our skin, hair and accessories, but we rarely think about how we store our lip products. And yet lip oil is one of the products we use most and that travels with us the most: from bag to car, car to office, office to nightstand. A few simple habits help keep it pleasant to use from the first swipe to the last. Here is how to store it, how to keep the applicator clean and when it is time to replace it.
Where to store your lip oil
Away from intense heat
Extreme heat can affect the texture, scent and color of any cosmetic. Avoid leaving your lip oil:
- Inside a car parked in the sun.
- At the beach or pool in direct sunlight.
- Near the stove, oven or a sunny window.
If you are heading to the beach, keep it inside your bag or in a shaded pocket.
Away from excess humidity
The bathroom is convenient, but humidity and temperature swings from the shower are not ideal for your products. A bedroom drawer or your nightstand is a better choice.
Always tightly closed
Closing the tube properly prevents leaks in your bag and keeps dust and lint off the applicator.
Standing upright
Storing it upright keeps product from collecting in the cap and helps prevent drips when you open it.
How to keep the applicator clean
- Apply to clean lips. If there is food or lipstick residue, the applicator picks it up and carries it back into the tube.
- Wipe the rim of the tube with a tissue now and then to remove excess product.
- Do not apply it over freshly applied lipstick if you do not want color on the applicator. If you wear lipstick, let it set and blot first.
- Avoid touching the wand with your fingers.
Why you should not share your lip oil
Lip products come into direct contact with your mouth. For hygiene, it is best for everyone to have their own. This is especially important if someone has a cold or any lip discomfort. If everyone at home loves lip oil, a pack solves it: each person picks their flavor. Get ideas in lip oil packs: how to build your combo.
Signs it is time to replace your lip oil
Always check the packaging for a period-after-opening symbol (a small open jar with a number and the letter M, such as 12M). Also watch for these signs:
- A change in smell: if it smells different than it did at first.
- A change in texture: if it separates, thickens or feels grainy.
- A change in color of the product inside the tube (not to be confused with the effect of color changing lip oils on your lips).
- Discomfort when applying: if you notice any, stop using it.
Care tips depending on where you carry it
In your bag
Use a small pouch to protect it from bumps and keep it away from keys and coins. More ideas in lip oil in your bag.
When traveling
Close the cap tightly and pack it in a clear bag with your other liquids. Pressure changes on a plane can make loosely closed tubes leak.
At the gym
Keep it in an inside pocket, away from damp clothes.
On your nightstand
The perfect spot for your nighttime lip oil. Read our comparison of lip oil vs. lip balm at night.
Organize your lip oil collection
If you have several flavors, organizing them helps you use them all and forget none:
- By moment: one for day, one for night, one for going out.
- By place: bag, desk, nightstand.
- By effect: the color changing ones (Passion Fruit and Piña Colada) in one group and the rest in another.
Find it at BeautyRosee
Ultra Hydrating Lip Oil combines peptides, centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E in a lightweight, non-sticky texture, with an applicator for a thin, even layer.
- Pick your flavor: from nine options of Ultra Hydrating Lip Oil.
- One for every spot: packs of 1 for $10, 3 for $25 or 5 for $35 in Lip Oils.
FAQ
What is the best place to store lip oil?
Somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, tightly closed and ideally standing upright.
Can I leave my lip oil in the car?
It is not a good idea, especially in warm weather: the inside of a car gets very hot.
How do I know when to replace my lip oil?
Check the period-after-opening symbol on the packaging and watch for changes in smell, texture or color.
Is it okay to share lip oil with my family?
For hygiene, it is best for everyone to have their own. A 3 or 5 flavor pack is an easy solution.
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