- Lipstick can go bad for many reasons, including ingredients going bad, air making it smell bad, and poor storage conditions.
- In order to prevent lipstick from smelling bad, you should store it in a cool, dry place and keep it away from heat.
- If your lipstick starts to smell bad, it’s important to throw it out so that you don’t use a dangerous product.
I was getting ready to go out with my friends for the night when I noticed that my lipstick smelled a bit strange.
I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but it definitely didn’t smell like it usually does. I didn’t think too much of it and decided to just put it away and grab a new one.
periodically go through your lipsticks and give them a good sniff; if they smell like an old crayon or you’ve had them since middle school, it might be a good time to toss it pic.twitter.com/mIOc6r86wl
— 🌸darshana | दर्शना🌸 (@darshanaheena) December 10, 2020
Later that night, I was talking with my friends and mentioned how my lipstick had started to smell a bit strange.
They all laughed and said that I should have known something was up when it started to smell like crayons. I was embarrassed but couldn’t help but laugh along with them.
We all joked about how I must have been using a bad brand of lipstick and how I should probably switch to something else. But in the back of my mind, I knew that the issue wasn’t with the lipstick itself, it was with the air.
Since the weather had been so hot lately, the chemicals in my lipstick had reacted with the air and caused it to start smelling like crayons. Thankfully, the smell wasn’t too strong and would eventually dissipate over time.
Even though it was a bit embarrassing at first, I was happy that I could laugh about it with my friends. Plus, now I know how to store my lipstick properly so that this doesn’t happen again!
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When lipstick smells like crayon what does it mean/what to do?
When lipstick smells like crayon, it can mean it has gone bad and the ingredients have reacted chemically. It can also mean that there’s a problem with the lipstick itself.
The chemicals in the lipstick can react with the air and cause a bad smell, but that depends on how often the lipstick is used. Using a lipstick that has gone bad can make it smell like crayon.
The air can also affect the scent of products and make them smell like other things as well.
What to Do When You Have a Bad Lipstick
If you get a new lipstick and it smells like crayon, then the first thing that you should do is return the product. If you are not sure if the lipstick has gone bad, smell it and see if there is any odd smell.
If your lipstick has started to smell like crayon after using it once or twice, don’t worry too much because this is normal. However, if your lipstick starts to smell like crayon after several uses, then it’s time to throw out the product because something is wrong with it.
What Makes Lipstick Smell Bad
There are many different things that can make lipstick smell bad. Some of these things include the following:
i. The lipstick has gone bad
One of the reasons why the lipstick smells bad is because the ingredients have gone bad. This means that the product is not good anymore and that it will start to stink up your home or make you sick.
The ingredients that make up the lipstick can react with the air and cause the smell. Most of the time, when lipstick goes bad, it should be thrown away because it is no longer safe to use.
ii. The air has made it smell bad
When there is an issue with the air, your lipstick may also start to smell like other things as well. If this happens, you shouldn’t be alarmed and you should just leave it.
The chemicals in your lipstick will eventually dissipate into the air and will stop smelling like crayon anytime soon because of this. This is a very normal occurrence that people don’t often think about when they are using their lipstick.
iii. Poor storage conditions
If you don’t store your lipstick properly, it can also go bad and begin to smell like crayon or something else. If this happens, you should throw the lipstick out and get a new one.
In order to not make this happen again, you should make sure that you keep your lipstick in a stable environment where it will be protected from the elements.
How to Prevent Lipstick from Smelling Bad
There are certain things that you should do in order to make sure that your lipstick doesn’t smell bad and to keep it fresh and smelling good. Some of these things include the following:
i. Keep it in a cool and dry place
In order for your lipstick to last longer, you should always store it in an area where the temperature is kept at about 65 – 68 degrees Fahrenheit. When your lipstick is exposed to outside elements, the weather can affect its viscosity and can make your lipstick start to smell like crayon.
If you want to preserve your lipsticks, then you should never expose it to high or low temperatures because this can also cause damage.
ii. Keep it away from heat
When you keep your lipstick in a place where heat is present, your favorite color can start to lose its vibrancy. This means that the product will not be as popular anymore or that you will find it hard to find a new lipstick if you are looking for one.
When your lipstick starts to smell like crayon, then this is one of the first signs that it needs to be thrown out.
After reading this article, you will know why your lipstick may smell like crayon and what to do about it. Sometimes this can be a safety hazard because people may not realize that their favorite lipstick doesn’t smell as good anymore.
You also have to make sure that you don’t store your lipstick in places where heat or sunlight is present. There are many things that can go wrong when you use lipstick that has gone bad and therefore, you should not ignore the signs even if they are very subtle at first.
Lipstick is an amazing product that women could not live without and therefore, it’s important to keep it fresh so that you can always use it.
Hi, I’m Tara Walsh, a makeup blogger for ButterSoda.com. I love all things beauty-related and love sharing my tips and tricks with others. You’ll find something useful on my blog, whether you’re a beginner or an expert. I specialize in natural makeup looks, but also love experimenting with different styles. Some of my favorites are smoky eyes and bold lips. I’m always on the lookout for the latest trends so you can find something new and exciting on my blog.
