Can you reuse makeup after you’ve had a cold sore?
What about a pimple?
Here, a dermatologist reveals what you gotta know.

Examples: mascaras after pink eye, lipstick after a cold, that sort of thing.
But alas, it has to be done.
Knowing this, I got to wondering: Does the same rule apply after you have a pimple?

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What about a cold sore?
Thankfully, skin conditions like acne do not necessarily warrant a makeup clean out, she says.
However, cold sores are a different idea.
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With that in mind, youll want to respond as you would with pink eye.
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For this reason, it is best to use disposable brushes or cotton-tip applicators.

Foundation dispensed from an air-tight container would be safe as the bacteria are not being introduced into the product.
She advises doing thisas well as avoiding sharing makeupeven if youre feeling good and your skin is clear.
So, not cleaning your makeup, or sharing it, can lead to worsened acne or skin infections.

Or with a gloss, she continues,use disposable applicators instead.
This advice goes for any cold or infectious disease, she says.
While pimples arent fun, they usually arent a cause for concern when it comes to makeup.

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