So, I'm thinking of preserving my G&I Paint Pots since I still have all my Posh Paradise Pots to use... and don't want them going bad! Is the best way to preserve them in the refrigerator? And if so, how long does that work? And when I'm ready to use them, do I just take them out and let them reach room temp and leave them out after that? Have never tried this before and have been curious, as I've seen others that have said they are going to do this... Thanks for any advice you have!
I haven't heard about putting them in the refrigerator before! If anyone else can shed some light on that method, I'd love to know the process as well!
I usually just keep my back-ups in a rubbermaid storage drawer. I never take them out of the package (even for a swatch) and make sure it's a cool/dry environment. Usually the corner of my room is dry/not too hot and the drawer I have my unopened make-up in keeps the items in the dark. I'm not sure how long items stay "good" for even when they're unopened, but I would guess two years (maybe more, maybe less - if anyone else can clarify this, please do! lol). Since I've just begun purchasing MAC in the past six months, I haven't had anything in the drawer for that long (2 years). Since I got all the paint pots from Posh Paradise, I've forced myself to not open the Glitter & Ice ones so I can use those ones up first. I always store the Paint Pots upside down because you can see the color better and they won't have a chance to dry out.
On another note, over the weekend I purchased Prince Noir, Double Spin, Whirls & Twirls and Soft Sable from the Nordstrom website. The order shipped rather quickly and was slated to arrive on Friday (relatively speedy since I'm on the West Coast). Tonight however, the progress was updated to show that my package would arrive on Monday. Noooooooooo! lol.