Because of endless brand promotions, new makeup techniques, hormonal changes in menstrual period…numerous whys,(or excuses?) women are always shopping. Day after day countless makeup goodies are left in home.
Some makeup products are IMPOSSIBLE to use up. Say, eye shadows and highlight powders. Some of my eyeshadows can stay in my makeup box for over 4 years. And when I take a look at these old stuffs, I still find it hard tossing them.
What is the life span of these cosmetics?
When is the time-out?
After opening, gems and bacteria are invading your cosmetics, even if you have noticed little. Dirty cosmetics hurt your skin.
For healthy skin, you’ve gotta be decisive. Just throw away the expired goodies!
Here are the approx. fresh periods of different makeup goodies:
Lipstick / lip gloss : 18 months after opening
When they smell strange, time to buy a new lipstick!
Eyeliner / lip liner: 2 years after opening
Sharpen them once every two weeks. This can help keep them fresh.
Liquid foundation: 6 months after opening
Toss them when you see separate layers or color changes. Shaking well will not do.
BTW, foundation in pump package can last fresh for longer time, up to 8 months.
Powder foundation / blush / highlight: 1 year after opening
Discontinue powdery goodies when shiny build up appears on the surface. Do the same finding funny smell.
Liquid eyeliner / Mascara: 3 months after opening
*** Pay extra attention to these goodies. They matter a LOT to the health of your eyes. One of my friends did get eye infection due to poor hygiene of these products. And she had to stay in hospital for a week.
Her experience did remind me of changing to a new mascara every 3 month. Even if there is still a bit of mascara left, I just throw the old one away. If you do not use the mascara daily, it may last longer to 4 or 5 months. After that, DUMP it please!
I used to keep a mascara for a year...and used it a few times a month. How dangerous! haha
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