When to throw makeup out

Hey Everyone♥,

If you will check your closet I am sure there are various products that you haven’t even touch for a single time ( When the husband touches my closet he is always in for many surprises 😛 ).Then one fine day you just wake up from sleep and check your unused containers of various creams 🙄 , foundation & whatnot. But do you ever wonder that all these products have an expiration date!

Whether used or unopened, when lipstick changes its color, nail polish gets clumped, BB/CC cream or any other face cream starts to raise the oil to the top then it is the time to say “Farewell” 😥 (It is so hard to throw make-up prods) . So you should always check the expiry date before buying & keep the tab on when you need to toss the beauty product. Read on when to throw away your precious products.

Face Products

Foundation – Unopened cosmetics remain stable for 2 years but when you open them, air hits the formula & certain ingredients starts to degrade and oxidize. Liquid foundation has the chances to make the bacteria grow faster than powder because of the water content. Hence liquid foundations should be used within a year of opening the bottle. Powder foundation can be used within 2 years . When it starts to change the consistency & color, it is the time to toss it.

Unopened cosmetics remain stable for but when you open them, air hits the formula & certain ingredients starts to degrade and oxidize. Liquid foundation has the chances to make the bacteria grow faster than powder because of the water content. Hence should be used of opening the bottle. Powder foundation can be used within . When it starts to change the consistency & color, it is the time to toss it. Concealer – Same is the case with concealers. It can be used within 12-18 months. If it’s for dark circles or anywhere around your eyes, use within 6 months.

Mascara – It can be used within 8-10 months max. You can easily toss it when mascara starts to get clumpy & dry.

Eye- Shadow/Liners – Bacteria tend to grow in liquid eye liners & hence the product dries out. Liquid Eyeliners can be used within 6 months, powder eye shadows within 2 years & cream eye shadows within a year.

Blush/Bronzer – Anything liquid or creamy consistency should be used within a year & powder blush goes for 2 years.

Lip Gloss/Lip Stick – Lip gloss & lip sticks have high water content which makes them baby pools for growth of bacteria. You can easily toss it when the color starts to change. But ideal usage time is 2-2.5 years.

Nail Polish – You can use it up to 10 months or before. When it gets clumpy you can toss it.

Makeup Sponges – Nobody wants to throw a Beauty Blender within a month of using it. Hence cleaning sponge every time after using it is necessary. It increases the shelf life. Ideally it used be tossed within 6 months.

I hope you will find this article helpful. Always check the expiration date before buying any product.

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