Why is it so hard? so hard to throw away that old make up sitting in the back of your drawer, that you have not even touch for 2 years? (oh, i might just use that color one day!)
What about mascara - the one product used so close to the light of our existence?- so hard to throw it out! it is still gooey looking, and still has mascara in it!~ it maybe hard, but for the protection and longivity of your eyes, you do need to throw it out every few months and splurge and buy that new tube!
hey we are talking about long term beauty, so don't try ot save now, and run your beauty!
Here are the rules to follow for how long makeup should be kept!
Makeup Shelf Life
How long to keep makeup: the shelf life of cosmetics.
© Chrissy Dolezal
Aug 6, 2006
Makeup shelf life guidelines to follow:
First off, if it smells, stinks, has a distinct odor that should not be, throw it away! I am amazed at how long women will keep cosmetics that have a bad odor. Do yourself a favor and trash it.
Another good rule of thumb, if you can't remember when you purchased it, trash it. Makeup should not stir up memories from ten years ago. If you makeup bag does, throw it out!
Oil-Free Foundation: 1 year
Cream or Compact Foundation: 18 months
Concealer: 12-18 months
Powder: 2 years
Blush and Bronzer: 2 years
Cream Blush: 12-18 months
Powder Eye shadow: 2 years Cream Eye shadow: 12-18 months
Eyeliner: 2 years
Liquid eyeliner: 3-6 months
Mascara: 3 months
Lipstick: 2 years
Lip liner: 2 years
Lip gloss: 18-24 months
Nail Color: 1 year
If you are using natural cosmetics, these should be thrown out sooner. Regular cosmetics contain ingredients that do help prolong shelf life. But of course natural cosmetics do not. Please check with your favorite natural store for the information on the cosmetics you love.
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