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Nov 15, 2010
Dejeri L.
I've found useful information that every girl should consider. My eyelashes are looking a little clumpy today (NOT CUTE!) , I had to resort to some mascara I found in a klutch in my closet, don't advise doing this. I mean seriously, is it possible to keep up with how long you've had your cosmetics? Who honestly wants to keep track of something like this? We all have those mornings where we just pick up whatever we can as we head out the door, or at least I do. but there's a saying that goes, it's the little things that count. Though time consuming, details like how long your lipgloss has been sitting at the bottom of a makeup bag could save any beauty from bacteria. I'm going through my purse tonight & burying my old makeup products. let the clutter R.I.P xoxo
The Life Span of Your Make Up:
Moisturizers – Life span: 1 to 2 years.
Time to toss: When there is separation of oil and water, faded colors, or change of smell.
Liquid Foundation - Life span: 6 months to 1 year.
Time to toss: When there is separation in oil and water, change in color, or smell.
Powder (Powder Foundation) - Life Span: 6 months to 1 year.
Time to toss: When there is crumbling or hard to pick up.
Powder Blush – Life span: 6 months to 2 years.
Time to toss: When there is glazing, crumbling, or change in color.
Eye shadow – Life span: 6 months to 2 years
Time to toss: When there is crumbling, change in color, or glazing.
Eye liner/ lip liner pencil – Life Span 6 months to 1 year
Time to toss: When there is dustiness, or change in smell, which can cause tiny blister on edge of eyelids.
Liquid Eyeliner – Life span: 6 months to 1 year.
Time to toss: When there is a change in smell or dryness
Mascara – Life span: 3 to 6 months
Time to toss: When there are dry clumps, or a glazing, which can cause itchy irritation and redness.
Lipstick - Life span: 3 months to 1 year (longer for wand’s and moisturizing formulas)
Time to toss: When there is melting, rancid smell, or difficult application.
Cleanser – Life span: 1 to 3 years (foaming liquid usually last longer)
Time to Toss: Change in Smell or cloudiness.
Nov 15, 2010
Derval B.
thanks for sharing. a lot of times we forget or are sometimes unaware that makeup expires! no one likes to throw out product but its not worth compromising your skin/ health.
Nov 16, 2010
Dejeri L.
no problem. thanks for reading:)
I can say that I get wayyy too lazy with my makeup at times, but its so important to take care of what your applying to your body. why compromise? like you said, it's not worth it
Nov 16, 2010
Tamara R.
I keep a closer eye on anything that is liquid or cream that is used on a regular basis, everything else I look at for changes in consistency or smell. There are very few dry products that I'd toss just based on a generic time line.
Nov 17, 2010
Bernice A.
i will start putting a tab on my makeup. thanks for the info
Nov 18, 2010
Amanda K.
i agree with Tamara. I bought chrome yellow about three years ago [on a whim of course] and them of course never used it. i just picked it up this Halloween for my bumblebee makeup, and it was just as pigmented and terrific as when i first bought it.
its the mascaras i have the biggest problem with! grr.. they always get crappy, which sucks when you buy the really expensive ones.. Also the liquid fdn if i didnt buy a pump for it is like, gonezo with the consistency..
thanks for the refresher!
Nov 19, 2010
Kristen I.
I might get flack for this, but if it doesnt smell I don't toss. I've had mascara for like 6 months, and it still looks and smells new. When I use it, it doesn't clump so why toss it?
Nov 29, 2010
Louise-Lesley J.
I'm gonna be bad and say I'm the same as Kristen.
I personally never throw anything out unless it smells or the consistency has changed. I've never had a problem with anything before and I don't see why I should throw my make-up out (which I pay a fortune for) when there is nothing wrong with it.
What annoys me is the mascara - 3-6months - I can't use a mascara that quick as I use different colours so I'd really love for a brand to come out with one that lasts longer!!
Nov 30, 2010
Breanna B.
As far as liquid foundation goes, if it smells like crayons, toss it!