Knowing When Mascaras Too Old.

Oct 13, 2014

Meredith P.

When's a good time to throw out my Mascaras? How do I tell I need to throw them out? I just bought a new mascara and don't want to open it until I'm done with my old old ones.

Oct 13, 2014

Lela L.

When the bristle starts to get bad and looks clump and messy throw it out take a pic of the bristle and I will say if you need to throw away.

Oct 13, 2014

Rissa G.

I throw mine out when the texture starts changing (ie: flakiness, dryness)

Oct 13, 2014

Shaye M.

I'm the same as Renay, whenever the texture changes is when I throw it out.

Oct 13, 2014

Lela L.

Keep it cause it's not clumpy or the bristles aren't falling or getting tangled.

Oct 13, 2014

Meredith P.

Oops didn't mean to send twice.

Oct 13, 2014

Lela L.

That one I would throw it looks like it's getting old and messy

Oct 13, 2014

Meredith P.

Thanks everyone

Oct 13, 2014

Lela L.

Yup

Oct 13, 2014

Roz X.

I'm with the ladies on when I can see a change in the texture..it also wears flaky as it ages. On average, I buy a new drugstore one every 3 months, but my pricier ones, every five if they are still smooth and long wearing.

Oct 13, 2014

Meredith P.

Thanks!

Oct 14, 2014

Ariana G.

Add a couple drops of olive oil or something to your mascara tube to help it last a bit longer.

Oct 14, 2014

Olivia A.

What Renay said for me too. You really only want to throw out any makeup of the texture, colour, or just how well it works changes.

Oct 14, 2014

Olivia A.

*if

Oct 14, 2014

Jessica L.

Normally a mascara should be thrown out every 3 months because it can get dry, change color or can have bacteria on it.

Oct 14, 2014

Olivia K.

I wouldn't wait until it can't be used! Every time you use it bacteria builds in the bottle and builds. They recommend changing it out every 3 to 3 months!

Oct 14, 2014

Meredith P.

Thank you, everyone.

Oct 14, 2014

Shawna L.

Also another way to tell is that if it starts changing color/texture and/or if it starts to get a weird odor.

Oct 14, 2014

Christina C.

I have the clump crusher so when ever I notice I can see the green original wand I toss it, I have had mine for 4 months and I'm just seeing green now, its depends on the mascara and the quality but 3-4 months.