Beauty Toss Or Keep Guide Options

[*Funkadelic.Kiss*]

many beauty products have a best before date, but even if its not printed on the pakeage, all products have a limited lifespan. using outdated makeup can result in clumpy application, irritation & even infection.
so here a chart to help you how long your makeup can last .

Foundation

Liquid Water-Based - one year
Oil Based - 18 month
Cream - up to one year
Powder - up to two years

Concealer

Liquid Water-Based - one year
Oil-Based - 18 months
Cream - up to one year

EyeShadow

Cream - up to one year
Powder - two years

EyeLiner

Liquid - six months
Cream - up to one year
Pencil - two years

Mascara

Cream - up to one year
Tube - three months

Blush

Liquid - one year
Cream - up to one year
Powder - up to two years

LipLiner

Pencil - two years

LipStick

LipStick - up to two years

LipGloss

LipGloss - six months

Nail Polish

Nail Polish - up to two years

Other Signs Of Out Of Date Makeup

- liquid contents have seperated
- it should be moist, but has dried up
- the surface is spotted & discolored or particles are floating inside the container
- pencil tips are coated white of grey
- lids are coated with hardened product
- it's goopy, clumpy or the consistency has changed
- it smells bad
- the application is inconsistent
the color has changed

Extend A Product's Shelf Life

Do
- apply it with a cotton swab, sponge or clean brush to reduce baterial contaminstion
- close lids firmly to keep air & germs out
- store in a dark, dry & cool place

Dont
- apply with your fingers
- keep it open unless you are using it
- store in the bathroom. heat & humidity 'cause premature aging

thanks Glow Mag

[aera]

nice.

Mascara

Cream - up to one year
Tube - three months

never knew there was cream mascara>< pin?

[cheerbee07]

wow. thanks. my mom has been saying stuff like that to me before, but i never really knew the specific dates. it's nice to have it all in one place...i think i might print it later lol...thanks!


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ooh, 100th post

[*reflection*]

thanks this is very helpful

[love-issosweet]

wow..nail polish for only two years?! i've been using my nail polish for..four years, eek.

[IamRad]

nice.

never knew there was cream mascara>< pin?

yeah me neither. awesome tips

[*stephinika*]

added this topic to the girls' resource guide thats pinned.
very nice! i need to know this kinda thing too..hah.

[mai_z]

This kinda thing is pretty helpful. My basic rule of thumb is "If i've had it for more than a year or two....toss it"

[5ayuri]

OO.
Thanks! Thats really helpful.
Most of mine last 2 years.

[sweet_as_pie13]

time to get new mascara.

like 2 years old...it was my mom's, ehh, she has 5, ill just take one of her *newer* ones

[littlewhite]

A really helpful guide.
However, I don't use make-ups, but quite helpful for those who use make-ups.

[cinnamoroll_lova...]

wow! I'm happy i have lots of pencil liners, because liquid eyeliner is too expensive to keep for six months. lol

[kill.t3h.r0cK]

Great topic, Liz! I should give my mom this...and, possibly buy some new make up....for the heck of it.

[coconutter]

Nice, i bet i have makeup from the 90's =D

[silver-rain]

This is really helpful, even though I don't really have any makeup. Hah, thanks.

[*Funkadelic.Kiss*]

^pshhh x2. i do too. i gotta throw some away. hmmmmm makeup shopping time.

[_sarcastic_]

i need to toss my eyeliner out soon. and get a new one

[twelveislands]

o.O How helpful :']
Funny how something ya dont really thing about is actually very helpful ;]

[Julie Ann]

good2know

[cutielilsuga]

I didn't know that makeup had an expire date on it.
Man that is some stuff....cause I think I got makeup that is more than 1 year old and I still use it cause it hasn't done nothing mention here.

but thanks for the guide, cause it is a good heads up on stuff.

[OhXiet_ItzDonnA]

Pencil eye-liner can last to one year? Wow, mine dont even last that long. haha This is good info.

[3ssx]

whoa. very interesting thanks.

but i dont use make up.. so yea. ^^;;

[toria66622]

awesome, I'll have to show this to my sister too:)