Throughout the year while acquiring makeup, it is easy to forget when you purchased that favorite lippy, mascara tube or foundation. Sometimes the makeup will tell you its old by way of a fowl or weird odor, this is most known to happen with old foundation. Here are some expiration markers to remind you of makeup expiration dates.
My advice would be to purchase some of those circle or dot stickers and write the date you opened the product on it and underneath the expiry, that way you know when to toss it.
Expiration dates — beginning from the time you first open these products Powders and Shadows: 2 years
Cream shadows: 12 to 18 months
Foundation: 1 year
Lipstick & lipliner: 1 year
Mascara & eyeliners: 3 months
Makeup brushes: Clean weekly
Makeup sponges: Replace weekly, or when sponge becomes soiled
Cream shadows: 12 to 18 months
Foundation: 1 year
Lipstick & lipliner: 1 year
Mascara & eyeliners: 3 months
Makeup brushes: Clean weekly
Makeup sponges: Replace weekly, or when sponge becomes soiled
Tips for keeping your skin clean and your makeup fresh
— Smell your cosmetics; if they have an unusual odor, they may contain bacteria and should be discarded. — Never share makeup with your friends, especially things like lipstick, eye pencils, mascara etc. You can risk transferring unwanted bacteria leading to unsightly infection.
— Always make sure that products are closed tight and stored out of sunlight, as this can destroy the preservatives.
— Don't use any eye products if you currently have an eye infection.
— Never add any liquids to products unless directed by the manufacturer.
— If there are any changes in color and texture, dispose of the product immediately.
— Avoid sampling makeup at department stores when possible. If you do test, never apply directly from the makeup. Instead, use a clean, disposable applicator (i.e., cotton swab, sponge) to apply cosmetics.
