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We all love our makeup products and want to keep all of our collection forever, but following the makeup expiration dates is actually crucial. Why? Because cosmetics traps bacteria and with its ingredients getting expired can make it hazardous for you.So, replacing your makeup in timely manner is essential to keep your away from skin irritations,breakouts or even eye infections.
Unlike the edible product makeup expiration follows a little bit different track, rather than following "use by date,makeup expiration is more dependent on the first day you open and start using it regardless of the date of purchase.
Now,the next question is how would I know if my makeup is expired and needs a replacement. Do I have to throw everything away altogether. The answer is no, you dont throw away everything together neither everything goes bad at the same instant of time.
Technically The more moisture a product has or the closer it comes to the eye the shorter is its life span,once its opened. Apart from expiration time lapse some other indications separation or changes in texture or the smell/fragrance being changed are signs that your product has gone bad.
Let's divide and know about the exact life spans of different products .scroll down to know for exactly how long you can use your favorite products without worry.
LIQUID /CREAM FOUNDATIONS &CONCEALERS
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| Pictured,Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation |
Shelf Life: 6 months to 2 years
Tips: You can Keep your foundation bacteria free for longer just by keeping your fingers away from the neck of the bottle or plunging your fingers inside it,(your fingers carry germs). Instead, a much better way is to gently drip a sufficient amount of the foundation onto the back of your hand before you apply and using it from there to apply. If you notice your foundation starts to separate,with visible oils it’s definitely time to replace it.The more oily the foundation the faster it needs a change.
FRAGRANCE
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| Pictured, Coco Mademoiselle Chanel for women |
Shelf Life: 8 to 10 years
Tips: Fragrance is the longest-lasting product in your whole collection of cosmetics. the shelf life of the fragrances can be increased by keeping them away from sunlight and high temperatures.So you can spend high on your favorite perfume you know its there with you for around a decade.
LIPSTICK,LINER AND LIPGLOSS
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| Pictured, Estee Lauder Pure color envy |
Tips: When you notice a change in the texture of your lip products they either getting dry out or more oily,then its time to replace your favorite lipstick. To make you lip products lasts longer its best to store them at a cool-dry place. High heat and humidity is the worst enemy for lip products.
KOHL PENCIL AND BROW PENCIL
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| Pictured, Mac Kohl Pencil in smoulder |
Shelf Life: 1 to 2 years
Tips: Among eye products ,pencils are the ones which last the longest. As they are constantly sharpened they stay clean through out their size. Keep your liner away from steam and heat if you want to keep your pencils in perfect condition ,extending their life.
MASCARA
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| Pictured, Bobbi Brown Intensifying-Long-Wear-Mascara |
Tips: Now,this fellow needs very frequent replacement. Replacing your mascara regularly is incredibly important to keep your eyes save and to avoid any sort of eye infections. Keep Switching it every three months at max., or sooner if you notice the formula get being changed a bit clumpy or the smell turns a bit weird a sign it needs a change. And no matter how much you love your bestie never ever share your mascara with anyone.
LIQUID EYELINER
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| Pictured, Urban Decay Cosmetics24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Perversion |
Shelf Life: 3 to 6 months
Tips: Eyeliners also have a short life span, and keep a check on the texture and smell to track when to replace it and just like mascara, never share your eyeliners with anyone, since it can transmit germs the easiest.
GEL LINER
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| Pictured, Lancome Design Gel |
Shelf Life: 2-4 Months
Tip: Unfortunately, like mascara a a pot of gel eye liner should only be used for a few months, before replacing as like mascara it can easily traps germs.
BLUSH AND POWDER PRODUCTS
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| Pictured,Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in In Love |
Shelf Life: 2 -3 years
Tips: One of the longest lasting cosmetics you’ll ever buy, are the powder formula blushes last for around three full years!
CREAM BLUSH AND MULTIPLE STICKS
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| Pictured,Makeup Forever HD BLUSH Second Skin Cream Blush |
Shelf Life: 12 to 18 months
Tips: Take great care when using cream blushes and 'multiple sticks"(the products which you can use on your cheeks and lips ) and always use clean hands to keep the products germ-free that may transfer from fingers. And also keep checking the texture in check and toss it once you notice a change in texture or smell.
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| Pictured,NARS Multiple Stick |
EYESHADOW
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| souce, Popsugar |
Shelf Life: 6months to 2years.
Tips: Powder shadows can last as long as powder blushes around 2-3 years, yet they should be used with care and they used around eyes ,always using a clean brush while using them.
NAIL POLISH
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| Pictured, Deborah Lippmann’s Nail Lacquer in Flowers in Her Hair. |
Shelf Life: 1 to 3 years
Tip: Store your nail paints in a cool dry place, and upright position. Heat and direct sunlight can make your nail paint discolored faster.
Now you have a whole sketch of timeline of all the products that you may have in your makeup stash.Always go through once through each product every now and then to make sure everything is fine to be used, the most important checks are texture and smell, as some products may go bad before their expiration time.
Which product you use the most, which may require frequent replacements...
Until next time,
Stay Gorgeous,
Ma'as Salama...