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Working Too Hard? Not Sleeping Enough? Experts Explain. Newsletter Sign Up. Products for the face, like foundation and primer, typically last for up to 24 months from the date they're opened. Blush will keep for two years. Eyeshadow will also last for around two years. Pencil eyeliners can last for up to a year after opening. Liquid eyeliner should be replaced every three months or so. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights.
Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. We know it's a tough call throwing away your favorite blush or lipstick , but abiding by makeup expiration dates is actually incredibly important. Cosmetics can trap bacteria, which means replacing them regularly is necessary to try to avoid skin irritation , breakouts, eye infections, and styes.
Not pretty, right? According to makeup artist Ashely Rebecca , "Skin irritations such as rashes, bumps, and burning sensations can occur when using expired products. But here's a caveat: Unlike the contents of your fridge, the use-by date on your makeup products relies on the first day you use them, not the purchase date.
This means, usually, that a product has a month shelf life upon opening," says celebrity makeup artist Britty Whitfield. The worst possible thing would be to use an old, oxidized foundation. So how do you know when to toss that foundation or mascara? Separation or changes in texture along with foul smells are dead giveaways the product has gone bad. While it's crucial to look out for those telltale signs, it's still helpful to get a general idea of how long each product is meant to last.
Keep reading to learn the makeup expiration dates for every kind of cosmetic, from blush to eyeliner. Shelf Life: Six months to one year. Maintenance Tips: Keep your foundation germ-free for longer by keeping your fingers away from the neck of the bottle. Makeup expiration dates refer to an unopened product. Once you open it, the clock starts ticking. And never share your makeup, no matter how badly your bestie wants to sample that amazing blush.
You could be sharing an infection, cold sore or acne breakout. Mascara is in close contact with your eyes. And the tube is moist and dark inside — a prime environment for bacteria and fungus. Your mascara wand could be an eye infection waiting to happen. Toss liquid eyeliners after six months. Instead, pour it on your sponge or hand.
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