Are your still holding on to that tube of lipstick that you once bought when you were in college... or even High School? Is that eyeshadow so worn down that your trying to use the last bits around the edges of the pan? If this sounds like you, then I hate to break it to you, but you have Beauty Separation Anxiety! Don't worry.. your not alone, but unfortunately, it can be unsanitary to hold on to your makeup forever as oil and bacteria can build up on products.
So how do you know when it's time to throw out your old makeup? Most makeup packaging includes a small symbol that tells you how long the product will last after opening. The symbol looks like a jar with the lid open and it will tell you the number of months, from when you opened the product that it is good for. If you can't remember when you opened your cosmetics, try marking the date on your products.
Sometimes cosmetic products don't contain this symbol to tell you when it's good until, but you can follow this guideline that I have here for you guys!!
Liquid and Cream Foundations - Lasts up to 2 years.
Concealer - 2 years
Powder - 2 years
Mascara - Up to 6 months (usually when it changes in consistency or becomes very dry)
Lipstick - 2 - 3 years
Eyeshadow - 2 - 3 years
Eyeliners - Up to 3 years
Blush - 2 - 3 years
Moisturizer - 2 years
Eye Cream - 6 months
Sunscreen - 2 years (after the exp. date, toss it -- it's no good and doesn't give you the proper SPF needed)
NOTE: When in doubt throw it out IF your makeup is: crumbling, flaking, to stiff, to hard, smelly, gooey, oils are separating, clumpy, dried out, lumpy, scratchy, changes in consistency and colour. -- TRASH IT!!
So get out all your makeup and cosmetics and start throwing out all that old makeup and start fresh! This also gives you an excuse to go shopping for new makeup!! Have fun girls!!
