I'm sure many of you like me, find it hard to part with your favourite lipstick or mascara just like a favourite pair of shoes. Unfortunately all beauty and makeup products come with an expiry date & there comes a time where we must let go and toss our favourite products. Most beauty and makeup products have a symbol like shown below which state what the expiry life is.
"3M" means once the product is opened it will have a 3 month expiry date. If the product does not show this symbol, use the guide below to determine the products shelf life.
- Mascara — 3 months. (Some say 6 months, but many cosmetics experts recommend 3 months.)
- Concealer — 6 to 12 months.
- Cream Blush and Eyeshadow — 6 to 12 months.
- Powder Blush and Eyeshadow — 1 year.
- Eyeliner and Lipliner Pencils — Up to 2 years.
- Liquid Eyeliner — 6 months or less.
- Lipstick — 1 year.
- Moisturizers and Skin Care — 1 to 2 years.
- Face Powder - 2 years
- Foundation (oil-based) - 18 months
- Foundation (water-based) - 12 months
- Fragrance - 18 months
- Lipgloss - 18 months
- Nail Poilsh - 12 months
In hot and humid climates like Australia, it is always wise to keep your cosmetics and skincare products away from direct sunlight. To also help prolong the life of your products wash your makeup sponges and brushes weekly with warm soap water, and leave them to dry naturally. Do not add water into drying mascara: it won't work, and you're just introducing more bacteria into the tube. Sharpen your eye liner and lip liner pencils regularly to get rid of the bacteria growth on the tips. And if your compact powder case is broken or has cracked, get a new one.
If you’re still unsure about a product, here are some warning signs that will tell you if it has expired:
- The product’s smell has changed.
- It has been exposed to prolonged heat.
- There is an obvious colour or textural change.
- Mould is evident.
If you notice any of the above signs Toss It Out and Discover a New Favourite!
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