Ahead, find out how to tell when it's time to toss that favorite face powder, blush, mascara, nail polish, and more right out of your makeup kit. And hopefully find a place to recycle those empties or near-empties. The good news? Throwing out old makeup just makes room for a brand new haul — and since you're being so diligent about making sure your makeup is in tip-top shape, that definitely means you deserve to go shopping.
This is the makeup item you should be most vigilant about: As the brush is taken out, applied, and put back in the tube, it brings with it any bacteria that has collected along the way, explains cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer. Lingering bacteria can cause redness and itchiness, or even conjunctivitis a.
Switch mascara every two to three months to be safe. If you develop any negative symptoms, immediately throw out any of your eye makeup that may have been contaminated. If your eyes are still irritated a day or two later, see an eye doctor.
With the exception of powder formulas, all foundations are water-based, which means bacteria love them. Unopened, foundation can last for a couple of years, but once the seal is broken, Hammer says, it's best to replace it after 6 to 12 months. Keep foundations out of moist environments such as your bathroom and away from heat, as high temperatures encourage the growth of the bugs and can speed up the spoiling—true for beauty products in general.
An off smell or a change in color tells you the formula is finished—applying it could cause irritation or breakouts. This is meant to cover blemishes, not cause them — which is what can happen if you use a concealer that's too old.
Sharpen as needed, to keep the tip clean. Eyeshadow - Powder shadows can last up to 2 years, while liquid ones, last about 12 months. Liquid foundation, concealers - It's best to use an applicator with makeup. Putting your finger into a product can introduce bacteria to it. If used properly, liquid foundation can last up to a year. Bacteria love water-based makeup.
You can prevent contamination by not using your fingers to apply them. Stick concealers can last up to 2 years. Lipstick - As long as it's not a liquid lipstick, it can last up to a year or longer. Lip Gloss - Most lip gloss are in liquid form. Their shelf life is shorter than lipstick. However, you stick your finger in there even once, while you're in a hurry, and the shorter guidelines will apply. We may not consider it often, but the other products in our bathroom can also lose their effectiveness with time and exposure to bacteria from use.
Moisturizers should be tossed after a year. Shampoo and conditioner should be discarded after two years. Toothpaste comes with an expiration date of usually two years. Deodorant can be good for up to 3 years, unless it becomes crumbly, in which case it should be discarded.
And, perhaps surprisingly, loofahs and bath sponges should be replaced every 3 - 6 weeks. They are kept in a warm, humid environment and have a lot of surface area for bacteria to live. Best to be safe and buy these items more often. It can be difficult to remember all these various expiration dates and guidelines, so I've created a free printable cheat sheet for you that you can print out and place in your bathroom or in your makeup case and reference when you need it.
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