How long does make up last?

Most people don't think that make up goes out of date but it does. Out of date make up can change colour or can have a funny smell. Although out of date foundation wont make you sick it will cause break outs. Expired make up will give you a bad even caked finish and no matter what you do it will not look good!


                              Mascara

• Mascara lasts 2-3 months
• Chuck it once it starts to smell funny and goes clumpy!
• TIP: Stop sharing your mascara! its a definite way to spread germs. If you do have to share, use disposable applicators and dont double dip your applicator,

  Liquid foundation/Concealer

• Liquid foundation lasts 6-12 months
• Once the layers have separated throw it away!
• TIP: Keep make up out of the sun because the UV rays can destroy preservatives and it will make the make up spoil quicker.

                                    Lipstick and Lip-gloss                                                 

• Lipstick & Lip-gloss lasts 2 years
• If your lipstick is dry or your lip-gloss is extra sticky its time to get rid of them as they have probably gone bad
• TIP: Keep your lips moisturized by putting Vaseline on them overnight

                                                  Nail polish

• Nail polish lasts 1-2 years 
• If it has separated or is extra goopy its time to say goodbye.
• Once out of date the nail polish will not blend even if it is shaken.

         

   Powder, eye shadow and blusher

   •Powdered cosmetics last for about 2 years.

   • The out of date powders tend to be more flaky.

   •TIP: invest in some brush shampoo because if you clean your cosmetic tools Often it will reduce breakouts and will prevent bacteria building up on your brushes or sponges.

             Fragrances

• perfume lasts between 8-10 years

• When your perfume lightens or smells different you should think about buying a new one and getting rid of the out of date one.

• TIP: keep your perfume out of the bright light and keep it in a cool place.






Look for the open jar symbol on your cosmetics. This will tell you how long your cosmetics will last after you open them for example the symbol in the picture means that your cosmetic items will last for 12 months. While i was doing my research for this blog post i found out that this symbol has been in used for since 2007 (8 years).