Skin Care Value Sets. Hair Care. Body Care. Oral Care. Advice by Concern. About Us Meet Dr. Ingredient Dictionary. Frequently Asked Questions. Giving Back. Partner With Us Affiliate Program. Cleure for Professionals. Many concealers can last for up to a year if they're kept tightly closed and stored in a cool, dark place, but experts recommend that you get a new bottle or tube every six to eight months. If the makeup's consistency changes , or if it changes color or begins to smell, it's time to get rid of it.
Liquid foundations are best used in three to six months, while cream foundations maintain their quality for four to six months. If your foundation is in a wide-mouthed jar, it can be exposed to more airborne bacteria and may need to be replaced sooner.
If you notice any change in the color or odor of your makeup, toss it. To ensure your foundation stays in good condition, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Powder eye shadows are a good investment because they can last up to two years, whereas cream shadows are typically good for only six to eight months.
You can extend the shelf life of both types of eye shadow by keeping them stored in a cool area away from sunlight, which can destroy preservatives. Like powder eye shadow, powder blush can last up to two years if it's properly stored away from heat and light. However, cream blushes should be disposed of every six months. Use a clean brush or sponge to apply blush to help minimize the bacteria in your makeup and ensure it lasts as long as possible.
Also, never add water or any other liquids to the bottle if your mascara begins to dry out. Make-up expiry dates are arguably most important to keep in mind when it comes to mascara.
Three months with everyday use and six months with occasional use. Wet environments harbour bacteria, which is why our most-loved beauty product has such a short expiration period. Bacteria also naturally exist on our eyelashes and these germs are transferred from our eyes to our wands and into the mascara tube. It might be heartbreaking to see your make-up expire, but binning that mascara now is better for you in the long run.
Ideally, you want to hear a popping sound when you take your wand out of the tube. If your mascara dries up, revive with a few drops of baby oil. Just how long can I get out of it, you ask? Luckily, eyeliners tend to last that bit longer than complexion make-up staples like foundation, and can last anywhere from three months to three years.
The best liquid eyeliner will have the same bacteria-prone formula and packaging as mascara, whereas a pencil eyeliner will have greater lasting power because as you sharpen them you remove bacteria that you pick up from using it on your eyes. Limit germs in liquid eyeliner by cleaning the tip after each use.
If you use a pencil, ensure to regularly sanitise your sharpener with cotton wool and rubbing alcohol to stop bacteria from dwelling on the razor and ending up on your eyeliner. So the first step is to get in the habit of adding a piece of masking tape or other label to your makeup packaging when you open it, writing down the date you began using it. If you do this then from now on there won't be any guess work when figuring out if something should be tossed for being too old. I've shared general guidelines below, but I'll be honest.
The guidelines suggested, even by experts in the industry, can vary widely although there is some general consensus.
Part of the reason for that is different makeup and cosmetic products contain different ingredients, and those recipe differences can make a difference in how long something will last. While manufacturers are not required to put an expiration date on cosmetic packaging these days many do. Look on the bottom or side of your package and often you'll see a little symbol that looks like an opened pot.
Inside this symbol will be a number, such as 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24, and a letter. M stands for months, Y stands for years. If inside the symbol it says 6M then you know, for example, that 6 months after the makeup is opened it will expire. Simple enough. A reader, Erica, sent in the photo shown to the left, above, with an example of how this notification of expiration works.
Specific instructions for a product on the packaging trump the more general guidelines provided below.
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