I regularly clean out my clothes closets as the seasons change, but I tend to forget about my make-up. When I recently went through my cosmetic bag, and various drawers in the bathroom I unearthed lots of cosmetics (pictured here) that are years old. In fact, incredibly, some of them date back to at least the 80's. How could I have possibly held onto them this long? It's a good thing that I don't still use them. Time to give them the old heave ho!
I checked various sources to see just what cosmetics' lifespans are and found differing estimates. But, here is a general guide for some of the most often used:
Mascara - 3 months maximum
Eye shadow - 2 years for powder, 1 year for cream
Eyeliner - 3 months for liquid, 3 years for pencil
Blush - 2 years for powder, 1 year for cream
Lipstick - 1 to 2 years
Lip liner - 1 year
Nail polish - 1 year, if good quality
Don't forget to wash your brushes and sponges weekly with a mild detergent
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