Makeup Expiration Dates

Today I did some spring cleaning and went through all my makeup and threw out all the old expired products. 

Yes makeup does expire, and there are ways you can tell if your products have gone bad.

First of all, on most of the packaging or the actual product itself, there is a picture of a little open jar that will say either 2m, 3m, 6m, etc. the number and the m means however many months that this product is good for. 

Another way of telling is when your makeup starts to develop an odour or has a separation or change in texture.

Liquid foundations and concealers have a shelf life of 6-12 months. If it has separated into layers or the colour has lightened, throw it out! 

Lipsticks and gloss - shelf life for lipsticks is 2 years, 1 year for gloss. 

Brow pencils have a shelf life of 6-8 months.

Eyeliners have a shelf life of up to 1 year. 

Mascaras have a shelf life of 2-3 months  (note, do not share mascara! Huge no no. Eye infections are caused by sharing mascaras) once it gets clumpy or starts to smell weird, throw it out! 

Liquid eyeliners have a shelf life of 6 months. 

Blush and powders have a shelf life of 2 years. 

Eye shadows have a shelf life of 2 years. 

Gel liners have a shelf life of 6 months. 

Primers have a shelf life of 6 months. 

Skin care products have a shelf life of up to 6-10 months. 

Fragrances are the longest lasting beauty products. Shelf life is 8-10 years. 

Abiding by makeup expiration dates is very important. Makeup traps bacteria, and using it past the expiration date may cause skin irritation, breakouts, eye infections, and even styes.

Always remember to go through your makeup every once in awhile and throw out items that are past their expiration date!