When to Say Goodbye

Makeup may have a long shelf life, but the shelf life shouldn’t last you into the next decade.

Here are a few rules to go by:

On your eyes: Mascara and liquid liner lasts for only 3 months. It is easy to transfer bacteria with eye products, so be sure you don’t share it with anyone. (It’s like sharing a toothbrush!) Sharpen your eye pencils to help remove the old portion of the pencil that may harbor bacteria. Cream shadows typically last 12-18 months.

Eye shadow, blush, and compact face powder- these products can last up to two years. If the product is drying out it is probably bad.

Lips- Most experts say a year with most lip products, however if it has an application wand it can go bad much more quickly.

Foundation- Up to two years. You cano usually tell if foundation has gone bad- it will separate and smell. (And if you really aren’t using it in two years maybe you don’t need it at all!)

And makeup sponges need to be replaced every week, or washed!