Monday 11 April 2016

When Does My Makeup Products Expire? - Makeup Hygiene #3




As far as I know, makeup products do not have expiration dates. Or do you know? They can even expire immediately you open it. If you want them to last longer then you will need to handle them properly.

Based on their formulation and their susceptibility to contamination from use, professionals in the makeup industry around the world have come up with make up products life span charts such as this :

Foundation.   1yr - 11/2yr

Eye shadow.  1yr - 11/2

Lipstick.         11/2yr - 2yrs

Mascara.        3 - 6 months

Blush.             11/2yr - 2yrs

Lipgloss.        11/2yr - 2yrs

Lip Pencil.      1yr - 2yrs

Bronzer.          11/2 - 2yrs

Eyeliner           6months - 1yr

Eye pencil.     1yr - 2yrs

Powder.          11/2 - 2yrs


Generally, you need to stop using makeup when you see these signs

1. When they begin to smell badly

2. Have water on top eg. Foundation, concealer etc.

3. Looses it consistency, becomes hard and difficult to apply or becomes gloppy like in lip gloss.

4. When you get irritated, itchy or inflamed skin.

If there is anything I omitted under the series Makeup Hygiene, fill it in please in the comment below.


Read also

#Makeup Hygiene - A Must Read For Anyone Who Wears Makeup.

#Makeup Hygiene #2

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