When to Discard your Makeup

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[bigletter]As I started exploring the world of makeup, I realised it’s important to know how long a product is good for use. In fact, it’s the most important thing of all. As using expired or damaged makeup can be a cause of many skin problems including acne and premature ageing. I did some research and realized that every makeup product has its own shelf life. Also, no two products are the same. Eye makeup like mascaras has the shortest shelf life because of the number of bacteria it can collect. Similarly, oil-based products have to be discarded earlier as compared to powder-based products. There is a different time span for different products depending on the nature of the product. The following is a chart which you can use for your reference. [/bigletter]

The chart shows the approximate shelf life of different makeup products

Product	Shelf life
Mascara	Six months
Liquid or Gel Eyeliner	Six months
Pencil eyeliner	Two years
Lip gloss	Two years
Lipstick and Lip Liner	One year
Concealers	One year
Cream compact foundation	One year
Cream shadows and blushes	One year
Powders (including blushes, bronzers, and shadows)	Two years

Apart from these time lines, you need to discard your makeup when it tends to bleed. Or loses its colour or smell. Also, if your makeup changes its texture or looks weird, probably it has become unfit for use. Remember makeup can become unfit for use due to various reasons, like extreme weather conditions, improper storage etc.