Femme Facade

I wanted to talk about makeup and how long it lasts in your vanity. A beauty of the Femme Facade community asked this question on another post.

Knowing when to keep or toss your makeup is very important in keeping your face away from infection and bacteria and it will also keep you from losing money on makeup too!

First and foremost use common sense when examining your makeup. If the consistency, smell, and looks of your makeup is different than when you first bought it is probably best to toss it. Also remember to keep your lids screw on tightly. And try to buy products that come in a pump bottle rather than a jar.
Mascara that has been unopened can be stored for 2 to 3 years. If opened it should be tossed after 6 months at the most. Tip: do not pump mascara wand in and out of the tube it will dry out faster.
Foundation can be kept for a year or two, while powder should last for several years since bacteria will find it hard to survive in the dry powder. The same goes for powder blushes.

Powder eye shadow and eyeliner will lasts for years too.

Lipstick is debatable some say 2 years well others say it will last up to 4 years. If it taste or smell bad then toss it.

Sunscreen should be tossed a year after it has been opened. If unopened sunscreen can last a few years. There is often an expiration date on the sunscreen bottle.

Moisturizers will last 2 to 3 years if unopened. After you open moisturizers they should be tossed after 6 months! Wow I did not know that! Perhaps I should not be using a different Bath and Body Works cream everyday! I just love all the different scents and often do not feel like wearing the same one everyday. I’ll have to limit myself to 2 to 3 every 6 months….

I hope this helps you out there when debating rather to toss that makeup!

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