How do you know if your makeup has expired?
Some makeup products have the expiration date printed on the packaging, often with an “m” symbol next to the date. However, many products do not include this label.
Although it may be easy to see if any makeup has expired (think products that separate or dry out), you may not be able to tell at all.
But even if it has expired makeup and performs just as it did when you first bought it, it does not mean that it is safe to use on your skin or near your eyes and mouth.
Instead, it is best to find out a product’s durability before deciding whether to throw it out or not.
Since the expiry date for makeup varies depending on the product, here is a cheat blade for durability based on guidelines from American Academy of Dermatology Association:
- Liquid Eye Makeup (as fluent eyeliner, mascara): 3 months
- Lip balm, lip gloss, cream or liquid eye shadows and redness: 6 months
- Powder eye shadow: 6-9 months
- Foundation and Concealer: 1 year
- Eye, lip and head pencils: 1 year
- Lipstick, facial powder, lip and eye pencils: 2 years
How to extend the durability of your makeup
Although you are unable to change the expiry date for a product, you can take some steps to retain their durability As intended.
To begin with, always Store makeup In a cool, dry place with limited sun exposure. Avoid warm, humid rooms like bathroom, car or leave your objects in direct sunlight.
Another tip? Clean your makeup brushes regularly to prevent the spread of bacteria.
