Does Make-Up expire?

November 14, 2014


Hey Fresh Faced Beauties...

Have you ever dug in your make-up bag and found some lip Gloss/lipstick you forgot all about, used it and as a result your lips begin to swell or feel tingly? Honey, believe it or not Make-Up does EXPIRE!
The expiration time starts from the time it is opened.


Foundation: 1 year
Powders and shadows: 2 years
Cream shadows: 12 to 18 months
Lipstick, Lip Gloss & lip liner: 2 year
Liquid Mascara & eyeliners: 3 months

Eye & Lip pencils: 3-5 years
Nail Polish: 1 year
Nail Polish remover: Last forever
Shampoo: 2 to 3 years
Facial moisturizer: 12 Months
Concealer: 1 year
Blush/Bronzer: 18 Months
Hairstyling products: 3-5 years
Anti aging & Acne treatment: 3 months to a year. If it changes color then discard!

 If the expiration date is not displayed then call the products customer service number.

 Make-Up can harbor harmful bacteria that can lead to infections if you don't pay attention to expiration dates. It can also be harmful if you share your cosmetics with friends. So you might want to think twice before you allow your friend to use your make-up.

 If your cosmetic product has a slight odor then leave it alone!!! You also want to be careful of where you buy your cosmetic products. Some stores don't have a lot of customers and as a result the owners don't replace products not knowing cosmetics expire. I went to a unpopular little dollar store and purchased some clear Lip gloss. After applying it to my lips, my lips got a rash all over them. (TMI, I know lol) I say all that to say stick with stores who have keep fresh stock of cosmetics or specialize in them. Places such as, CVS, or any drug store, Ulta, Sephora...and well you get the idea.

 As always I hope this helps :-) Follow me on Instagram  @facesbymoni

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