Most of us probably don’t realize that our makeup has expiration dates! This guide will help you to know if your makeup is expired, how long each product generally lasts, and how to determine the expiry dates on cosmetics.

Usually, a primer stays up to 24 months, especially if it’s packaged in a squeeze tube. And, if you requireputting your finger into the jar to get to the item,bacteria can raise much quicker.Use a spatula for primers in jars or make sure your fingers are super clean. It definitely needs to be thrown out; if you detect a change in smell, color, or if your skin begins to experience irritation while using the product.

Liquid foundations ought to be safe up to 12 months and powder foundation ought to last 24 months or even longer. Anyamends in the manner of its texture or you are prone to acne; you may desire to consider changing your foundation as early as 6 months from the time of opening.

Extra-care must be taken when it comes to concealer because of its close proximity to the eye, especially those with a doe-foot applicator. The applicator is constantly coming into contact with your skin, then going straight back into the tube, which creates a breeding ground for bacteria. A liquid concealer normally lasts up to 12 months.

Powder eyeshadow will typically last 24 months or longer.When it begins to lose its color evenness, change the palette.Blending or crease brush tips can really get covered in bacteria after a while so keep checking on them.

Liquid liners get very close to your eye, thus it’s a good idea to get a new one after every 6 months. And, pencil liners last up to 24 months, so sharpen them regularly to keep them fresh and always use the plastic cap it comes with. If it’s not working well enough, switch to a new one.

However, the general guideline to toss mascara is after 6 months, but I recommend never keeping mascara for longer than 3 months. Just like concealers with a doe-foot applicator, each time you use mascara, the wand is exposed to bacteria.Once it begins to become arid, it’s time for a fresh one since no one likes clumpy mascara.

This product poses the same vulnerability as the other products because, with every use, the wand is exposed to bacteria. A lip gloss or liquid lipstick doesn’t expire until 12 months. Remember, it’s time to throw it;if it starts to separate the tube, or if it showsinconsistency.