Using outdated products can damage your skin. For example, an out-of-date lipstick may cause an allergic reaction on your lips. That’s why the expiration date is very important in make-up materials, as it is in everything else. But remember, the date the make-up was produced is not important, the date you opened the package and used it is important.
How to read the expiry date of make-up products?
If you’re wondering what the expiration date of a make-up product is, here’s a simple solution for you. All cosmetics have a picture of an open jar on the reverse. This sign, which means how much should be used after opening; It also allows you to calculate how long you can use it.
So what should we do to use our make-up materials for a long time?
- If a product is starting to seriously develop an odor, it’s time to go. Make sure all your products are capped after use and store makeup in a cool and dry place.
- Storage make-up products in different environments (like lipstick in the refrigerator) can keep them fresh after their expiration date.
- Another thing to keep in mind: do not “pump” the mascara stick in and out of the tube. All you do is allow the product to come into contact with air which causes it to deteriorate faster.
- Pencil eyeliners and lip pencils last longer when sharpened regularly.
- If you have trouble remembering exactly how long you’ve used a product, write the date you opened it on the bottom of the box with a permanent marker for easy reference.
- It can be even harder to recognize when makeup tools that don’t have an exact expiration date, such as sponges and brushes, are spoiled. Make-up brushes and sponges need to be cleaned regularly in order to use them for a long time. for example; While make-up sponges should be cleaned daily, washing all of the brushes once a week will extend their usage time.
When to throw away make-up products
- Powder products: 2 years
- Cream eyeshadow and blush : 12- 18 months
- Oil-free foundation: 1 year
- Cream compact foundation: 18 months
- Concealer: 12-18 months
- Lipstick and lip liner: 1 year
- Lip gloss: 18- 24 months
- Pencil eyeliner: 2 years
- Liquid or gel eyeliner: 3 months
- Mascara: 3 months
