From the time when you open the product:
Powders (pressed powders, eye shadows, blush): 1 year
Cream Shadows: 12-18 months
Liquid Foundation: 3-6 months
*Look for the foundation to begin to settle and/or separate; also look for texture changes
Cream Foundation: 4-6 months
Concealer: 6-8 months
Lipstick, Lip gloss, and Lip liner: 1 year
Eyeliner: 1 year
*Be sure to sharpen pencils (eye and lip) weekly to decrease the transfer of bacteria to eye and lip areas.
Mascara: 3 months (!!!)
*because you are constantly pushing air into the tube, this increases the bacteria levels - you should never "pump" your mascara before applying.
Makeup Brushes - clean weekly with mild detergent to extend use
Makeup Sponges - replace weekly
Keep in mind that if you use minerals (like Bare Escentuals), there is no expiration date
since it is all natural. I could not believe the short shelf-life of mascara...I know I've had mascara for waaaaaaay too long.
Now you have a great excuse for some spring purging/cleaning, not to mention a little shopping trip for new makeup to replace the old!
Just say no to bacteria in your makeup......Tiff.
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