Is your cosmetic case overflowing with stinky makeup? Time to spring clean!
The shelf life of your makeup depends on several things. If you have a rancid odor always throw the product away.
Make sure to keep your eye and lip liners sharpened regularly. This prevents any unwanted bacteria.
Unused makeup should be kept in a dark area without extreme temperatures.
Always keep your containers clean and properly screwed on.
- Concealer- 12-18 months
- Powder- 2 years
- Eyeliner- 2 years
- Eyeshadow- 2 years
- Mascara- between 4-6 months depending on usage
- Foundation- 12-18 months depending on whether it is oil or water based
- Lipliner- 2 years
- Lipstick- always check for a rancid smell as an indicator to throw it away. Experts say between 2-4 years
- Lipgloss 18 months
- Nail Polish- 12 months
Wash your brushes regularly every 2 months in baby shampoo or a mild detergent and your sponges weekly. –Brigitte Bigeard
From super-sized train cases to sweet little makeup bags, we have you covered to keep you cosmetics in order:
Lead makeup case photo:istock