You want to get your money's worth if you spend a lot on makeup.It doesn't mean you should keep your makeup on forever.It's important to know when to throw away old makeup because it can cause infections and damage your skin.There are a few signs that can help you tell when it's time.
Step 1: After a year, throw away makeup.
The majority of liquid and cream foundations are water based.They can turn just as quickly because they have the same formulas.More serious skin irritations can be caused by using old, contaminated foundation.Old makeup doesn't perform as well as newer ones.If your products are too old, you can end up with a streaky finish and poor coverage.
Step 2: After two years, get rid of makeup.
Powder products have a longer shelf life because they don't provide a moist environment for germs to grow.The small amount of water in powder products leaves them hard to use over time.It is harder to pick up color when you dip your brush into old powder products because they are more firmly packed in their pans.Cream eye shadows and blushes should be thrown out after 6 months.
Step 3: After a couple of years, discard lipstick and lipgloss.
They are usually oil-based and provide a good environment forbacteria to grow.You definitely don't want to hang onto your lip products too long if you're constantly applying them to your mouth.When you use a lipstick that is past its prime, you may notice that it doesn't glide on as easily as it used to.It has a tendency to dry out over time.You have to throw away lip liners for up to two years.They aren't as likely to breedbacteria because they have drier formulas.
Step 4: Don't use eyeliner and brow pencils after a year.
The waxes in these products aren't as good for growingbacteria as other ingredients.You should get rid of them after a year because they are used around the eyes.You can keep your pencils for up to two years if they are the type that you sharpen.Every time you sharpen them, you remove the top layer of the pencil wherebacteria is most likely to present.Make sure to clean your sharpener with alcohol every now and then.
Step 5: After three months, change up liquid eyeliner, cream eyeliner and mascara.
The most likely makeup products to growbacteria are mascara and liquid liner.The inside of their tubes provides a dark, wet environment that is perfect forbacteria.Cream liners are a problem because they come in jars that you have to dip your brush into, so they are easy to mess with.When they are more than a few months old, mascara, liquid liners, and cream liners become noticeably dry.Eye irritations can be caused by using old mascara, liquid liner, or cream liner.It may cause pink eye in more serious cases.
Step 6: Pay attention to the smell.
Makeup products can smell bad when they go bad.Lipstick can start to smell like cooking oil if it starts to take on a gasoline-like scent.You can tell if the scent changes when you take note of what your products smell like.
Step 7: There are changes in consistency.
Liquid makeup products may begin to separate over time.The oils rise to the top of the bottle, while the pigments stay at the bottom.As they go bad, products may become thicker.When moist products start to turn, they become more dry and powdery.eyeshadow, face powder, and blush may have a film on their surface.It is usually the result of contact with oils in your skin and other face products.
Step 8: Change in color is something to look for.
Makeup items can change in color as they get older.blushes and eyeshadows may no longer appear as vibrant, as your foundation and concealer may start to look a little darker.If you see any changes in your makeup, it is time to throw it away.
Step 9: You should consider where you store it.
The growth of yeast and mold can be caused by certain environmental factors, such as heat and humidity.The best place to keep your products is in the bathroom.Exposure to direct sunlight and extreme cold can cause makeup to oxidize faster.If you want your makeup to last as long as possible, store it in a cool, dry place such as a linen closet or bedroom drawer.
Step 10: The date is important.
Many makeup items tell you how long they are good for.They are usually marked with a MM/YY date that tells you when to throw it away.There is a PAO mark that tells you how long the product is good for if it doesn't have a specific date.There is a small jar symbol with the PAO mark inside.6M means that a product is good for six months after you open it.PAO marks and expired dates are only guidelines.You should throw away the products if you notice changes in color, consistency or scent before the dates on the packaging.
Step 11: The items should be labeled with the date of purchase.
It is up to you to know when to throw out products that don't have an expiration date or PAO mark.It can be difficult to remember when you bought something, so it is a good idea to put a label on the item.You will know when to throw it away.If you want to get rid of your makeup according to the general guidelines, you should write the date on the table that you place it on.
Step 12: Use apps to keep track.
All hope is not lost if you have items in your makeup drawer that are not labeled.Beauty Keeper and Check Fresh are two of the apps that help you figure out when an item was manufactured.All you have to do is input the item's batch code, which is a number printed on the product.