Out With The Old…

How do you know when it’s time to dig through that makeup drawer and throw out old makeup?  Well, I think it’s pretty safe to say that any blue eye shadow that you still might have left over from the 80’s should be the first to go! I know I have some eye shadows that will probably last longer than I will, but that doesn’t mean we should still be using them. Treat your makeup like fashion… constantly updating and evolving… but that’s not to say you can’t hold on to your favorite classics, just keep replenishing them. Mascara is the product you are going to have to replace the most. It should only be used for 2-3 months, but don’t worry, you’re not going to go blind if you push it to 4 months. Most powder makeup (eye shadow, blush, bronzer, powder) has a shelf life for about 12-24 months, but as long as you are cleaning your brushes regularly you can probably get a another year or so out of it. Cream based makeup (concealor, foundation, cream and gel cleansers) will not last as long as powders and should only be used for 12 months. Eye liners and lip liners will be ok up to 3 years, and lipstick from 12-24 months, but as soon as it starts to smell chuck it, it’s time as passed.